RiverLight 2025

Festival Fringe - Sat 14 - Fri 20 June 2025

Festival Finale - Sat 21 June 2025

Winners of the Best Event/Festival in the Tourism Excellence Awards 2024-25 by Destination Lincolnshire and Discover Rutland, RiverLight 2025 will be the fourth edition of this celebration of Sleaford’s rich culture and heritage. It will once again bring the town alive with a vibrant mix of arts and creativity and will feature a colourful community-led parade as part of the Finale.

The theme this year is Circles, Cycles and the Summer Solstice, taking inspiration from the area’s rural heritage, medieval water mills and local folklore. The creative team are planning walkabout acts, a make zone, workshops, music and dance performances, art exhibitions, installations and much more. The first confirmed act is Autin Dance Theatre’s The Giant Wheel.

Throughout the Fringe and Finale, events and activities will take place at the newly renovated Market Place, at the Hub and Eastgate Green, Bristol Arcade, Riverside Centre and Sleaford Museum as well as sites along the River Path up to Cogglesford Mill. The festival also coincides with the North Kesteven Walking Festival and participants can discover many local walks throughout June.



The Giant Wheel Autin Dance Theatre, Photo: Paulina Ozynska

Mari Ha! by Osian Meilir, Photo: Two Cats in the Yard Photography

“RiverLight 2025 will showcase the amazing artistic expertise in our part of the country, and shine a light on all the creativity that flourishes here. We are planning an exciting and uplifting programme that celebrates what is special about Sleaford and North Kesteven, and brings our communities together for a unique, fun-filled experience. ” Lucy Lumb, Head of Partnerships & Communities

Thingamabob by Matt Pang, Photo: Ashley Bird

Encounters by Teatro Stalker

RiverLight Workshops

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RiverLight Workshop

Tue 27 May 2025, 10am–2pm

Poster Making with Imogen Joyce

FREE, Drop-In, 5yrs+

What’s On

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RiverLight Festival

Finale, Sat 21 Jun

Performing Arts

Free, Drop-In

RiverLight Festival

Finale, Sat 21 Jun

Theatre

Free, Drop-In

RiverLight Festival

Finale, Sat 21 June

Circus

Free, Drop-In

RiverLight Festival

Fringe & Finale

Dance

Free, Drop-In unless otherwise stated

RiverLight Festival

Fringe & Finale

Music

Music acts from Lincolnshire will be taking the stage

RiverLight Festival

Fringe & Finale

Workshops

Free, Drop-In unless otherwise stated

RiverLight Festival

Fringe & Finale

Exhibitions & Artworks

Free, Drop-In

RiverLight Festival

Fringe & Finale

Eco-Inspired Events

Free, Drop-In unless otherwise stated

RiverLight Festival

Finale, Sat 21 Jun

Walkabouts

Catch these walkabouts throughout the day at the Festival Finale!

RiverLight Festival

Fringe & Finale

Activity & Display

Free, Drop-In

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