11 – 20 September 2020 • A leading rural arts festival with art for all appetites. Enjoy the work of more than 150 artists along with an inspiring programme of performances and events in this historic market town, right at the heart of the Derbyshire Dales.

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Could you be a Venue Host?

Could you open up your home to an artist for the Wirksworth Art & Architecture Trail 10th & 11th September 2022? We are looking for people of our wonderful town to help the festival by opening up their homes to artists to display their work for visitors. A major part of the Wirksworth Festival,… Read more »

Apply Now for the Art & Architecture Trail 2022

After our Covid enforced cancellation of the Art & Architecture Trail last year we are now thrilled to be back for 2022! Wirksworth Art & Architecture Trail 10th & 11th September 2022 Once again, the people of our wonderful town will be opening up their homes to artists to display their work for visitors…. Read more »

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We’re recruiting – Festival Manager 2022

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, experienced project manager, with knowledge and understanding of the Wirksworth Arts Festival, to deliver a successful event for 2022.