Newham Festival of Culture the Arts and Sport

Newham Festival of Culture, the Arts and Sport has grown over 6 years and has become the largest annual festival for schools with 80% of schools participating and over 8,000 young people taking part. The festival now encompasses other cultural and sporting activity and is set to grow year on year, the performing arts events are largely located at Stratford Circus.

The festival aims to increase aspirations and raise standards of achievements in the arts. The festival celebrates the artistic talent of Newham’s young people and recognises the valuable skills and contribution the arts make to our lives and the economy.