From 2–25 May 2026, more than a thousand artists, makers and designers exhibited and demonstrated in artists’ studios, pop-up galleries, glorious gardens, ancient churches, University of Oxford colleges and hundreds of other interesting venues. Visitors simply dropped-in and explored for free.
They chatted about painting, ceramics, sculpture and photography; discover textile art, woodworking, glass art, mosaics and jewellery, and were intrigued by contemporary installations and multidisciplinary practice. Inspired, entertained and surprised, many also chose a treasure to take home!
Each week of the festival was different
You can also look back at the May 2026 festival e-guide or download it as a pdf.
Throughout the year some Artweeks artists run workshops and in November and December, many artists also host or take part in Christmas events.