About National Festival of Making 2027

The National Festival of Making is a free festival for all to enjoy, taking place in venues and public spaces across Blackburn town centre over one incredible weekend. 

Expect to find creative workshops and live street performances for all ages, remarkable exhibitions, talks, film screenings, delicious food from local artisan producers, makers markets, and much more. There is something for everyone in theline-up of drop in and bookable making workshops.

Try your hand at a range of activities across multiple disciplines. Explore the crossover between art and industry through a series of exhibitions from art in manufacturing. Experience works by a portfolio of national artists, following their collaborations with leading industry manufacturers in Lancashire.

Event Pricing Information

Free event.