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Annual arts festival celebrating our town through arts, culture, people and place | Produced by Culture Warrington, returning in 2026.
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29/05/2026

OUR NEXT PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT HAS LANDED AND IT'S GOING TO MAKE YOU WANNA DANCE! 🪩

Ready for a one-night-only clubnight beneath the Red Planet? 🕺

Club culture icon Dave Haslam joins Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert (The Other Two / New Order) behind the decks....

DJing beneath Luke Jerram’s extraordinary MARS installation at Parr Hall, they’ll soundtrack an after-dark festival experience that brings together Haçienda energy, New Order heritage and the otherworldly atmosphere of the Red Planet... with a special guest still to be announced 👀

📆 24 July 2026
📍 Parr Hall
🎫 Ticket required - limited capacity, advance booking strongly recommended: https://wcaf.culturewarrington.org/whats-on/dave-haslam-stephen-morris-gillian-gilbert-the-other-two-new-order-special-guest-tba/

More programme news is set to land VERY SOON... 👀

*Please note: This is an 18+ event

27/05/2026

OUR NEXT PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT HAS LANDED! ☄️

👽🎶 Award-winning cosmic rockers HENGE are coming to Parr Hall as part of Warrington Arts Festival 2026.

Taking place right beneath Luke Jerram’s illuminated MARS installation, expect big sounds, bold visuals and a live experience bringing rave, prog and theatre to the Red Planet at this very special one-off show.

Energetic, playful and joyfully original, the Manchester band's ‘music from distant planets’ – as seen at the likes of Glasto – is sure to bring extraterrestrial flair to our festival!

📆 23 July 2026
📍 Parr Hall
🎫 Tickets available now: https://wcaf.culturewarrington.org/whats-on/henge/

More programme news will be announced soon, including a very special series of events at Parr Hall... 👀

22/05/2026

OUR FIRST WARRINGTON ARTS FESTIVAL PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT IS HERE! 📣

This summer, Mars by internationally acclaimed artist Luke Jerram, lands at Parr Hall as part of Warrington Arts Festival 2026.

Measuring seven metres in diameter, this illuminated artwork brings the awe-inspiring Red Planet into the heart of Warrington, setting the scene for a very special programme of events taking place beneath it 🧑‍🚀🎶🚀🎭

📆 18-25 July 2026
📍 Parr Hall
🎫 Free event, booking required. Tickets available now: https://wcaf.culturewarrington.org/whats-on/mars/

Is there life on Mars? More Red Planet news coming soon 👀

21/05/2026

Warrington Arts Festival is returning from July 18th to 25th, and we can’t wait 😃

Over eight days, there will be dozens of exciting events across venues in town, with a mix of national and international artists alongside local talent, family-friendly events, and a few surprises still to be revealed 👀

📸 - Warrington Arts Festival and Rob Watson

13/05/2026

WARRINGTON... ARE YOU READY?! 🙌

Warrington Arts Festival is back from 18-25 July, and we’re getting ready to share the first glimpse of this year’s programme.

Keep an eye on our socials from next week onwards as we reveal some of the performances, exhibitions, family events and great moments coming to Warrington this summer.

Stay tuned to our socials for the full programme announcement, coming soon... 👀

11/05/2026

🎬 Poppy, Leila and Katie have been amazed by the opportunities that have opened up to them since becoming part of MADE BY ME - could you be next?

Our new panel of judges for the 2026 film festival was selected from applications made by Young Producer alumni - and it was a very difficult process due to the high standards! 🤝

By the way, there is still time to apply for Made By Me... but only if you're quick - the deadline is tomorrow, Tuesday, at midday.

It's especially for young creatives, aged between 18 and 25, with the exclusive chance of having your own film screened at Cineworld Warrington as part of Warrington Arts Fest! 📽️🍿

🗣️🗩 Know anyone who fits the bill? Please spread the word before it's too late.

https://wcaf.culturewarrington.org/.../madebyme-callout-2/

05/05/2026

🤝 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 🤝

Help us bring the good vibes at Warrington Arts Festival (WAF) 2026 🙌🎉💃😎

We're looking for volunteers to join our team to bring one of the biggest events in town's calendar to life.

WAF returns from 18 to 25 July. Set over eight days, we'll be welcoming a mix of local, regional, national and international artists. There’ll also be plenty of family-friendly events to bring the community together and help kick off the summer holidays in style.

So if that sounds like your sort of thing, and you'd love to get a unique view of the festival from the inside - consider this your sign to get stuck in 🤩

You'll be fully supported, meet new people, pick up skills and have special access to lots of events.

▶️ Sign up here: http://bit.ly/4vAg1zw
▶️ Any questions? 💬 Drop us a DM 😊
▶️ Deadline for applications: Monday, 1 June.
▶️ Volunteers must be 18 or older.

28/04/2026

Lights, camera, action... It can only mean one thing - Made By Me film festival is back! 🎬

📣 Calling all young, budding directors - this is your chance to have your work screened at Cineworld Warrington as part of Warrington Arts Festival!

After a huge first year, we're looking for the next wave of young filmmakers, aged between 16 and 25, in Warrington and beyond.

Applications are now open for this celebration of new talent.

And from documentaries and experimental films to animations and music videos - we want to see your stories on the big screen 📽️

📅 Deadline: Midday, Tuesday 12, May
🔗 Apply now: https://wcaf.culturewarrington.org/2026/04/28/madebyme-callout-2/

16/04/2026

VOLUNTEER WITH US AT WARRINGTON ARTS FESTIVAL 2026! 🙌

Want to join the fun? We’re on the lookout for a team of enthusiastic and hands-on volunteers with a can-do attitude to help bring our vibrant festival vision to life 🎉

Warrington Arts Festival returns from 18 to 25 July - and this is your chance to be a part of an event right in the heart of your community.

Volunteering is a great way to meet people, pick up new skills and get a unique view of the festival from the inside 🤓

You’ll also get a free festival T-shirt (the best part if you ask us 😉), access to lots of events, and an invite to a volunteer intro session so you feel fully prepped and supported.

🔗 Sound like your thing? The form can be found here: http://bit.ly/4vAg1zw

Please note:
▶️ Volunteers must be 18 or older.
▶️ Deadline for applications: Monday, 1 June

02/02/2026

Councillors are set to be briefed on Culture Warrington’s impact in the town – with its activities providing an essential ‘destination pull’.

Address

Cultural Quarter, Palmyra Square South
Warrington
WA11BL

Telephone

01925 442345

Website

http://www.warringtonartsfestival.org/

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