The 2026 Fakenham Arts Festival officially launched on August 1 and will run until August 28, transforming the town into a colourful arts trail with work from more than 45 artists displayed across around 60 venues. Town transformed as arts festival begins in Fakenham (Image: Keith Osborn)The festival was formally opened by Fiona Eaton, director of the Fakenham Arts Festival, and artist Carole Bennett, who cut the ribbon at the Upper Market Place passageway. Fakenham Arts Festival has begun (Image: Keith Osborn)"It was encouraging to see so many artists, businesses, volunteers and local residents coming together. Artists bring colour to Fakenham for summer festival (Image: Keith Osborn)Mr Crook highlighted some of the festival’s interactive elements. Festival launch celebrates art across town venues (Image: Keith Osborn)He said: "The passageway display is a major improvement.