Exeter Respect Festival – the city’s annual celebration of diversity – is just around the corner!
Now in its 29th year, this year’s Respect Festival takes place in Belmont Park on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, with music, dance, food and so much more.
Exeter Respect brings communities together to celebrate their differences and commonalities. The Festival is supported by Exeter City Council and received a £2,000 City Grant for this year’s event.
This year’s theme is ‘Peace and Harmony Between Communities’ and this year’s festival is in memory of Dr Anil Lee, a former member of the festival’s board of directors who sadly passed away in 2024.
With two days of exciting entertainment, Respect Festival has something for everyone of all ages.
Saturday is headlined by Da Fuchaman, an internationally renowned Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter and member of the Rastafari movement. He and his ten-piece collective have been taking the festival scene by storm.
Sunday’s headline act is the Soul of the City Gospel Choir, an inspirational gospel choir from Exeter. They will be supported by their live gospel house band.
Soul of the City Gospel Choir supports communities and creates connection, uplifting the lives of singers and audiences around the UK, spreading joy through the incredible sound of contemporary gospel music.
Gates open 11.30am on Saturday with the festival starting at 12 noon. On Sunday gates open and the festival starts at 11am.
There is an entrance fee of £2 per day, with under-16’s free.
To find out more, visit the Exeter Respect Festival website at exeter-respect.org
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