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About the Festival

Who we are and what we do! Ashbourne Festival has been entertaining local residents and visitors to the town for the past 26 years (and counting!). We attract big names from the world of art, science, literature, music, drama and comedy.

Nestled in the Derbyshire countryside, at the gateway to The Peak District - Ashbourne hosts an annual festival from the middle of June to early July. Our opening weekend is a free StreetFest extravaganza.

Entertainers from all over the world perform all over the town, doing everything from daring and dangerous feats all the way through to outright silly acts - demonstrating that there's something for everyone at StreetFest!

During the festival, we feature the works of local, national and international artists in our acclaimed Summer Art Exhibition! The rest of the festival features indoor and outdoor drama, poetry events, art, craft and cultural workshops as well as stunning performances from musicians and dance groups. You can also expect funny and entertaining talks or interviews involving well known faces (and yes, celebrities) from the worlds of science, history, comedy, sport, as well as TV and the arts.

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Latest News

All about Lantern Festival

All about Lantern Festival

Posted 31st July 2026
Lantern Festival date plus revealing our special guests
Posted 31st July 2026

Ashbourne Festival 2026 – that's a wrap!

Posted 25th March 2026

*SUBMISSIONS CLOSED* Summer Art Exhibition 2026

Posted 23rd March 2026

The Makory Bus is coming to Ashbourne!

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Ashbourne Methodist Church Bagshaws Bowling Green Chic Coates & Partners Courtney Gallery Dove Computers Friends of Ashbourne Festival Red Lion, Kniveton St. John's Church St. Oswald's Church The Barbers Shop The Bike Barn The Link Centre Yew Tree Records All of our anonymous donors

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