Warwick Folk Festival 2026
2025-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Warwick Castle Leafields, Stratford Road, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AH, United Kingdom
The line up for next summer’s festival is coming together and tickets are now on sale.
Thursday’s headliners are global fiddle superstars Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
Friday’s headliner is Eddi Reader, ex Fairground Attraction

Plus

FLIT Trio ft Will Pound

Sherburn Bartley Sanders

TRIP

The Wilderness Yet

Ellie Gowers Trio

Sam Carter sings Nic Jones

Tom McConville & Michael Biggins

Keith Donnelly

Lauren South

…and many more to come…

In the Ballroom: a celebration of Christmas
2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:00
Our monthly welcoming In the Ballroom social get-together with guest speaker
and refreshments.

Join in with carols, popular Christmas songs and a seasonal quiz
£3 cash on the door
Pre-booking necessary by dropping into the visitor centre,
or contact us at info@visitwarwick.co.uk

Carols at the Castle
2025-12-20 18:30 - 22:00 | Warwick Castle, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 6AU, United Kingdom
Join the choir of St Mary’s for Carols at the Castle from 6:30pm.

Warwick Christmas Market
2025-12-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Market Place, Warwick
The final market of 2025 for all your fresh produce, 9am to 3pm

Warwick Repair Cafe
2026-01-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | The Court House
Warwick Repair Cafe opens its doors at the Court House in Jury Street, 10am to 2pm.
Look out for our banner!
We aim to fix a wide range of items for free, including:

Electrical appliances
Textiles & clothing
Mechanical items
Jewellery
Furniture
Bikes
Toys

No need to book, just turn up on the 4th Saturday of each month
Find us on facebook at (20+) Facebook

Ballroom Board Games
2026-01-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-24 14:00 - 16:00 | The Court House
Join our small friendly group for 2 hours of gaming in the beautiful setting of Warwick ballroom (above the Visitor Information Centre). Every 4th Tuesday of the month, 2-4pm. £2 per person including refreshments.
Please book your place in advance by calling 01926 492212 or emailing info@visitwarwick.co.uk

Safeline Pop Up Shop with Make your own Upcycled bag Workshop
2026-01-30 09:30 - 15:00 | The Court House
Drop in to browse clothes and have a cuppa.
Book in advance for a workshop (£10) at safeline-warwick.sumupstore.com

Ballroom Board Games
2026-02-24 14:00 - 16:00

Fashion Show in aid of the Mayor's Charities
2026-03-10 07:00 - 19:30 | The Court House
See the latest garments from NV Her, Warwick Sport’s and Heaphys of Warwick in the beautiful surroundings of the Ballroom & help raise funds for the Mayor of Warwick’s Charities. Tea, Coffee and Table Bar.
Tickets available from the Visitor Information Centre and each of the shops.

In the Ballroom: Here Come the Girls with Sheila Woolf
2026-03-11 14:00 - 16:00 | The Court House
Sheila Woolf’s talk is on the very special US-UK relationship.
Talks are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 2-4pm
Please book in advance on 01926 492212 or info@visitwarwick.co.uk, also please let us know if you are prebooked and cannot make it.

Organised by Unlocking Warwick and Warwick Town Council.

Quiz Night in the Ballroom
2026-03-13 18:00 - 22:00 | The Court House
Enter teams of 4 people or let us know if you would like us to find you a team.
Bring your own drinks & nibbles.
£10pp includes prosecco on arrival.
Raising money for Warwick Christmas Lights 2026.

Book in advance by emailing george.palmer@warwicktowncouncil.org.uk

Warwick Repair Cafe
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | The Court House
Warwick Repair Cafe opens its doors at the Court House in Jury Street, 10am to 2pm.
Look out for our banner!

March is Bike Month – drop in with your bike for a free safety check, repair or advice.
We are working in partnership with Active Travel from Warwickshire County Council and have water bottles and other goodies to give away.
We aim to fix a wide range of items for free, including:

Electrical appliances
Textiles & clothing
Mechanical items
Jewellery
Furniture
Bikes
Toys

No need to book, just turn up on the 4th Saturday of each month
Refreshments available
Find us on facebook at (20+) Facebook

Mind, Body Spirit Event
2026-04-04 10:00 - 16:00 | The Court House
A pop up Wellbeing event with stalls, readers & therapists.
10am to 4pm

Spring Craft Fair & Children's Craft Workshop
2026-04-04 10:00 - 16:30 | The Court House
Join the team at Warwick Visitor Information Centre on Easter Saturday.
We are hosting a unique collection of local artists and crafters selling a range of handmade items in our Spring Craft Fair, alongside children’s Craft Workshops
Please book workshops in advance by calling 01926 492212 or by dropping into the Visitor Information Centre.

