Norden Farm Kite Festival

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The Norden Farm Kite Festival returns for 2026

Kite Flying • Food • Bar • Live Music • Entertainment • Kite Decorating

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts bring their annual community Kite Festival to Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) on Sunday 30 August between 12pm and 4pm. Round off the summer holidays in style with an afternoon of fun for all the community. Entry to the festival is free. No tickets are required, simply come along on the day.

Don't forget to bring your picnic blanket or camping chairs and get set for an unmissable afternoon of entertainment. The 2026 line up includes live music, storytelling, dance, the Norden Farm pop up bar and barbecue, local food stalls and, of course, kite flying! Plus, new for this year – an artisan market featuring local stallholders.

Bring your own kite – either homemade at one of Norden Farm’s summer workshops or pre-owned - and take it to the skies. You can also buy a kite to decorate on the day (subject to availability).

The Dhol Collective bring their energetic Dhol drumming sounds - with dancers on hand to show you some moves. They fuse traditional Panjabi folk rhythms with popular modern music to get everyone dancing.

CAGED is an explosive dance performance bringing daring physicality and a punchy soundtrack – set in a 3-meter-high birdcage.

There’ll be live music to enjoy across the day. Musician Dhuryahdas brings his upbeat saxophone sounds to get you moving. Plus, local talent including country from Kirsty and Ryan and summery soul and blues from Chameleon.

As well as enjoying live music, you can try your hand at Circus Skills under the Copper Beech tree (ticketed). And fans of Norden Farm’s popular artisan markets can enjoy a range of stalls showcasing handmade items including jewellery, candles, wood crafts and gifts. Not forgetting facepainting from Sass and Sparkle.

Food stalls include authentic Punjabi cuisine from Ka Na; Presto Italian Street Food serving delicious handmade pizzas; and BBQ food from Smoking Skewers.

For those with a sweet tooth, homemade treats will be on hand from Epic Brownies; ice cream from Agosti Gelato; cookies from Get Whisked Away; and specialty coffees, teas and hot chocolates from Jessie’s Coffee Truck.

There is also the Norden Farm Festival Bar and Barbecue serving food and a range of drinks including soft drinks and Rebellion Brewery IPA and lager.

Kite Making Workshops at Norden Farm

Make and decorate your kite ready for the day at one of our Kite Making Workshops led by specialist kite makers Community Kite Project.

Sat 25 Jul 1.30pm and 3.30pm | £7 per person

Sat 8 Aug 1.30pm and 3.30pm | £7 per person

Sat 29 Aug 1.30pm and 3.30pm | £7 per person

Norden Farm Night Market (drop in session)

Sat 1 Aug 6pm - 9pm | £7 per kite

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Getting to the Kite Festival

There is no parking available at Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) where the Kite Festival takes place. Please walk to the event or use public transport where possible. If you are driving and parking, please be mindful of our neighbours.

 

The Kite Festival is kindly supported by funding from The Louis Baylis Charitable Trust, The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation, Shanly Foundation and Spoore Merry and Rixman Foundation - and our supporters Optalis and The Good Gym.

Enjoy a day full of entertainment - plus food, drink and of course kite flying! The perfect way to round off the summer holidays.