Adur Festival 2026: 'Revival!'
The Adur Festival 2026 will be a celebration of culture, creativity and community within the Adur district, from Saturday 23rd May until Sunday 7th June.
The aim is to create an inclusive annual platform that sparks curiosity, ignites collaboration and showcases the very best of Adur's talent. This will range from schools and amateur artists to seasoned professionals and be spread across Fishersgate, Lancing, Shoreham, Sompting and Southwick.
As an umbrella festival, the vision is to unite many mini-festivals such as heritage trails, environmental celebrations, community visual arts events and international neighbourhood gathering under one cohesive programme, amplifying their impact through shared marketing, venues and community engagement. The multidisciplinary approach spans visual and performing arts, music, theatre, dance, literature, creative workshops, family activity days, pop-up exhibitions and more, ensuring there is something to inspire every age and interest.
Community-Led Organization
The festival is being organised by a group representing all parts of Adur in public planning meetings. Community input is actively invited at every stage, so that the festival truly belongs to those it celebrates.
Current Planning Partners
Currently the areas and organisations represented by this planning group are:
If you are interested in joining this group, get in touch.
Supporting the Festival
To fund the festival we are applying for grant funding and are seeking sponsorship and crowdfunding.
Through this collective endeavour, our goal is to not only enrich Adur's cultural life but also to strengthen civic pride, foster social cohesion and drive local economic vitality, drawing visitors into our high streets, supporting small businesses and placing Adur firmly on the cultural map. Our enduring vision is a festival that grows ever more vibrant each year, united by the shared belief that arts and community flourish best when they flourish together.