Arts & Culture

Haltwhistle to host its first music festival this September

The Northumberland town of Haltwhistle is launching its inaugural music festival this September, featuring free performances across various…

Chronicle Live · Published 20 Jun 2026 8/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

London Museum to reopen in Smithfield with late-night DJ sets and social spaces

After a decade of development, the London Museum will reopen in November within two restored market halls in Smithfield. By hosting dinner …

The Guardian UK · Published 18 Jun 2026 8/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

Students raise $1 million for global charities through the Unique & United arts programme

Young people aged five to 25 are creating art to unlock funding for organisations that promote empathy and unity, including the UK-based re…

Positive.News · Published 18 Jun 2026 8/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

Fashion designer Kirsty Doyle to open youth studio at Liverpool's Metquarter

Designer Kirsty Doyle is launching a summer studio at the Metquarter to teach young people skills in sewing, illustration, and millinery. B…

Liverpool Echo · Published 18 Jun 2026 7/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

London's Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed in honour of Judi Dench

From February 2027, the Shaftesbury Theatre will be renamed the Judi Dench Theatre to mark the actor's long-standing connection to the venu…

The Guardian UK · Published 16 Jun 2026 8/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

Seventeen-year-old Harry Huxley joins Myles Smith on stage for a duet in Liverpool

After spotting a sign in the crowd at a Liverpool gig, musician Myles Smith invited 17-year-old Harry Huxley on stage to perform a duet of …

Liverpool Echo · Published 14 Jun 2026 9/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

Medway to host inaugural arts festival showcasing grassroots talent

Founder Kieron Riddell is launching MedFringe across 10 venues in the Medway Towns to provide a platform for local performers. By keeping t…

Kent Online · Published 14 Jun 2026 8/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

Litherland musician Louis Gibney gifted signed guitar by Zach Bryan at Anfield

After posting 210 daily song covers to catch the attention of country singer Zach Bryan, 19-year-old Louis Gibney was surprised at the end …

Liverpool Echo · Published 13 Jun 2026 8/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

Son of Bristol City legend Bobby Kellard opens art gallery to continue his father's legacy

Brad Kellard has opened a new gallery in Clifton Village to honour his father, the former Bristol City midfielder and art enthusiast Bobby …

Bristol Post · Published 13 Jun 2026 8/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

Cornwall director Beryl Richards awarded MBE for services to children's television

Beryl Richards, a Cornwall resident known for her work on programmes including Rainbow and The Sooty Show, has been appointed an MBE in the…

Cornwall Live · Published 12 Jun 2026 9/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

Aardman Animations co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton knighted in King's Birthday Honours

Aardman Animations co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton have been knighted for their contributions to the creative industries. They ar…

Bristol Post · Published 12 Jun 2026 9/10 Read more

Arts & Culture

Aardman Animations founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton knighted in King's Birthday Honours

Peter Lord and David Sproxton, the creators of Wallace & Gromit and Morph, have been knighted for their contributions to the animation indu…

Bristol Post · Published 12 Jun 2026 9/10 Read more