Bolsover Festival of the Arts
WHEN
Sat 16 May 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
10:00am - 5:00pm
AGE RESTRICTIONS
All ages welcome
TAGS
Music
Festival
Heritage
Heritage crafts
Market
An annual celebration of creativity in Bolsover.
The Bolsover Festival of the Arts, at Bolsover Castle, is an annual celebration of creativity in the town, featuring live music, spoken word, dance, art installations, and artisan markets, offering a vibrant cultural experience for the community at the historic castle site.
This event is free entry for Bolsover District residents. Tickets will be available to book soon.
Line Up
Doe Lea Centre Music Stage
11:00-15:00
Rotten Poetry Stage
10:30-17:00
Sunflower Dance
11:00-12:00
13:00-14:00
Whitwell Choir
12:00-12:30
13:30-14:00
All Day
Hardwick Hall Ink Crafts
Chris Fleming Wood Turner
Whitwell Well Dressing
Holistic Health Hub
Artisan Traders
Lucie Maycock Art Workshop
Guided Tours
OTHER EVENTS NEAR BOLSOVER
Derbyshire Makes Festival - Bolsover
A celebration of creativity and craftsmanship of local people.
Lantern Making workshop
Create your own simple willow and tissue lantern
English Heritage Conservation in Action Van
Hands-on creative conservation activities for all ages.