Arundel Festival of the Arts

14/07/2025

Thanks for the BEST weekend, Arundel!

We danced, we sang, we celebrated — and we loved every second of it. Huge thanks to everyone who came and made it so special. 📸 Pictures coming soon… and trust us, they’re worth the wait!

We had the time of our lives ✨

13/07/2025

PLEASE BRING YOUR PICNIC BUT PLEASE NO KNIVES, GLASS OR ALCOHOL

We've heard the feedback and the food concessions have now gone except the Steakist who will still be serving up amazing food at reasonable prices - In addition to the festival bar Digby's also have a bar complete with seating area. This weekend is all about good music in a relaxed atmosphere with a great community vibe, so please bring your family and your picnic and enjoy whats is left of our music festival weekend. The Showmen have put up an incredible stage and the production has been first-class. DJ Eddie J has been entertaining everyone in between the bands and the sun is shining ... perhaps a bit too much so please wear sun cream and a hat.

Doors open at 12:30 at todays programme is :

Vamos Muchachos @ 13:15
Lana May Hodge and her Hot Jazz Band @ 14:20
Carter & Chums @ 15:25
Joe Garlan Quintet @ 16:30 and
Ultimate Buble at 17:45

Doors close at 7pm tonight

A ten-day event in August with music, art, drama, street entertainment, food, drink and more in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex.

11/07/2025

Are you ready for this evening, Arundel?

The stage is set, the lights are on, and the music is about to begin! Whether you're here for the headliners, the dancing, or the unbeatable atmosphere — tonight is going to be electric.

Let’s make it a night to remember 💃🌙

10/07/2025

No hay bales, no bleating as we've swapped sheep for sub woofers!

Brooks Field now officially says “I'm not just a field anymore — I'm a venue, darling.

Well, it’s happening. The fencing’s up, the stage is rising, the screen truss' are in place, and Brooks Field is officially going from sheep-grazing to show-stopping.

Standing tall as ever and overlooking what is now the festival field, the castle takes its rightful place as the festival’s most distinguished VIP, effortlessly majestic, and clearly the one with the best seat in the house as the transformation kicks into gear. What was recently a peaceful, grassy field full of woolly locals is now a hive of activity — and today, it hits full power.

The Showmen lighting and sound crew arrive, armed with enough cables to knit a very loud jumper. Speakers the size of small cars will start appearing from vans like an elaborate magician’s trick. Today, the field will echo with that ancient festival incantation: 'One, two! One, two!' — and never, for some reason, 'Three, four' - Why not 'Four, five'? 'Twelve, thirteen'? We may never know but it means the speakers are in, and the magic is starting.

Meanwhile, the loos are en route — the unsung heroes of any festival. (Please clap.)

The concessions are rolling in for safety checks and strategic snack positioning. We’re talking the usual fine festival delicacies: burgers, fish and chips, pizza — the holy trinity of field-based dining. But we’re not stopping there, this year’s menu also features sizzling chilli, steaming paella, and enough sweet treats to give your dentist a panic attack. Gourmet? Maybe not. Glorious? Absolutely

It’s all hands on deck. It’s beautifully chaotic. And by the end of tomorrow, this field will be festival-ready. Planned and run entirely by volunteers it is built on community love and every ticket sold helps fund the Arundel Festival of the Arts in August. No suits. Just soul… have we given you a good enough reason to buy a ticket yet?

Get your ticket whilst you still can at www.arundelfestival.co.uk

A ten-day event in August with music, art, drama, street entertainment, food, drink and more in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex.

10/07/2025

ARE YOU READY FOR TOMORROW? 🕺

From sunset beats to late-night dancing, the Arundel Music Festival is your ticket to unforgettable summer nights. Grab your friends, feel the rhythm, and let the music carry you ‘til the stars come out.

Let’s make memories that shine as bright as the stage lights ✨💃

Get your ticket now at https://www.arundelfestival.co.uk/

09/07/2025

THE SHEEP HAVE MOVED OUT, THE AMPS ARE MOVING IN!

It starts today — the great annual metamorphosis from sleepy sheep pasture to all-singing, all-dancing music festival wonderland. Watch in awe as fences go up, the stage appears, and portaloos multiply like rabbits. By the weekend, it’ll be less 'baa' and more 'bass'.

Suddenly, Brooks Field stops being a sleepy sheep hangout… and starts becoming our very own little “Glasto” as we swap birdsong for baselines.

Right now, you might be walking the dog across that field, but by Friday, you’ll be stepping over cables and dodging roadies shouting “Check 1, 2!” like it’s the most important sentence ever spoken - we’re transforming the field — one speaker stack at a time.

All that’s left is to fill the field with people who know how to appreciate a well-placed harmony, a sunset singalong, and a locally sourced burger.

In other words: we need you. Yes, you. Bring your friends. Bring your nan. Bring that neighbour who “doesn’t really do festivals” but secretly owns a glow stick. Bring your best dance moves, your questionable festival hat, and your loudest singing voice. Bring good vibes and a healthy appetite as we've got some great food treats in store for you.

Let’s make it a weekend to remember ..... Or at least one you’ll slowly piece together from phone photos and glitter trails on Monday. The whole weekend is going to be gloriously sunny so slap on that suntan lotion, slip on your hat and grab your tickets whilst you still can - www.arundelfestival.co.uk

A ten-day event in August with music, art, drama, street entertainment, food, drink and more in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex.

