What's on Where

Find out what's on at this year's Festival!

Click below to find out more information on the events that are taking place over the Festival period.


Key:  Music  Art  Theatre  Children's  Words Food & Drink  Outdoor Activities  Miscellaneous

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Pre-Festival Events

  • Sunday 2nd August 2026

  • Friday 14th August 2026

  • Sunday 16th August 2026

  • Tuesday 18th August 2026

  • Thursday 20th August 2026

  • Friday 21st August 2026

    • 17:00 | Words, Music & Wine The Book of Revelations: The Secrets Women Keep and Tell - Juliet Nicolson (Best-selling author & granddaugheter of Vita Sackville-West) Arundel Town Hall www.fienta.com/o/wordsmusicwine
    • 19:00 | Dinner Theatre As Clouds Go By by Mark Burgess - three-course dinner followed by play Norfolk Arms Hotel www.britishactorsgroup.co.uk
    • 19:30 | Shakespeare Open Air Theatre 'As You Like It' in The Earl's Garden Arundel Castle www.arundelcastle.org

Festival Events

  • Saturday 22nd August 2026

  • Sunday 23rd August 2026

  • Monday 24th August 2026

  • Tuesday 25th August 2026

  • Wednesday 26th August 2026

    • All Day | Art in Nature Poetry Trail Created by Greening Arundel Around Town www.greeningarundel.com
    • All Day | Family Fun Poetry Trail Arundel Museum www.childrenreadingforlife.co.uk
    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 10:00-13:00 | Sea with Me Under the sea themed story telling using contemporary aerial dance Arundel Lido www.arundel-lido.com
    • 10:00 | Louise Duggan Abstract Art Event Brooklands Barn Contact brooklandsbarn@gmail.com
    • 11:00 | Theatre Trail Six short plays in six different venues around Arundel Arundel Town Hall www.dripaction.co.uk
    • 11:00 | Youth Action Day 'Only Rain Down the Drain' Yellow Fish Campaign Arundel Train Station www.eventbrite.co.uk
    • 11:15 | Tony Randall, Acoustic Guitarist Inspired by the natural world, wildlife and birdsong WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 12:00 | Arundel Gallery Trail 100+ Artists and Makers in 39 venues come together for the 27th year of the AGT Multiple venues see guide www.arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
    • 12:00 | Poor Visibility Arundel Players presents by Stuart Smithers, Directed by Dawn Smithers The Priory Playhouse www.arundelplayers.co.uk
    • 12:00 | Artist of the Year Vote for your favourite work! The shortlisted artists will be on display ready for your vote The Victoria Institute www.arundelfestival.co.uk/artist-of-the-year
    • 13:30-16:30 | Sea with Me Under the sea themed story telling using contemporary aerial dance Arundel Lido www.arundel-lido.com
    • 17:00 | Words, Music & Wine Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World - Robin Muir (Contributing Photographic Editor for Vogue) Arundel Town Hall www.fienta.com/o/wordsmusicwine
    • 18:00 | Jubilee Sessions Early evening live music performances Jubilee Gardens www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 19:00 | Moth-Inspired Storytelling 'The Moth' is a format of storytelling where individuals share true, personal stories The Ann Sutton Studio www.thesussexsnowdroptrust.com
    • 19:00 | Phoenix Big Band Sinatra 'The Reckoning' featuring 18-piece big band + strings + Frank! Norfolk Arms Hotel www.bighouse.band/sinatra
    • 19:30 | Sompting Village Morris Traditional Morris Dancing The Kings Arms www.somptingvillagemorris.org.uk
    • 19:30 | Bleak Expectations Arundel Players presents by Mark Evans, Directed by Mike Smith The Priory Playhouse www.arundelplayers.co.uk
    • 19:30 | Brainsluts by Dan Bishop Drip Action Theatre - from last year's Edinburgh Festival The Victoria Institute www.dripaction.co.uk

