The UK Creative Festival is back for its 6th year
The UK’s must-attend creative industry event of the year is returning to Margate on 1st and 2nd July 2026
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The UK Creative Festival is back for its 6th year bringing together the whole of the UK creative community for two unforgettable days of insights, knowledge sharing, networking and industry parties, as well as a whole load of beachside fun!
Where creativity becomes opportunity, this is not just an event for box tickers; this is the only UK focused creative industry event dedicated to the business of creativity, providing a platform that champions and showcases the whole UK creative sector, driving industry growth and strengthening national and international recognition.
Through inspiring talks, live showcases, workshops and small-group sessions, the festival celebrates creative excellence, explores where opportunity lies, and helps people turn ideas into action, connecting creativity with culture, commerce and impact.
As the hosts of the annual Creative Circle Awards, the UK Creative Festival is the only place in the UK where you can see the Best of British Creativity exhibition, which features the all the incredible work from the Creative Circle Awards 2026 shortlist.
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powered byDina Green, Founder, UK Creative Festival commented: “We want to provide a fun and engaging platform to connect, inspire and showcase the people and talent of the UK creative industry. Thanks to the support of our partners, Global, and the whole UK creative industry, the UK Creative Festival is growing year on year and 2026 promises to be the most exciting yet.”
This year’s event is set to be bigger and better than ever with multiple events across Margate, including the 81st Creative Circle Awards which take place on the 2nd of July. The awards are the longest running creative awards in Europe and celebrate the outstanding creative work across the industry, with judging and results delivered with integrity, transparency and respect for the craft.
A hub for UK creativity, at the heart of the festival is the free-to-attend Creative Careers Fair. Led by the Creative Foundation the fair has over the past six years welcomed over 4500+ students and young creatives, providing opportunities and guidance to the next generation of talent, whilst helping build pathways and connections into fields that inspire them and breaking barriers that hinder accessibility to the industry.
Buying a ticket for the festival directly supports the next generation of talent by helping to fund the Creative Careers Fair.
A limited amount of Earlybird tickets to the 2026 UK Creative Festival (UKCF) and Creative Circle Awards are now on sale, offering attendees up to 50% off their ticket price!
Showcasing all levels of creativity, the festival brings together the most respected CEOs, CCOs, Creative Directors, CMOs along with their teams, big brands, and young aspiring creatives looking for work, inspiration and opportunities.
Tickets to the UK Creative Festival and Creative Circle Awards can be purchased here and Young Creatives looking can register to attend the event for free here.
