The Big Splash
Following last year's success, The Big Splash is once again set to take Newport by storm.  A weekend of fire, spectacle and entertainment will take place at Newport Riverfront Arts Centre from Friday 7th October- Sunday 9th October. 

Some of the outdoor and indoor events on both sides of the River Usk will include: Fire Spectacular / Motorcross Stunts / Escapologist / Roller Derby / BMX Stunts / SWICA Magick / Gigantic Puppet Show BRAN / Climbing Wall / Waterwalker Balls / Danters Fairground / Food and Craft Stalls. 

LIVE MUSIC on The Riverfront Outdoor Stage throughout the weekend includes; The Elasticated Waste Band, The Cherry Beats, Wonderbrass, Tattsyrup, The Mavron Quartet, Zwolf and plenty more. There will also be a BUSKING STAGE throughout the weekend at the rear of The Riverfront.

STREET PERFORMERS will perform in three main areas, the West Bank (or the Riverfront foyer if wet), Newport Market and John Frost Square (or Kingsway Centre if wet).

WORKSHOPS for all ages throughout the weekend will keep the kids entertained and give adults a chance to join in too. The workshops will take place in either The Riverfront or 21-22 John Frost Square.

For the latest updates on the events, visit the Newport Festival website here or sign up to facebook.com/newportfestival or follow @newportfestival on twitter.