National Festival of Making 2026

Saturday 4th July 2026 to Sunday 5th July 2026

Various venues, Blackburn

The National Festival of Making is a unique celebration of making, from the kitchen table to the factory floor, taking place in Blackburn every year in early July.

Presenting a programme of work that combines art, manufacturing, making, and communities. Commissioning international and national artists to create world-class works, and offering a year-round programme and a participatory free festival for all to enjoy in Blackburn, Lancashire.

Visit the website or sign up to their newsletter to stay up to date about the programme of events that's planned for the Festival weekend.