Festival of Archaeology
A UK festival of archaeology events held over two weeks in July, which ran from 18 July to 2 August in 2026.
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- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada (not marked)
- Australia (not marked)
- New Zealand (not marked)
- UAE and Gulf (not marked)
- International (not marked)
About the day
The Festival of Archaeology is run by the Council for British Archaeology. Hundreds of digs, walks, talks and family events take place, and 2026 marked its 35th festival.
2026 theme
Archaeology and Nature
The 2027 theme has not been announced yet.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 17 July to 1 August 2027 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 15 to 30 July 2028 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 21 July to 5 August 2029 | UK | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Questions and answers
When is Festival of Archaeology 2027?
Festival of Archaeology 2027 runs from 17 July to 1 August 2027. This date is provisional until the organiser confirms it.
How long does Festival of Archaeology last?
Festival of Archaeology runs for 16 days.
Who organises Festival of Archaeology?
Festival of Archaeology is organised by the Council for British Archaeology.
Where is Festival of Archaeology marked?
Festival of Archaeology is marked in the UK.
Where do these details come from?
We checked these details against two sources, including Council for British Archaeology, Festival of Archaeology. They were last checked on 19 October 2026.
Where this information comes from
- Council for British Archaeology, Festival of Archaeology
- CBA, The Festival of Archaeology returns for 2026
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