Join us for a midsummer celebration on the shimmering sands of Lowestoft’s seafront. First Light Festival is a free, multi-arts festival that invites you to experience creativity from the first glow of sunrise to the last glimmer of moonlight. Follow your sense of wonder through an inspiring programme of music, dance, storytelling, art, science, workshops, wellbeing sessions and family adventures. Discover new ideas, connect with your community, and embrace the simple joy of being together as the coastline comes alive.
Now in our sixth year, we’re back on the beach for a full weekend of live music, dance, storytelling, art, science, workshops, wellbeing sessions and loads of family-friendly fun.
We’re also very excited to share the first names joining us on the beach this year: 6Music DJ, broadcaster and music label owner Jamz Supernova; folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman; sound artist, nature beatboxer, composer and DJ Jason Singh; and comedian and Fast Show writer Simon Day.
The solstice celebrations don’t stop there. Expect sunrise yoga, a fish feast, and Jason Singh’s Suraj (Punjabi for ‘Sun’) — an immersive, long-form sound experience created for deep listening as dawn breaks. Blending nature field recordings with live vocalised percussion and inspired by the morning raga Bhairav, it’s a beautifully meditative way to welcome the day and connect with the world around you.
We’re also thrilled to be working with Britten Pears Arts on a brand-new co-commission for the summer solstice. Turkish-born singer-songwriter, composer and interdisciplinary artist Tendertwin will create a new piece marking the 50th anniversary year of Benjamin Britten’s death, connecting his birthplace and final home. Written for a small ensemble with participatory elements, the work explores cycles of life and existence, drawing inspiration from lunar and tidal energy and the rhythms of nature.
