Free Festival Events

Please note that everything at the festival is free to enjoy, except our Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening concerts at the Pier Venue.

hollie rogers
steve and kristi

Peter Webster is a singer, songwriter and performer, based in the historic market town of Ampthill, in Bedfordshire. He has written and recorded many songs over the years. Seeing life as a journey, his aim is to capture one or other aspect of that in his song. He performs solo at folk clubs, and festivals.

Venue and time tbc.

Hollie Rogers is a singer-songwriter from Cornwall whose expressive voice, sharp lyrical instincts and percussive, guitar-led sound have earned her a dedicated and ever-growing following. She will showcase old favourites and new material from 2026 album “Everything’s Fine”, stripped back to just guitar and piano.

Venue and time tbc.

Steve and Kristi Nebel have been weaving their musical magic into the fabric of the singer-songwriter scene since 1978. With every strum of the guitar and heartfelt lyric, they paint vivid stories that resonate deeply with audiences. They’re currently promoting their latest CD, Vignettes. Vignettes is the Nebels 12th album since 1982.

Venue and time tbc.

Folk Balladeers Wickenwood base their sound around harmony driven vocals, backed up by guitar, bouzouki and fiddle. Their passion for history and folklore takes them around the country, drawing songwriting inspiration from the people, tales and legends of the places they visit.

Venue and time tbc.

nick clark children's magician
ukulele

Jez Lowe Award-winning songwriter, novelist, and one of the busiest and most admired performers on the UK folk scene, Jez Lowe is celebrating forty five years as a touring singer, songwriter and musician. He has released twenty-plus albums of original songs, earning himself a loyal following as well as a raft of awards and nominations.

Venue and time tbc.

Nick Clark Children’s Magician
Nick will be sharing his magic show – with lots of silliness and interactive fun.
Children can enjoy the free show at venue and time tbc.

Workshops Full workshop details will be avaialble soon. All are free to enjoy.

Festival Markets Enjoy stalls and vendors in the Place De St Maur, Bognor Regis over the festival weekend.

Dance Sessions Catch a myrad of wonderful dance displays throughout Bognor Regis over the weekend of the festival.

South Downs Festival Main Poster
South Downs Festival Main Poster

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