PEOPLE & CONNECTIONS
Bring your people.
A catch-up, a shared song, a conversation you weren’t expecting. We’re making space for local people and community groups to come together.
Community at the centreCOMMUNITY AT THE HEART. 2027 ON THE HORIZON.
OUR PEOPLE.
OUR PLACE.
OUR FESTIVAL.
Good music. Good company. A day together.
A community festival for Kirkby and the wider Liverpool City Region.
OUR FESTIVAL2027IN THE MAKING
LIVE MUSIC.
LOCAL HEART.
MUSIC/ARTS/FAMILY/FOOD/COMMUNITY
ROOTED HERE. OPEN TO EVERYONE.
LOCAL ROOTS.
OPEN ARMS.
A festival belongs to the people who bring it to life.
Our Festival brings music, creativity and a good day out together, with Kirkby and the wider Liverpool City Region at its heart.
We’re planning the 2027 programme now. Somewhere to discover local talent, spend time with friends and family, and meet the people doing good things close to home.
Meet the people behind the plansTHE FESTIVAL WE’RE BUILDING
MAKE A
DAY OF IT.
Follow the music. Try something new. Bring your people.
These are the ideas shaping 2027, with artists and activities still to be confirmed.
FAMILY & CREATIVITY
Room to get curious.
Active and creative experiences for different generations to enjoy together. Individual activities, age guidance and supervision arrangements will follow.
Family information
FOOD & LOCAL MAKERS
A taste of local.
Food, makers and independent businesses give a festival its flavour. We’re inviting traders to share what they could bring to the day.
Explore trading opportunitiesPhotographs from earlier community events. The 2027 programme and facilities are to be confirmed.
OUR FESTIVAL 2027
GOOD TIMES.
ON THE WAY.
Local voices, live performances and a programme with room for discovery. We’re putting the plans together now.
We’ll publish confirmed artists, practical details and the official ticket link here as arrangements are ready.
Want to perform? Let’s talkOUR FESTIVALKIRKBY & BEYOND
2027YOUR PLACE
IN THE CROWD.
- Date & venue
- To be confirmed
- Programme & lineup
- To be announced
- Tickets
- Not on sale yet
Prices and the booking link will follow once confirmed.
Ask about ticketsFROM THE FESTIVAL PHOTO ALBUM
THE PEOPLE.
THE MOMENTS.
31 original photographs from earlier events. Choose a moment, open it up and explore the full collection.
The 2027 programme and venue are still to be announced.
An evening together01
Time to catch up02
Around the food stalls03
Colour across the field04
A warm welcome05
A moment on stage06
All together now07
Festival friends08
Good food, good company09
Summer smiles10
Room to play11
Meet the stallholders12
At the bar13
Faces of the festival14
After dark15
Up close with the music16
Live on stage17
Under the bunting18
Food made with a smile19
A festival hello20
Keep on dancing21
One more song22
After-dark atmosphere23
Welcome to the festival24
Festival keepsakes25
Little helping hands26
A busy festival afternoon27
Find something to take home28
A table for everyone29
The next generation30
Lights on, music up31 Earlier events, seen through the people who were there.
BUILT AROUND
OUR COMMUNITY.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PLANS
COMMUNITY.
AT THE CENTRE.
Our Festival is a community festival project run by KABS CIC.
Kids Activities and Bootcamps Community Interest Company is the organisational home of Our Festival. Our focus is on bringing people together across Kirkby and the wider Liverpool City Region.
The people who show up, lend a hand and share an idea help make the festival what it is. We’re inviting local artists, businesses and organisations to be part of 2027.
Find your way to get involvedBE PART OF OUR FESTIVAL
GOT SOMETHING
TO BRING?
Ideas, energy and people like you.
Choose a route below and send the team a message.
VOLUNTEERSMake an enquiry
ARTISTS & CREATIVESMake an enquiry
TRADERS & MAKERSMake an enquiry
PARTNERS & LOCAL GROUPSMake an enquiry
Lend a hand.
Tell us what interests you and the skills you’d like to share.
Bring your talent.
Introduce your music, performance or creative work.
Add your flavour.
Share what you sell and the space or facilities you’d need.
Help it happen.
Let’s talk about practical support and community connections.
An enquiry starts a conversation. Roles, trading spaces and programme places are subject to confirmation.
BEFORE YOU JOIN US
A LITTLE
GOOD TO KNOW.
We’ll add practical details as they’re confirmed. If something matters to your visit, please ask.
Ask another questionWhen and where is Our Festival?
Our Festival is planned for 2027. The date and venue are to be confirmed. Our community focus is Kirkby and the wider Liverpool City Region; a specific event location has not been announced.
When can I buy tickets?
Tickets are not on sale yet. We’ll publish ticket types, prices and the official booking link when arrangements are confirmed.
Who’s on the lineup?
Artists and performance times are to be announced. Musicians and creative groups can contact us about taking part.
What is planned for families?
We’re exploring active and creative experiences for families to enjoy together. The programme, age guidance and supervision arrangements will be confirmed. This is not a drop-off childcare offer.
What about accessibility?
We can’t confirm venue access, accessible toilets, viewing areas or other facilities yet. Once the venue is confirmed, we’ll publish the available information. You can tell us about access requirements you’d like considered during planning. There’s no need to share a diagnosis or medical records.
How do I get there?
Travel, parking and public transport information will follow the venue announcement. Please wait for confirmed details before arranging travel or accommodation.
How do I contact you?
Select any enquiry link to write and send a message through this website. You can also email hello@ourfestival.uk directly. No newsletter signup is currently available.
IDEAS START WITH A CONVERSATION.
LET’S MAKE
IT OURS.
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