Founded in 1966, Church Stretton Arts Festival has been held every year since its first Festival in 1967. The Festival takes place over 2 weeks across different venues in and around Church Stretton, with a range of performance arts to suit all tastes. In addition, the Art, Craft and Photography Exhibition and craft workshops take place every day of the Festival fortnight and which attracts well over a hundred exhibiting local artists. The performances span classical and contemporary music concerts, contemporary music, drama, speakers, free coffee concerts and free organ recitals.