Walton Arts Festival 17th-20th September 2026
We’re counting down the days to this year’s Between the Tides, Walton Arts Festival!
Our fun-packed festival programme is now available. Click here.
This year's festival is a celebration of coastal community and creativity across Walton-on-the-Naze. The Festival will now open on the evening of Thursday 17th September with an Open Air Cinema, and will run through to Sunday 20th September 2026, activating the beaches, promenade, Naze Tower, and community spaces into a vibrant celebration of local talent and seaside culture. There is something for everyone, and we hope to see you there!
Festival Programme
For the full programme click here
Music
All aboard the Disco Train!
The Jam Project light up Walton Tavern on Friday night. Soul’d Out bring energy to the Market Square on Saturday, and local bands play on Walton Pier on Sunday.
Arts
A town centre full of art!
Wander through the streets, looking at art by local artists in the independent shops, churches and venues across Walton.
Family Fun
Sandcastle Competition &
Teddy Bear Parachuting
Saturday sees the return of the sandcastle competition at The Leas Beach, followed by the Teddy Bear Parachute jump off the iconic Naze Tower.
Storytelling
We’re bringing brilliant storytelling to this year’s festival, with John Row, Gerry Donlon and East Anglian Folklore Centre telling watery tales of coastal folklore.
