Festival of Flourishing 2026

The Festival of Flourishing Regions is dedicated to the advancement and growth of regions across the UK. The festival aims to promote and celebrate the role that cities and regions play in the country’s economy and prosperity, and how regions can drive the Government’s growth agenda. In 2026, the festival brought together policymakers, regional planners, economic development experts, academics, and business and community leaders to explore and promote strategies for regional prosperity. The event also saw the formal launch of both the Brunel Centre’s Strategic Economic Audit of the West of England region, and its new Data Hub and Observatory. Together, they form key pillars for understanding the opportunities and challenges associated with economic growth in the West of England and nationally.