Between the Tides Walton Arts Festival

09/09/2026

The Dodgems Stage - Lost Atlas + Hobo Chang + Band of Fools + Distorted Model + The Sunraze

Walton Pier
Sunday 20th September
from 12.00PM

09/09/2026

The Full Festival Programme is here! 🎉

Join us 17th–20th September for Between the Tides — a weekend of live music, art, storytelling, performance and family fun across Walton-on-the-Naze. Check the full schedule and plan your visit: https://wix.to/8traKw4

Between the Tides - The Walton Arts Festival is happening soon and the Full Festival Programme is now online. Come and join us for a jam-packed weekend of live music, art, storytelling, performance, and fun for kids. A celebration of coastal community and creativity across Walton-on-the-Naze. Here's...

09/09/2026

Do something brave - join a sunrise swim at Red Beach Hut, Southcliff Beach on Saturday 19 Sept (6-9am) in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Afterwards you'll deserve a pancake breakfast and you'll be wide awake to enjoy a fun-packed day at the Festival. We provide thermal kit and guidance to support first-timers. Full details and bookings: https://wix.to/OrAVgSK

Who would you bring to this sunrise reset? 🌅🥞🧊

09/09/2026

Just a few days left to finish off your A5 "Festival-themed " artwork. Any age and ability welcome. Drop your entries into The Nose by Saturday.

A5 Art competition

Calling all artists! We are holding an art competition at this year’s Between the Tides, Walton Art Festival.

The theme is ‘Festival’, and your imagination is the limit! Think about a festival you’ve experienced. Imagine the sounds, colours, senses, food, movement, costumes, celebrations and traditions. Use festivals from the past, present or future. Folk festivals, carnivals, regattas and processions.

To enter, fill one side of A5 paper with any medium that the paper will support, use landscape format. Ensure you’ve added your contact details on the reverse and return to The Nose by Saturday 12th September. The Nose, 28 Newgate Street, Walton on the Naze.

Finished work will be exhibited with other entries during the Walton Arts Festival, 17th -20th September.
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners will be awarded.
We look forward to seeing your amazing pieces of art!

Sponsored by Heady's Hobbies & Gifts

09/09/2026

Sam Eagle & Evy Frearson - All Saints Church

🗓️Saturday 19th September
⏰6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍All Saints Church, High St, Walton on the Naze CO14 8BU

Book your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999799341664?aff=oddtdtcreator

Evy Frearson and Sam Eagle are set to perform at a special co-headline gig during the Walton Arts Festival.

08/09/2026

Come along to the expressive basketry workshop on Wednesday evening with artist Sue Gascoyne.

It's a two-hour workshop starting at 7pm for £5, and you will create your own expressive woven piece.

At East Coast Studios, 13 Old Pier Street, Walton on the Naze.

🧺 Express yourself through basketry.

Join us for an evening of weaving, texture and traditional craftsmanship at Tiganites Art Workshop – Expressive Basketry.

📅 Wednesday 9 September
🕖 7:00pm
🎟️ £5 per person
👥 Adults

A chance to experiment with basketry techniques and create your own expressive woven piece. Book here: https://app.classfit.com/Studio/EastCoast_Studios or call 01255 773535. 🔎✨

07/09/2026

🎻🎶🪗 FAMILY CEILIDH 🎻🎶🪗
Hosted by Emmanuel Church, Walton on the Naze as part of Between the Tides Walton Arts Festival

Dancing to the fabulous Jasper Ceilidh Band. No previous dance experience is needed as all instructions are given. It’s the ultimate social dance!

Fun for all the family. All Ingles, Endlongs and Rondels are welcome to attend in their Tiganites attire. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own soft drinks.

EMMANUEL CHURCH
3.00pm
ADMISSION FREE

07/09/2026

🐙A message from Chris Opperman 🐶

🌊Marine Themed Fancy Dress Dog Show - Bath House Meadow 🐶🦴

🗓️ Sunday 20th September
⏰ 11:30AM

Is your dog a bit of a seal or a lobster? Do they like a roll in the seaweed? Are they a bit of a sea monster? Come and join in the fun. 🐕🐾🐶

Prizes for the most creative costume, waggiest tail and best trick (please consider your dogs comfort too).

Prizes donated by D & A Health & Pet Foods, local Author Wendy Chase and more. ⭐️

Presented by local broadcasting favourite Chris Opperman.

To enter please email:

[email protected]

or just turn up on the day!

waltonartsfestival.com

06/09/2026

Between the Tides presents a storytelling bonanza for all ages at the amphitheatre in Walton-on-the-Naze with John Row, Gerry Donlon, Gemma Garwood and Mer Richardson.

BSL Interpreted Event

🗓️Sunday 20th September 2026
⏰4.30-5.30pm
📍The Parade, Walton on the Naze

Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnics

05/09/2026