10th edition | Young Digitals Festival
Young Digitals Festival 2026 (YDF26)
Ten years of young digital creativity.
- Exhibition
- Workshops
- Coding
- Theatre
Synopsis
The tenth Young Digitals Festival. A day of immersive arts and theatre workshops, hands-on technology, an introduction to coding and a visual and audio exhibition showcasing the talents of local artists and young people.
When
Saturday 28 March 2026
11am - 3pm
Where
Oldham Library
Free · Just turn up
10th
Edition
17
Exhibiting artists
2
Artist curators
Explore the gallery
Tap the hotspots to meet the artists and see the work up close.
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Shaped by artist curators
John Thacker and Katie McKeever worked alongside each commissioned artist, helping them shape their work into the festival programme.
In the run-up to the day every artist shared a Q&A about their practice and how they got started.
From the blog
YDF26 Artist 01 Q&A: Stewart Knights
YDF26 Artist 14 Q&A: Chris Durkin
YDF26 Artist 13 Q&A: Emir Johnson
YDF26 Artist 12 Q&A: Tobi Alapelode
YDF26 Artist 11 Q&A: Rio Darwin
YDF26 Artist 10 Q&A: India Barr
YDF26 Artist 09 Q&A: Helen Brook
YDF26 Artist 08 Q&A: Ayman Juwairiyyah Sabir
YDF26 Artist 07 Q&A: Edna Santos
YDF26 Artist 06 Q&A: Madison Kaye
YDF26 Artist 05 Q&A: Anna Billany
YDF26 Artist 04 Q&A: Madison Hawley
YDF26 Artist 03 Q&A: Amber Lily
YDF26 Artist 02 Q&A: Jennifer Luciano
YDF26 Curator: Katie McKeever
