What’s on in Fylde

The 2024 Christmas Market at the Lord Derby in St Annes – please call to reserve your space! Times may vary – please check direct with the venue.

Note opening times may vary – check the Lytham Hall website for available date and time slots.

MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE WALL WHO’S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL?

When the wicked queen’s magic mirror declares that Snow White is the fairest in the land the evil queen is overcome with jealousy and plans to do away with the beautiful princess.

Come and see the beautiful Snow White and her seven little friends from the enchanted forest as they attempt to defeat the evil queen’s plans.

Will Snow White meet her handsome Prince and live happily ever after?

There’s only one way to find out… Don’t miss this spectacular pantomime from Paul Holman Associates, featuring breathtaking scenery, dazzling costumes, spectacular singing and plenty of traditional pantomime shenanigans.

It will be an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.

So make sure you book your tickets for the fairest pantomime in all the land!

Bill Kenwright Ltd is delighted to announce the triumphant return to the stage of the worldwide sensation Ghost the Musical, touring from August 2024, arriving at the Opera House Blackpool from Tuesday 03 – Saturday 07 December 2024 as part of a major national tour across the UK.

Written by multi Brit Award winner Dave Stewart and Grammy award winning Glen Ballard, with a script by Bruce Joel Rubin based on his OSCAR winning screenplay, Ghost the Musical brings all the romance and magic of the classic story to life on stage.

“Walking back to their apartment late one night,

a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger…”

Ghost has cemented its place as one of the most significant successes in cinematic history. Starring the late Patrick Swayze alongside Demi Moore, and Whoopi Goldberg (who won the Oscar for Supporting Actress), the film dominated the box office in 1990 and earned an Oscar for screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin, who has skillfully adapted his screenplay into a musical. Premiering in Manchester in 2011, Ghost the Musical has played sell out seasons in the West End and on Broadway as well as numerous international tours.

A smash hit across the globe, Ghost the Musical features The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody alongside many more terrific songs co-written by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart.

Ghost the Musical has been adapted by Oscar winning screenwriter Brue Joel Rubin and is directed by Bob Tomson with choreography by Alistair David. Design is by Mark Bailey with lighting design by Nick Richings, sound design by Dan Samson and illusions by Richard Pinner.

Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime… For 2024-5 Blackpool Grand Theatre will stage one of the most enchanting rags-to-riches fairy tales of them all, Cinderella.  You shall go to the Ball …!

Starring Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Comic and Panto favourite Steve Royle as Buttons; Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph return once more as the incredibly gorgeous Ugly Sisters, Melody and Harmony Hard-Up; PLUS an all-star cast, soon to be announced. And of course, the Sensational Shetland Ponies…

Cinderella, featuring stunning sets, side-splitting comedy, sumptuous costumes and the unmissable and magical rags-to-riches transformation.

Cinderella would love to go to the ball but, Melody and Harmony, the ugly sisters, have other ideas, they wickedly tear up Cinderella’s invitation! But all may not be lost! Can Cinderella’s ‘best friend in the whole wide world’, Buttons, and her magical Fairy Godmother, Cinderella get her to the ball… if so she must be home by midnight, or her true identity will be revealed to all!

Please see specific show times via the link below to the Grand Theatre website.

Three festive town trails for Christmas 2024 with prizes to be won (* – subject to availability). See poster for full details.

Performed by the KVU Singers. Free to attend but donations always welcome

EAST 17 with support from DONOVAN BLACKWOOD ex Heatwave

The group has achieved eighteen top-20 singles and four top-10 albums, and they were one of the UK’s most popular boy bands during the early to mid-1990s. East 17 have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and they have been certified with sales of 1.8 million albums and 2.4 million singles in the UK. Their biggest hit STAY ANOTHER DAY was the Christmas No 1 in 1994. They scored 12 TOP 10 hits between 1992-1998 including HOUSE OF LOVE & ITS ALL RIGHT. East 17 were formed in 1991 they have undergone multiple line- up changes with Terry Coldwell remaining the only constant member. The group continues today under the line-up of Terry Coldwell, Joe Livermore since 2019 and former Artful Dodger collaborator Robbie Craig since 2014.

An additional farmers market for Christmas to get your festive food and drink.

Note opening times may vary – check the Lytham Hall website for available date and time slots.

MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE WALL WHO’S THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL?

When the wicked queen’s magic mirror declares that Snow White is the fairest in the land the evil queen is overcome with jealousy and plans to do away with the beautiful princess.

Come and see the beautiful Snow White and her seven little friends from the enchanted forest as they attempt to defeat the evil queen’s plans.

Will Snow White meet her handsome Prince and live happily ever after?

There’s only one way to find out… Don’t miss this spectacular pantomime from Paul Holman Associates, featuring breathtaking scenery, dazzling costumes, spectacular singing and plenty of traditional pantomime shenanigans.

It will be an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.

So make sure you book your tickets for the fairest pantomime in all the land!

Blackpool’s No.1 Pantomime… For 2024-5 Blackpool Grand Theatre will stage one of the most enchanting rags-to-riches fairy tales of them all, Cinderella.  You shall go to the Ball …!

Starring Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Comic and Panto favourite Steve Royle as Buttons; Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph return once more as the incredibly gorgeous Ugly Sisters, Melody and Harmony Hard-Up; PLUS an all-star cast, soon to be announced. And of course, the Sensational Shetland Ponies…

Cinderella, featuring stunning sets, side-splitting comedy, sumptuous costumes and the unmissable and magical rags-to-riches transformation.

Cinderella would love to go to the ball but, Melody and Harmony, the ugly sisters, have other ideas, they wickedly tear up Cinderella’s invitation! But all may not be lost! Can Cinderella’s ‘best friend in the whole wide world’, Buttons, and her magical Fairy Godmother, Cinderella get her to the ball… if so she must be home by midnight, or her true identity will be revealed to all!

Please see specific show times via the link below to the Grand Theatre website.

A glitz and glamour Valentine’s Ball at The Villa Hotel Wrea Green supporting Trinity Hospice.

The Fylde Ice Festival is back! After its visit to Lytham in Lytham in 2023 and Kirkham in 2024, this daylong event will return to Fylde once again and this time take place in the centre of St Annes in 2025. Come and have a go on the ice carving wall, see a number of pre carved ice sculptures with themes linked to St Annes, plus watch a live carving demonstration take place in front of your very eyes with Ice experts GLACIAL ART ICE SCULPTORS

This event is funded from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

Pictures shown below form the Fylde Ice Festival in Lytham in February 2023 and Kirkham 2024.

The Mumford & Sons Story recreates the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that in 2009, took the world by storm. Four musicians come together in tweed waistcoats, skinny jeans and bushy beards to celebrate the best of Mumford & Sons’ iconic music and their explosive rise to fame.

“SOUNDED JUST LIKE THEM!” ”
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After a debut hit tour in 2024, This spectacular 4 piece band is back bigger and better than ever. With beautiful vocal harmonies, and foot-stomping drums they will have you on your feet playing all of Mumford & Sons’ very best hits, including Little Lion Man, I Will Wait, The Cave, Roll Away Your Stone and many more. This is a stomp and holler not to be missed!

See trailer HERE

Event dates for 2025 will be as follows: May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd and September 7th

Head down to Ashton Gardens on the first Sunday of every month from May to September for a free musical treat.

Brought to you by the Supporters of Ashton Gardens (SOAG) with support from St. Anne’s Town Council, this long-established series of concerts returns with a blast.

The concerts are FREE for all to attend with the gardens open to members of the public.

They will start each of the Sunday’s performances at 2pm.

SOAG is a not-for-profit membership organisation, which exists to protect, preserve, and enhance Ashton Gardens, St Annes.

The Town Council provides SOAG with an annual grant to support the events.

Join us at Fairhaven Lake in celebration / commemoration of the 80 years of peace that so many members of our local communities fought for so many years ago. It is a celebration of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day which marked the end of the war in Europe and WWII as a whole on 8th May 1945.

The beacon will be lit at 9:30pm and a schedule of entertainment will take place before the lighting. Specific timings and details to be announced…

Event dates for 2025 will be as follows: May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd and September 7th

Head down to Ashton Gardens on the first Sunday of every month from May to September for a free musical treat.

Brought to you by the Supporters of Ashton Gardens (SOAG) with support from St. Anne’s Town Council, this long-established series of concerts returns with a blast.

The concerts are FREE for all to attend with the gardens open to members of the public.

