Saturday 28th June 2025 | 12pm – 8pm
Dewsbury Town Centre & The Arcade Pop-Up, and Princess of Wales Precinct
Free Entry – Drop in any time!
The team at The Arcade, Dewsbury and WOVEN in Kirklees are thrilled to announce The Dewsbury Mash-Up – a lively, creative and family-friendly celebration to mark the grand finale of WOVEN 2025.
Packed with textiles, music, global flavours and hands-on making, this one-day festival promises something for everyone – and it’s completely free to attend!
Celebrate Creativity
Dewsbury’s town centre will be buzzing with opportunities to get involved, from interactive art and textile workshops to Dewsbury’s biggest-ever clothes swap. Whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or simply curious, the day offers plenty to explore:
Natural dye bath with Kayely Davis (OCRE)
Embellishment stitch workshop with Debbie Alsop
Create your own swatch book with Bev – learn to shop more sustainably
Butterfly wings craft session for kids, with Maker World
Chalk art with Creative Scene
CamperVan Collective – family-friendly drop-in art space
Knit & Natter – bring a craft and connect with others
Textile Makers Market – showcasing talented local creators
A World of Flavour Awaits
Come hungry! The Dewsbury Mash-Up will be serving up a feast of global street food and sweet treats, with something to satisfy every craving:
Yorkshire pudding wraps
Sri Lankan curries
Wood-fired pizza
Japanese dishes
Gambian and West African cuisine
Caribbean flavours
Indian street food
Bubble tea
Ice cream
Cupcakes
Gourmet popcorn
This is a brilliant opportunity to sample dishes from around the world while supporting local traders.
Live Music, Dance & Street Performance
The festival will come alive with music, movement and performance throughout the day. Highlights include:
Southern Comfort – Headline band
Bhangra DJ set with Hardeep
LIVE acoustic music from Mitchy Music and Max Jones
Yorkshire Folk Choir
Bhangra dance workshop with Hardeep – learn some moves!
Outdoor dance class with Pure Gym
Traditional Morris dancing
Morris-Bhangra mash-up – a joyful cultural collision!
Community catwalk show at 4pm supported by We Great Ladies
Fashion, Sustainability and Fun
Fashion lovers and eco-conscious shoppers alike won’t want to miss Dewsbury’s biggest clothes swap. Bring your good quality pre-loved clothing and leave with something new-to-you – a brilliant way to refresh your wardrobe sustainably.
There’ll also be plenty of inspiration on how to give old clothes a new lease of life through mending, embellishing and creative reuse.
A Day for the Whole Family
From creative craft activities and colourful performances to a giant cupcake stall and free drop-in workshops, The Dewsbury Mash-Up offers a relaxed, welcoming and fun-packed day out for all ages. Whether you stay for an hour or all day, we guarantee you’ll leave feeling inspired.
The event takes place throughout Dewsbury Town Centre, centred around The Arcade and Princess of Wales Precinct.
No need to book – just turn up and enjoy the day!
Spread the word and bring your friends, family and neighbours – let’s make this a celebration to remember!
Keep an eye on The Arcade and Woven’s socials for updates.