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Arundel Festival

"The annual Arundel Festival showcases everything that is excellent about our town"

The Duke of Norfolk

The 10-day annual Arundel Festival is a joyful and uplifting celebration of music, art, theatre, culture, food, and drink in our historic West Sussex town.

10 day multi-arts and entertainment event

Arundel Festival Highlights

22 - 31 August 2026

"Our unique festival, entirely run by volunteers, brings together residents, local community, businesses, and attractions to stage events for the whole community.”

Sharon Blaikie, 2024 Festival Committee Chair

Arundel Festival plays an important role in the annual life of the town, bringing together the whole community as well as marketing Arundel as a top destination for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors throughout the year.

The 10 day ‘multi-arts’ and entertainment event is a celebration of everything that makes Arundel such a wonderful, inviting and unique place to live, work and visit.

Read more about Arundel Festival's History
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