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Written by Barb Hogan
A wonderful, vibrant and exciting 10-day event held throughout Arundel which is better than ever for 2025
Join us from Friday 15th to Monday 25th of August for a joyful and uplifting celebration of music, art, theatre, culture, food, and drink in our historic West Sussex town. Family Fun for all ages at Arundel Festival of the Arts.

The Festival Committee says “Our unique, inclusive summer Festival brings together residents, community groups, local businesses, event organisers and attractions staging uplifting, accessible events for the whole community to enjoy. We’re thrilled to be coordinating a programme of events throughout the town, working with partners and associates to offer a huge range of entertainment and activities across the whole range of the arts”.
Arundel Festival is heaven for lovers of the arts, with every style and genre of music, art, theatre, culture, food, and drink for you to enjoy. There are also many family fun events to take part in or to just watch.
There really is so much to see and do – street entertainment, singing, dancing, markets, Dragon Boat Racing and Abba in the High Street will make you a Dancing Queen for the night!
The Arundel Gallery Trail is a regular favourite along with a wonderful selection of theatre and drama throughout the town.

There is a spectacular amount of street entertainment across the whole of Arundel, providing a fun filled festival for all the family. For full details just click on Arundel Festival.
With family fun at Arundel Lido, Arundel Wetland Centre, Arundel Castle and Arundel Museum – There is just so much going on all around the town every single day.
You will be spoilt for choice – but that’s the idea! and all this is just some of what’s going on! To find out all the details visit Arundel Festival and there are more events being added all the time so keep looking!
This year a Music Festival is also taking place 11th, 12th, and 13th July so head down to Brooks Field (behind Mill Road Car Park) where you will find music to suit every taste. The local suppliers will be offering a range of food and drink to keep you singing, dancing, and smiling!
For a full calendar of Arundel Festival events please visit Arundel Festival and also here.
You can book tickets online here.
For a full event calendar and more information about specific events, please visit www.arundelfestival.co.uk and follow @arundelfestival to be the first to hear the latest Festival news and ticket information.
So start planning your visit to the Arundel Festival as there is truly something for everyone to see and do – we look forward to seeing you there!