Art Station are thrilled to announce that Sax Arts Fest is back for 2026!
Sax Arts Fest is a one-day celebration of creativity and community taking place in Saxmundham, the
festival will transform the town into a traffic-free cultural event, showcasing local talent and
bringing people together through art, music, and food.
Our last Sax Arts Fest was back in 2024 where we welcomed over 7,600 people to Saxmundham!
SCHEDULEGet involved and discover something new at our FREE hands-on workshops led by brilliant local artists and makers.
Designed for all ages and abilities, these inspiring creative workshops are a chance to explore new techniques, experiment with different materials, make your own artwork, and celebrate the creativity, talent, and community spirit that makes Saxmundham special.
Workshops will take place along Saxmundham High Street, The Art Station Garden, Fromus Green, Saxmundham Library and The Fromus Centre.
All workshops are FREE, please book your FREE place at our printing workshops in The Fromus Centre as spaces for these are limited!
Image: Sax Arts Fest 2024, Photo Credit: Alex Ward.
More infoWe are thrilled to announce that BBC Introducing’s Angelle Joseph will be hosting the Fromus Green Main Stage area which will include a BBC Introducing Suffolk and Norfolk takeover.
Catch Angelle and the fantastic line up of musicians: Arthur Black, Frankie Freeman, Luxmore and more on Fromus Green Main Stage 3pm – 6.30pm
Enjoy lots of live music around Saxmundham Town including: Eliza Gold, Arthur Black, The Frestonians, Keeper of Calves, Robin Torbitt, Charlie Law, Tom Mumford, Ipswich Hospital Band, The Random Blues Company – Power Trio, Lara Price, Ewan D Rogers, Chance for Good, Adam Clarke, Alex Hawkins/Sharkey Watkins, The Breadcrumbs, Frankie Freeman.
More infoThe Shake Festival presnts The Reluctant Dragon with Zab Soanes, Wendy Morgan and Tessa Wojtczack.
Eastern Angles will be holding a special effects makeup workshop for 10-18 year olds
And Indigo Moon Theatre Present SeedHeart – a shadow puppet performance for all ages.
More infoAt St. John’s Church, find live readings from captivating poets and writers co-curated by Poetry in Aldeburgh.
Saxmundham Library will also be hosting zine-making and illustration workshops!
More infoLocal Yokel, brings together artists and artists’ work that emanates from the local, ordinary and everyday and in its presence and execution offers work that has universal meaning and creates far reaching resonances.
The works are made using a huge range of practice and approaches, video, painting, casting in sand, plaster and bronze, assemblage, performance, ceramics, sculpting and weaving.
Local Yokel – the exhibition is located at The Art Station buildings on the high street 24 High St (The Old Bank) and 48 High St (The Telephone Exchange) and in The Art Station riverside garden – behind 24 High St.
Curated by Clare Palmier, Director, The Art Station
Market Hall 8.00-9.00pm
Xambi (pronounced zam-bi) is an emerging Neo-soul band based in London, known for their infectious sound and heartfelt lyrics. Since forming in June 2022, they’ve quickly made waves with their debut single, “Take Your Time,” followed by their latest release, “All for You.”
Tickets: £10
9.00-10.00pm
William Wallace and Henry Driver create an immersive experience in the garden with tree mapping and a fire horse. This is something you won’t want to miss!
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For all the information needed to plan your day, click the link below!
If you have any questions, please email us at info@theartstation.uk
More infoBe a part of this fun, creative day and join our Volunteer Team!