They will start each of the Sunday’s performances at 2pm.

SOAG is a not-for-profit membership organisation, which exists to protect, preserve, and enhance Ashton Gardens, St Annes.

The Town Council provides SOAG with an annual grant to support the events.

Come along and celebrate Warton 5th Carnival Day 2025!!! the parade will wind through the village and finish at Bridges Playing fields for a full fun packed day for the local community consisting of a parade, funfair, craft stalls, children’s sporting activities and evening entertainment.

Location -Warton, Fylde, Preston, Lancashire

Singleton’s annual community gala day with parade, crowing of the Rose Queen, village games, entertainment and bar. Plenty for all the family. The main event takes place in the field behind Singleton Village Hall.

Images below taken from the Singleton Gala Facebook page:

Founded 1894 Lytham Club Day and Rose Queen Festival is the premier gala and carnival on the Fylde Coast. There’s a parade, fair at Lytham Hall, music performances, shop window displays and so much more!

(Images below taken from the Lytham Club Day Facebook page)

The Fylde Vintage, Steam & Farm Show is a beloved annual event that transports visitors back in time to experience the rich agricultural and industrial heritage of the Fylde region in Lancashire, England. This charming show typically spans a weekend, offering a delightful blend of nostalgia, entertainment, and education.

One of the main attractions of the Fylde Vintage, Steam & Farm Show is the impressive display of vintage steam engines, tractors, and agricultural machinery from a bygone era. Enthusiasts and collectors from far and wide gather to showcase their beautifully restored treasures, allowing attendees to marvel at the intricate engineering and craftsmanship of these historic machines.

In addition to the mechanical marvels, the event features a bustling market where visitors can shop for antiques, crafts, and locally produced goods. There are also interactive exhibits, such as traditional blacksmithing and woodworking demonstrations, providing a glimpse into the skills and trades that were once vital to rural life.

Food stalls offering delicious regional cuisine and live music performances add to the atmosphere, making it a fun outing for the whole family. The Fylde Vintage, Steam & Farm Show is not just a celebration of the past but also a reminder of the enduring spirit of community and the importance of preserving our heritage for future generations to appreciate and cherish.

Event dates for 2025 will be as follows: May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd and September 7th

Head down to Ashton Gardens on the first Sunday of every month from May to September for a free musical treat.

Brought to you by the Supporters of Ashton Gardens (SOAG) with support from St. Anne’s Town Council, this long-established series of concerts returns with a blast.

The concerts are FREE for all to attend with the gardens open to members of the public.

They will start each of the Sunday’s performances at 2pm.

SOAG is a not-for-profit membership organisation, which exists to protect, preserve, and enhance Ashton Gardens, St Annes.

The Town Council provides SOAG with an annual grant to support the events.

Kings of Leon are joining the line-up for TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025.

The GRAMMY award-winning, multi-platinum alternative rock band will headline the North West’s largest live music festival on Wednesday July 2. Since their debut in 2003, Kings of Leon – brothers Caleb (guitar/vocals), Nathan (drums) and Jared Followill (bass), and their cousin Matthew Followill (guitar) – have released nine studio albums selling more than 20 million copies, and almost 40 million singles worldwide.

In the UK alone, the multi-platinum selling band has reached the Top 10 with all their albums including six that hit the Number One spot.

In addition, they have had eight GRAMMY Nominations, three GRAMMY Award wins, three NME Awards, two BRIT Awards, and one Juno Award. They have toured all over the world headlining the biggest festivals including Glastonbury, Coachella, Reading & Leeds on three occasions and multiple Lollapalooza’s.

This year has seen the band complete a world tour which included a huge show at London’s BST in Hyde Park – an unprecedented record breaking fifth time they have played the iconic location – as well as release their ninth full-length studio album, Can We Please Have Fun.

Lytham Festival co-founder Peter Taylor said: “We are delighted to be announcing Kings of Leon as a headliner for Lytham Festival, and we can’t wait to hear them performing songs from across their unparalleled nine album catalogue of Alternative Rock.

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Kings of Leon, Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake and Simple Minds and Texas will all headline TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025.

The multi-award-winning global pop and rock icons are the first headliners to be announced as the North West’s largest live music festival prepares to return for five memorable nights.

Details of the remaining headliner and special guests will be revealed soon.

TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025 takes place from Wednesday July 2 to Sunday July 6.

Headlining Wednesday 2 July will be Kings of Leon, Friday July 4 will be Canadian/American singer, songwriter and musician Alanis Morissette, Saturday July 5 will see Lytham welcome global superstar Justin Timberlake and Sunday July 6 will be a double headlining bill for rock icons Simple Minds and Texas.

Simple Minds

Seven-time GRAMMY Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Alanis Morissette will headline Lytham Festival on Friday July 4.

For 30 years Alanis Morissette has been one of the most influential women in contemporary music with her deeply expressive music and performances earning vast critical praise. Morissette’s 1995 debut album Jagged Little Pill was followed by nine more eclectic and acclaimed albums and her music and most notable hits Ironic, You Oughta Know, Hand in My Pocket and Thank U remain as current today.

In 2019, Jagged Little Pill the musical made its Broadway debut and was nominated for 15 Tony Awards, winning two at the 2021 ceremony, and away from music Alanis has also acted on the big and small screen.

In 2021, Alanis’ sold-out world tour celebrating 25 years of Jagged Little Pill was the number one female-fronted tour of the year selling more than 500,000 tickets, and most recently she’s been touring the US with The Triple Moon Tour.

Saturday July 5 will see multi-talented entertainer, recording artist, record producer, songwriter and actor Justin Timberlake bring his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour to Lytham Green.

Throughout his career he’s sold more than 54 million albums and 63 million singles globally, with a further 70 million records as the lead vocalist of *NSYNC. Justin has won 10 GRAMMY Awards across the pop, dance and R&B genres, four EMMY Awards and was nominated for an Oscar in 2017 for hit record Can’t Stop the Feeling. Earlier this year, Timberlake released his sixth studio album Everything I Thought It Was, featuring 18 brand new tracks including hit singles Selfish and No Angels.

His monumental world tour has marked Justin’s return to the global stage after five years and his Lytham date will be one of only four UK outdoor shows in 2025.

The closing night of Lytham Festival on Sunday July 6 will see a double headlining set from global rock icons and Scottish legends Simple Minds and Texas.

One of the most successful bands to ever come from the UK, Simple Minds have sold more than 60 million records worldwide and enjoyed number one singles on both sides of the Atlantic.

Demand to see them perform such iconic hits as Promised You a Miracle, Glittering Prize, Someone Somewhere in Summertime, Waterfront, Alive and Kicking, Sanctify Yourself and Don’t You Forget About Me has grown year on year, with the band consistently acclaimed as one of the best live acts of their generation.

The band’s 2015 album Big Music was described by MOJO magazine as “their best album in 30 years”, and 2018’s Walk Between Worlds saw Simple Minds play their largest US tour to date while 2022’s Direction Of The Heart gave the band another Top Five album in the UK.

Over the past 10 years Simple Minds – Jim Kerr (vocals), Charlie Burchill (guitars, keyboards), Gordy Goudie (acoustic guitar), Ged Grimes (bass), Cherisse Osei (drums), Sarah Brown (vocals) and new addition to the band Erik Ljunggren (keys) – has rekindled the magic that made them a vital artistic force in their early days.

In a double headlining bill, joining Simple Minds on the final night of the 2025 festival will be fellow Glaswegians and chart-topping rock band Texas.

It is now 35 years since Texas stormed onto the music scene with debut hit I Don’t Want A Lover, and in a brilliant four-decade career the Ivor Novello winning band have sold more than 40 million records worldwide.

They have released 10 studio albums, five compilation albums and 45 singles. Most recent album – the 2023 release The Very Best Of 1989 – 2023 – proved a huge hit making the top 10 in the UK Albums Chart and included two new tracks Keep On Talking and After All sitting alongside the band’s incredible catalogue.

Known for their compelling live sound Texas, led by vocalist Sharleen Spiteri and co-founders Johnny McElhone and Ally McErlaine, remain one of the most successful Scottish bands, and their music continues to resonate with fans worldwide with newer songs sitting brilliantly alongside the band’s massive hits that include I Don’t Want A Lover, Say What You Want, Halo, Summer Sun, Getaway and Black Eyed Boy.

