The Nailsworth Festival 2026
The Nailsworth Festival aims, for one week of the year, to bring something a little different to the cultural life of our community, providing something for everyone. The 2026 festival is now in progress and continues until Saturday 23rd May. The full programme of events can now be seen on our festival events page. Booking is now open and our printed brochure is also available.
Just a few possibilities left now …
… a poetry slam, classical music from the Kleio Quartet, a talk about swifts, and ragtime, jazz, blues, and gospel from the Jake Leg Jug Band.
It all kicked off on Saturday 16th May, with a day of markets and entertainment for all the family in and around Mortimer Gardens. There were a few spots of rain during the day, but not enough to keep the crowds away. Over the week, we have had good audiences throughout, including two events that have sold out completely! Some photos from Festival Saturday are now posted on our Gallery page.
You can support us by becoming a Friend of the Nailsworth Festival. Membership offers the perks of the opportunity to reserve seats and and an invitation to our pre-festival reception
If you would like to become involved with the Festival or explore sponsorship options, please contact the Committee using the following email: festival@nailsworthfestival.org.uk This is also our general email address – we always welcome suggestions for future festival events.
Sponsors
The Executors of Robert Stiling
Supporters
Our thanks go to the following for their financial and practical support in the organisation of the Festival:
- Nailsworth Town Council
- Ruskin Mill
- Nailsworth News
- Stroud News & Journal
- Stroud Times
- Co-op Community Grant