First Light Festival
Next: Saturday, 20 June 2026
Runs until Sunday, 21 June 2026 (See all dates)
- Time
- 12:00 - 21:30
- Venue
- First Light Festival, Lowestoft, NR33 0DG
- Price
- FREE
From a New Dawn to sun down summer literally starts at First Light Festival in Lowestoft
More Information (East Suffolk One is not responsible for external websites)
Taking place on Lowestoft’s South Beach, the first place to see the sunrise in the UK, marking the start of summer - the packed programme for the 2026 First Light Festival (20-21st June) is announced. Featuring an international line up of music, with comedy, spoken word, performance and a series talks, workshops and activities, the Festival is a unique event for families, friends, young and old, early birds and night owls.
• 24 festival stages & festival venues
• Over 200 free performances
• Dawn celebration to mark the summer solstice (Sunday)
• Late night programme of ticketed events (Saturday)
• NEW Cabaret night at East Point Pavillion
• Sets confirmed from Jamz Supernova, Seth Lakeman, Simon Day and Jason Singh
• NEW music co-commission with Britten Pears Arts’ Aldeburgh Festival
• NEW VIP campervan hire options for 2026
Venue
First Light Festival
South Beach
Lowestoft
NR33 0DG
Dates
The event runs from 12:00 to 21:30 on the following dates.
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