Plans for our 2026 Festival!
9th – 17th May 2026
We are delighted to announce the return of the Wedmore Festival, bringing nine days of music, theatre, talks, comedy, workshops and community celebration to the heart of the village.
In 2026, the Festival will showcase an exciting mix of nationally & internationally acclaimed performers and local talent, alongside opportunities for everyone in our community to get involved.
What to Expect in 2026
- Headline performances from leading artists and special guest acts
- Comedy, drama & spoken word in venues around the village
- Concerts featuring diverse musical styles
- Workshops and creative sessions for all ages
- Opportunities to volunteer or support the Festival
- Full programme details will be announced early in 2026, along with ticket information and ways to get involved.
To stay updated:
- Join our mailing list
- Follow us on Facebook for announcements, previews and behind-the-scenes updates
Save the dates now: 9th – 17th May 2026.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Acclaimed Children’s Author visits Wedmore and Mark First Schools
Cinquains, kennings, riddles and rhymes.
The students of Wedmore First School & Nursery and Mark First & Pre-School CE Academy worked on their repetition and alliteration with creative writing and experimented with musical words and rhythm.
Visitor James Carter brought some creative chaos into school this week, challenging the children to think in new and unexpected ways. Spending time with everyone from Nursery through to Year 4 with readings from his books, ditties on his instruments and general silliness, he struck a spark of imagination. He even managed to get some of the teachers to show us their impressive dance moves.
Thank you James for such inspiring workshops. And thank you to all the brilliant students for engaging, participating and showcasing their work.
Looking back at the 2025 Festival!
🎭 Wedmore Festival 2025 – Thank You!
What a week! We laughed, danced, dined and celebrated together. With internationally acclaimed acts, brilliant local talent, and unforgettable moments, this year’s Festival was our biggest yet.
“It blew my mind.” – Festival visitor
Highlights 🎶✨
- Classical and contemporary music
- Art, architecture, cooking, gardening & even golf
- Street performers bringing Wedmore alive
- Flamenco, tapas & sherry – a taste of Spain in Somerset
- A breathtaking silent cinema night with Liam Davies on organ
Supporting the Next Generation 🌱
We’re proud to give a stage to young local talent and inspire a lifelong love of the arts in the next generation. Have a look at our Protegees!
Thank You ❤️
The festival wouldn’t happen without:
- Our sponsors & advertisers
- The amazing ticketing & bar teams
- The bell-ringers, caterers & front-of-house crew
- All our artists, speakers & performers
- And most of all – YOU, our audience
Looking Ahead 👀
We’re already dreaming up Wedmore Festival 2026.
👉 Have 2 minutes? Please share your feedback below – whether you joined us this year or not, we’d love to hear from you.
2025 Festival Images
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All images Copyright Wedmore Festival/L Burton – all rights reserved
Our Protegées
As a not for profit organisation Wedmore Arts Festival is committed to using the surplus we generate from our events to help support young local artists and performers, and to encourage a love of the arts.
The Festival is dedicated especially to supporting young talent and to encouraging a love of the arts amongst the younger generation.
Our Patrons
We are privileged to be supported by a number of Patrons who support the aims & objectives of our Festival