Inspiring Life Festival 2026

Celebrating creativity as a pathway to connection, resilience and hope.

Through film, theatre, dance, art, and open conversations this year’s theme, Opening Doors, welcomes everyone to share experiences, discover new perspectives and explore what it means to live well and thrive.

For tickets to all events, please visit: https://eastgatearts.com/inspiring-life-2026/

What’s On

Community Art Workshop

with Lynne Grahame
Studio | Sat 18 April, 10:30am – 12noon

Storytelling Workshop

with Franziska Droll
Studio | Wed 6 May, 7pm

Pies and Patter

Drill Hall | Fri 8 May, 7pm

Contemporary Dance Workshop

with Sara Boles
Auditorium | Sat 9 May, 10am

Grief Café

sponsored by William Purves
Studio | Mon 11 May, 10:30am

Improvisation Workshop

with Clare Prenton
Studio | Mon 11 May, 7pm

The Light House

Auditorium | Tues 12 May, 7:30pm

Sound Healing Chamber

with Suzy Nairn
Auditorium | Wed 13 May, 7:30pm

Movement For All – Open Session

with Dance for Parkinsons
Studio | Thu 14 May, 11:30am

Love & Trouble (followed by Q&A)

Auditorium | Thu 14 May, 7:30pm

Mind the Music

Nomad Beat | Fri 15 May, 10:30am

Drumming Workshop

with Mat Clements
Studio | Fri 15 May, 2pm

Rope & Flame

Auditorium | Fri 15 May, 7:30pm & Sat 16 May, 11am

Inspiring Life Finale: Sharing Session

Auditorium | Sat 16 May, 2pm

Everyone’s welcome to this informal closing sharing—come and experience some of the inspiring creativity sparked during the festival. Featuring live music from Nomad Beat, storytelling with Franziska Droll, and dance with Sara Boles, it’s a relaxed chance to celebrate the ideas, connections and creativity that grew throughout the week.

FREE