09/07/2025

Viva La Vida, Arundel!

Coldplace — the world’s leading Coldplay tribute — is hitting the stage on Friday 11th July, bringing all the epic anthems you love. From Yellow to A Sky Full of Stars, get ready for a night of pure magic, massive singalongs, and unforgettable energy.

This is the Coldplay experience you won’t want to miss. 🎶💛

Get your tickets now at https://www.arundelfestival.co.uk/

08/07/2025

Sunshine, good tunes, and even better company — this is what summer’s all about!

There’s no better way to soak up the season than dancing in the sun, discovering new artists, and singing your heart out with friends. The Arundel Music Festival is your ultimate summer soundtrack!

Let the music move you 🌞💛

Get your tickets now at https://www.arundelfestival.co.uk/

08/07/2025

Some festivals are muddy endurance tests with suspicious sausages and toilets that make you reconsider hydration. Arundel Music Festival is... not that.

Here, the only thing overflowing is the music schedule — and maybe the Festival Bar at 8pm. We’ve got tribute acts, yes, but not just any old ones. We’re talking Coldplace (who’ll give you Chris Martin-level drama without the conscious uncoupling), Desperado (Who'll deliver smooth, country-laced harmonies that’ll make you want to buy a pickup truck), and Ultimate Bublé (who'll swing you into Sunday like it’s the classiest lounge north of Vegas). It’s nostalgia, it’s note-perfect, and frankly, it’s fabulous.

But let’s be clear: this isn’t just a nostalgia-fest for dad dancers with air guitars.

This is Arundel — where live, original music thrives like ivy on a castle wall. And this weekend, it’s not the hills but the castle fields that will be alive with the sound of music — and if you're now leaping up and down the stairs like a Von Trapp child mid-‘Do-Re-Mi’, just know you’re not alone.

This weekend is packed with bands that write their own songs, tune their own guitars, and occasionally forget what key they’re in but win you over anyway with charm and heartfelt lyrics. From tight-knit trios who’ve clearly shared a van for too long, to solo acts who turn silence into a superpower, the weekend promises a musical buffet that’s wild, warm, and wonderfully unpredictable.

So come and experience it for yourself — before you hear how good it was from someone else. Isn't that just so annoying! grab your tickets at www.arundelfestival.co.uk

A ten-day event in August with music, art, drama, street entertainment, food, drink and more in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex.

07/07/2025

On Sunday 13th July, Ultimate Bublé takes the stage at Arundel Music Festival — bringing the charm, swing, and smooth vocals of Michael Bublé to life in a show-stopping tribute led by the incredible Mark Daniels.

It’s the perfect way to wind down the weekend with friends, sunshine, and timeless tunes. 🎶💛

Get your tickets now at https://www.arundelfestival.co.uk/

07/07/2025

Let’s be honest — when most people hear “music festival,” they picture:
💸 £8 pints
💩 terrifying toilets
💦 a mystery liquid landing in your hair (you pray it's beer)
👣 and mud. So much mud.

But here in our little Glasto, we like to do things a little differently.

No crushed crowds. No overpriced chaos. No need for wellies or war paint.
Just glorious live music in a setting so scenic it could be your screensaver.

From Coldplace’s arena-sized anthems,
to the soulful swagger of Ultimate Bublé,
to the country-fuelled charisma of Desperado,
it's the kind of experience that reminds you why live music is everything.

So skip the stress, the queues, and the questionable burritos.
This is a festival that gets you — and treats you like the VIP you are (especially if you’re reading this).

Its nearly time (11th to 13th July) don't let anyone else tell you how good it was
🎶 [Grab Your Tickets Now at www.arundelfestival.co.uk] 🎶

A ten-day event in August with music, art, drama, street entertainment, food, drink and more in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex.

06/07/2025

JUST 6 DAYS TO GO TO ARUNDEL'S MINI GLASTO - HERES YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Mud, music, kids, toilets... we’ve got it all covered

Will it be muddy chaos? - Not here...we're not cramming 50,000 people into a swamp. It's relaxed, not chaotic. Think open air, not overwhelm.

Are tribute acts just karaoke with wigs? - Our tributes are the real deal and the absolute best we could find. These aren't pub singers in costumes. They're world-class performers paying tribute with serious talent. Check them out at www.arundelfestival.co.uk

Will my kids be bored or scared? - Kids under 12 go free because we want families there and because life is about making memories. The vibe is friendly pub garden, not mosh pit madness.

Is it worth the money? - We’ve upgraded everything this year: the stage, the lighting, the sound, the production and are featuring more bands than ever before. Adult tickets start from just £30, and you get hours of brilliant live music in a stunning setting. Our weekend ticket is less than what you'd pay for one night at a bigger festival.

What if it rains? - Well, it's England in July. We’ll still bring the music – you bring a brolly and dance in puddles like you're five again! However, the met office are promising a heatwave so make sure you pack suncream and a hat.

Will the toilets be a horror show? - Absolutely not. We’ve got decent loos. Not luxury spa level…but clean, serviced, and far better than your average pub at closing time. We promise the queue won't resemble the conga at your sister's wedding either.

Will I feel out of place? - You'll fit right in. We get everyone from teenagers to grandparents. If you love good vibes and live music, you belong here. Arundel is a beautiful town and renowned for its community spirit and friendly welcome.

We hope to see you there

A ten-day event in August with music, art, drama, street entertainment, food, drink and more in the historic town of Arundel, West Sussex.