Come On Down 2026

Come On Down is Headway Arts’ annual fantastic free festival of performance and creativity by and for learning disabled people.

Join us on Tuesday 6th October and Thursday 8th October 2026 for original performances, exhibitions, talks and great art by talented artists from across the north east and beyond.

Want to Come On Down? Send us an email!

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of all our funders which recently includes:

  • Arts Council England
  • UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
  • North East Combined Authority
  • Northumberland County Council

  • Community Foundation North East
  • Hadrian Trust
  • Rothley Trust
  • RW Mann
  • Ridley Family Charity
  • Blyth Town Council
  • Thriving Together