Canal Dream Art Festival (CDAF) is a non-profit, multi-arts festival on the water where art, nature, community and heritage intersect. Through cross- sector collaboration, Canal Dream bring emerging arts to the historical canals to create opportunities for creative practice, community well-being, and canal regeneration.

It is the combined efforts of the the creative community and the canal community that make CDAF possible. Our dream makers come from leading arts colleges such as the Royal College of Art, the Royal College of Music and the University of the Arts London and cover a wide range of creative disciplines such as visual arts, performing arts, music, film, poetry and design. Our dream partners include arts and cultural organisations, local charities, local businesses, private boats and others. 

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This year, we have 6 dream stations, including 5 dream boats, and 1 canalside venue.