The Dawlish Arts Festival 2020

Up & Coming Events

Past Events

Sat 25th May 2019

Sun 26th May 2019

Sat 21st September 2019

25th May – 1st June 2019

We are pleased to announce an exciting new programme for 2019! Dawlish Arts Festival is supported by, and in co-operation with, Dawlish Town Council and an inﬂux of new helpers and trustees.

Our aim is to entertain and enrich the people of Dawlish and visitors to our glorious town. We facilitate diﬀerent aspects of the arts, such as:

Tribute bands
Theatrical performances
Rock concerts
Drama workshops
Recitals
Dance displays
And much, much more!

With a full and exciting programme, we are always on the look out for help with the events. Friends of the Festival are always a welcomed and valued support. If you are interested in becoming a supporter of the festival, please contact us for more information. Yearly subscriptions are just £10.

We’d love to hear your ideas for future festivals too!

Coming Soon!

The full programme of events will soon be made available. Look out for the free, souvenir editions at a outlets in and around Dawlish. There is a suggested voluntary donation of 30 pence to cover production costs.

Dawlish Arts Festival: History

Founded in 1953 by Jim Holman to bring arts in all its many forms for local people and visitors to experience and enjoy. The Dawlish Arts Festival is a week-long festival with events taking place throughout each day, it will include music for every taste, poetry, dance, children’s activities, walking town tours, flower displays, exhibitions, crafts and family events. Plus fringe festival events throughout the year.