Arts & Culture Festivals in Yorkshire 2026
Explore open studios, theatre, art trails, visual arts, and creative events taking place right across Yorkshire.
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Free
York Open Studios
York, North Yorkshire
18th, 19th, 25th & 26th April 2026
Artists and makers open their doors and windows to welcome visitors to discover art in their studios.
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Saltaire Arts Trail
Saltaire, West Yorkshire
2nd to 4th May 2026
Explore the Open Village to see contemporary artworks in unique spaces across Saltaire plus the popular Makers Fair.
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Open Up Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2nd to 4th, 9th & 10th May 2026
A fantastic opportunity to visit artists and makers in their working studios in and around Sheffield.
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Swaledale Festival
Swaledale, North Yorkshire
23rd May to 6th June 2026
An annual festival of music and arts based across Swaledale, Wensleydale, and Arkengarthdale.
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North Yorkshire Open Studios
North Yorkshire
6th, 7th, 13th & 14th June 2026
Artists and makers open their studios across North Yorkshire over the first two weekends in June.
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Hebden Bridge Open Studios
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
3rd to 5th July 2026
Celebrate Hebden Bridge's vibrant art scene with open studios and local craft exhibitions.
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Ripon Theatre Festival
Ripon, North Yorkshire
5th to 12th July 2026
Joyful celebration of live performance bursting with theatre, music, dance, storytelling, and puppetry.
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Holmfirth Art Week
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
5th to 11th July 2026
One of the UK's largest open art exhibitions, featuring over 400 exhibitors and 2,000+ artworks.
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FEVA Knaresborough
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
14th to 23rd August 2026
Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts offering a 10-day mix of paid and free family events.
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Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage
Staithes, North Yorkshire
11th to 13th September 2026
Celebrating rich creative history in the coastal village of Staithes with pop-up galleries and heritage events.
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