IMPACT Fest 2026
Impact Fest is a free, fun-packed festival designed especially for young people aged 11-18 taking place at Pencester Gardens in Dover on 28 March from 2pm to 6pm.
The popular youth festival promises an exciting line-up of live music, creative workshops, sports activities, a gaming bus and the chance to win prizes.
Running for its second year, IMPACT Fest is organised by DCC with support from KCC, and supported by the Kent Police & Crime Commissioner, DDC, KCC’s Family Hub, Jenner and other local partners.
The line-up includes:
- Live music performances from talented local musicians including Behind the Sun, Marley McMurray, Vendetta and Thanet MusicLab
- DJ sessions with DJ Workshops
- Silent disco with The Silent Disco Company
- Creative artistry and graffiti workshops with Dover Smart Gallery and Kent School of Fashion
- Bushcraft survival skills with Trail Blazers
- Tech Zone double decker gaming bus
- Music workshops with Paramount Foundation
- Scoot and skate workshops and competition with Dover Activity Parks
- Street football, skills, ball control, freestyle and panna with Yo! Street Zone
- Mixed Martial Arts including Judo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Karate, Weightlifting with FightinFit Dover, Dover Muay Thai and Legion Barbell
- Youth makers’ market with Future Foundry
- Opportunity to win raffle prizes including café, cinema and high street vouchers!
Community safety partners will also be on hand to provide advice and guidance, including Kent Police, KKC’s Family Hub and Youth Engagement Team, British Transport Police, St Johns Ambulance, South Eastern Rail, Kent Fire & Rescue, and the Young Lives Foundation.
Cllr Lynne Wright, Cabinet member for Community, said: “We are delighted to be hosting Impact Fest once again for young people in the district to enjoy. Following on from the success of last year, the festival is bringing together old favourites as well as some new activities including live youth bands and a silent disco.
“IMPACT Fest brings together some of our best youth groups and providers for an afternoon packed with entertainment, music and activities tailored especially for those aged 11-18. Young people can try their hand at something new and enjoy a fun afternoon with their friends.”
Posted on 06 March 2026