Bravo to our members for their festivals so far this year, and an extraordinary range of inspiring and innovative events is still to come this summer. Save the date for the next Conference for Festivals: we'll share learning and inspiration for the year ahead. 19-20 Jan #BAFA2026

We're delighted that Cuckfield Book Festival has joined us as our newest member, adding to our growing community of literary festivals. Welcome @CuckfieldBF!.

RT @HenleyLitFest: Priority booking for Friends of the Festival is now open! To order your tickets you will need to be logged into your acc….

BAFA members are entitled to a 10% discount on their annual fee on successfully referring a new member. Depending on your festival’s annual turnover, this could save you up to £114🙂.

RT @CowbridgeMusic: We're excited to share with you today all the events we have planned for the 2025 Cowbridge Music Festival!. Details of….

RT @ArtsFestOxford: Opening today: Imagining Wolsey @ChChGallery. This exhibition will present a range of images of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey….

Summer festivals - do you have insurance lined up? If you're feeling stuck, have a read of this advice from our partner @gsykesinsurance. BAFA members receive 20% off festival policies from Graham Sykes.

Our next virtual member meeting will take place in September, with a focus on revitalising our high streets. We'll be joined by Ian Harvey from the Institute of Place Management at @ManMetUni. Save the date - 24 September at 12.30-1.30pm - and watch this space for more details.

Brilliant last day #AFS2025 @EFAfestivals with real inspiration, joy and challenge in perfect harmony. Fantastic close with @NYCOScotland @AngusRobertson @romankrznaric @NatGalleriesSco Huge thanks to @edintfest @edfests for generous, thoughtful hosting. A privilege to be here!

"The belief that we can make a difference should be led by us" - brilliant to open #AFS2025 with @edintfest Nicola Benedetti at such a turbulent time, and a call to fellow festivals colleagues to challenge and oppose what they see in the world through their work. @EFAfestivals

Fantastic to be with European colleagues @EFAfestivals #AFS2025, talking about the extraordinary contributions arts festivals make to artistic development, communities and people's lives, and to showcase our Festivals Forward research. @CreativeScots @ace_national @Arts_Wales_

Looking forward to joining colleagues from across Europe to talk about the future of arts festivals at the @EFAfestivals summit in the fantastic festival city of Edinburgh. We'll be presenting the Festivals Forward research later and handing these out - come and say hello!

RT @Arts_Wales_: Bydd @Arts_Wales_ yn arwain sesiwn yn Fforwm Gwyliau Cymru ar 25/03 am gynnwys y Gymraeg mewn gwyliau. Trafodir hefyd gwyl….

RT @Arts_Wales_: @Arts_Wales_ will lead a session at the Welsh Festivals Forum on 25/03 on Welsh language festival inclusion. Other topics….

RT @BritArtsFests: Join us as we explore the landscape of Welsh arts festivals at our Welsh Festivals Forum. 📅 Tues 25 March. We'll presen….

RT @EFAfestivals: Arts Festivals Summit, from 27 to 30 April, in Edinburgh! .First speakers: Nicola Benedetti (Festival Director @edintfest….

BAFA is heading to the @LondonBookFair!. Our Director, Fiona Goh, will be part of a panel discussion on The ethics of funding: the future of UK literary festivals and prizes at 12.30pm today, as part of the @englishpen Literary Salon. Details:

It's vital we find new ways of funding arts festivals to enable not only their survival, but to allow them space to thrive.

The team @PresteigneFest are looking for a Festival Producer. 📅 Deadline for applications: 21 March. Find out more about the role:

RT @BritArtsFests: Tickets are on sale for our Welsh Festivals Forum, taking place on Tuesday 25 March at Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham. Join Welsh f….