With Pirates of the River Itchen as our exciting main theme for 2026, we’re thrilled to be expanding this throughout our week-long Arts Festival under the broader theme of Community, River and the Sea.
As one of the few riverside communities along the River Itchen, St Denys has always treasured its deep connection with Southampton’s rich maritime heritage. We’re passionate about celebrating this unique aspect of our identity, and we’d love you to be part of it!
We’ll be sharing details soon about the wonderful partnerships we’re building and the organisations we’ll be supporting and promoting during the Festival. If you’re a charity or community group working in areas connected to our rivers, seas, maritime heritage, or community life, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Watch this space for updates!
2026 Partnerships
ZoieLogic Dance Theatre
ZoieLogic is a nationally recognised, South Coast-based dance organisation known for delivering high-impact, experiential projects that challenge perceptions of who dance is for, and where it happens.
We’re experts in co-creation, inclusive engagement and activating unexpected spaces.
We empower, ignite purpose, fuel pride and evoke emotions as we guide people on a journey to achieve extraordinary things, creating unforgettable memories – we believe anywhere can be a dance floor.
We will give every supporting organisation a prominent position on the website, with links and contact details, plus advertising in the Carnival & Arts Festival brochure.
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