Family Arts Conference 2026

The Family Arts Conference 2026 , themed Changemakers & Storytellers, returns on Thursday, 12 February 2026 at Northern Stage in Newcastle. This national gathering is the UK’s largest family-arts conference, bringing together artists, cultural professionals, community workers and venues to explore how storytelling, creativity and community collaboration can transform family arts.

Through keynotes, panels, performances and workshops, attendees will learn best practices, discover new ideas for inclusive engagement and connect with a vibrant network across the arts world. There are bursaries available to support under-represented or financially constrained participants. Find out more about this event here.