Events

As winter moves into spring we begin to feel and see the northern hemisphere reawakening. It’s a time for us all to enjoy new life, new opportunities and the repeating of life cycles. It’s a time to watch those small, miraculous transitions of nature as the world unfurls and moves we humans from one new moment in time to the next.

Rachel Morrell, painter and textile artist, and Walter Lewis, photographer, explore the contrast between the industrial heritage of the Leeds Canal Basin in the 1800’s and today’s regeneration as a Northern technical and financial hub. Their collaboration is a contemporary representation of the changes in its culture and use.

Help find all of the lambs dotted around all four levels of the Mill on our self-led trail. On Level 4 you will find weaving activities to try and on Level 2 colouring and activity sheets.

First staged by the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, “Middle of Somewhere” is a photographic study, from local visual artist Joanne Coates, of four young women from rural areas who are grappling with uncertain futures.

A compelling textile exhibition revealing transformation and growth through innovative materials, colour, and artistic expression.

As winter moves into spring we begin to feel and see the northern hemisphere reawakening. It’s a time for us all to enjoy new life, new opportunities and the repeating of life cycles. It’s a time to watch those small, miraculous transitions of nature as the world unfurls and moves we humans from one new moment in time to the next.

Rachel Morrell, painter and textile artist, and Walter Lewis, photographer, explore the contrast between the industrial heritage of the Leeds Canal Basin in the 1800’s and today’s regeneration as a Northern technical and financial hub. Their collaboration is a contemporary representation of the changes in its culture and use.

Help find all of the lambs dotted around all four levels of the Mill on our self-led trail. On Level 4 you will find weaving activities to try and on Level 2 colouring and activity sheets.

First staged by the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, “Middle of Somewhere” is a photographic study, from local visual artist Joanne Coates, of four young women from rural areas who are grappling with uncertain futures.

A compelling textile exhibition revealing transformation and growth through innovative materials, colour, and artistic expression.

Weekly market every Wednesday with stalls of fruit, meat, baking, fish , eggs etc and books and bric-a-brac

soup and a roll, fruit and a chat

-The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday with Taizé Choir, St Andrew’s

11 am Ecumenical Walk of Witness, beginning at St Andrew’s

Hawes – Sedbergh – Kirkby Lonsdale. Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays

The Dawn Service – Summit of Winder – 6.45 am

Live Music

This mobile track is a test run to show what a pump track can offer to Sedbergh’s community. A short survey will be available online via the community forum on Facebook, on-site via QR codes, and in paper form to collect feedback from participants, residents, and interested parties. The goal is to explore a permanent track location in town.

This mobile track is a test run to show what a pump track can offer to Sedbergh’s community. A short survey will be available online via the community forum on Facebook, on-site via QR codes, and in paper form to collect feedback from participants, residents, and interested parties. The goal is to explore a permanent track location in town.

Entry includes
Blind doubles

Laurie Ashworth (Belinda)

As winter moves into spring we begin to feel and see the northern hemisphere reawakening. It’s a time for us all to enjoy new life, new opportunities and the repeating of life cycles. It’s a time to watch those small, miraculous transitions of nature as the world unfurls and moves we humans from one new moment in time to the next.

Rachel Morrell, painter and textile artist, and Walter Lewis, photographer, explore the contrast between the industrial heritage of the Leeds Canal Basin in the 1800’s and today’s regeneration as a Northern technical and financial hub. Their collaboration is a contemporary representation of the changes in its culture and use.

This mobile track is a test run to show what a pump track can offer to Sedbergh’s community. A short survey will be available online via the community forum on Facebook, on-site via QR codes, and in paper form to collect feedback from participants, residents, and interested parties. The goal is to explore a permanent track location in town.

The Montane Trail 10, 13 & 26 Howgill Fells is one of our most popular routes and runners can choose the 10km, Half or the Full Marathon distance. The Howgills are an incredible place to run and the picturesque village of Sedbergh provides us with a fantastic Start and Finish area.

Sculptural ceramics exploring impermanence, fragility, and humanity’s enduring relationship with materials, history, and fire.

Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land, memory, and transformation.

Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal histories.

A perfect weaving workshop for beginners or those who want to spend the day experiementing with colour, texture and pattern.

Join artist Nik Hunter-Dale for a relaxing and creative air-dried clay workshop, perfect for anyone interested in developing a sustainable artistic hobby.

Hatching and Blending in Woven Tapestry with Anna Wetherell
Saturday 18th April 2026
£70 plus £5 for materials

Discover the beautiful traditional craft of willow weaving in this hands-on, relaxing workshop with basket maker Jackie Carnell.

Help find all of the lambs dotted around all four levels of the Mill on our self-led trail. On Level 4 you will find weaving activities to try and on Level 2 colouring and activity sheets.

Key brands at Kitty Brown are Seasalt Cornwall, Nomad, Adini, Thought, Lily & Me, amd Weird Fish

A brand-new show telling the story of the women who worked as spies in occupied France during the Second World War.

8.30 pm till late

You are warmly invited to a free concert in Powell Hall, Sedbergh School on Sunday 26 th April (postponed date).

First staged by the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, “Middle of Somewhere” is a photographic study, from local visual artist Joanne Coates, of four young women from rural areas who are grappling with uncertain futures.

