Wales’ largest free outdoor arts festival ‘Big Splash’ returns this Summer!
Get ready for Wales’ largest free outdoor arts festival, returning to Newport on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2025!
The Riverfront presents 'Big Splash', an annual festival, drawing thousands to the city, featuring live music, street theatre, dance performances, workshops, craft and activities for all the family.
All free of charge, the two-day event is the perfect family experience, recommended for all ages. Described as “a slice of Covent Garden in Newport”, the streets of Newport will turn into a giant outdoor stage. Save the date and join us at this year’s festival.
Welsh Language Street Theatre Call Outs and Volunteering opportunities coming soon!
To get involved in Big Splash 2025, please contact artsdevelopment@newportlive.co.uk.
Community and Facilitator Call Out
We’re seeking creatives and community groups to join forces in creating dynamic new outdoor works that celebrate Newport’s stories, spaces, communities and cultural richness.
Through this exciting initiative, selected artists and groups will match with each other and be supported with weekly sessions to develop family friendly performances, walkabout events, or visual installations that respond to a public space, a local story, or a specific community in Newport.
This is a unique opportunity to engage in storytelling that highlights the vibrancy and diversity of our city. We aim to support at least five projects, with a focus on involving new and underrepresented communities. With guidance from experienced facilitators, participants will shape meaningful, creative experiences that bring these narratives to life.
We want to hear your stories and what you believe will create an impact piece of outdoor arts to present at this year's Big Splash festival.
Applications close Sunday 23rd February. Once you have completed your application, please email to artsdevelopment@newportlive.co.uk.
Community Call-Out
Your application should share the stories of Newport and how your idea for outdoor arts could come to life. Community groups cover a wide range of demographics, so whether you’re a dance group, craft group, theatre troupe, music ensemble, or any other collective, we want to hear from you!
Facilitator Call-Out
Your application should tell us about your background in the arts and why you love outdoor arts specifically. It should cover your artforms and any proposed costs for your time and any materials that you might use in facilitating community groups bringing their stories to life.
SPONSORSHIP AND PARTNERS
A huge thank you to our funders, sponsors and partners for helping make Big Splash possible.
Want to get in on the action and become a sponsor for Big Splash? Take a look at our sponsorship deck here!
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