  • Thursday 27th August 2026

    • All Day | Art in Nature Poetry Trail Created by Greening Arundel Around Town www.greeningarundel.com
    • All Day | Family Fun Poetry Trail Arundel Museum www.childrenreadingforlife.co.uk
    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 10:00 | Artful Splodger Kids & Parents Abstract Art Events Brookland Barns Contact brooklandsbarn@gmail.com
    • 10:30 | Dragonfly Photography Walk Join wildlife expert Paul Stevens on a 45 minute walk WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 11:00 | Theatre Trail Six short plays in six different venues around Arundel Arundel Town Hall www.dripaction.co.uk
    • 11:15 | Tony Randall, Acoustic Guitarist Inspired by the natural world, wildlife and birdsong WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 12:00 | Arundel Gallery Trail 100+ Artists and Makers in 39 venues come together for the 27th year of the AGT Multiple venues see guide www.arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
    • 12:00 | Poor Visibility Arundel Players presents by Stuart Smithers, Directed by Dawn Smithers The Priory Playhouse www.arundelplayers.co.uk
    • 12:00 | Artist of the Year Vote for your favourite work! The shortlisted artists will be on display ready for your vote The Victoria Institute www.arundelfestival.co.uk/artist-of-the-year
    • 12:30 | Family Dragonfly Walk Celebrate the wonderful world of Dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 17:00 | Words, Music & Wine Semi-Detached Suburban Mr. Jones (Brian Jones, Founder of the Rolling Stones) - Kevin Last (Actor, author, lecturer) Arundel Town Hall www.fienta.com/o/wordsmusicwine
    • 18:00 | Jubilee Sessions Early evening live music performances Jubilee Gardens www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 19:00 | Phoenix Big Band Sinatra 'The Reckoning' featuring 18-piece big band + strings + Frank! Norfolk Arms Hotel www.bighouse.band/sinatra
    • 19:30 | Bleak Expectations Arundel Players presents by Mark Evans, Directed by Mike Smith The Priory Playhouse www.arundelplayers.co.uk
    • 19:30 | Brainsluts by Dan Bishop Drip Action Theatre - from last year's Edinburgh Festival The Victoria Institute www.dripaction.co.uk

  • Friday 28th August 2026

  • Saturday 29th August 2026

    • All Day | Art in Nature Poetry Trail Created by Greening Arundel Around Town www.greeningarundel.com
    • All Day | Family Fun Poetry Trail Arundel Museum www.childrenreadingforlife.co.uk
    • 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
    • 10:00 | Festival of History Costume, weapons, armour and battle tactics Arundel Castle www.arundelcastle.org
    • 11:00 | Theatre Trail Six short plays in six different venues around Arundel Arundel Town Hall www.dripaction.co.uk
    • 11:00 | Dragon Boat Race The Dragons are Back! Town Quay www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 11:15 | Tony Randall, Acoustic Guitarist Inspired by the natural world, wildlife and birdsong WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 12:00 | Arundel Gallery Trail 100+ Artists and Makers in 39 venues come together for the 27th year of the AGT Multiple venues see guide www.arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
    • 12:00 | Poor Visibility Arundel Players presents by Stuart Smithers, Directed by Dawn Smithers The Priory Playhouse www.arundelplayers.co.uk
    • 12:00 | Artist of the Year Vote for your favourite work! The shortlisted artists will be on display ready for your vote The Victoria Institute www.arundelfestival.co.uk/artist-of-the-year
    • 14:30 | Ladies That Boogie Performance choir who sing rock & pop Bay Tree House Terrace
    • 15:00 | Live Music at King's Arms Lee Pryor The King's Arms
    • 17:00 | Jubilee Sessions Early evening live music performances Jubilee Gardens www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 19:00 | The Hanover Band One of Britain's finest period instrument orchestras St Nicholas Church www.thehanoverband.com
    • 19:00 | Phoenix Big Band Sinatra 'The Reckoning' featuring 18-piece big band + strings + Frank! Norfolk Arms Hotel www.bighouse.band/sinatra
    • 19:30 | Bleak Expectations Arundel Players presents by Mark Evans, Directed by Mike Smith The Priory Playhouse www.arundelplayers.co.uk
    • 19:30 | Brainsluts by Dan Bishop Drip Action Theatre - from last year's Edinburgh Festival The Victoria Institute www.dripaction.co.uk
    • 20:30 | 90s/00s DJ Night Step back into the 90s & naughties! Arundel Jailhouse www.arundeljailhouse.littleboxoffice.com

  • Sunday 30th August 2026

    • All Day | Art in Nature Poetry Trail Created by Greening Arundel Around Town www.greeningarundel.com
    • All Day | Family Fun Poetry Trail Arundel Museum www.childrenreadingforlife.co.uk
    • 09:00 | Arundel 10km Castle Run Arundel Park www.arundelscouts.org.uk/10k
    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 10:00 | Festival of History Costume, weapons, armour and battle tactics Arundel Castle www.arundelcastle.org
    • 11:15 | Tony Randall, Acoustic Guitarist Inspired by the natural world, wildlife and birdsong WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 12:00 | Arundel Gallery Trail 100+ Artists and Makers in 39 venues come together for the 27th year of the AGT Multiple venues see guide www.arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
    • 12:00 | The Hanover Band South Stoke Series: Patrons Lunchtime Concert St Leonards Church, South Stoke www.thehanoverband.com
    • 12:00 | Artist of the Year Vote for your favourite work! The shortlisted artists will be on display ready for your vote The Victoria Institute www.arundelfestival.co.uk/artist-of-the-year
    • 15:00 | Live Music at King's Arms Joe ButtThe King's Arms
    • TBC | Book Club Historical FIction Panel - Join authors Louise Fein, Louise Hare & Louise Morrish, chaired by Jacquie Bloese Jubilee Gardens www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 17:00 | Jubilee Sessions Early evening live music performances Jubilee Gardens www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 19:00 | Ghosts, Murder & Mysteries of Olde Arundel Join local historian Mark Phillips for a journey into the shadows of Arundel Arundel Castle Entrance arundelhistoryforum@gmail.com
    • 19:30 | 80s Retro Bingo with Dawn Gracie Dust off your leg warmers, tease up your hair & get ready! Norfolk Arms Hotel www.outsavvy.com

