Welcome to the CBA Festival of Archaeology 

The Festival incorporates hundreds of in-person and virtual events delivered by community groups, heritage organisations, universities, commercial units, and more in-person and online across the UK.  

The 2023 Festival of Archaeology will run from the 15-30 July.

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 Archaeology, let's get creative in 2023

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This year our Festival of Archaeology theme is Archaeology and Creativity.  

Archaeology at its heart is a creative process. It’s about exploration and imagination, it’s visual stimulation and inspiration; it’s the process by which we create memory and meaning. By drawing on innovative technologies and using a wide range of tools archaeology helps us think about the world we live in.

Archaeology is about storytelling and archaeologists use creative practices such as art, music, creative writing, poetry and theatre to bring to life the material we uncover and the stories of the places and people around us.  

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About the Festival

The CBA Festival of Archaeology incorporates hundreds of in-person and virtual events delivered by community groups, heritage organisations, universities, commercial units, and more.

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Festival Headline Events 2023

Have a browse through the key headline events for our 2023 Festival including the launch, closure and themed days...

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Event Organiser Information

Welcome to our brand new Festival of Archaeology Organiser Area!

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Festival event listing

See what's happening near you! Search the Festival event list here.

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Festival Resources

Our Festival of Archaeology resources allow you to enjoy the Festival all year round, from wherever you are!

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How to Submit Your Resource

Take a look at our step-by-step guide to submitting your Festival of Archaeology Resource

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How to Submit Your Event

Take a look at our step-by-step guide to submitting your Festival of Archaeology Event

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Sponsoring the Festival

Can your organisation sponsor the Festival of Archaeology throughout the year?

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Our Festival of Archaeology resources allow you to enjoy the Festival all year round, from wherever you are! Discover them below.

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Contact Us

Do you have any questions? We're happy to help! 

For general enquiries , please get in contact with us at [email protected]

To discuss sponsorship opportunities please contact Claire Corkill, CBA Development Manager at [email protected].

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