Love Oswestry 2026 – Winter Arts & Culture Festival
2/16/26, 10:00 AM
Celebrate creativity this February with the Love Oswestry Winter Festival — a week of free arts, crafts, music, and lantern-lit magic for the whole family.
📅 16–21 February 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Main Festival Day: Saturday 21 February)
📍 Oswestry Town Centre
The Love Oswestry Winter Arts & Culture Festival returns for its fifth year in February 2026, transforming Oswestry into a hub of creativity, community, and colour during the winter half-term.
A Week of Creativity for All Ages
Across six days, visitors can take part in a wide-ranging programme of free creative workshops, designed to be inclusive and accessible. Activities span:
- Art, craft, and making
- Drama and creative writing
- Ceramics and exhibitions
- Music and performance
The festival attracts families, young people, and creatives of all backgrounds, with over 3,000 attendees in previous years — a figure expected to grow again in 2026.
Main Festival Day & Lantern Parade
Saturday 21 February marks the festival’s main celebration day, with activities running throughout Oswestry town centre. The highlight of the week is the Lantern Parade, where participants of all ages bring handmade lanterns to light up the winter sky.
The parade features returning favourites such as the Snow Queen stiltwalker and Bubble Fairies, alongside exciting new elements introduced each year, creating a magical finale to the festival.
Love Oswestry is a joyful celebration of creativity, community, and culture — a perfect winter event for visitors looking to experience something unique in the region.