New Brighton Arts Festival 2026

Now in its 3rd Year · New Brighton, Wirral

New BrightonArts Festival

6 – 11 July 2026

A vibrant, multidisciplinary week of music, theatre, dance, spoken word, photography and street art, bringing together local schools, community and professional artists to revitalise New Brighton.

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800+ Participants3,000+ Audience Members10 Schools11 Local Choirs25 BandsAges 6–96 Involved
What's On

Six days of extraordinary arts events across New Brighton — from candlelit choir performances to brass-filled concerts to a giant street party finale.

All Week · Mon–Sat

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Multiple Venues, New Brighton — photowalk route to be confirmed

A photography project putting cameras in the hands of 200 school children, documenting what it's like to grow up in New Brighton. Work exhibited as a multi-venue photowalk alongside documentary photographers Martin Parr, Tom Wood, Alex Hurst and Ken Grant.

Photography project
Monday 6th July
Children's theatre
A Night at the Tower
Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
A specially devised piece of children's theatre with song and dance, based on a day in 1963's New Brighton when The Beatles played the Tower Ballroom for the very last time.
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Tuesday 7th July
Choir
Choirs by Candlelight
Floral pavilion, blue room, New Brighton
Primary and secondary school choirs unite for a large-scale community performance in a beautiful local church setting — a truly atmospheric evening.
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Wednesday 8th July
Brass band
Blow the Roof Off!
St James' church, New Brighton
Brass instruments in the hands of Wallasey's young people! Six whole-class workshops lead to a high-energy concert headlined by Backchat Brass in partnership with the Love Music Trust.
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Thursday 9th July
Spoken word
Spoken Word with Joseph Roberts
riptide, New Brighton
In-school poetry and storytelling workshops with Joseph Roberts, encouraging creativity and culminating in students performing their own work live at a New Brighton venue.
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Friday 10th July
Live gig
Friday Night Live!
riptide, New Brighton
Secondary school bands from across Wirral take to the stage in a professional-style gig. Last year's show was a sell-out — expect big energy, brilliant young talent and an electric atmosphere.
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Street party
Saturday 11th July · The Grand Finale
NBAF Street Party
Victoria Road, New Brighton
The festival's spectacular finale — a family-filled day of live music, dance, food and drink taking over Victoria Road. Featuring our main stage, local performers, community stalls and everything that makes New Brighton special. Free to attend!
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Help Us Make It Happen

The New Brighton Arts Festival runs on passion, creativity and community spirit but it also runs on funding. Every contribution, big or small, helps us keep events free and accessible for everyone in New Brighton.

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  • Keeps all Mon;Fri events ticket prices down
  • Funds professional artists performing alongside our community
  • Supports venue costs and equipment hire
  • Pays for the street party stage and infrastructure
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Keep arts free and accessible for New Brighton — sponsor the festival and reach thousands of local community members while showcasing your business.

Best Value
Platinum
£2,000
  • Premier logo placement on main stage
  • Regular social media mentions & sponsor spotlight
  • Named as main sponsor in press release
  • Logo in all programmes & advertising
  • Full-page company profile in NBAF programme
  • Prominent stall at the Street Party
  • Host mentions at every event Mon–Sat
  • 2 free tickets all events + premium seating
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Gold
£1,000
  • Main sponsor of one Mon–Fri event
  • Logo on main stage of Street Party
  • Recognition on all NBAF social media
  • Logo on event website
  • Half-page company profile in programme
  • Stall at the Street Party
  • Logo in all programmes & advertising
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Silver
£500
  • Logo on main stage of Street Party
  • Recognition on all NBAF social media
  • Logo on event website
  • 50% discount on Street Party stall
  • 4 free tickets to an event + 4 free drinks
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Starter
£200
  • Logo on main stage of Street Party
  • Logo on event website
  • 20% discount on Street Party stall
  • 2 free tickets to an event of your choice
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Looking for something bespoke? We're happy to create a custom sponsorship package tailored to your business goals. Contact Festival Director Laurie Smith at lauriesmith@hfcmat.com — deadline 31 May 2026.
New Brighton Arts Festival 2026

6–11 July · New Brighton, Wirral

Organised by C Change Creativity Collaborative in partnership with Love New Brighton & the New Brighton Partnership

Contact: lauriesmith@hfcmat.com

Supporting New Brighton's bid to become UK Town of Culture