What makes Didcot special? The people who call it home.
Over the past two decades our town has welcomed people from across Britain and around the world, each bringing their own traditions, flavours, music and stories. Join us on Saturday 11th July 2026, when we’ll be throwing open the doors of Cornerstone Arts Centre to celebrate Didcot’s global and historical story.
Didcot Festival of Cultures is a free, family-friendly day of performances, workshops, food and community; running from 10am to 3pm across Cornerstone Arts Centre’s building and the courtyard outside. Expect live music, dance, cultural displays, participatory workshops and a mouth-watering lineup of food stalls representing the incredible diversity of our town and surrounding villages.
Join us in the courtyard for free performances of Folk Dance Remixed at:
10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm.
Our free African drumming workshops run throughout the day in age-specific sessions:
Session 1: 10.10am–10.55am (School Years 1–3)
Session 2: 11.15am–12pm (School Years 1–3)
Session 3: 12.45pm–1.45pm (School Years 4–6)
Session 4: 2pm–3pm (School Years 7+)
Book your place on our website here.
Ebru for Beginners (Turkish Marbling)
Try your hand at the beautiful art of Turkish marbling for free in our Ebru for Beginners workshops:
Session 1: 10.30am
Session 2: 12pm
Session 3: 2pm
Session 4: 3.30pm
With contributions from local community groups and businesses, alongside professional artists, the day will offer something for everyone. So, whether you want to watch, take part, taste something new, or simply soak up the atmosphere – you’ll be sure to find something you love.
Organised by the Didcot Interfaith Group in partnership with Didcot Town Council, South Oxfordshire District Council and Cornerstone Arts Centre, this is a day for everyone – whatever your background, wherever you’re from and however long you’ve called Didcot home.