# Event Details - **Event Name**: Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: 🎨 STAITHES FESTIVAL OF ARTS & HERITAGE 2026 🎨 Friday 11 – Sunday 13 September 2026 For one very special weekend, Staithes becomes a village-wide celebration of art, music, heritage and creativity. 🏑 113 artists across 67 venues πŸŽ“ Including full-time students Harry Dunn and Sophie Eaton 🎨 Plus 15 students from The Northern School of Art 🎢 Live music throughout the village 🎀 A packed programme of Heritage Talks πŸ–ŒοΈ Creative workshops and demonstrations 🚢 Guided heritage walks 🎬 Outdoor cinema ✨ Atmospheric lighting as dusk falls 🌊 All against the backdrop of our beautiful historic fishing village ✨ FRIDAY PREVIEW EVENING Friday 11 September | 6pm–9.30pm Start your festival weekend early and experience Staithes as artists open their doors for our special Preview Evening. Meet artists, explore the village and soak up the atmosphere before the full Artist Trail begins on Saturday. Please note that not every exhibition venue will be open on Friday evening. 🎨 THE ARTIST TRAIL Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 September | 10am–5.30pm Discover 113 artists across 67 venues throughout Staithes, including full-time students Harry Dunn and Sophie Eaton, alongside a further 15 students from The Northern School of Art. Painting, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, jewellery, photography, sculpture and much more β€” with art waiting to be discovered around practically every corner. The Artist Trail is FREE to visit. 🎢 LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY NIGHT – ELIZA CARTHY MBE We’re delighted to welcome the incredible Eliza Carthy MBE to Staithes Village Memorial Hall for a very special Friday evening performance. πŸ•’ 7.30pm–9.30pm SATURDAY NIGHT – SALTBURN SMUGGLERS – SOLD OUT! πŸŽ‰ Our Saturday evening headline concert has now completely SOLD OUT. There will also be plenty of live music to discover around the village throughout the festival weekend. 🎀 HERITAGE TALKS, WALKS & EVENTS Heritage is at the heart of this year’s festival, with talks and events exploring Dame Laura Knight, Gertrude Bell, Staithes’ maritime history, local life, art and the stories of our coast. Some events are free, while others require tickets or advance booking. 🎟️ BOOK ELIZA CARTHY, HERITAGE TALKS, WALKS & WORKSHOPS: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/staithesfestivalofartsandheritage πŸš— PUT OFF BY CARDIAC HILL? Then Festival weekend is the perfect time to visit Staithes! πŸš— Festival Parking – Red House Farm, Cowbar Lane – Β£5 per car 🚐 FREE shuttle bus into Staithes β™Ώ FREE accessible festival taxi for visitors who need extra assistance Transport services run 10am–6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Park up, hop on the shuttle and spend the day wandering through Staithes discovering art around every corner. πŸ“– FESTIVAL BROCHURES – Β£3 Your Festival Brochure contains the full programme and the all-important map to help you explore 67 venues across Staithes. With 113 artists plus 15 Northern School of Art students taking part, you really are going to want one! ❀️ ART. MUSIC. HERITAGE. STAITHES. Tap Interested or Going to follow the event and keep up with all the latest festival news. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saltburn-by-the-sea/staithes-festival-of-arts-and-heritage-2026/200030242975652 - **Event Categories**: festivals, art, trips-adventures, workshops, music, exhibitions, live-music, health-wellness, fine-arts, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 384 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Saltburn-by-the-sea - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Staithes, North Yorkshire - **lat**: 54.558723853379 - **long**: -0.79287741101002 - **full address**: Staithes, North Yorkshire, Saltburn-by-the-sea, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4bbfe7ce94849440819d88bb169efc43f954978f2ec9963814773c55a8873ce8-rimg-w946-h2048-dc080808-gmir?v=1787316805 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage 2026 being held? - **A:** Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage 2026 takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Staithes, North Yorkshire, Saltburn-by-the-sea, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage 2026? - **A:** Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage 2026 is organized by Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saltburn-by-the-sea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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