Every September the historic market town of Wirksworth throws open its doors and warmly invites you to see great art in a truly wonderful place. Inspirational work from both international and local artists fill the streets, houses and historic buildings of this fascinating town. 

Thanks to everyone who helped make Wirksworth Festival such a success in 2012.   Dates for your diary, Friday 6th to Sunday 22nd September will be Wirksworth Festival 2013.  Full details will be posted here, or sign up to our mailing list for first news.

You can download a copy of the 2012 brochure here. Wirksworth Festival 2013 brochure will be available from July.

Art and Architecture Trail
On the fantastic opening weekend of the Festival, the whole town becomes a gallery when over 100 artists and makers show their work in every conceivable space. The deadline for applications has now passed (deadline was 5pm on 18th April).

Contemporary Visual Art
Artists are selected to showcase innovative and intriguing work across the town.  Click here for more information about the 2012 programme including artist profiles.

Performance Programme
From world class performers to the very best home grown talent, events include music, theatre, comedy, dance, film, up and coming talent and much more.

Performance Fringe
An eclectic programme of guerilla film, open air events, music, debate and innovative performance staged by local producers

Participation and Learning
There are plenty of opportunities to get involved at Wirksworth Festival throughout the year as well as festival time.  Would you like to host an artist over the Trails weekend?  Do you have any hours to spare to help organise some of next year's exciting events? Do get in touch with us in the festival office anytime, find out more about the range of ways you can be involved here or click here for contact details.

Community Celebration
The spectacular Festival finale, involves the town’s creative community putting on a show that will amaze and impress. 

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