Outdoor Activities

The well-loved outdoor events that have now become staples of the Arundel Festival are returning this year. These include the Dragon Boat Race, Open Air Cinema, Duck Race and the Arundel 10km.


What will you be attending this year?

Upcoming Outdoor Events

Click below to look at what outdoor activities are taking place over the festival period (22nd - 31st August 2026).

  • Saturday 22nd August 2026

    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 10:15 | Dragonfly Willow Weaving Workshop Creative workshop WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 12:00 | Festival Opening Ceremony Opening of this year's festival including flag raising Arundel Town Square www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 13:00 | Dragonfly Willow Weaving Workshop Creative workshop WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk

  • Sunday 23rd August 2026

    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk

  • Monday 24th August 2026

  • Tuesday 25th August 2026

    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk

  • Wednesday 26th August 2026

    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 11:00 | Youth Action Day 'Only Rain Down the Drain' Yellow Fish Campaign Arundel Train Station www.eventbrite.co.uk
    • 19:30 | Sompting Village Morris Traditional Morris Dancing The Kings Arms www.somptingvillagemorris.org.uk

  • Thursday 27th August 2026

    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 10:30 | Dragonfly Photography Walk Join wildlife expert Paul Stevens on a 45 minute walk WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 12:30 | Family Dragonfly Walk Celebrate the wonderful world of Dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk

  • Friday 28th August 2026

    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk

  • Saturday 29th August 2026

    • All Day | Static Car Display Eclectic mix of new & old classic cars High Street www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 09:00 | Arts & Crafts Market Featuring a whole range of small & local artists and makers Around town www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 11:00 | Dragon Boat Race The Dragons are Back! Town Quay www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 14:30 | Ladies That Boogie Performance choir who sing rock & pop Bay Tree House Terrace

  • Sunday 30th August 2026

  • Monday 31st August 2026

    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 15:00 | Duck Race Thousands of ducks are released to swim down the River Arun Town Quay www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 20:30 | Festival Closing Ceremony The closing of this year's festival Jubilee Gardens www.arundelfestival.co.uk