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.
Do you enjoy being part of something creative and community-driven? Do you love the arts, culture, and live events? Do you want to help at Wales’s biggest free outdoor arts festival? Big Splash is returning to Newport this July, and we would love for you to join us as a Volunteer to help bring the festival to life!
We are looking for friendly and reliable people to take on supporting roles as:
We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. You don’t need event experience, as whilst it’s a bonus, we will provide all training. Our volunteer training sessions are on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 July at the Riverfront Theatre & Arts Centre between 5.30pm-7.30pm and you must be available to attend ONE of these sessions if successful in your application.
Application Deadline: Tues 8 July at 23:59PM
Since 2010, Big Splash has transformed Newport into a giant outdoor stage, welcoming over 25,000 people each year to experience free street theatre and access to the arts.
As Wales’ largest free outdoor arts festival, Big Splash relies on funding, partnerships and the generous donations of supporters like you. Run by The Riverfront Theatre, a charitable trust, every penny we raise goes back into creating community events and supporting the arts.
Your donation—big or small—helps keep this unforgettable, family-friendly experience alive and free for all.
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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