  • Monday 31st August 2026

    • All Day | Art in Nature Poetry Trail Created by Greening Arundel Around Town www.greeningarundel.com
    • All Day | Family Fun Poetry Trail Arundel Museum www.childrenreadingforlife.co.uk
    • All Day | 'Arts Alive' Talent & entertainment with dance, choirs & musical theatre Around Town www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 9:00 | Swim & Run - Family Fun Friendly challenge & bouncy castle play Arundel Lido www.arundel-lido.com
    • 10:00 | Dragonfly Festival Celebrate the wonderful world of dragonflies WWT Arundel Wetland Centre www.wwt.org.uk
    • 10:00 | Festival of History Costume, weapons, armour and battle tactics Arundel Castle www.arundelcastle.org
    • 10:00-16:00 | Stalls & Games Traditional, affordable games & stalls High Street www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 10:00-16:00 | Eco Explorers Discover bees, birds & more Pollinators Garden www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 10:00-16:00 | Arundel's Toy Repair Cafe Bring your broken toys to a special session Pollinators Garden www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 10:00-16:00 | Fireknights Circus Performers Stilt walkers & hula hoop hands-on session Around Town
    • 10:00-16:00 | The Handmade Arcade Traditional games offering pure nostalgic fun Tarrant Square www.thehandmadearcade.co.uk
    • 10:00-16:00 | Giant Games Big fun with big games! Jubilee Gardens
    • 10:00 & 11:15 | Wheely Fun Club (Hot Wheels) Perfect for car-loving kids Arundel Town Hall www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 10:30-14:00 | 'Play and Perform' Workshops Drama games in a real theatre The Priory Playhouse www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 10:45-11:45 | Poetry Celebration Workshops Discover your inner poet with Roger Stevens, for children aged 7-11 years Arundel Town Hall www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 11:00-14:30 | Teddy Mid-Air Thrills Bring your teddy for an exciting overhead experience Arundel High Street
    • 11:00-14:30 | Enormous Street Art Make your mark on the huge festival street art Arundel High Street
    • 11:30 | Amazing Bubble Shows Bubble displays, giant bubble trails & tricks Town Square
    • 11:00 | Mat Baker, Singer & Artist Chill out or join in with the talented Mat Baker performing folk, blues & jazz Around Town www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 12:00 | Arundel Gallery Trail 100+ Artists and Makers in 39 venues come together for the 27th year of the AGT Multiple venues see guide www.arundelgallerytrail.co.uk
    • 12:00 | Interactive Storytelling With children's storyteller Chris North Pollinators Garden www.freedomthroughfun.co.uk
    • 12:00 | Ukelele 'Have a Go' Sessions with Mat Baker Tarrant Square
    • 12:00-18:00 | Family Fun Open Session All-age session in the pools Arundel Lido www.arundel-lido.com
    • 13:00 | Organ Recital D'Arcy Trinkwon International Concert Organist Arundel Cathedral www.arundelcathedral.uk
    • 13:00-14:00 | Poetry Celebration Workshops Discover your inner poet with Roger Stevens, for teens & adults Arundel Town Hall www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 13:30 | Bubbly Street Experience Bubble displays, giant bubble trails & tricks Tarrant Street
    • 13:30 | The Family Magic Show Join Isis & Damian for a fantastic magic show Town Square www.thefamilymagicshow.co.uk
    • 13:30 | Samba Workshop & Parade Make musical instruments with recycled junk (ages 7-10 years) Arundel Town Hall www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 14:00 | Flash Mob! Keep your eyes & ears open for a spontaneous flash mob Somewhere!
    • 14:00 | Cupidity - A New Musical First public performance by Stanley Kaleniuk, University of Chichester Jubilee Gardens 
    • 14:00 | Flower & Produce Show With presentation of prizes at 3.30pm Arundel Football Club
    • 14:45 | High Street Parade Cheer the parade with our pop-up Samba Band, stilt walker & dancers High Street
    • 15:00 | Duck Race Thousands of ducks are released to swim down the River Arun Town Quay www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 17:00 | Jubilee Sessions Early evening live music performances Jubilee Gardens www.arundelfestival.co.uk
    • 19:00 | Ghosts, Murder & Mysteries of Olde Arundel Join local historian Mark Phillips for a journey into the shadows of Arundel Arundel Castle Entrance arundelhistoryforum@gmail.com
    • 20:30 | Festival Closing Ceremony The closing of this year's festival Jubilee Gardens www.arundelfestival.co.uk