Commons Festival 2025

16 May - 25 May

Celebrate the joy of movement at Commons — a vibrant festival of dance, workshops, and performances!

A festival showcasing our shared passion of dance in all its diverse forms. Expect unmissable live performances, community workshops and more. It’s a great opportunity to try your hand at something different and there’s something for beginners to experts to get involved with.

Catch an extraordinary exhibition from renowned photographer Chris Nash, an electrifying Mixed Bill, a hip hop battle, flamenco and line dancing workshops, a day celebrating South Asian Folk dance and much more!

Plus, inspire the little ones at Commons Family Day on the 25th featuring beautiful performances about transformation and sustainability, as well as pizza, workshops and free crafts!

Tickets start from only £6, and there’s something for everyone ages 0 – 100!

Photography Credit: Vipul Sangoi

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As a registered charity, Stanley Arts relies on donations to survive. Our Arts Council funding covers just 20% of our overall costs. Regular donors are a vital life line for our work. Just £5 a month could help us lift up talented young artists, support families and also care for our unique Grade II listed home. If you love Stanley Arts why not join the family and become a regular supporter. Now more than ever, we need your help.