2026 programme: The Buxton History Festival was announced for 17–19 April 2026 by Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust. This page describes the programme as announced before the event; those dates have passed.

Plans for the first festival

The trust’s announcement described a three-day celebration of history with talks, performances and immersive experiences. It listed the Crescent, the Pump Room and St John’s Church as venues.

The planned talks covered subjects including Georgian masquerades, the clothing of earlier eras and early English history. An Arts Derbyshire preview also listed historians, writers and creative workshops in the 2026 programme.

More heritage events in Buxton

For current events and any future festival announcements, check Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust’s what’s on page. You can also explore our guide to the Buxton Crescent Experience and see what’s on in Buxton.