What’s on in Fylde

A free to visit exhibition at the new Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall (open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) with paintings from the Lytham St Annes Art Collection, held in Trust by Fylde Council. This is the first exhibition in the newly created first floor exhibition space at Lytham Hall. Donations welcome which will be reinvested into the upkeep of the Collection.

The 2025 art and heritage programme for the Lytham Heritage Centre. Closed Mondays, free entry (donations always welcome). Programme may be subject to change. The social programme events at the Assembly Rooms carry a charge.

A selection of some of the great things going on at Lytham Hall in May 2025

A free to visit exhibition at the new Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall (open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) with paintings from the Lytham St Annes Art Collection, held in Trust by Fylde Council. This is the first exhibition in the newly created first floor exhibition space at Lytham Hall. Donations welcome which will be reinvested into the upkeep of the Collection.

The 2025 art and heritage programme for the Lytham Heritage Centre. Closed Mondays, free entry (donations always welcome). Programme may be subject to change. The social programme events at the Assembly Rooms carry a charge.

A selection of some of the great things going on at Lytham Hall in May 2025

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.

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

Sounds in the Square returns in 2025.

16 weeks of wonderful singers and musicians will take to the Mini-Amphitheatre every Wednesday at 1pm until 2.30pm from 10th May to 20th September.

The schedule featuring Vicky Jones, Kerry Rogers, Logan Fulster, Marianne Ryan, Simon Clarke, Emma-Louise Jackson, Steven Maycock, Lauren Kate Brown, Stevie Kay, Jake Holroyd, Roseanna Auckland, Rachel Mercer is as follows (but may be subject to change):

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 including the Bluebirds UK and ‘The Churchills’ will take place before the lighting. Specific timings and details to be announced…

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

A free to visit exhibition at the new Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall (open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) with paintings by Richard Ansdell from the Lytham St Annes Art Collection, held in Trust by Fylde Council. This exhibition will be displayed in the newly created first floor exhibition space at Lytham Hall. Donations welcome which will be reinvested into the upkeep of the Collection.

(image shown above is indicative of the paintings in the collection – actual paintings to be displayed tbc)

Get ready to feel the adrenaline surge as the drums beat in sync with your heartbeat, propelling you and your team towards victory. Whether you’re a seasoned paddler or a newcomer eager to experience the thrill for the first time, join us for an unforgettable adventure that will make your heart beat like a drum.
This event SOLD OUT in 2024, so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment.
-It’s up to 17 people in a boat, including 16 rowers and 1 drummer to keep you in time!
-You can bring your own food or choose from one of our tasty vendors or the Lake side cafe
-Arrival from 8 am with the first race setting sail ( approx) 9:30
-Each team will get at least 3 races.
-The event is open to anyone over the age of 16 (the drummer must be over the age of 12).
Registration to secure your boat is £425 per team ( £25 pp )
Minimum sponsorship is £850 PER BOAT( £50 pp )

David Walliams will be at Book Bean and Ice Cream in Kirkham signing copies of his new book – The Worlds Worst Superheroes. Tickets £15 for a party of four, including a signed book.

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

The 2025 art and heritage programme for the Lytham Heritage Centre. Closed Mondays, free entry (donations always welcome). Programme may be subject to change. The social programme events at the Assembly Rooms carry a charge.

Sounds in the Square returns in 2025.

16 weeks of wonderful singers and musicians will take to the Mini-Amphitheatre every Wednesday at 1pm until 2.30pm from 10th May to 20th September.

The schedule featuring Vicky Jones, Kerry Rogers, Logan Fulster, Marianne Ryan, Simon Clarke, Emma-Louise Jackson, Steven Maycock, Lauren Kate Brown, Stevie Kay, Jake Holroyd, Roseanna Auckland, Rachel Mercer is as follows (but may be subject to change):

A free to visit exhibition at the new Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall (open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) with paintings by Richard Ansdell from the Lytham St Annes Art Collection, held in Trust by Fylde Council. This exhibition will be displayed in the newly created first floor exhibition space at Lytham Hall. Donations welcome which will be reinvested into the upkeep of the Collection.

(image shown above is indicative of the paintings in the collection – actual paintings to be displayed tbc)

A selection of the great events taking place at Lytham Hall in June 2025

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.

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

Headliner the outstanding Paul Tonkinson!

A sensational live performer, Yorkshire man, marathon runner and former (double award-winning) Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of the finest stand-ups the UK has to offer. With a unique and distinctive style, Tonkinson is noted for his effervescent physicality and skillful impressions, which bring alive exuberant, tender comic reflections on love, family and the day-to-day idiosyncrasies of 21st century living. A plethora of first class material, combined with tremendous charm and irrepressible, infectious energy make for quite a formidable talent. Following his own 50 date solo tour, he was given the opportunity to play to a wider audience, joining the mighty Michael McIntyre as a special guest on live shows around the UK. In 2013 he had the honour of joining Michael as a special guest on his global arena tour; playing to millions across the globe, as far and wide as Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong. Paul joined Michael again in 2015 as special guest on the Happy & Glorious Tour; playing to sold-out crowds in arenas across the UK.

