Black Shuck Festival

Friday August 1st ― August 3rd 2025

"If we listen carefully, we may still hear the thunder...
of a strange and terrible wunder..."

A unique festival that celebrates folklore, imagination, and storytelling in its many forms

The Black Shuck Festival 2025 is now over, but it has been a wonderful few days, with record crowds visiting the town, and so many brilliant performances, events and activities.

We want to thank everyone who participated and offered fantastic performances, art, stories, music, dance, activities, food, drink etc … and all those behind the scenes, working hard for months to make it all happen or volunteering over the weekend. Thank you all.

Thanks also to all our sponsors and funders - this festival would be impossible with your support.

Lastly, we want to thank everyone who came and supported us as we revived the spirit of the medieval pageants and Albion fairs, which Bungay was famous for in the past. We are truly overwhelmed by the incredible response, with people travelling from all over the UK, and even from as far away as Alaska, to visit the festival.

From the astonishing parade, to two newly commissioned works, and all the brilliant performers and contributors in between, there are so many unforgettable moments to cherish, and we are proud of every single one of them. Look out for news about next year’s festival very soon.

If you’d like to complete a feedback form for the 2025 festival, please click here.

Parade costume on Falcon Meadow
Falcon Fair, Sunday August 4th 2025, photo by Jane Vass
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