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Summer Festival 2026

For 17 days during June and July each year, the small market town of Ashbourne, at the Gateway to the Peak District, comes to life with the Ashbourne Festival. The events are an eclectic cultural mix of talks, music, theatre, comedy and art.

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Upcoming Events

Summer Art Exhibition

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Free
20th June 2026 - 4th July 2026

Ashbourne Town Hall

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Street Festival

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Free
20th June 2026 - 21st June 2026

Ashbourne Town Centre

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Whisky Tasting Night

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£25.00
22nd June 2026

Ashbourne Town Hall

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An Intimate Evening with Huey Morgan

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£20.00
23rd June 2026

St John's Church

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Latest News

*SUBMISSIONS OPEN* Summer Art Exhibition 2026

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*SUBMISSIONS OPEN* Summer Art Exhibition 2026

Posted 25th March 2026
Submissions are now open for the 2026 Summer Art Exhibition – artists we need you!
Posted 23rd March 2026

The Makory Bus is coming to Ashbourne!

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Posted 21st March 2026

Streetfest returns to Ashbourne Festival 2026!

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Posted 27th November 2025

Lantern Workshop Success

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    Become a friend of Ashbourne Festival for as little as £25 p/year!

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  • Support Us

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  • Volunteer

    We're always looking for more volunteers! Click here to find out more about joining our team!

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Patrons

Supporters

Avanti Callow Top Holiday Park Chic Coates & Partners Courtney Gallery Fidler Taylor Friends of Ashbourne Festival FW Harrison St. John's Church St. Oswald's Church Star Anise The Barbers Shop The Bike Barn Bowling Green Red Lion, Kniveton Yew Tree Records All of our anonymous donors

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