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Festival of Play

A free festival of play for children and their grown-ups, in Worcester. With circus, gaming, dance, street games, aerial arts, craft workshops, storytelling, drumming and visual arts.

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Join us in and around The Arches and The Hive (Worcester) on Saturday 23 May for a day of free and fun activities for everyone. 
Autin Dance Theatre will entertain with their Street Games, fun and accessible party games from around the world.

RoguePlay wow with their impressive circus skills. Have a go yourself!

The Artery invite families to co-create giant messy murals.

Gamers of all ages will enjoy the collective gaming space, with some of your favourite video games.

Worcester’s own Drumlove will lead drumming workshops.

Fun characters from VAMOS will be on walkabout.

DanceFest will lead a  pop-up performance through the day.

The Wishing Tree by Kim Piffy offers a calm space to relax and unwind beneath ultraviolet light. 

Bring a picnic and enjoy music on the grass behind The Arches.

Find full details at www.scalaworcester.co.uk, including notes on access for people with additional needs.

Festival of Play is brought to you by Scala, Worcester’s newest arts venue, currently under development in Angel Place. Follow us on social media @scalaworcester.

Scala is proud to be part of Local Voices, Creative Choices: an ambitious two-year programme that will develop the cultural life of Worcester, with arts projects, festivals and new creative opportunities.

Dates
Saturday 23 May 2026, 10:00 - Saturday 23 May 2026, 17:00

Address

In and around The Arches and The Hive
Worcester WR1 3PD Get directions

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