Free Festivals

mumonashoestring

Bedford's bi-annual river festival is on 21 & 22 July - it's the UK's largest free, outdoor 2 day festival There are the usual overpriced food stands etc. but the festival is in town, so you can get to the shops, pubs etc. rather than being tied in to carrying your own food around or buying at 'festival prices'...

" Staged on the picturesque Victorian Embankment, Promenade, the River Great Ouse and in Russell Park, the Festival is a unique combination of the carnival, the musical, and of course, the nautical! From the traditional launch of the Festival with the parade, to the five live music stages, countless River activities, fireworks, the opportunity to participate in our arts, heritage or sports villages, and stroll through our continental market and taste cuisine from around the world; there is literally something for everyone at the Bedford River Festival."

helise

Hello,

The town of Eastleigh, Hampshire are holding a free 2 day event 15/16 September 2012.

This is a family friendly Mardi Gras style event with lots of dancing, music, displays, exhibits, competitions, food stalls etc, all being held on Leigh Road recreation ground and around the town centre. Events on Saturday culminate in a walking procession around the town.

Please see the website for further information eastleighmardigras.co.uk

Regards

Sarah

HermanWinthorpe

Ohh. nice! Thanks Sarah.

mumonashoestring

Giving this a quick 'bump' for anyone near Bedford who's wondering what to do this weekend - the river festival is underway and the sun is shining

catrobs34672

I read all the information and i want to say thankful to you to share the information about the festival with us. merchant account I personally think that every person should join these kinds of festival because we can learn many things from here.

whatmichaelsays

The Leeds West Indian Carinval celebrates it's 45 anniversary on August BH Monday (27th). http://www.leedscarnival.co.uk/

It's busy but well worth it.

FREEDOM_Festival

Spiritualized and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas to Headline FREEDOM Festival!

An eclectic line-up of music acts are set to play at this year’s FREEDOM with major artists Spiritualized and Martha Reeves & the Vandellas headlining the Festival on the Friday and Saturday of the Festival which runs from 6th to 9th September in Yorkshire. The music acts are available to see for free.


A diverse range of music performances can be enjoyed for free on two stages in the old Fruit Market area of Hull city centre during the festival on Friday evening and early afternoon until late Saturday.


The Pier Stage on the waterfront at Nelson Street will be headlined by Spiritualized and Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, with the latter topping a day of Northern Soul and Rock. Both bands will be supported by a great line-up of acclaimed and up-and-coming acts - from the surrounding area and across the globe - including:

• Little Barrie who have played live with Primal Scream and feature on two Paul Welller albums
• Windum Earl: well known on the Hull underground scene and likened to early Sonic Youth or My Bloody Valentine
• The Milk: hotly tipped newcomers playing soulful pop
• Smoove and Turrell who are quickly becoming the nation’s favourite funk and soul outfit
• Hope & Social – described as ‘Brilliant, uplifiting’ by Michael Eavis after their Glastonbury Festival performance

Making a pit stop at Wellington Street, the E20Yellow Bus Stage will be transporting a variety of artists from the northof England and Europe to FREEDOM. Over Friday and Saturday, this stage will deliver genres including ska, dance, soul, jazz, folk and gospel to name but a few. This area of the Fruit Market will also feature street artists, food, drink and lots more entertainment.

Spiritualized, led by Jason Pierce have been broadcasting their interplanetary indie spacerock since the 1990’s to great critical acclaim. Martha Reeves is one of Motown’s brightest stars and has produced some of the most infectious R&B of all time with tracks such as ‘Nowhere to Run’, ‘Dancing in the Street’, ‘Heatwave’ and ‘JimmyMac’. She continues to thrill audiences around the world.

For further programming details, visit Facebook at ‘Freedom Festival Hull’ or the Freedom Festival website.

NB: The international stars top the bill of a varied music programme which forms part of the cultural extravaganza running at various venues across Hull city centre. The music shows complement a number of indoor and outdoor free and ticketed events that are also taking place as part of the Festival including comedy, cabaret, dance, art shows and street theatre which are available to see for a fraction of their usual price too.

