Arbroath 2020 Festival has been postponed until 2021 and will open in April and run until September.
Arbroath 2020 + 1 Festival will celebrate The Declaration of Arbroath’s 701st Anniversary.
Online projects 2020
Interactive online content to enjoy at home
Commissioned Projects & Events
The re-sceduled 2020+1 Festival will run April- September 2021
An Arbroath 2020 exhibition in the Arbroath Art Gallery exploring the town’s extraordinary tradition of Pageantry in the 20th Century.
Join us for the premiere of this newly commissioned choral work, ‘Of Light Breaking’ by renowned composer Paul Mealor.
Over 800 people will mark the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath by taking part in a celebratory procession.
Arbroath Tapestry is an extraordinary wonderfully crafted work made by the Arbroath Tapestry Group, a group of highly skilled Angus women.
Inspired by the culture of making, thinking and learning that was so central to the culture of the Benedictine order in this medieval period.
Aproxima Arts are producing an awe-inspiring, large-scale sound and light environmental art production at a secret coastal location in Angus.
Festival programme and dates for 2020+1 will be announced later this year
Wider Festival Programme
Five aside tournament is open to over 18’s football clubs Teams can register by contacting football Club Secretary…
Arbroath’s history and culture will be the focus of an open meeting of the Arbroath and District Stamp and Postcard Club.
3 Day Music Festival in celebration of the 700th Anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath at the Fisherman’s Inn & Andreous Bistro
The Declaration of Arbroath was written 700 years ago, but what was life really like during this period? Join us to discover more!
On the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, explore Arbroath Abbey for free and see the new visitor centre.
All new exhibition opens at Arbroath Abbey visitor centre marks the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath.
An Arbroath 2020 exhibition in the Arbroath Art Gallery exploring the town’s extraordinary tradition of Pageantry in the 20th Century.
A chance to hear three prominent Scots discuss this important document and its meaning over time, with audience participation.
Historic Environment Scotland’s programme of events for held around Arbroath in celebration of the anniversary of Arbroath 2020.
This year Woolly Workers will install another eye popping yarn bomb display at The Fit O’ The Toon In Arbroath.
Arbroath Guildry unveiled their contribution to the 2020 celebrations a bronze bas relief telling the history of Arbroath.
Arbroath Abbey Pageant Group performs a costumed tableau of the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath on the historic site of Arbroath Abbey.
Arbroath 2020 Declaration Run is a 13.20-mile multi-terrain course around Arbroath, in celebration of the Declaration of Arbroath.
A display of biographies, genealogical charts and coats of arms associated with the Declaration.
Declaration on Freedom for Writers and Readers is an anthology of poetry and prose exploring freedom of expression. Published in 2020 to mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath.
Get involved
We’ve got many ways you can get involved in the festival whether you want to participate in our events or create your own.
- Join the Arbroath 2020 procession
- Submit your events to the programme calendar
- Sign up to be a volunteer on heritage projects and community events
- Become an Arbroath 2020 Ambassador to help make this an exceptional and memorable year for your town
- Learn about the special projects
- Download resources and find out about support