Ellesmere Town Council’s Events Working Party are delighted to announce the inaugural
Ellesmere Arts Festival.

This exciting event will take place from 1st – 4th May 2026 at venues throughout the town
and acts will include dance, music, art and the spoken word. Following the launch of the
event on social media on Tuesday 3rd February, Liz Woodbridge, Mayor of Ellesmere and
Chair of the working party, said:

“The response to our announcement has been fantastic. My email blew up with offers of
both acts and venues throughout the town and potential contributors include an opera
singer, a heavy metal band, a poet, dancers, a school drama department and artists.”

The schedule of events will be finalised over the coming weeks, and every event will be
free to attend, with any donations offered going to local charities. Events will cover all 4
days of the Bank Holiday weekend and will offer a wide choice of gigs for all age ranges.

For more information on getting involved please contact:
Liz.woodbridge@ellesmere-tc.gov.uk