Free Tour of the Court House, Jury Street
2026-04-04 10:30 - 11:30 | The Court House
Unlocking Warwick members conduct 45-minute free tours of the Court House and its surrounds on selected Saturdays. The guides explain the story of the building, and give a flavour of the town’s history, from the founding by King Alfred’s daughter in 914 to the reconstruction in Georgian style after the Great Fire, and the harsh justice meted-out by the court magistrates in Victorian times.
Call 01926 492 212 to book your free place

In the Ballroom Talk: The Fusilier Museum's Embroidery Collection with Chris Kirby
2026-04-08 14:00 - 16:00 | The Court House
Talks are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 2-4pm
Please book in advance on 01926 492212 or info@visitwarwick.co.uk, also please let us know if you are prebooked and cannot make it.

Organised by Unlocking Warwick and Warwick Town Council.

Warwick Repair Cafe
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-23 10:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | The Court House
Warwick Repair Cafe opens its doors at the Court House in Jury Street, 10am to 2pm.
Look out for our banner!
We aim to fix a wide range of items for free, including:

Electrical appliances
Textiles & clothing
Mechanical items
Jewellery
Furniture
Bikes
Toys

No need to book, just turn up on the 4th Saturday of each month
Refreshments available
Find us on facebook at (20+) Facebook

Tour of the Court House, Jury Street
2026-05-02 10:30 - 11:30 | The Court House
Unlocking Warwick members conduct 45-minute free tours of the Court House and its surrounds on selected Saturdays. The guides explain the story of the building, and give a flavour of the town’s history, from the founding by King Alfred’s daughter in 914 to the reconstruction in Georgian style after the Great Fire, and the harsh justice meted-out by the court magistrates in Victorian times.

Book your free place by calling 01926 492 212.

Safeline Pop Up Brew & Browse Event
2026-05-08 11:00 - 14:30 | The Court House
Pop into the Court House for a coffee or to browse Safeline’s rails of quality pre-loved clothes and accessories.

Grit & Grace: Women of the Regency Era
2026-05-09 13:00 - 16:00 | The Court House
Join us for an afternoon of captivating talks from historian Dr. Annie Gray, author Rebecca Wilson and archivist Laura Orriss.
Celebrate the remarkable women who stood out in the Regency era and the culinary delights that defined the period.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea. A variety of books will be available to purchase from Warwick Books and there will be an opportunity to get them signed by our speakers.
Tickets £20+ booking fee. Book at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice

Laura Orriss, archivist.
A Life by Prophecy: Sarah, Countess of Warwick.
When Sarah had her fortune told, she thought it was just a bit of fun. After a whirlwind of Regency romances and great personal tragedies, had her life been entirely foretold? Join Laura as she tells the story of one of Warwick’s most forgotten countesses.
Laura is an archivist at Warwickshire County Record Office and has spent the last five years cataloguing and researching the Greville family of Warwick Castle archive. The Greville archive spans over 800 years of the family’s history and contains over 30,000 documents accumulated in the towers of Warwick Castle over several centuries.

Rebecca Wilson
‘Un Lady like’ Women of the Georgian Period
Well behaved women seldom make history, and it is true.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that to be un-lady-like in the Georgian Age was a tragic and shocking thing indeed. Polite society expected women to be quiet, reserved, but some women fought against the shackles that held them back and paved the way for the rest of us.
This talk is a look at four such women, of the Georgian era, Mary Anning, Anne Lister, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Lady Sarah Pennington, who with their strength, tenacity, and sheer determination, carved out their lives against the typical expectations of the day.
Rebecca is from just outside the Lake District in West Cumbria and still lives there today with her husband, son, and two eccentric dogs. In a former life, she taught English and History up to GCSE level. She has had three non-fiction books published, Tudor Feminists, Georgian Feminists, and Victorian Feminists, all celebrating the contributions of incredible women from the different periods of history. All books are available on Amazon, Waterstones, and the Pen and Sword website.

