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!
Save the date – Saturday 13th June 2026
We 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.
Angelle is a DJ, broadcaster and community-builder championing bold voices and carving out space beyond the usual industry gatekeeping.
Catch Angelle and the fantastic line up of musicians (who we will announce soon) 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.
We are thrilled to announce that The Reluctant Dragon will be performed in the Market Hall at 2pm & 5pm during Sax Arts Fest!
The Reluctant Dragon, written by Glenn Wilhide and based on the story by Kenneth Grahame, will star:
Zeb Soanes (Classic FM, the Proms, Gaspard the Fox),
Wendy Morgan (Jewel in the Crown, 84 Charring Cross Road, Yanks)
Tessa Wojtczack (The Widowmaker, A Casualty of War) as well as 7 pupils from Alde Valley Academy.
Tickets are now available:
Adults: £8
Children over 10: £3
Children under 10: £2
30 free tickets are available on special request for families eligible for free school meals. For more information on these tickets, email info@shakefestival.com
BOOK NOWXambi (pronounced zam-bi) is an emerging Neo-soul band based in Londonknown 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.”
Their music blends bouncy basslines, seamless drum grooves, dreamy guitar and piano chords, and beautifully delivered vocals—earning them comparisons to The Internet, The Isley Brothers, and D’Angelo.
Xambi’s sound is a rich fusion of Neo-soul, Funk, Rap, Hip-hop, and Jazz, enhanced by notable collaborations with London rapper Saiming and horn solos by Grifton Forbes Amos.
The band is made up of four talented members: Zamar (bass), Malaika (lead vocals), Maniko (keys), and Augustas (guitar). Their distinctive live energy has led to support slots for artists like Florence Adooni, Zawose Queens, and Dele Sosimi, along with appearances on Voices Radio.
Xambi’s unique blend of genres and undeniable chemistry has earned them praise such as: “Nothing beats London Soul.”
Local 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
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