Blaenavon and UK Town of Culture 2028

Posted on:05/02/2026

Blaenavon and UK Town of Culture 2028

Blaenavon Town Council is exploring the possibility of submitting a bid for Blaenavon to become UK Town of Culture 2028.

The UK Town of Culture programme is a national competition run by the UK Government. It will award one town the opportunity to deliver a cultural programme in 2028, supported by £3 million of funding, with the aim of boosting local pride, participation, visitor numbers and long-term regeneration through culture.

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Your views will help shape whether Blaenavon moves forward with a bid.