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UK Creative Festival | 1-2 July 2026 | Margate
Bringing together the UK creative community, for two unforgettable days of insights, networking, industry parties and more...
Not to be missed opportunities.
Drive growth
Build networks
Deepen knowledge
Connect with talent
Discover creative excellence
Drive growth
Build networks
Deepen knowledge
Connect with talent
Discover creative excellence
Join us for the
"Sandy toes definitely beat stuffy conference suites!
This unique festival is designed to bring together communities from across the creative industries, alongside aspiring young creatives"
Amber Taylor
Entertainment Marketing Chief & Co-Founder
2026 Speakers include
What previous speakers said
Rory Sutherland
Back for 2026
Vice Chairman
"The UKCF is not just a collection of industry leaders, but a hub of creativity for people at every level"
Ogilvy
Tracey Emin
Artist
"If someone says no, you can't do that, you just say, 'Watch me go and do it', that's what I've done, and that's what all of you should do."
Priya Ahluwalia
Creative & Film Director
"The UK Creative Festival and the Creative Careers Fair is helping to foster the next generation of diverse talent in the creative industry."
Ahluwalia
Laura Jordan Bambach
Back for 2026
Founder & Chief Creative
"I love going to the UK Creative Festival because it's full of creatives, amazing young talent, creatives from every single level, and it's a chance for us all to get together. The UK Creative Festival is for creative and that's what I love."
Officer of Uncharted
Anto Chioccarelli
Director Creative Outdoor
"Our partnership with Creative Circle is a vital part of our commitment to championing creativity. Together, we’ll nurture and inspire the next generation of young, diverse talent to see Outdoor advertising as the stage for their biggest ideas, and to create work that truly moves people."
Global
Graham Fink
Back for 2026
Creative Director & Multimedia Artist
"I’ve spent my life breaking rules, not following them. That’s exactly why I’m supporting the UK Creative Festival. We need more spaces where young people can take risks, challenge everything, and create work that makes the world sit up and pay attention. That’s why I’m here."
Vicky Maguire
Back for 2026
Creative
Don't get comfortable.
The future belongs to the creatively fearless.
Three spaces. No filler. Come curious. Leave with a bit more edge.
SHOWCASE
Venue: Hall by the Sea
Big stage. Big questions. No polite answers. Get ready to up your game.
ENABLE
Venue: The Ballroom
Useful, honest insight into how to build something that lasts - and pays.
ACTIVATE
Venue: Beach Huts
Get hands on: Small groups. Straight talking. No stage, no ego.
Join some of the most daring and inspiring people in UK creativity.
This is your nudge, your reality check, your reminder of what happens when people stop playing it safe.
What's on in 2026:
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Creative Town Hall
The Art School
Creative Circle Awards
Creative Careers Fair
UKCF Summer Party
UKCF Social Gathering
Sandcastle Comp
Best of British Exhibit
New Talent Awards
Uncovering the unmissable
Plus so much more!
Who attends the UK Creative Festival?
We bring together people from across the creative industries.
Creators. Agencies. Brands. Founders. Innovators. Disruptors. The next generation of raw talent.
The UK Creative Festival is filled with the people shaping what’s next in the UK’s creative industries — and those ready to be part of it.
If you want to grow your business, accelerate your career or build meaningful connections, this is where you need to be.
Connect & network with the people, businesses & brands driving the UK creative sector.
The UK Creative Festival is on a mission to connect, inspire and elevate the UK creative sector, driving growth and building networks.
As well as helping businesses and individuals to succeed, we showcase UK creativity, supporting its position as a recognised and respected national asset.
Join us in 2026
The UK Creative Festival is proudly brought to you in partnership with:
and our friends at
"BRITAIN NEEDS A CREATIVE DIRECTOR"
Graham Fink at UK Creative Festival
Graham Fink, multimedia artist, appeared on a panel alongside Nils Leonard, co-founder of Uncommon Creative Studio, and Laura Jordan Bambach, founder and CCO of Uncharted.
Campaign Live
by Charlotte Rawlings
WHAT ATTENDEES SAID
Vika Vinnikova
"It was inspiring to meet so many talented people from across the industry, hear insightful talks, and dive into a wide range of important topics."
Vika Vinnikova
Sound Engineer& Designer
Sarah Gerona
"The UK Creative Festival truly is a celebration of creativity, that brings together an open community of creatives from all levels to Margate"
Sarah Gerona
Independent Global Creative Director
Barney McCann
"A brilliant day by the sea and really rewarding to get to meet so many of the people the UK Creative Festival supports"
Barney McCann
Head of Creative
Been Peers
"‘wanna come…?...You never know what might happen when you say ‘yes’... Next minute we are taking part in Graham Fink’s TheArtSchool at Dreamland"
Ben Peers
Creative/Designer/Director
Olivier Couture
"A great mix of socialising and learning over 2 days. I highly recommend it to anyone in the creative industries looking to expand their knowledge and connections, or if you are looking to make a move into this industry!"
Olivier Couture
Founder
Charlotte Sadler
"Our first visit to UK Creative Festival did not disappoint! Some really insightful talks as well as meeting up with some old friends and making new ones! A great few days by the sea 🍦"
Charlotte Sadler
Head of Commercial & Marketing
Art Tindsley
"The UK Creative Festival continues to champion future talent, nurturing an environment that is sustainable, diverse, and genuinely supportive. And that’s why it’ll always have my full support."
Art Tindsley
Founder
Amber Taylor
"Sandy toes definitely beat stuffy, conference suites! This unique festival is designed to bring together communities from across the creative industries alongside aspiring young creatives, to connect and learn."
Amber Taylor
Entertainment Brand Marketing Chief
Golden Nuggets.
Creative thought leadership, news & insights from some of the most influential voices in the industry
Brought to you by the UK Creative Festival - Each article written by creatives, for creatives.
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