Event
11th September 2026 - 20th September 2026
Wirksworth Festival
The Wirksworth Festival is a leading rural arts festival that has been around for nearly three decades.
About
11th September 2026 - 20th September 2026
Wirksworth invites you to join us for a 10 day celebration of the arts with a mix of music, performance and visual arts.
Enjoy the work of more than 150 artists plus an inspiring programme of performances and events in this historic market town, right at the heart of the Derbyshire Dales.
The Art Trail- The town transforms into a huge gallery for the weekend
Homes, gardens & public spaces across the town are thrown open for over a hundred artists to exhibit their work.
Events for all the family
A programme of live music, drama and film presented in venues across the town.
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