Experience Ellesmere’s Artistic Spirit
Dive into Ellesmere’s very first ARTS FESTIVAL brought to you by Ellesmere Town Council and showcasing a world of talent across arts, music, poetry and performances all set against our wonderful town, beautiful church, historic canal and of course our own natural wonder - The Mere
Explore each day's line up
Community working together - artistically
Ellesmere Arts Festival brought to you by Ellesmere Town Council connects the town’s rich artistic heritage with dynamic cultural events. From vibrant displays to live music and workshops, each event celebrates our diverse community spirit.
The Market Hall
At the heart of town - the Market Hall will be open 10am - 3pm over the 4 days of the festival. It will be home to the ART EXHIBITION Along with the traders there will be additional activities and workshops over the course of the whole weekend.
St Mary's Church
As an Ellesmere landmark historic building it is transformed into the heart of the Festival. Also open throughout the weekend with events starting from Saturday 10am - 5pm it will transform into a family friendly concert hall with an art display from the local primary school, activities (including a set of very special church mice) and a stunning celebration of flowers.
The Mere
Once again our natural and stunning landscape plays a starring role in the Festival, our astonishing arts group Fizzgigs transforming the space into a living breathing 'flock' and not to be missed. Join the workshops at the town hall to create your own to add to the displays.
The Wharf Head
This fabulous historical part of town will transform into an artisan market on Saturday and Sunday 11am - 4pm with food and drink to keep you sustained. We are lucky too have some amazing floating artistic boaters joining us for the whole weekend to.
The Black Lion
You will find many of the events taking place in the 'Lion's Den' at the back of the bar in this central spot .. check the programme for full details
Other Venues
With so many venues taking part at different times / days there are too many to list them all but you will find action at ..
The Town Hall
Moolah
Our Space
The Comrades Club
The White Hart
The Magic Lantern
All featured in the programme
1st
Year of Community Arts Celebration
54+
Artists Featured
17
Festival Locations
Find Your Own Talent
Alongside showcasing talent - we'd like to help you find yours ! There are a number of workshops taking place across the weekend, mostly you will find them in the Market Hall - Some require booking and have a fee to take care of the equipment and materials but certainly not all of them.
Engaging Community Programmes
Enjoy interactive workshops and activities designed to engage visitors of all ages in the creative process. Browse the navigation pages to discover what each participant is bringing to the festival and plan your experience.
You can also download the programme here.
Please Note : there are some minor changes to the printed programme to note.
Addition of the Knit and Natter exhibition at Ismay's
Shaun Higgins will be at the Black Lion on Sunday
Fizzgigs workshop takes place 10-12 on Saturday
Contact us
If you are looking for more information or would like to be involved / volunteer to help then please contact