Kirkstall Art Trail returns on
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July 2026
Kirkstall Art Trail is an annual celebration of art featuring local artists and creative organisations. The summer art trail is a free event, where, for two days in July, a variety of venues host exhibitions, workshops, and activities. Find out more About us.
Art Trail latest
Photography Competition
‘Capture Kirkstall‘ is returning for a third year.
There are fresh themes, a new venue, and winners will be picked by panel of photography experts, culminating in a month long exhibition. Apply now!
Kirkstall Art Trail 2026 – Artist call-out
Applications for the 2026 Kirkstall Art Trail are now open!
Apply now via the CuratorSpace website. You can read more about becoming an artist at Kirkstall Art Trail in our FAQs – ‘Information for Artists’.
Sustainable Fashion Show
Apply now for the 3rd annual Fashion Show at Kirkstall Abbey.
The popular Fashion Show will showcase sustainable outfits created by designers, as the Kirkstall Abbey nave becomes a catwalk. And you could join them!
Become a host venue
“It was fabulous, thank you for encouraging us to get involved, and for making it all so easy and well organised.”
If you live in Kirkstall, you too could become one of our art trail venues. Find out more about how to take part as a host venue.
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Accessibility at Kirkstall Art Trail
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