Festival of Suffolk

IN FOCUS

Festival of Suffolk

The Festival of Suffolk is the county’s unique contribution to the national Jubilee celebrations as the country and Commonwealth, marks the historic Queens’ Platinum Jubilee taking place for her 70‑year reign as Monarch. It will bring together communities, reaching across generations, connecting networks, people and organisations to deliver the biggest community event in Suffolk.

The last few years have been challenging for everyone, individuals, communities and businesses all impacted in different ways by the pandemic and the Festival is an opportunity to come together, united in sharing and celebration.

Led by the Suffolk Lieutenancy it will shine a spotlight on all aspects of Suffolk life. Clare, Countess of Euston and Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk, said, “The Festival will bring together people and communities in joyful celebration, and create a powerful legacy to increase the visibility of our county.” The Festival will feature voluntary organisations and charities, business leaders, local authorities, tourism bodies, faith groups, community leaders, youth organisations, the arts, the military and emergency services. They are all creating and delivering Festival events showcasing Suffolk as a dynamic and creative place to live, work, visit and learn.

The University is going to be taking part in the Festival in a number of ways. As part of the BT Business Expo we will be participating in events at the DigiTech Centre and hosting a one day event called Education Beyond Teaching, inviting the public to explore the diverse and surprising variety of courses available at the University.

We will also be at the Suffolk Show which will start the county’s summer of celebrations.

For more information about our events and the full Festival of Suffolk programme, take a look at the Festival website here over the next few months as details are released.