Entertainment

During the Arundel Festival of the Arts, there is so much for everyone to enjoy. Stroll around our historic town and discover street entertainment, magicians, circus skills, face painting, dance, music, culture and the arts. 

The Arundel Festival of the Arts 2025

During the Arundel Festival of the Arts, there is so much for everyone to enjoy. Stroll around our historic town and discover street entertainment, magicians, circus skills, face painting, dance, music, culture and the arts.

There is a spectacular amount of street entertainment across the whole of Arundel, from Friday 16th August to Bank Holiday Monday 26th August providing an inclusive and diverse, fun filled community festival for all the family. Performers include stilt walkers; Jive and Morris dancers; magicians; circus skills; singing and dance workshops; vintage fashion shows and festival markets, with more planned.

Starting with the 'Flag Raising' ceremony on Saturday, August 16th, in Arundel High Street, the town will come alive with street entertainment, café culture, musical performances, markets, and family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy.

Once again, Arundel High Street will thrum with the sound of The Sporting Bears Motor Club on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August with their sports and performance cars. Raising money for UK children's charities, The Bears (as they are affectionately known) will take you for a ride in the car of your choice. And of course ABBA will be returning to the High Street on Thursday 21st to to delight audiences of all ages.

The dragon boats makes a welcome return on Saturday 23rd.

For those who prefer a slower pace, there will be Historic Arundel walks throughout the festival. 

Discover Arundel with the Arundel Museum Children's Trail, find local food, drink, arts and crafts at the Farmer's Market, enjoy family fun at Arundel Lido.
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