Roots, Rhythms & Rituals

Explore workshops, performances, exhibitions, heritage experiences and family-friendly activities across Buckinghamshire.

Open Weekend(s) returns this August for its sixth year, bringing together artists, museums, heritage organisations, community groups and creative spaces for a county-wide celebration of culture.

Taking place across three long weekends — 14–16 August, 21–23 August and 28–30 August — this year’s theme, Roots, Rhythms & Rituals, celebrates the people, places and traditions that shape Buckinghamshire. From discovering local stories and trying hands-on creative activities to enjoying live music, exhibitions and performances, there will be something for all ages to enjoy.

Whether you’re planning a family day out, looking for something new to experience, or keen to explore culture closer to home, Open Weekend(s) offers plenty of opportunities to discover Buckinghamshire throughout August. New events are being added regularly, so keep checking back to see what’s happening near you.

Find Events Near You

We’re delighted to be partnering with The Bucks Guide, who are hosting the official Open Weekend(s) event guide.

Browse events taking place across all three weekends, discover what’s happening near you, and start planning your August adventures.

➡ View the Open Weekend(s) Guide

Planning Your Visit

Events take place in museums, galleries, theatres, heritage sites, libraries, parks, community venues and outdoor spaces across Buckinghamshire.

Many activities are free to attend, while others may require booking or have an admission charge. Please check individual event listings on The Bucks Guide for full details before travelling.

Partners & Supporters

We are grateful to Buckinghamshire Council and the Rothschild Foundation for their continued support, helping to make Open Weekend(s) possible and bringing culture to communities across Buckinghamshire.

Communications Partner

We’re also delighted to be working with The Bucks Guide, our communications partner for Open Weekend(s) 2026. Through their dedicated Open Weekend(s) event guide, visitors can easily discover events, explore what’s happening across the county, and plan their August adventures.

About Bucks Culture

Buckinghamshire Culture is an independent charity established to nurture and champion arts, heritage and culture in the county.

Our Mission: Working together to shape, build and celebrate a bright cultural future for Buckinghamshire.

We believe that creativity and culture are essential parts of everyone’s lives – whether they are things you actively do or experience, or because they are embedded in the design, storytelling, films and engineering that surround us daily.

Inclusion is essential to our aims for a sustainable future for creativity and culture in Buckinghamshire.

Partnership and collaboration are central to our work.