Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire – Art in the Nave, Hemel Hempstead’s much-loved annual visual arts festival, returns to St Mary’s Church in the Old Town from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August 2026. Now in its eighth year, this three-day event continues to grow as a highlight of the Hertfordshire arts calendar, attracting artists and visitors from across the region.
Open daily from 11.00am to 5.00pm, the festival transforms the historic 12th-century church into a vibrant gallery space. Visitors can browse and purchase a wide range of original artwork, including paintings, textiles, ceramics, glass, handmade jewellery, and silverware, all created by talented local artists.
WHEN: Saturday 29 – Monday 31 August, 11-5pm
WHERE: St Mary’s Church, Old Town, Hemel Hempstead, HP13AF.
MORE INFO: www.facebook.com/artinthenave
