First Light Festival

Suffolk’s free summer solstice festival returns to South Beach for a weekend of performances and unique creative experiences under the shimmering midsummer sun on 21 & 22 June. Celebrating 5 years in 2025, this year’s Festival includes an exciting programme of music, performance, talks, poetry, art, comedy and activities for all ages.

The festival will run from 12pm noon to sundown (9.30pm) on Saturday, and from 10am–4pm on Sunday, with a Sunrise at Dawn programme at 3.30am on Sunday morning. Check the First Light website for the full line-up of events www.firstlightlowestoft.com

Acts announced for 2025 include UK Afro-jazz band Nubiyan Twist, DJ crew Horse Meat Disco, electronic artist and music producer Girls of the Internet, poet novelist and writer Jackie Kay and poet and writer Brian Bilston. British sculptor Laurence Edwards will also be returning, bringing – new art installations to Lowestoft’s South Beach.

Make the most of the summer solstice weekend and spend a night or two under the stars and get the full First Light Festival experience with a camping or campervan stay. First Light also offers the unique opportunity to camp on the UK’s most easterly beach. Immerse yourself in one of the most adventurous and imaginative cultural experiences in the East. See you on the beach?

Free Entry