Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival 2024

A creative haven for young minds

Do you know any young people who are passionate about the arts or dreaming of a creative career? Mark your calendars on 1 and 2 November for the Surrey Youth Arts and Culture Festival 2024. This event is set to ignite the imaginations of young people aged 11 to 18 from across Surrey!

This vibrant festival offers a plethora of free, hands-on opportunities to dive into the arts and explore various creative industries. With the support of 26 creative and cultural organisations, the festival promises an array of exciting workshops and activities.

Festival highlights

National Film and Television School (NFTS)

Discover the magic behind the camera in the film, TV, and games industry.

Creative Writing Workshop

Join author Tim Tilley to learn how to create your own hero.

DJing with Surrey Arts

Master the art of beat matching and mashing up your favourite chart hits.

Immersive Technologies

Explore augmented reality and artificial intelligence with the StoryFutures team from Royal Holloway University London.

Musical Theatre

Experience the thrill of the stage with the award-winning Secret Stage School from Camberley.

And that's just the beginning! The festival features a mix of bookable and drop-in workshops running throughout the day. Be sure to secure your spots early!

Additionally, young musicians and artists will have the chance to shine during the festival's Open Mic slots, showcasing up to 10 minutes of their own material.

Can't wait for the festival? Get a head start with two 'lead-in' workshops in October:

Creative Writing

Join Marisa Noelle, author of The Unadjusteds Trilogy, for a workshop on developing characters that leap off the page on 9 October from 4:30-5:30 pm at Camberley Library

Theatre Production Workshop

Take a deep dive into the world of theatre production, including lighting, sound, stage production, and set design at Camberly Theatre on 12 October from 10am to 1pm.

Find out more

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to inspire and nurture young creative talents. Discover the full festival program and encourage your young people to sign up online.