Festival of Commoning
2 - 3 October 2026
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The Festival of Commoning is for doers, organisers and people who want to common:
Own it together
Make it affordable
Keep it forever
We’ll come together, share our stories, inspire one another and learn new skills.
This year we will explore how commoning can support belonging, mutual care, resilience and shared power in the face of societal division, polarisation, inequality, isolation and exclusion.
Join us in celebrating the power of commoning!
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