Bury Festival of Art

Following the incredible success of the last two festivals, we’re delighted to announce that Bury Festival of Art will return for its third year this October.

Saturday 10 October & Sunday 11 October 2026
The festival will once again bring together artists, makers, creatives, organisations and communities from across the borough to celebrate the wealth of artistic talent that Bury has to offer.

Festival Venues

Bury Art Museum

Address: Moss Street, Bury, BL9 0DR
Opening Times: Saturday 10 October, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Accessibility: Fully accessible
Getting Here: Approximately a 1-minute walk from Bury Interchange.

MASA Gallery

Address: 10a Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0LQ
Opening Times: Saturday 10 October, 11:00am to 4:30pm Sunday 11 October. 11:00am to 4:00pm
Accessibility: Ground-floor access available; stairs required to access the upper floors.
Getting Here: Approximately a 5-minute walk from Bury Interchange.

Fusilier Museum

Address: Moss Street, Bury, BL9 0DF
Opening Times: Saturday 10 October, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Accessibility: Fully accessible
Getting Here: Approximately a 1-minute walk from Bury Interchange.
Facilities: Café available.

Green Café

Address: Clarence Park Bowling Pavilion, Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 5DH
Opening Times: Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Accessibility: Fully accessible
Getting Here: Bus routes 472 or 474 from Bury Interchange.
Facilities: Café available.

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

Address: Market Place, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AJ
Opening Times: Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Accessibility: Accessible toilet facilities and nearby parking available.
Getting Here: Bus routes 472, 474 or 477 from Bury Interchange.
Facilities: Café available.

Greenmount Old School

Address: Brandlesholme Road, Greenmount, BL8 4DS
Opening Times: Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Accessibility: Accessible venue.
Getting Here: Bus route 474 from Bury Interchange.

Whitefield Live Well Centre

Address: Albert Road, Whitefield, M45 8NH (corner of Albert Road and Hazel Road)
Opening Times: Saturday 10 October, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Accessibility: Fully accessible
Getting Here: Bus routes 95, 97 or 135.
Facilities: Café available.

Creative Living Centre

Address: 1A Rectory Lane, Prestwich, M25 1BP
Opening Times: Sunday 11 October, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Accessibility: Accessible venue.
Getting Here: Metrolink Green or Blue Line to Prestwich, or bus route 135.

Radcliffe Parish Church

Address: Church Green, Radcliffe, M26 2QA
Opening Times: Saturday 10 October, 10:30am to 4:30pm
Accessibility: Accessible venue. Parking is available at Close Park Car Park adjacent to the church.
Getting Here: Approximately a 20-minute walk from Radcliffe Metrolink Station. The 524 bus service between Bury and Bolton stops nearby.
Facilities: Refreshments available.

The Met

Address: Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW
Opening Times: Saturday 10 October, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Accessibility: Accessible venue.
Getting Here: Approximately a 5-minute walk from Bury Interchange.
Facilities: Café available.

East Lancashire Railway Overbridge

Address: East Lancashire Railway, Bury Bolton Street Station, Castlecroft Road, Bury, BL9 0EY
Opening Times: Saturday 10 October and Sunday 11 October, 10:00am to 4:50pm
Accessibility: Accessible venue.
Getting Here: Approximately a 5-minute walk from Bury Interchange.
Facilities: Refreshments available nearby within the station and surrounding town centre venues.

Please note: Artists at this venue will be located on the covered overbridge leading to the station platforms. While sheltered, the space can be cooler than other venues, so visitors are encouraged to bring appropriate clothing.

We look forward to bringing Bury’s creative community together once again and celebrating the incredible talent, creativity and cultural vibrancy found across the borough.
If you have any questions, please get in touch. We would also be grateful if you could share this opportunity with fellow artists, creative organisations and your wider networks.