Dementia friendly music festival returns to Saumarez Park for fourth year
- Fourth annual dementia friendly music festival to take place at Saumarez Park on 5th September 2026
- Event features relaxed performances from four musical groups in National Trust Folk and Costume Courtyard
- Festival designed with modifications including reduced volume and freedom for audience to come and go
- Tickets essential due to limited capacity, with all events provided free of charge through donations
- Dementia Friendly Guernsey organises event to provide safe, enjoyable space for people with dementia and carers
A dementia friendly music festival will return to Saumarez Park for its fourth year on Saturday 5th September 2026, offering relaxed musical performances in a welcoming environment for people living with dementia and their carers.
The event, organised by Dementia Friendly Guernsey, will take place in the National Trust Folk and Costume Courtyard from midday to 4pm. The festival has been designed to provide a safe and enjoyable space for people living with dementia, their families, friends and carers to share music together.
Performances will feature Singing from the Heart Community Choir, The Button Pushers, The Vraic Gatherers and The Cage Shakers. Food and refreshments will be available from Mims, with parking at Home Farm and drop-off available at the Folk Museum by prior arrangement.
Guy Mitchell, organiser of the festival and a trustee of Dementia Friendly Guernsey, said the event featured specially adapted performances.
"Building on the success of the festival, now in its fourth year, we have a great line up again. The event is about dementia friendly performances that are designed for people living with dementia to enjoy with their families, friends and carers.
"The performances include small changes to create a more comfortable environment. Members of the audience are welcome to come and go during the show, we'll reduce the volume for a more relaxed atmosphere. The National Trust courtyard offers us a lovely space to host the event where you can visit the Folk and Costume museum and reminisce of days gone by," he said.
Julie Bulpitt, coordinator and trustee of Dementia Friendly Guernsey, welcomed the partnership with the National Trust of Guernsey.
"We are especially pleased to be working with the National Trust of Guernsey who are making their Folk and Costume Museum available to us for the afternoon and to our many supporters throughout the year whose donations allow us to provide our events and activities free of charge," she said.
Due to limited capacity in the courtyard, tickets are expected to go quickly and booking is essential via https://bit.ly/Dementia-Festival-2026.
Dementia Friendly Guernsey was established to raise awareness of dementia in the community and to find ways to improve the quality of life for those who live in Guernsey or visit the island and who have dementia. The organisation is best known for its dementia awareness sessions that provide a basic understanding of dementia, what it is like for those living with the condition and five simple steps people can take to help.
Further information on dementia and the work of Dementia Friendly Guernsey is available at https://dementiafriendly.org.gg/.
Q&A
Q: When and where is the dementia friendly festival taking place?
A: The festival will take place on Saturday 5th September 2026 from midday to 4pm in the National Trust Folk and Costume Courtyard at Saumarez Park.
Q: What makes the performances dementia friendly?
A: The performances include modifications such as reduced volume for a more relaxed atmosphere, and audience members are welcome to come and go during the show, creating a more comfortable environment for people living with dementia.
Q: Do I need to book tickets and is there a charge?
A: Yes, booking is essential via https://bit.ly/Dementia-Festival-2026 as capacity is limited. The event is provided free of charge thanks to donations from supporters throughout the year.
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