PETERBOROUGH CELEBRATES FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST ACTS

The programme is taking shape for this year’s Peterborough Celebrates Festival 2026 as the exciting first acts have just been announced.

The region’s biggest free, family-friendly community festival at Ferry Meadows runs over the weekend of 16–17 May 2026 so not long to wait.

It’s always a lively weekend and it sounds like there will be even more great acts this year with acclaimed acrobatic troupe The Black Eagles, showcasing their gravity-defying balance and skills; Kadeem EnPoint, a professional male ballet dancer bringing a powerful and contemporary take on classical ballet; local legend DJ Eddie Nash will be there with a disco and local band The Guards, will close Saturday evening with a set of crowd-pleasing indie covers.

The festival’s storytelling theme will weave through the weekend with different authors reading, talking about their books and holding engaging events. Local author Ellie Sandall will run a children’s workshop on mythical creatures and Raw Theatre Productions will introduce a Robin Hood themed interactive family show and trail on the Sunday afternoon.

The Festival will come to a close at 4pm on Sunday with the ever-popular Holi ceremony, which has become a colourful festival favourite over the last couple of years.

Community dance groups, local choirs and talented musicians from across the area will add even more variety to the programme, with many familiar favourites returning to the stage.

The bar tent will be hosted by Blind Tiger Tap Room and Kitchen, who’ll also be programming a line-up of local musicians across the weekend. Inspire Education will present a creative programme of student-led workshops and performances, while the Nene Park Trust Your Community Greenspace Project will deliver storytelling, drag performances, author talks and hands-on creative workshops throughout the festival.

Alongside the music, drama and dance performances, the festival will also offer a wide range of activities to take part in throughout the weekend. From arts and crafts, sport and adventure, to local organisations showcasing the work they do across the city, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

The full line-up will be announced soon on the festival website: www.peterboroughcelebratesfestival.co.uk

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