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MUSIC. ART. COMMUNITY. PEACE IN ACTION.

Increase the Peace is a community-powered festival across Boscombe High Street, bringing artists, venues and neighbours together to raise funds, grow connection and demonstrate the power of an open heart.

Across the high street

Venues inside and outside, all connected.

Community-powered

Artists, neighbours, volunteers, audiences.

Fundraising

Supporting local communities and charities

What is Increase the Peace?

Increase the Peace CIC works with different organisations & charities in Dorset to promote understanding and encourage people to find similarities rather than differences between us.

Our main event is a 1 day, community-powered festival celebrating creativity, connection and collective action. Across venues inside and outside along Boscombe High Street, artists, musicians, neighbours and local businesses come together to raise money, open doors and grow community.

  1. Welcoming, inclusive, and easy to join
  2. Built with local venues and artists
  3. Supporting local charities

"Increase the Peace was created to show what’s possible when a community chooses connection and compassion. On the day of the festival and hopefully every day, doors, hearts & opportunities are opened to bring people together regardless of our differences. By welcoming a stranger and working together, we can grow something powerful and raise vital funds for local charity projects. Kindness & Peace inside and out make a big difference if we work together."

From Claire, Founder & Creative Director

Bigger than ever!

More venues

Across the high street and beyond, indoors and outdoors.

More artists

Music, performance, art, and the unexpected. Here are our headline ones.

More impact

Fundraising that stays rooted in the local community.

Artists

Our headline acts for 2026. Click any artist for more info.

Why it matters

Because community is powerful. Because creativity builds bridges.
Because welcoming the stranger can change everything.

Get involved

Whether you’re an artist, venue, volunteer or supporter, there’s a place for you.

Partner with us

Venues, local businesses, community groups. Let’s build something brilliant together.

Register interest →

Support the festival

Share posts, bring a friend, donate on the day, and show up with an open heart.

Make a donation →

Our lovely partners

We couldn’t do this without your support