A range of family entertainment – a mix of free and paid for events – will also take place as part of the festival. This includes a huge outdoor picnic area with Shaun the Sheep leading a sports day with a difference, storytelling, arts and crafts, face painting, a Bandstand Marathon, a theatre production of The Velveteen Rabbit and the Baby Disco Dance Hall where parents and children can bop along to swing, jazz, rock, pop, funk, Latin, and soul.

Glasgow_Kate

Bunkfest in Wallingford, Oxfordshire has been on the go for 10 years and is a great music festival. Runs the first weekend in September every year from the Friday night until the Sunday. Takes place in the Kinecroft. See the Bunkfest website :beer:for details of camping, travel etc. Good music and friendly crowd. Surprised it isn't on the list yet.:j

Norco

FREEDOM_Festival wrote: »

Spiritualized and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas to Headline FREEDOM Festival!

An eclectic line-up of music acts are set to play at this year’s FREEDOM with major artists Spiritualized and Martha Reeves & the Vandellas headlining the Festival on the Friday and Saturday of the Festival which runs from 6th to 9th September in Yorkshire. The music acts are available to see for free.


A diverse range of music performances can be enjoyed for free on two stages in the old Fruit Market area of Hull city centre during the festival on Friday evening and early afternoon until late Saturday.


The Pier Stage on the waterfront at Nelson Street will be headlined by Spiritualized and Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, with the latter topping a day of Northern Soul and Rock. Both bands will be supported by a great line-up of acclaimed and up-and-coming acts - from the surrounding area and across the globe - including:

• Little Barrie who have played live with Primal Scream and feature on two Paul Welller albums
• Windum Earl: well known on the Hull underground scene and likened to early Sonic Youth or My Bloody Valentine
• The Milk: hotly tipped newcomers playing soulful pop
• Smoove and Turrell who are quickly becoming the nation’s favourite funk and soul outfit
• Hope & Social – described as ‘Brilliant, uplifiting’ by Michael Eavis after their Glastonbury Festival performance

Making a pit stop at Wellington Street, the E20Yellow Bus Stage will be transporting a variety of artists from the northof England and Europe to FREEDOM. Over Friday and Saturday, this stage will deliver genres including ska, dance, soul, jazz, folk and gospel to name but a few. This area of the Fruit Market will also feature street artists, food, drink and lots more entertainment.

Spiritualized, led by Jason Pierce have been broadcasting their interplanetary indie spacerock since the 1990’s to great critical acclaim. Martha Reeves is one of Motown’s brightest stars and has produced some of the most infectious R&B of all time with tracks such as ‘Nowhere to Run’, ‘Dancing in the Street’, ‘Heatwave’ and ‘JimmyMac’. She continues to thrill audiences around the world.

For further programming details, visit Facebook at ‘Freedom Festival Hull’ or the Freedom Festival website.

NB: The international stars top the bill of a varied music programme which forms part of the cultural extravaganza running at various venues across Hull city centre. The music shows complement a number of indoor and outdoor free and ticketed events that are also taking place as part of the Festival including comedy, cabaret, dance, art shows and street theatre which are available to see for a fraction of their usual price too.

A range of family entertainment – a mix of free and paid for events – will also take place as part of the festival. This includes a huge outdoor picnic area with Shaun the Sheep leading a sports day with a difference, storytelling, arts and crafts, face painting, a Bandstand Marathon, a theatre production of The Velveteen Rabbit and the Baby Disco Dance Hall where parents and children can bop along to swing, jazz, rock, pop, funk, Latin, and soul.

Just to confirm the website is freedomfestival.co.uk

Thanks

SaltFest

Ten days packed with activities and entertainment, much of it free or low cost, for the Tenth Saltaire Festival.
Headliners include author and broadcaster Stuart Maconie, Hank Wangford and the Lost Cowboys, Pappy's comedy troupe, and authors Anne Fine and Stephen May.
New this year, Aagrah Food and Drink Festival, an open gardens trail and a symposium shedding new light on little-known facts about the Salt and Roberts families who shaped the historic village.
Free exhibitions, live music, street entertainment and site-specific art installations by local artists for Open Aire - Wool, Water and the Wheel (supported by the Arts Council) to celebrate the importance of these three factors to Saltaire's foundation and prosperity.
All organised and run by a small team of dedicated volunteers.
Full programme and ticket details from the Saltaire Festival website