SEPTEMBER 4th - 6th 2026
A two-day event discussing and investigating new discoveries and interpretations of ancient art globally, with leading researchers.
Call for papers for 2026 event.
We welcome all papers about prehistoric art. If you have any questions, please get in touch. Please submit papers and questions to:
The Location
BIRAG 2026 will take place in Cromford, Derbyshire at the grade II listed Gothic Warehouse on Cromford canal.
You can read about the history of this 232 year old building here.
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The Event
This year, BIRAG will have an optional 'social evening’ the night before the main event.
Friday Sept 4th
Dusk Field Trip and Social
Evening meet up
Dusk field-trip to a close-by rock art site
Pub drinks and/or food
(tbc, menus will be provided)
Saturday Sept 5th
Talks and Discussion Day
10am start at Cromford Canal Gothic Warehouse for a day of talks and discussion
1 hour break for lunch at the surrounding Cromford Mill cafes.
(If you have specific dietry needs, please let us know and we can enquire about availability.)5pm wrap up, social meet up and food at a local pub
(tbc, menus will be provided)
Sunday Sept 6th
Field Trip All Day
Field trip day to surrounding rock art sites with guided talks and exploration
(please come prepared for all weather and to walk on rough ground)
Reserve Your Spot
We have a capacity of 50 attendees at this year’s event.