Past Encounter Updates

11 September 2024: Encounter Festival is proud to announce its Community and Traditions Stage and Commissions Programme.

9 July 2024: Announcing the line up for the 2024 Encounter Festival.

7 May 2024: Announcing the successful awarding of funding from Arts Council England for the 2024 festival.

15 March 2024: We caught up with Swati Raut and Swati Dance Company about their experience at Encounter Festival 2023.

06 March 2024: We caught up with Kirsten from the AutinDT team to chat about their experience at Encounter Festival 2023.

16 February 2024: We caught up with Beth, the founder and Chief Storyteller at Magical Story Jars, about her experience at Encounter Festival 2023.

24 January 2024: A look back on one of the many wonderful performances for Encounter 2023.

26 October 2023: Shedding light on an inspiring project.

22 September 2023: Incredible images from an extraordinary weekend of spectacular performances, inspiring arts and amazing music.

18 September 2023: A Celebration of Culture, Art, and Community.