The power of festivals for fostering community, creativity, and belonging

The power of festivals for fostering community, creativity, and belonging

Exploring how festivals build community, spark creativity, and shape South Yorkshire’s cultural and economic future.

By SYCCIN

Date and time

Thursday, May 29 · 5:30 - 8:30pm GMT+1

Location

Cast

Waterdale Doncaster DN1 3BU United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

📍 Cast, Doncaster
📅 Thursday 29 May 2025
🕔 5.00pm – 8.30pm

Join us for an interactive evening exploring the role of festivals in South Yorkshire’s creative and cultural landscape — from driving tourism and jobs to creating shared spaces for identity, joy, and connection.

This isn’t your typical sit-and-listen event. Expect hands-on activities, conversation starters, and plenty of opportunities to connect with others working across the cultural and creative sectors.

Schedule:

  • 5.00pm – Doors open
  • 5.30pm – 7.30pm – Interactive session
  • 7.30pm – 8.30pm – Food, drinks & informal networking

Places are limited, so book early to be part of the conversation shaping South Yorkshire’s festival future.

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