Arts & culture |
Free |
Festival
From Behind Closed Doors
- Dates:
- 24 April - 27 April 2026
About From Behind Closed Doors
A celebration of creative industries in Winchester
This April, Winchester will throw open its doors for an extraordinary pilot event, From Behind Closed Doors. This festival is a vibrant showcase of our creative industries, timed to coincide with World Design Day on 27 April, this your chance to experience the talent that usually works quietly behind the scenes.
What’s on?
Expect a curated exhibition of Winchester’s top creative agencies and an open studios programme where designers, architects, marketers, and digital innovators invite you inside their spaces.
Why join?
This is more than an exhibition, it’s building a network, a bridge between education and industry, and a spotlight on the diversity and excellence of Winchester’s creative sector. Whether you’re a studio, a student, an investor, or simply curious, this is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate creativity. We would love to have you on board! Express your interest here.
Image credits: WSA Degree Show © University of Southampton, Winchester School of Art. Showcasing work from Winchester School of Art graduates at its BA Degree Show © University of Southampton, Winchester School of Art. Winchester Fashion Week c/o Winchester BID © Stuart Martin. Cultural Collective © RCM Agency. A Fashion Marketing with Management student at Winchester School of Art © University of Southampton, Winchester School of Art.
Festival locations
Location
RODD Design
8a St. Thomas Street, Winchester SO23 9HE
A trusted design partner working within the ‘inner circle’ of some of the world’s leading consumer innovation businesses. A trusted design partner working within the ‘inner circle’ of some of the…Location
Winchester School of Art
Park Avenue, Winchester SO23 8DJ
Home to a diverse and committed community of artists, designers, writers, strategists, futurists and social agents. Home to a diverse and committed community of artists, designers, writers,…Location
We Mean This
47 Southgate Street Winchester SO23 9EH
A strategic design and branding agency that helps brands make a meaningful impact. A strategic design and branding agency that helps brands make a meaningful…Location
Seen Agency
10 St Clement Street Winchester SO23 9HH
A social-first creative agency for lifestyle brands. Supporting brand awareness and growing social media communities through engaging content. A social-first creative agency for lifestyle brands. Supporting brand…Location
Southern Creative Catalyst
3 Kings Walk Winchester SO23 8AF
The Southern Creative Catalyst exists to better connect and showcase world-class creative businesses in the South of the UK. The Southern Creative Catalyst exists to better connect and showcase…Location
Winchester City Council
Abbey Passage Winchester SO23 9LL
Supporting creative businesses and offering a platform to showcase excellence. Supporting creative businesses and offering a platform to showcase…