The second annual Saffron Walden Arts Festival will take place over two weekends this June, showcasing the very best in local art, theatre music and dance. Following the great success of the 2009 Festival, which was nominated as a finalist in the Best Festival and Events category in the Essex Tourism Award, this year's Festival will offer a much bigger range of events, designed to bring the arts to everyone in a fun and accessible way.

Saffron Walden's Got Talent

Have you always dreamed of stardom? Well, this is your chance as Saffron Walden's Got Talent hits town on Saturday 12th June! With its very own panel of local celebrity judges, this looks set to be an uproarious night of fun. We're looking for acts of all sorts and from all ages.  For an entry form please contact us at info@saffronwaldenartstrust.co.uk, or download here. Tickets will go on sale at the Tourist Information Centre shortly.

Charleston Chasers

Nationally acclaimed band, the Charlston Chasers, play hot, foot tapping music from the Arts Deco era. Enjoy their irresistible rhythms on Sunday 13th June in our special Festival marquee on the Common. Tickets available now from the Tourist Information Centre. Book soon as tickets for the Chasers always sell out.

Open Studio

Visit over twenty local artists in the Saffron Walden area over the weekend of the 19th and 20th June. A chance to see the artists at work in their own studios and perhaps buy an unique piece of art.