RIPE FESTIVAL 2026

RIPE is a free, 2-day youth-led festival in Hammersmith, designed by our Youth Board and supported by industry mentors. It will bring together over 300 young people to explore skills, leadership and collaboration, championing new voices and fresh perspectives, and creating youth leadership pathways.

Across multiple creative spaces, young people aged 14-23 will have free access to: workshops, career surgeries, panels and Q+As with industry professionals, and a brand new peer to peer networking hub, learning from both professionals and peers.

Sandwiched between sessions are three unique performance opportunities for up to 12 groups youth led groups to showcase their work and test bold ideas in an informal setting.

Participants are able to dip in and out of activities while audiences discover new talent.

 

RIPE breaks down financial and structural barriers, ensuring access for all, creating a launchpad where young people can respond, ignite, platform and evolve, shaping the artistic future.