We’re excited to announce a special music co-headline gig for the Walton Arts Festival of two rising contemporary singer-songwriters, Evy Frearson and Sam Eagle, who will be playing at the All Saints Church in Walton-on-the-Naze on Saturday 19th September. The gig is free, but donations will help support the performance. Refreshments will be available. Doors open at 6pm with Sam Eagle playing first, followed by Evy Frearson. Book your free ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.

As part of the Between the Tides, Walton Arts Festival here at format we have loads going on. We are inviting everyone to take part in our "Design A Record Sleeve" art competition. You can redesign any existing album of your choice. Rules are - It has to be 12" x 12" in size for display in our shop It must be an original composition You can paint, draw, collage, use photos etc - but please no Al Entries must arrive at our shop no later than 16th September, please leave your

DATE: Sunday 20th September 2026 TIME: 1.00pm - 2.30pm VENUE: Bath House Meadows Create your own 'Under the Sea' themed miniature float (less than 60cm square) add some wheels and bring it along to join the fun! Prizes for: Most original idea Best use of recycled materials Best costume Best decorated mobility Scooter Gather and judging 1pm-2pm 2pm for miniature carnival procession to Walton Pier

EMMANUEL CHURCH will be hosting events at the Between the Tides Walton Arts Festival over the weekend 19th-20th September SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER 2.30-4.00pm We welcome ADAM DYER AND KATHARINA PAUL on piano and violin, performing their own blend of jazz, folk and contemporary music with a selection of music inspired by the tides and the moon. SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 10.30-11.30am Join a special FESTIVAL WORSHIP SERVICE with Revd Dr Mary Cotes. All are welcome to this family ser

As part of Between the Tides 2026 we bring to you….. THE DODGEMS STAGE - an exciting Sunday afternoon of FREE live music on Walton Pier 4.00pm Lost Atlas - an alternative indie-rock four-piece band. 3.00pm Hobo Chang - a band that blends a mix of roots, reggae, dub, blues, jazz, prog, and rock. Legendary punk poet John Cooper Clarke is famously a massive fan of the group. 2.00pm Band of Fools - a collective of musicians who blend Klezmer and Balkan Folk with hints of swing a

We’ve got an exciting line up kicking off on Saturday, set around our sea and tide theme. We’re bringing you a whole afternoon of music, singing and good vibes! So grab your friends, bring your dancing shoes and make a day of it! There will also be a busy market with art workshops and artisan stalls creating a buzzing atmosphere for you all to enjoy! Artisan Stalls | Art Workshops | Live Music Art Workshops 10.00 Lino Printing with Ian and Dee Noble 12.00 Plant Printing wit

Walton Arts Festival has organised a photo exhibition, which will be taking place at the Walton and Frinton Yacht Club during the festival weekend, September 18 – 20. The theme of the exhibition is 'Exploring Walton's Secret Backwaters' and the idea was inspired by Swallows and Amazons' author Arthur Ransome's book, 'Secret Water' which was set in the backwaters in the 1930s. The exhibition is free to attend and there will be a launch event on Friday 18th September from 6pm –

Can you help us at this year's Festival? We are looking for volunteers to help at ‘Between the Tides’ Walton Arts Festival between Thursday 17th until Sunday 20th September 2026. Event volunteer slots are 4 hours long, and jobs include setting up and stewarding events, providing information, litter picking and joining in. Email: volunteers@waltonartsfestival.com Or message Sue on 07957775768 We have a volunteers meeting on Wednesday 2nd September 6.30pm at The Nose, 28 Newga

This September, East Coast Gallery invites you to discover Tiganites—an imaginative world inspired by local history, landscape and storytelling, created especially for Walton Arts Festival by artist Duffy Tomei. Through a series of creative workshops for children and adults, you'll explore the traditions, characters and places that bring this unique world to life. From clay modelling and weaving to basketry, jewellery making, lino printing and more, every workshop connects to

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 s

Arrive at the Walton Arts Festival weekend in style on the Old School Disco Train. Depart from Colchester North at 18.56pm on Friday 18th September and dance the journey to Walton on the Naze away to sounds from the 70's, 80's and 90's. This event has been made possible thanks to a brilliant partnership between the Essex and South Suffolk Community Rail Project and Clacton Arts Centre. Tickets are priced at £5 https://esscrp.org.uk/events/old-school-disco-train/ Please note t

Our lovely friends at M and B Wooden Crafts and Gifts are looking for a selection of artisan craft stall holders to join us at the 'Between the Tides Walton Arts Festival Artisan Market'. If you would like to join us at the market, you will need to have the following to be able to take part: - Proof of up to date Public Liability Insurance - Your own gazebo, weights and tables Unfortunately we cannot accept any boot sale, clothing or bric-a-brac stalls. To apply, please get i

Musicians, poets and performers are being invited to take part in a fundraising open mic night ahead of the return of this year's Walton Art Festival. The Between the Tides fundraiser will take place at the Walton Tavern on August 22, providing an opportunity for performers to take to the stage while raising money for the Festival. The event will run from 7pm to 11pm and is expected to feature a mix of music, poetry, acoustic performances and spoken word acts. Turn up on the

Join us at The Nose bookshop on Friday 24th July for a special storytelling evening. We want to bring more stories to this year’s Walton Arts Festival, and the money raised this evening will go towards inviting more storytellers to the festival. Our theme for the night is ‘Out of the Blue’. Hosted by Cydnei, with stories from Gerry Donlon, Gemma Garwood, Stephen Foster-Pilkington, Katy Bingham- Best, Nancy Stevenson, Lorna MacKinnon, Charlie Rose, Steve Gregory, Mer Richardso

Continuing the summer programme of fundraising events for ‘Between the Tides’, the Walton Feel Good Choir is excited to showcase their Summer Concert at All Saints Church, Walton, returning after a year away due to taking a break last year. Open to all, the concert will offer a wide range of musical genres, presenting an evening of delightful entertainment suitable for all ages. Choir Director Lisa Strong, who has extensive experience leading community choirs, founded the W

An inspiring Dutch sand artist has drawn the Walton Arts Festival logo for us on the beach by Walton Pier. Gert-Jan van der Kooij goes by the name of De Strandharker, which means ‘The Sand Raker’ in Dutch. This is his second trip to Walton on the Naze to create giant sand artworks. He has been drawing portraits and artworks on request by locals in the area. Gert-Jan likes the Walton beaches to draw on because of the flat sands and the raised promenade, which allows viewers to

We need your help to support this year's Walton Arts Festival. As our planning continues to deliver an exciting programme of events, you can show your support for the Walton Arts Festival by donating to, and sharing the festival's GoFund Me page. Link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/between-the-tides-family-friendly-arts-festival-in-walton Your money goes towards supporting our events programme, which means helping us pay the musicians and artists, hire equipment and venues, and

Between the Tides, Walton Arts Festival is back for its second year! Save the dates of Friday 18th, Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2026 for a fun-packed festival and celebration of coastal community and creativity across Walton-on-the-Naze. Inspired by Walton’s heritage of September folk festivals, upholding its infamous reputation for being ‘Britain’s friendliest seaside resort’, the festival aims to showcase and offer a vibrant mix of opportunities and activities f