The four-day event at Shibden Park runs until Sunday (Aug 16).
It has been organised to mark 100 years of Shibden Park being a public park and will bring together world-class performers and local talent.
Gardens have also been created in the park as part of the ‘Seeds of Hope’ – spreading joy and positive messages to those attending the events.
There is something for the whole family from CBeebies’ Mr Bloom to Laughter at the Lake – a stand up comedy event.
Take a look through our gallery as preparations got under way earlier this week.
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Parklets and gardens in Shibden Park, Halifax, created for this weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Shibden Park in public ownership alongside Stage at the Lake, a major new family-friendly addition to Calderdale's cultural calendar. Picture by Tony Johnson. 12th August 2026 Photo: Tony Johnson
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Volunteer gardener at Incredible Edible, Tomdorden, Chris Bax finishes off their contribution Photo: Tony Johnson
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'Seeds of Hope' parklets and gardens in Shibden Park, Halifax, created for this weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Shibden Park in public ownership Photo: Tony Johnson
8. Allyson Corney from Culturedale in one of the 10 mini '˜Seeds of Hope' parklets and gardens in Shibden Park, Halifax, created for this weekend to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Shibden Park in public ownership alongside Stage at the Lake, a major new family-friendly addition to Calderdale's cultural calendar. Picture by Tony Johnson. 12th August 2026
Allyson Corney from Culturedale in one of the 10 mini 'Seeds of Hope' parklets and gardens in Shibden Park, Halifax Photo: Tony Johnson