Details Released of Brentford Canal Festival Programme
Events include live performances, free kayaking sessions and boat trips
The Brentford Canal Festival takes place on Saturday 21 June
May 30, 2025
The borough’s largest free festival has released more details of what is being planned for this year.
The Brentford Canal Festival returns on Saturday 21 June and will have a programme of community events includes market stalls, live performances, free kayaking sessions and Duke of London’s classic and supercar car boot sale
Live music and dance will take place across six different stages positioned in Workhouse Dock, Brentford Lock West, Market Place, the floating stage at the Gauging Lock, Brentford Lock Piazza and The Beehive, from acts including Bandini, House of Jack and Babel Brass.
There’ll be something to keep the whole family entertained too, including face painting, arts and crafts workshops and a magician in the Kids Zone, Morris dancing, floating markets and a showcase of car eye-candy from classic and supercar hub, Duke of London with vintage clothing, automobilia, artwork and vinyls on sale. Free boat trips will be run in the Brentford Basin along the Grand Union Canal, as well as the free kayak and rowing taster sessions.
The festival will also welcome over 50 stallholders showcasing west London’s independent and local businesses - you’ll find everything from homemade jewellery by Merge Jewellery, zero water accessories by Ilke Usluca Design, and jams, chutneys and hot sauces from Condiments Kitchen. There will be deli treats, hot food trucks and delicious, sweet treats on offer and with local independent restaurants Sam's Waterside and Rottura guests can enjoy delicious food with views across Brentford and River Brent.
This is a free, non-ticketed event but to stay up to date with the latest news and updates, you can register here.
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