Open Weekend(s) 2026

Open Weekends 2026

This year sees us roll out Open Weekend across 3 (long) weekends to help promote creativity and culture in Bucks even further…and our theme this year is…

Roots, Rhythms & Rituals

“Roots, Rhythms & Rituals” celebrates the traditions that ground us, the creative energy that moves us, and the shared practices that bring us together. It invites everyone not just to observe culture, but to take part — to share stories, join in music and making, and contribute their own voice.

This theme recognises culture as something lived and experienced: expressed through everyday rituals, collective celebrations, and creative acts passed from one generation to the next. Together, we honour our roots, move to new rhythms, and create meaningful rituals for the future.

Dates

Weekend 1: 14, 15, 16 Aug

Weekend 2: 21, 22, 23 Aug

Weekend 3: 28, 29, 30 Aug

Venues & Libraries:

If you would like to register your interest for an event then we’d love to hear from you. Our wonderful Bucks Library teams have been kind enough to offer venue space on all Saturdays during the Open Weekend Events, (15th, 22nd and 29th August) Please indicate on your registration form if this is the case and we will contact those interested in making use of the libraries directly.

Micro-grants will be available to fund for artists, creatives or freelancers for your event as well as support for any access needs.

Further announcements on how to apply are due shortly, so please watch this space.

To register your event, please click here

To apply for a micro-grant – please click here

Deadline to apply is 26th April 2026