Dr. Annie Gray
A ‘poor attempt at rout cakes’: eating well in Regency England
The late eighteenth century had the best food in history, eaten in a style which has never been bettered. From (good) rout cakes to (even better) riotous dinners, food historian Dr Annie Gray explains why the era was so pivotal in the birth of an identifiably British cuisine. She’ll set into context all of Austen’s ball suppers and explain exactly why so many people had gout. Drawing upon satire, literature and many years of wearing Regency fashion while cooking Regency food, Annie will take us through the eating rituals of the bon ton, as well as considering the foods themselves.
Annie is one of Britain’s leading food historians. You may have heard her on BBC Radio 4’s The Kitchen Cabinet, or seen her on the telly. She’s also worked as a consultant for all of the major heritage organisations, and for many years she worked as a costumed interpreter, mainly playing cooks. Her many books include The Bookshop, The Draper, the Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street; The Greedy Queen: Eating with Victoria; and At Christmas we Feast: Festive Food through the Ages.

Scholars Masterclass with Roderick Williams
2026-05-10 11:30 - 14:30 | The Court House
Roderick Williams returns to share his inspiration with AC Academy Scholars.
There will be a concert at 3:30pm
Tickets: Masterclass & Concert £19.50, Concert only £9.50, Box Office 0333 666 3366 or www.armonico.org.uk

In the Ballroom Talk: A Mayoral Year with Jackie D'Arcy
2026-05-13 14:00 - 16:00 | The Court House
As she ends her year as Mayor of Warwick, what did Jackie do and learn about our town?
Talks are on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 2-4pm
Please book in advance on 01926 492212 or info@visitwarwick.co.uk, also please let us know if you are prebooked and cannot make it.

Organised by Unlocking Warwick and Warwick Town Council.

Battle of the Countesses
2026-05-30 14:00 - 16:00 | The Court House
Join Aaron Manning and Dr Adam Busiakiewitz for a debate on who was the most consequential Countess of Warwick, looking at their lives & legacies

£12 plus booking fee.

Tours of the Court House, Jury Street
2026-06-06 10:30 - 11:30 | The Court House
Unlocking Warwick members conduct 45-minute free tours of the Court House and its surrounds on selected Saturdays. The guides explain the story of the building, and give a flavour of the town’s history, from the founding by King Alfred’s daughter in 914 to the reconstruction in Georgian style after the Great Fire, and the harsh justice meted-out by the court magistrates in Victorian times.

Book your free place by calling 01926 492212.

In the Ballroom Talk: Musical Genius - Rodgers & Hammerstein with Trevor Langley
2026-06-10 14:00 - 16:00 | The Court House

Hatton Tribute Festival
2026-07-03 18:30 - 2026-07-05 22:00 | Hatton Country World, cv35 8xa
Hatton Tribute Festival is coming to Warwickshire in 2026!
Get ready for 3 incredible days of live music, featuring over 12 of the UK’s top tribute acts performing all your favourite hits.
Dates: 3rd, 4th, 5th July 2026Location: Hatton Country World, Warwickshire.
JOIN US ON FRIDAY NIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY NIGHT FEATURING DOLLY PARTON, LUKE COOMBS & 21ST CENTURY COUNTRY! SATURDAY & SUNDAY SEES A WHOLE DAY OF LIVE MUSIC WITH BANDS SUCH AS QUEEN, ABBA, OASIS, COLDPLAY & MUCH MORE!
camping is available for the weekend from £30 per night. you can book this here

OPENING TIMES
FRIDAY | Hatton Goes Country (doors 6:30pm) music at 7:30pm & finish at 10pm.SATURDAY & SUNDAY | gates open at 1pm & EVENT finish at 10pm.

What to Expect:
Unbeatable Tribute Bands – Over 12 top UK tribute acts covering iconic artists across the weekend.
Festival Atmosphere – Set in the scenic countryside of Hatton Country World with space to relax and enjoy the music.
Family Friendly – A safe, open environment suitable for families including family entertainment during the day and party vibes into the evening.
Street Food & Bars – Expect a selection of local food vendors and licensed bar on-site.
