The Spark Children's Arts Festival

"Cosmos" at Curve Theatre 2009

"Interesting, innovative and thought-provoking!"

Babyfest 2009

A lot of fun was had in the Messy Marquee!

"Looking for Yoghurt" 2009

"It showed us that everyone can be friends"

The Ugly Ducklings' Dancing Cabaret

The Ugly Duckling and Swan Lake intertwined in music, dance and song

"Say it with Sculpture!"

Soft Touch Arts' Futuristic Building

Welcome to The Spark

The Spark Children's Arts Festival is a two-week summer festival of the performing and visual arts for children in Leicester and Leicestershire, which takes place every year in May and June.

Last year’s Spark was the biggest and best yet, and planning is already underway for next year. More families than ever attended Spark Festival events, with approximately 15,000 people enjoying the brilliant programme which included theatre, puppetry, dance, music, poetry, circus and art.

Details will soon be announced for the Brochure Launch event on 9th April at highcross- watch this space!

Click here for more about last year's festival.