Warwick Arts Centre has a great programme of free events and workshops, including Creative Socials, Songwriting Workshops, and Open Mic Sessions!

Free Events at Warwick Arts Centre

Creative Socials

• Dates: Every Wednesday between 28 January - 18 March 2026
• Time: 1.30pm until 4pm.
• Venue: Gallery Foyer, Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
• Booking: No need to book, just turn up!

Creative Socials is the brand-new name for Workshop Wednesday! 

With a focus on creativity and wellbeing, our free weekly artist and student-led workshops allow you to immerse yourself in a creative process, meet new people, and take some time for yourself to unwind.

Experience photography, words, illustration, clay, printmaking, sculpture, music, textiles and more.

Drop in every Wednesday afternoon and learn a new creative skill! See the website for a full breakdown of workshops.

Find out more.

Songwriting Workshops

• Dates: 
  • Every Tuesday between 13 January - 17 March 2026
  • Every Tuesday between 28 April - 30 June 2026
• Time: 8pm - 10pm
• Venue: Helen Martin Studio, Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
• Booking: No need to book, just turn up!

Join songwriters Lauren South, Ellie Gowers and Steve Jones (aka Stylusboy) to hone your craft and share your songs with other like-minded musicians. 

Open to all levels of experience and ability, this is a supportive and welcoming environment to learn about all aspects of songwriting.

Find out more.

Open Mic Sessions

• Dates: 
  • Thursday 29 Jan 2026
  • Thursday 12 Feb 2026 
  • Thursday  12 Mar 2026 
  • Thursday 14 May 2026 
  • Thursday 11 Jun 2026 
• Time: 6pm - 8pm
• Venue: Gallery Foyer, Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL
• Booking: No need to book, just turn up!

Warwick Arts Centre Open Mic nights are open to everyone, from singers, instrumentalists, poets or any other kind of musical performer. No need to pre-book, just sign up on the night.

Find out more.

Did you know? Warwick Arts Centre have loads of free events for families, too? 

Look out for Mini Creatives, Family Sundays and Family Singing and Musical Picnics. Check out Family Shows at Warwick Arts Centre here and don't forget a visit to the Sculpture Park. Feeling hungry? Head to Benugo Bar & Kitchen for a bite to eat or a cuppa!