IMAGINE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WHITEHAVEN FOR 2026 – Sat 25 & Sun 26 April
IMAGINE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO WHITEHAVEN FOR 2026
The Imagine Festival for Everyone returns to Whitehaven town centre on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026, from 11am to 5pm each day.
This free, two-day festival celebrates creativity across West Cumbria, showcasing work developed by local communities in collaboration with artists, alongside new pieces created by the artists in response to those shared experiences.
Artists involved include Janice Murray, Dave Camlin, Nanette Madan, Celia Burbush, Zoe Forster, Katy Higgins, Dave Bewick, and Sophie Bass.
Taking place across six venues – The Edge, The Rum Story, St Nicholas’ Church, Hope Haven, Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project and United Reformed Church – the programme features exhibitions, live music, dance, film, performances and drop-in workshops.
Highlights include The Knotted Project with young people at Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project, exhibitions rooted in local histories at United Reformed Church, carnival-inspired installations at St Nicholas’ Church, and hands-on creative workshops and activities across the weekend.
The festival is free to attend and open to everyone. A central hub at St Nicholas’ Church will offer maps and a festival trail, with friendly stewards on hand to help visitors plan their visit.
Full programme and further details are available at EveryoneHere.org
This year’s festival has been made possible thanks to the support of Arts Council England, Cumberland Council and University of Lancashire.
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