Colour Run sees participants run, jog or walk a 3km route along Starr Gate Beach. Along the way they’ll pass through SEVEN coloured paint stations, getting covered head to toe in bright powdered paint! On crossing the finish line, all participants will receive a bespoke Blackpool Colour Run medal.

All ages are welcome to take part in Blackpool Colour Run.

Entry pack includes:

• Pouch of powder paint
• Medal
• Unique participant number
• Event information leaflet and sponsorship form

Event dates for 2025 will be as follows: May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd and September 7th

Head down to Ashton Gardens on the first Sunday of every month from May to September for a free musical treat.

Brought to you by the Supporters of Ashton Gardens (SOAG) with support from St. Anne’s Town Council, this long-established series of concerts returns with a blast.

The concerts are FREE for all to attend with the gardens open to members of the public.

They will start each of the Sunday’s performances at 2pm.

SOAG is a not-for-profit membership organisation, which exists to protect, preserve, and enhance Ashton Gardens, St Annes.

The Town Council provides SOAG with an annual grant to support the events.

Join us for the fourteenth annual Lytham 1940s Weekend taking place on Lytham Green and in the town. There will be music, dance, military vehicles, static aircraft and so much more. Details will be posted HERE when confirmed

Join the Kalamazoo Dance Band for a great evening of music in the forties marquee on Lytham Green on the Saturday night at the 2025 Lytham 1940s Weekend. This will be the Kalamazoo Dance Band’s fifth visit to the popular Lytham 1940s Weekend and as one of the UK’s most popular swing bands on the circuit offering the very best of the forties era, you’re in for a great night. The band will perform three sets during the evening.

Please note we won’t be issuing physical tickets but we will email you prior to the event to confirm and we will welcome you on the door on the night. You will get a ticket confirmation as part of the booking process. Please also note that as this event takes place in a marquee on Lytham Green, we will have portable toilets adjacent, plus a licensed bar, but do wrap up warm!

TICKETS AVAILABLE BY CLICKING HERE

Here are some photos of The Kalamazoo Dance Band in full swing – we are really looking forward to another fantastic 40’s dance event with them. The link to the Kalamazoo Dance Band website is HERE

We look forward to welcoming you!

Event dates for 2025 will be as follows: May 4th, June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd and September 7th

Head down to Ashton Gardens on the first Sunday of every month from May to September for a free musical treat.

Brought to you by the Supporters of Ashton Gardens (SOAG) with support from St. Anne’s Town Council, this long-established series of concerts returns with a blast.

The concerts are FREE for all to attend with the gardens open to members of the public.

They will start each of the Sunday’s performances at 2pm.

SOAG is a not-for-profit membership organisation, which exists to protect, preserve, and enhance Ashton Gardens, St Annes.

The Town Council provides SOAG with an annual grant to support the events.

2026 will be the sixth time that Royal Lytham has hosted the Championship, with some of the biggest names in women’s golf having won their titles across the famed layout, including Georgia Hall (2018), Catriona Matthew (2009), Annika Sorenstam (2003) and Sherri Steinhauer, whose 2006 win was the last of her three titles.

The Captain of Royal Lytham & St Annes, Dr Mike Wilson, and the Lady Captain, Mrs Michele Hall, said: “We are delighted that this prestigious and exciting Championship is again returning to our historic links. The remarkable win by Georgia Hall in 2018 is still fresh in our minds and we look forward to hosting another outstanding Championship in 2026.”

LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Georgia Hall of England kisses the trophy following her victory during the final round of the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes on August 5, 2018 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/WME IMG/WME IMG via Getty Images)

2026 will be the sixth time that Royal Lytham has hosted the Championship, with some of the biggest names in women’s golf having won their titles across the famed layout, including Georgia Hall (2018), Catriona Matthew (2009), Annika Sorenstam (2003) and Sherri Steinhauer, whose 2006 win was the last of her three titles.

The Captain of Royal Lytham & St Annes, Dr Mike Wilson, and the Lady Captain, Mrs Michele Hall, said: “We are delighted that this prestigious and exciting Championship is again returning to our historic links. The remarkable win by Georgia Hall in 2018 is still fresh in our minds and we look forward to hosting another outstanding Championship in 2026.”

LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Georgia Hall of England kisses the trophy following her victory during the final round of the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes on August 5, 2018 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/WME IMG/WME IMG via Getty Images)