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.
Volunteering opportunities coming soon!
To get involved in Big Splash 2025, please contact artsdevelopment@newportlive.co.uk.
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.
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We’re looking for brilliant stallholders to be part of Big Splash 2025! Whether you're a local business, creative maker, or independent trader, we'd love to have you involved for this year's festival. This could be selling handmade goods, unique creations, crafts, art, vintage wares, or anything just promoting your organisation (just no food or alcohol!).
Stalls are available at affordable community and corporate rates, and we’re committed to making the festival accessible for all
Community Rate (Freelancers, Sole Traders): £50 a day or £75 for the weekend.
Corporate Rate: £150 a day or £250 for the weekend.
To take part, you’ll need to bring your own 3x3m gazebo (max), weights, a risk assessment, and public liability insurance. You must be set up by 9am on the day.
Deadline for submissions: Thursday 19 June 2025.
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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