The Fresh Air Festival of Outdoor Arts is back in Brightlingsea for its fourth year, offering a day of free outdoor performances and activities for all ages.
The Fresh Air Festival of Outdoor Arts Returns to Brightlingsea
The Fresh Air Festival of Outdoor Arts is returning to Brightlingsea for its fourth year. The free event will take place on Promenade Green from 11am to 5pm on Saturday, September 6, offering a variety of outdoor performances and activities for people of all ages.
Festival Highlights
This year's festival will feature a fantastic lineup, including Daughters of the Dust with ElevateHER, Fairly Famous with The Tennis Show, Darryl J Carrington with Out of the Box, and Casson and Friends with Arcade Mini. Additionally, the Bureau of Silly Ideas will be returning for their third year with their latest installation, Shirt or Squirt.
Activities
Attendees can enjoy walkabout acts, giant Olympiads, and roaming bins that are on a mission to cause a mess. Craft activities will include making a pantomime horse and racing it, as well as a messy slime workshop and other fun and free activities.
Volunteer Opportunities
Those interested in volunteering to help with the event can contact hello@freshairfestival.co.uk for more information. Food and drink will be available on site, and free on-street parking and public toilets are located within a short walking distance of the festival.
Published on 19 August 2025 by UKFG
