“Although it feels like we’re only half-way through this pandemic, there’s a massive need for an artwork that can help us grieve for those we’ve lost.” – Luke Jerram, Artist
Rich, vibrant & brand-new festivals
Showcasing national & international creative talent, supporting young & local artists
Placing culture & creativity at the heart of Worcester
Light Night
Four International and award-winning artists and organisations have been commissioned to transform city centre buildings with their large-scale light projections created specifically for Light Night Worcester 2021.
Same but Different
A range of events taking place throughout the week across the city.
The same city and streets but a little bit different – making the everyday less ordinary in a fun and playful way for the duration of the festival.
The Rising
Brand new for Worcester, The Rising is a unique 48-hour immersive event that is aimed at, but not exclusively for, 18-30 year olds. More information to come but at this event you could see: immersive theatre, film, spoken-word, music, food, debate.
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National Apprenticeship Week 2021: Martha Henley, Events Assistant
Martha joined Severn Arts in March 2020 just before the first national lockdown, but a global pandemic hasn’t stopped her from getting the most out of her apprenticeship and supporting the organisation to deliver a range of events. We caught up with Martha to see what...
High profile artists commissioned to create brand-new work for Light Night Worcester 2021
Four high profile artists have been commissioned by the Arches Festivals to create brand-new large-scale projection-based artwork for Light Night Worcester 2021. International and award-winning artists and organisations - imitating the dog, Illuminos, Limbic Cinema...
Arches Festivals provides a place to remember those affected by COVID-19 and thank our NHS workers
Luke Jerram‘s In Memoriam, generated local interest and positive comments from thousands during its 9 day visit to Worcester. The ceremonial art installation was created as a memorial to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and to pay tribute to the NHS staff and...