The Torchlight Street Festival is a day of live music, creative workshops, street theatre, arts and craft stalls.
This year sees the return of the Street festival. This will be taking place throughout Kendal Town Centre between 10am and 4pm and it will be bigger and better than ever as we celebrate “Kendal – old and new”
This years street party features three stages of live acts
The Street Stage – outside of the library featuring a mixture of popular local bands
The Dance Stage – at the Birdcage – featuring performances from local dance schools
The College Stage – outside the Town Hall – a stage run by Kendal college Theatre and Event Tech students featuring a selection of live music from young musician to established performers.
There will be great mix of live street theatre featuring a range of never before seen new characters and performances as well as some your old favourites. They will be joined by wandering bands providing the soundtrack of the day.
WHATS ON?
2023 Activities
This year there are more activities than ever before and best of all – its all Free to the public. Just some of the activities include:
Balloon Modelling
Live magic
Crazy golf
Bubble art workshops
Circus workshops
Face Painting
Pop Up Photobooth provided by Kendal Community Theatre
Loom weaving and seed bomb making
Wormeries and soil based interactive activities
Games
And more.
THE HUNT IS ON
Orienteering Club Trail
We are delighted to have been asked to support the activities at Kendal Torchlight Gathering 2023 on Saturday 23rd September.
Keep an eye out for more information.
ROCK OUT!
Street Stage
Throughout the day there will be a host of bands playing live music designed to get you up dancing.
We will once again be working with Kendal College who are building a performance stage with a difference. They will design, build and manage the stage and its performers throughout the day and bring you a full programme of entertainment.