Tapestry
TAPESTRY was a brand-new open-air festival of music and culture that took place on Southampton’s Westquay Esplanade on 19–20 July 2025. Inspired by the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen, the event reimagined her connection to folk music with a fresh, global twist – featuring an eclectic mix of acclaimed artists and rising talent.
Set against the backdrop of the city’s medieval walls and with free entry, TAPESTRY offered a vibrant celebration of Southampton’s cultural identity
Videographer: Sasha Sinkler
Videographer: Teo Smith
Produced by Southampton Forward and sponsored by Westquay.
Programmed by David Jones, with input from event partners Southampton and Isle of Wight Music.
Supported by Arts Council England, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, and Southampton Forward’s founding city partners: Southampton City Council, University of Southampton, Solent University, GO! Southampton, Paris Smith LLP, and Mayflower. Media partners include Songlines Magazine. Highlights of Tapestry Festival were broadcast on BBC Radio 3’s Music Planet during August 2025.
Sponsored by
Tapestry Media Partner
Event Partner
Supported by:
Founding City Partners
