The Southwold Arts Festival is run by a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about the Arts and work hard to plan an inspiring programme for the festival throughout the year. Alongside hard-working stewards, first aiders and administrators, the festival aims to deliver a programme of events every morning, lunchtime, afternoon and evening.
Enjoy a varied programme of exciting arts
Southwold Arts Festival offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy an eight-day celebration of arts-inspired events, including a programme jam-packed with exciting music, drama, poetry, visual art, photography, dance, talks and literature.
The Street Festival
The Southwold Arts Street Festival is a colourful street event that kick-starts the festival every year. Epitomising what the festival stands for, you can expect an explosion of colour, singing and music, as well as bands and street entertainers.
Choirs
The festival brings together choirs from far and wide. Enjoy wonderful music from both stage and screen, in truly special surroundings.
A vintage market and delicious food stalls
During the event, scrumptious vintage markets and food stalls line the High Street. A full programme of events is released before the festival each year.