Encounter Updates

Save The Date - Encounter Festival will return again on Saturday 20 September 2025 with more fun packed performances.

Q and A with Brazen

We catch up with Brazen for their all female Brass Band performance at Encounter Festival 2024

Q and A with Sonia Sabri Company

We catch up with Sonia Sabri Company for their Mughal Miniatures: Animal Paradise performance at Encounter Festival 2024

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Q and A with Hikapee Circus Theatre

We catch up with Hikapee Circus Theatre for their performance at Encounter Festival 2024

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Encounter Festival 2024 Unveils Community and Traditions Stage and Commissions Programme

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

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Encounter Festival Secures £96,000 of Arts Council England Funding for 2024

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

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Encounter Festival Artist Series: Swati Dance Company

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

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Encounter Festival Artist Series: Autin Dance Theatre

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

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Encounter Festival Artist Series: Magical Story Jars

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

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Encounter Festival Artist Series: Cacophany Arkestra

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

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Encounter Festival Celebrates Unique Collaboration with Charity Shop Artist in Residence

26 October 2023: Shedding light on an inspiring project.

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Encounter Festival 2023 highlights

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

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Encounter Festival 2023 Declared a Resounding Success

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

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