A compelling textile exhibition revealing transformation and growth through innovative materials, colour, and artistic expression.

Sculptural ceramics exploring impermanence, fragility, and humanity’s enduring relationship with materials, history, and fire.

Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land, memory, and transformation.

Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal histories.

Treat yourself to a peaceful and creative day learning the beautiful craft of handwoven bracelet making. Using a small loom and guided step by step by an experienced tutor, you’ll discover some basic weaving techniques and how to combine colours and patterns to create something truly special.

Live DJ Sesions

Join studio artist Wendy Ann Stanger for a beautiful textile art hoop workshop inspired by the natural world.

Immerse yourself in the world of plants in this inspiring one-day workshop where art and science come together.

Robin performs poetry from his latest collection

Country Music

CASH ONLY

Create a beautiful, practical basket from natural willow in this hands-on weaving workshop with skilled basket maker Jackie Carnell.

First staged by the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, “Middle of Somewhere” is a photographic study, from local visual artist Joanne Coates, of four young women from rural areas who are grappling with uncertain futures.

A compelling textile exhibition revealing transformation and growth through innovative materials, colour, and artistic expression.

Join Ruth Clayton for a relaxed and inspiring watercolour workshop exploring the soft colours, atmosphere, and structure of a woodland scene.

Sculptural ceramics exploring impermanence, fragility, and humanity’s enduring relationship with materials, history, and fire.

Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land, memory, and transformation.

Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal histories.

Join studio artist Wendy Ann Stanger at Farfield Mill for an inspiring and creative gel plate printing workshop, drawing on the beauty of the natural world for colour, texture, and form.

New year folks, New challenges and they don’t come any bigger than Saturday 13th June’s extreme spectacle. Sedbergh YFC is recruiting male and female volunteers to join their already 63 strong team to attempt to pull a tractor and advertising board trailer approx 2 miles from Sedbergh football pitch to the top of Winder Fell on the Howgill Fells, via Green Lane.

A creative, hands-on workshop exploring colour, pattern, and technique in contemporary tapestry weaving.

Pianist Juanjo Blázquez returns to the festival for a full concert.

The internationally-acclaimed, Cumbrian-born saxophonist makes a return to the Sedbergh Music Festival 2026, following a mesmerising sell-out performance in our 2024 festival.

Sedbergh’s Julian Cann brings his quartet back to the festival

The popular local medieval band make their return to the festival.

Singers from the Cumbria Opera Group present A Night at the Opera, with all the best bits from the operas we love!

Sedbergh’s symphony orchestra return to the festival once again.

Nick Hurndall-Smith returns to the festival

Sedbergh Town Band is a community-based, non-competing brass band.

Evie Plumb makes her debut at Sedbergh Music Festival 2026

‘One of the most gifted improvisers in the world’ – Classic FM

The Budapest Café Orchestra make their debut at the Sedbergh Music Festival

Making their third appearance at the Festival, The Chequered Acafellas describe themselves as “Eight blokes singing in unaccompanied close harmony to entertain, amuse and stir the emotions”.

Inspired by the swinging piano-guitar-bass bands of Ahmad Jamal, Nat King Cole, and Oscar Peterson – but with a more modern flavour – B!M trio has a unique and irresistible vibe and swing-feel.

The talented young musicians from this specialist music school, return to Sedbergh Music Festival.

The internationally-acclaimed baritone performs at Sedbergh Music Festival 2026

Manchester Baroque has built a reputation for engaging and vibrant performances of historical music on period instruments.

The talented youngsters of the University of York come to Sedbergh.

I Fagiolini is a hand-painted original. Join them for this anniversary celebration of their favourite music from 40 years, presented by founder Robert Hollingworth (BBC Radio 3, University of York).

The internationally-acclaimed pianist, Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, performs at Sedbergh Music Festival 2026.

Sculptural ceramics exploring impermanence, fragility, and humanity’s enduring relationship with materials, history, and fire.

Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land, memory, and transformation.

Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal histories.

Sculptural ceramics exploring impermanence, fragility, and humanity’s enduring relationship with materials, history, and fire.

Seven artists explore shared landscapes, material connections, and personal perspectives on land, memory, and transformation.

Vibrant woven sails and textiles inspired by nineteenth-century Welsh shipwrecks and coastal histories.

Stitched text works revealing the hidden textile origins of everyday phrases, language, and heritage.

Personal artistic responses to Morecambe Bay, exploring place, heritage, memory, and lived experience.

A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by Cumbrian printmakers.

Stitched text works revealing the hidden textile origins of everyday phrases, language, and heritage.

Personal artistic responses to Morecambe Bay, exploring place, heritage, memory, and lived experience.

A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by Cumbrian printmakers.

Stitched text works revealing the hidden textile origins of everyday phrases, language, and heritage.

Personal artistic responses to Morecambe Bay, exploring place, heritage, memory, and lived experience.

A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by Cumbrian printmakers.

An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

Stitched text works revealing the hidden textile origins of everyday phrases, language, and heritage.

Personal artistic responses to Morecambe Bay, exploring place, heritage, memory, and lived experience.

A diverse exhibition celebrating printmaking techniques, creativity, and artistic exploration by Cumbrian printmakers.

An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

An anniversary exhibition celebrating British wool, craftsmanship, collaboration, and twenty-five years of creative practice.

Bonfire 7pm Fireworks 7.15