moira

canal

festival

A full weekend of live music, boats, classic vehicles, local food and family entertainment at the Moira Furnace.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

TAKE PART IN 2027

22-23

SAVE THE DATE

may 2027

MOIRA FURNACE - FURNACE LANE - MOIRA - DE12 6AT

A full weekend beside the canal

A FESTIVAL WITH A PURPOSE

Moira Canal Festival brings the canal, the Furnace and the community together. Come for the entertainment, explore the boats and stalls, and help support the continuing restoration of the Ashby Canal.

WHY THE FESTIVAL MATTERS >

find what you need

Everything for visitors, families and participants is organised around what you want to do next.

01 WHAT'S ON

Entertainment, boats, vehicles, family activities,

food and traders.

02 PLAN YOUR VISIT

Admission, directions, parking, accessibility and useful answers.

03 TAKE PART

Apply to trade, cater or perform, or register a boat or vehicle.

04 VOLUNTEER

Help during the weekend or join the organising committee.

WHAT'S COMING TO MOIRA

THE 2027 PROGRAMME IS TAKING SHAPE

Confirmed performers, timings and activities will appear here as they are announced.

01 WHAT'S ON

Entertainment, boats, vehicles, family activities,

food and traders.

01 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Music, arena acts, Morris dancing and children's entertainment.

02 boats and canal

See the canal in use, take a boat ride and meet the people behind it.

03 food and traders

Independent stalls, charities, local produce and plenty to eat.

04 classic vehicles

A varied display of classic and vintage vehicles around the site.

BE PART OF MOIRA

HELP MAKE THE WEEKEND HAPPEN

Choose the route that fits you. Every page explains the requirements, fees or time commitment before you send an application.

KEEPING THE CANAL MOVING

THE STORY BENEATH THE FESTIVAL

The Ashby Canal once ran for around 30 miles from Bedworth to Moira. The festival raises awareness and funds for the restored Moira section and the wider work to reconnect the canal.

EXPLORE THE CANAL STORY >