The British Glass Biennale is the flagship exhibition of the International Festival of Glass displayed in an atmospheric old factory glasshouse. It features work by 63 contemporary artists selected by jury, including British makers living and working abroad for the first time.

Since its inception in 2004 the Biennale has awarded £100,000 worth of prizes to artists, celebrating their creativity, innovation and technical skill. The 2017 Biennale opened on 24 August and closed on 9 September.