Peterborough Cultural Strategy
Peterborough’s culture welcomes all!
31st July | 12+ | from 6pm | The Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton Centre , Peterborough, PE3 8DX
Experience an evening of Indian classical dance, with outstanding performers from across the UK, including Srishti Dance Company’s programme – Play Ball, a story of love, football and modern life.
From £10 | Booking here
Presented by Peterborough Cultural Alliance in association with The Cresset Theatre. Supported by Arts Council England.
Peterborough Cultural Alliance was proud to be a sponsor at the Inspire Educations Student Awards last week, alongside PCA partners Landmark Theatres and Peterborough Cathedral.
The red-carpet event celebrated the achievements, talent and dedication of young people across Peterborough and the wider region, bringing together students, families, educators, employers and community partners.
As champions of culture, creativity and opportunity, we were delighted to support an evening that recognised the incredible potential of young people and the positive impact they have on our city.
It was a truly inspiring evening, celebrating the achievements, talent and dedication of young people across Peterborough.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees – we can’t wait to see what you do next!
Are you a creative educator? Do you teach a creative subject or use artistic, imaginative approaches to make learning more engaging & effective?
Arts & CulturED is Peterborough’s Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) — a network of teachers, creative educators and cultural partners. We believe every child and young person in Peterborough deserves access to creativity and culture — and teachers are at the heart of making this happen.
Join our FREE Summer network session
23 June | 4-6pm | Flag Fen Archaeology Park, The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough PE6 7QJ
Register here!
Why come along?
– Unlock high-quality creative opportunities for your pupils
– Connect with other teachers championing creative education
– Collaborate with artists, educators and cultural partners
– Help make your school a key player in cultural participation
Peterborough residents are invited once again to share their views on creativity, arts and heritage in the city.
Cultural organisations want to make the city a vibrant place for people to live, play, work and visit, and they need your voice! Your survey response can directly inform and shape the way creative, arts and heritage activities are planned across Peterborough.
Until the end of 7th June 2026, our second Be Heard! survey invites anyone who lives in Peterborough aged 16+ to share which creative, arts and heritage activities they enjoy, the places they go, and the events they take part in. We also want to hear from you if you don’t currently participate in these types of activities – your voice is just as important. All surveys are submitted anonymously.
The 2024 resident survey provided valuable insight for Peterborough Cultural Alliance members, helping us understand what events residents take part in or why they don’t – how it makes them feel, or why people don’t currently feel connected to creativity, arts and heritage. Our city loves music, theatre and cinema. Park and greenspaces and historic sites are popular destinations, and culture makes you feel connected to others and happier.
By taking part this year, you can help us better understand what matters to you and where we can make more meaningful creative opportunities for people.
For more information and to take part in the survey visit www.be-heard-pbo.com
Are you a creative educator? Do you teach a creative subject or use artistic, imaginative approaches to make learning more engaging & effective?
Arts & CulturED is Peterborough’s Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) — a network of teachers, creative educators and cultural partners. We believe every child and young person in Peterborough deserves access to creativity and culture — and teachers are at the heart of making this happen.
Join our FREE Spring network session
17 March, 4 – 6pm in The Fitzwilliam Suite, The Cresset, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8DX
Register here!
Why come along?
– Unlock high-quality creative opportunities for your pupils
– Connect with other teachers championing creative education
– Collaborate with artists, educators and cultural partners
– Help make your school a key player in cultural participation
The Intercultural Network (ICN) is a friendly and growing collective of global majority creatives in Peterborough, supported by Peterborough Cultural Alliance (PCA). The network exists to create space for connection, collaboration and shared creative exploration, bringing together artists and creative practitioners from across the city. ICN is centred around building relationships, celebrating diversity and amplifying the visibility of Peterborough’s global majority creatives.
During its first year, the Intercultural Network hosted ten sessions shaped by the interests, experiences and ambitions of its members. These gatherings offered opportunities for discussion, peer support and the sharing of resources and creative opportunities, alongside moments of solidarity and reflection. The year also included the creation of a collaborative artwork and a process of creative evaluation, supported through two artist commissions, allowing artists to respond to the network in thoughtful and imaginative ways.
Through the network, we aim to nurture connection, co-creation and artistic development, while creating space for global majority creatives to be visible, heard and valued within the city’s cultural landscape. ICN recognises that meaningful creative practice grows from trust, care and dialogue, and that bringing people together regularly can lead to both individual growth and collective impact.
As part of our 2026 programme, the Intercultural Network will host ten sessions across the year, with six of these led by artists. The programme will include commissioned opportunities and artist-led activity, as well as time to come together, exchange ideas and make work with and around the city. These sessions will continue to build on the foundations laid in year one, offering space to explore practice, respond to place and shape the future of the network together.
