VAULT Festival loses London Waterloo home

2023 may be the last iteration of the VAULT Festival under Waterloo.

The much-loved performance festival, intrinsic to the development of new work and new voices, will lose its home from 2024 onwards as the venue commits to larger commercial work. An immersive superhero-themed show is reportedly set to open in the space later this year, though its running length is unconfirmed.

Director and Co-Founder Andy George said: “The response to the return of VAULT Festival in 2023 has been incredible. Over the past three years, as we’ve battled to survive through cancellations, postponements and a pandemic, it’s become extremely clear that the creative industry needs VAULT Festival to thrive and the artists we champion need VAULT Festival to springboard their careers.

“This devastating blow comes after three of the harshest and hardest years of the festival’s life; but we’re determined to make sure this isn’t the end. We can only survive if we receive support, and I’m asking for your help. Help us make this the end of a chapter, not the end of VAULT Festival. Help us save VAULT!”

A #SaveVAULT fundraising campaign has been set up with the goal to raise £150,000 by the end of 2023’s festival on 19 March. The festival is making an urgent call to any individuals or organisations that may have access to large (20,000+ sq ft) spaces or multi-space venues in the wider London area.

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