The Guildford Festival of the Arts revitalises local arts spaces, connects new audiences to visual arts, and fosters community through shared cultural experiences. It supports emerging artists, engages businesses and the public, and aims to establish Guildford as a vibrant arts hub.

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The Guildford Festival of the Arts is a community run event, resulting in a four-day celebration of the visual arts, showcasing the work of local artists and inviting the community to get involved by submitting artwork themselves, taking part in workshops or just following the art trail around town. It will take place from 25th - 28th of September 2025. Set in Guildford Town Centre.
You can expect exhibitions from local art spaces around Guildford town centre, workshops and talks hosted by talented local artists, an art trail with collectable stamps as well as other opportunities to collaborate and take part in community projects and experiences.
More information and opportunities will be posted on our social media as we get closer to the festival.
The festival brings together local art groups like Guildford Arts, Lockwood Studios, Experience Guildford, New House Art Space, the Yvonne Arnaud, G-Live and many more. Art venues, schools, universities, and charities will all be taking part through exhibitions and activities to showcase the wonderful work they do within the creative community. Keep updated on our website & Instagram where we will reveal more exciting individuals who will be involved soon!