Festival of the Force returns to the Newark Showground on Saturday 31st January 2026, and joining the activities is the actress behind the ill-feted Oola in Return of the Jedi, Femi Taylor.
At Festival of the Force, our mission is to deliver an unforgettable, immersive experience for Star Wars fans right here in the UK. As the largest convention of its kind, our central location makes it easily accessible to enthusiasts from across the nation! We are passionate about celebrating the vast and iconic Star Wars universe while building a strong sense of community among collectors, fans, and cosplayers of all ages. With a galaxy of Star Wars merchandise, celebrity appearances, and fan-led events, we strive to connect all Force wielders to ignite the excitement of the fandom.
Femi joins Richard Oldfield, Garrick Hagon, Jamie Glover, Paul Brooke, Silas Carson, Robert Emms, Toby Philpott, Jay Manchand and Tim Rose at the show, Fantha Tracks will once again be at the event, and we’ll bring you more news as we get closer and closer to the big day.

