Exeter Respect Festival 2027
Sat 5 and Sun 6 June 2027
Belmont Park, Belmont Road, Exeter EX4 6SS

Exeter Respect Festival 2027 will once again return to Exeter’s Belmont Park marking the 30th anniversary of the first Respect Festival in Exeter in 1997 that brought communities together to celebrate their differences and commonalities.

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Exeter Respect is the city’s annual celebration of diversity where we use the performing and creative arts to engage the wider community in saying no to racism and all forms of prejudice. The Respect ethos is a simple one: racism and prejudice often spring from fear, and fear is often based on ignorance, so let’s overcome ignorance by getting to know one another and sharing, not shunning our cultures. One of the best ways to get to know someone is to enjoy yourself with them, hence our celebratory event and adoption of the old Commission for Racial Equality slogan:
ALL DIFFERENT, ALL EQUAL!

The first Exeter Respect festival took place in 1997 and there has been a celebration virtually every year since then. From 2003 to 2008 Exeter Respect’s biggest event was at Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre, but from 2009 to the present day our focus has been a giant two day festival in Belmont Park, with a footfall of around 20,000 people every year.

We continue to bring to the rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and experiences that make up Exeter and the wider region. In a world often divided by differences, the festival aims to remind us of the strength found in unity, and the shared humanity that connects us all. Our differences should never divide us, they are what make our community strong, vibrant, and resilient. This year’s theme is a call to celebrate our unique identities while recognising that we are all part of one human family.

Exeter’s annual celebration of diversity and inclusion returns on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 June 2027, as Exeter Respect Festival 2027 brings the city together once again in the heart of the city to mark our 30th anniversary at Belmont Park, the festival continues its mission to promote respect for all, and to say no to all forms of prejudice, discrimination and racism. As the South West’s longest-running festival dedicated to diversity and equality and human rights, Exeter Respect is more than an event, it’s a movement.

Festival goers can expect a dynamic line-up of 3 stages offering live music and dance performances from around the world. Book cycle holding storytelling and talks exploring issues of social justice, equality, and inclusion. Multicultural food stalls showcasing global flavours. Children’s and family activities promoting understanding through creativity. Community stalls from local organisations working for positive change. Admission to the festival remains a symbolic fee of £2 and under 16s free of charge, to help sustain the event and support its mission. The Festival is welcoming and ensuring and accessible to everyone.

Organisations, artists, food vendors, volunteers, and community groups interested in participating can apply now by clicking on the relevant link:

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