Art, Music, Literature & Film | Estuary Festival 2021 in Essex, Kent and Thurrock

23 Days of Art, Music, Literature and Film

Estuary 2021 is the second edition of the large-scale arts festival that celebrates the lives, landscapes and histories of the spectacular Thames Estuary.

Taking place on the river itself, and along the 83 miles of South Essex and North Kent coastline, contemporary artworks, discussion and events explore and respond to powerful themes resonant to the estuary.

Artworks set in the landscape, online and within Covid-safe venues, explore the estuary through the lens of contemporary concerns, including climate justice, protest and rebellion, imperial legacy and the rich, often overlooked stories of its diverse communities, bringing new audiences to a deeper understanding of the estuary.

Estuary 2021 is led by a partnership between estuary-based arts organisations, Metal (South Essex) and Cement Fields (North Kent).

The full 2021 programme will be announced in February 2021. Join our mailing list to be the first to hear Estuary 2021 news and announcements over the coming months.

Get Involved

If you are an artist, arts organisation, individual, school or community group there are a number of opportunities to get involved in Estuary 2021.

Support

Estuary 2021 offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the drive for change for the benefit of all who live, work and invest in our estuary communities.

Access

Estuary 2021 welcomes everyone and our artists and production teams have endeavoured to create programme that is accessible to all.

Climate

We have identified the climate emergency as a key Estuary 2021 curatorial themes. Alongside this we have committed to reduce our planning and production climate impacts.