First Light Festival

Save the date! 🌅 First Light Festival returns on 20 & 21 June 2026 for another midsummer celebration on Lowestoft’s golden sands. What better way to welcome the actual summer solstice than with a weekend of music, dance, art, talks, wellbeing sessions and more...

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What would a hotel for marine life look like? Join artists Ed Compson and Arieh Frosh at The Battery of Ideas on 28th March & 15th April for two imaginative, role-playing workshops inspired by the ‘Kittiwake Hotels’ on the North Sea horizon. 👉 firstlightfestivalcic.com/whats-on/hotel…

Part of the Fixing Our Broken Planet programme in partnership with @NHM_London, a brand new exhibition is now open at The Battery of Ideas every Friday and Saturday from 11am - 3pm until 18th April. 👉 firstlightfestivalcic.com/whats-on/comin…

Join us at East Point Pavilion this Saturday 21 March as we present Ocean Songs Commissioned for First Light Festival 2025, Ocean Songs live album launch will take you on a musical journey across our blue planet. Discover more and book 🎟👉 eastpointpavilion.com/events/ocean-s…

Hands up — who's excited to join us for sunrise yoga and an early morning dip at First Light 2026?! 🙌

In case you missed it... First Light 2026 Camping, Campervans & Glamping is now on sale! Make the most of your festival weekend and stay longer by the sea. Spaces are limited, so book now and secure your spot! 👉 firstlightlowestoft.com/festival-campi…

East Point Pavilion is celebrating St Patrick’s Night in style with a ceilidh from the hugely popular Skiphire band on Tue 17 March! Expect a lively evening of traditional tunes and dancing, with an experienced caller to guide you through the steps. 🎟👉 eastpointpavilion.com/events/st-patr…

Love local? East Point Pavilion's monthly Farmers Market returns this Saturday! Skip the supermarket and stock up on baked goods, fresh food & delicious produce — all while supporting the local artisans and producers. 👉eastpointpavilion.com/events/farmers…

One week to go until The Terra String Quartet bring the works of Beethoven, Prokofiev, Haydn and more to The Battery for an evening of captivating classical music. 🎻 🎟 Get your tickets now at firstlightfestivalcic.com/whats-on/terra…

Camping, Campervans & Glamping ON SALE NOW! Make the most of First Light Festival 2026 and stay longer by the sea! Spaces are limited, so book now and secure your spot for an unforgettable midsummer weekend under the stars... 👉 firstlightlowestoft.com/festival-campi…

Join East Point Pavilion after school this Thursday and celebrate World Book Day at their Storybook Play Date!📚 3pm - 5pm. Tickets are £2.50 per child. Places are limited. Book now! 👉 eastpointpavilion.com/events/storybo…

Sound artist, nature beatboxer, composer and DJ, Jason Singh, brings his uniquely immersive audio world to First Light Festival 2026! Expect transcendent soundscapes, inventive nature beats, and a deep dive into rhythm, voice and environment for an unforgettable live experience.

After captivating audiences with his last performance in November, award-winning songwriter Reg Meuross returns to East Point Pavilion on Thursday 2 April for another edition of Folk at the Pavilion. Get your tickets now! 🎟👉 eastpointpavilion.com/events/folk-at…

Don't miss the live album launch at East Point Pavilion on Saturday 21 March. 🎟 Book your tickets now! 👉 eastpointpavilion.com/events/ocean-s…

First Light Festival presents… Ocean Songs Commissioned in 2025 for First Light Festival and Royal Museums Greenwich, Ocean Songs is a cross-genre “docu-pop” ensemble blending ambient, contemporary classical, jazz and rock to connect audiences with our ocean.

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! 🎉 Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Cultural Learning Participation Officer at The Battery of Ideas looks like? Discover more in our latest blog 👉 firstlightfestivalcic.com/news/a-day-in-…

Join us at The Battery on Wednesday 11 March for an evening of classical music with the award-winning, vibrant young international ensemble, Terra String Quartet — presented by First Light Festival C.I.C. in partnership with @BrittenPears. Book now 👉 firstlightfestivalcic.com/whats-on/terra…

Calling local businesses! 📣 Want to put your brand in front of thousands of festival-goers? We have exciting advertising and sponsorship opportunities available. ✉️ Email info@firstlightlowestoft.com to find out more!

East Point Pavilion's monthly Open Mic Night is back this evening from 6:30pm! Whether you're a seasoned musician or fancy performing in front of an audience for the first time, bring along your favourite tune and step up to the mic! 👉 eastpointpavilion.com/events/pavilio…

We're thrilled to welcome Mercury Prize nominated singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Seth Lakeman, to First Light 2026! Seth's rhythmic, captivating brand of indie-folk promises an unmissable set packed with masterful musicianship. 📷(c) Dom Moore