Welcome to Pittenweem Arts Festival
Bringing colour to the East Neuk | 1st - 8th August 2026
Discover one of Scotland's most unique arts festivals in the historic fishing village of Pittenweem, set along the stunning coastline of the East Neuk of Fife. Every year, the village becomes a vibrant creative destination, with art appearing in homes, studios, gardens, garages and a host of unexpected locations.
With more than 190 artists exhibiting across the village, visitors can experience an extraordinary range of work while meeting the artists behind it. From painting and printmaking to sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography and installations, the Festival showcases creativity in all its diversity, creating meaningful connections between artists, audiences and place.
As you wander through Pittenweem's narrow lanes, streets and bustling harbour, you'll encounter not only remarkable art but also the rich heritage, character and coastal beauty that make the East Neuk so special. Combining creativity, community, and a truly distinctive setting, the Pittenweem Arts Festival is an experience not to be missed.
Invited Artists 2026:
Ella Mackay
The Pittenweem Arts Festival is delighted to welcome Glasgow-based puppet maker and puppeteer Ella Mackay as an Invited Artist for 2026.
Working at the intersection of sculpture, performance, and storytelling, Mackay creates captivating puppets and theatrical experiences that explore empathy, imagination, and our connection to the objects around us.
Throughout the Festival, she will transform the Art Rooms into a vibrant creative space featuring an exhibition of her work, performances, workshops, micro-cinema screenings, and pop-up events across the village. In a world increasingly mediated by screens, her tactile, human-scale performances offer a rare and powerful form of connection.
Invited Artists 2026:
Morvern Graham
Acclaimed Scottish storyteller, illustrator, and printmaker Morvern Graham joins the Pittenweem Arts Festival as an Invited Artist for 2026.
Inspired by Scottish and Scandinavian folklore, Graham creates atmospheric prints, illustrations and immersive storytelling experiences which dance between the intersection of landscape, myth, and memory. Selkies move through northern waters, unseen beings inhabit the edges of perception, and the boundaries between reality and folklore dissolve like mist over the East Neuk coastline.
Her playful exhibition, Folkloria! will transport visitors into a world of rich mythology and imagination, while storytelling sessions and a whimsical folk parade will bring ancient tales to life throughout the village. Rooted in the East Neuk, her work offers a captivating journey into the stories that shape our sense of place and belonging.
2026 Emerging Artists Exhibition
Weathered - Manx Beauty
Drawing inspiration from the historic Manx Beauty herring drifter, Weathered – Manx Beauty is a collaborative exhibition between the Cellardyke Trust and Pittenweem Arts Festival that showcases the work of artists and makers from across the East Neuk. Responding to fragments of the vessel, participating artists transform pieces of maritime history into contemporary artworks that reflect themes of memory, community, craftsmanship, and the enduring connection between people and the sea.
2026 Events programme is coming soon!
Our Festival week is packed with family workshops, talks, hands-on art sessions, films, and performances from musicians - watch this space...
in over 90 venues
coming soon!
4 village zones
to discover & explore
CAROUSEL PHOTOS: LIAM DICKSON PHOTOGRAPHY, SARAH KNOX AND JACKIE CLARK .
THANKS TO JOHN MURRAY JNR. WHO KINDLY LET US USE HIS PHOTOGRAPHY.