Dialogues with the Severn

Friday 18 – Sunday 20 September 2026, Chapels of Rest, Stroud Cemetery, Stroud.

Exhibition – Talks – Poetry – Music – Walks – Film

Programme and Tickets Here

Dialogues with the Severn is a weekend celebration of the River Severn. Conceived and organised by Angela Findlay, Alex Caminada and Kel Portman, the mini festival takes place in Stroud’s beautiful Chapels of Rest and at Arlingham by the Severn. Artists, writers, musicians, poets, walkers, and river-lovers come together to listen, create, reflect and connect with each other and with the Severn.

Events include:

Exhibition of Art with works by Angela, Alex, and Kel plus Louisa Fairclough and Carolyn Black

Private View & Talk by wild swimmer Melissa Compton

Pecha Kucha evening of up to nine 20-slide presentations by a diverse selection of people with strong links to the Severn, each slide lasting just 20 seconds.

Guided Creative Walks with Kel and Alex

Music & Poetry with Rachel Musson, Alex Caminada, Maria Stadnicka, Jacqui Stearn & others