On TV, he’s most recently performed on BBC One’s Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Comedy Central’s The Comedy Store and The World Stands-up. He was recently a contestant on Ch. 4`s hit show Celebrity Come Dine With Me, proving he’s not just a dazzling stand-up talent, but a whizz in the kitchen, scooping first place to win the cash prize for charity. Back in the day, when he was a mere whippersnapper he had a stint presenting Ch. 4’s The Big Breakfast and he has also presented radio shows on XFM in London and Manchester. He has just completed a stint as a Programme Associate on BBC One’s Michael Mcintyre Chat Show.

“Excellent… extremely talented… brilliant” – Time Out.

Ricky Balshaw
A quick-witted, slow walking, fast rising star, Ricky Balshaw is without question, the funniest Paralympic Dressage medallist in the UK, perhaps the world. Stepping over his cerebral palsy like it’s the mildest of inconveniences, Ricky pulls his audience into a joyfully dark world of self-depreciating hilarity. No sympathy vote is needed (or accepted) as Ricky dominates comedy stages up and down the UK. A brilliant joke-smith and storyteller, this young man has comedy greatness in his bones.

BBC New Comedian of the Year Semi Finalist 2021 & Midlands Comedy Award Winner for Best New Act, Ricky Balshaw is a Paralympic, World Championship and European Championship dressage medallist with a penchant for dark humour.

“One of the most exciting up and coming comedians of the moment” – Just the Tonic

Elaine Robertson
Elaine Robertson is famous. Elaine is the worst person in the world. Elaine saw Ian Beale on a child’s bike outside a Dominos in Newcastle*

*None of these things are true. Elaine Robertson is Delulu.
As seen on BBC3 (BBC New Comedian of the Year Regional Finalist). County Durham born Elaine Robertson has been described as ‘Laugh out loud’ (The Cherwell).
A great new talent!

*Please note line ups are occasionally subject to change.

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

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

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:

A family event with an expected 800+ cars – minimum £15 per car fee to display. Adjacent public car parking £5 per car available. Aerial images below courtesy of Gregg Wolstenholme.

Fathers Day menu at the Villa Hotel, Wrea Green

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

The Duke’s Theatre Company will open the 16th season of outdoor  theatre at Lytham Hall with their production of one of Shakespeare’s most gripping tragedies.

The Brighton-based company will be making their debut at Lytham Hall as part of a nationwide tour to some of the UK’s most prestigious stately homes.

EARLY BIRD tickets on sale at special prices from November 15th to 1st March 2025.

Admission:- Adult £18 : Senior/Students £15 Schoolchild 5 to18  £9

Gates open for picnics at 4.00 pm

Free parking close to the theatre lawn

Refreshments and licensed bar available

The orchestra largely consists of players living in the Fylde area, performing concerts in and around St Annes, Lancashire.

More details to follow:

• LISZT: Hungarian Rhapsody No.2
•  RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
• DVORAK: Symphony No.7

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

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.

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

The 2025 art and heritage programme for the Lytham Heritage Centre. Closed Mondays, free entry (donations always welcome). Programme may be subject to change. The social programme events at the Assembly Rooms carry a charge.

Sounds in the Square returns in 2025.

16 weeks of wonderful singers and musicians will take to the Mini-Amphitheatre every Wednesday at 1pm until 2.30pm from 10th May to 20th September.

The schedule featuring Vicky Jones, Kerry Rogers, Logan Fulster, Marianne Ryan, Simon Clarke, Emma-Louise Jackson, Steven Maycock, Lauren Kate Brown, Stevie Kay, Jake Holroyd, Roseanna Auckland, Rachel Mercer is as follows (but may be subject to change):

A free to visit exhibition at the new Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall (open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) with paintings by Richard Ansdell from the Lytham St Annes Art Collection, held in Trust by Fylde Council. This exhibition will be displayed in the newly created first floor exhibition space at Lytham Hall. Donations welcome which will be reinvested into the upkeep of the Collection.

(image shown above is indicative of the paintings in the collection – actual paintings to be displayed tbc)

A great selection of events taking place at Lytham Hall during July 2025

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.

Joining them will be Manic Street Preachers – one of the most influential and iconic rock bands to have come out of Wales. Manic Street Preachers have gone on to release 15 studio albums and have headlined countless festivals including Glastonbury, T in the Park, V Festival and Reading & Leeds. They have won 11 NME Awards, eight Q Awards and four BRIT Awards and were also nominated for the Mercury Prize and the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Also on the line-up is Jake Bugg.  It is now 12 years since Bugg burst onto the scene at the age of just 17. His self-titled debut album was nominated for the Mercury prize and sold almost 900,000 copies, driven by the success of breakthrough single Lightning Bolt. He remains the youngest male artist to debut at Number One in the UK album charts.

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

GRAMMY Award winning, multi-Platinum alternative rock band Kings of Leon kick off Lytham Festival on Wednesday July 2. Joining them will be Manic Street Preachers – one of the most influential and iconic rock bands to have come out of Wales. Manic Street Preachers have gone on to release 15 studio albums and have headlined countless festivals including Glastonbury, T in the Park, V Festival and Reading & Leeds. They have won 11 NME Awards, eight Q Awards and four BRIT Awards and were also nominated for the Mercury Prize and the MTV Europe Music Awards.

Also on the line-up is Jake Bugg.  It is now 12 years since Bugg burst onto the scene at the age of just 17. His self-titled debut album was nominated for the Mercury prize and sold almost 900,000 copies, driven by the success of breakthrough single Lightning Bolt. He remains the youngest male artist to debut at Number One in the UK album charts.

The legendary Stevie Wonder is joining the line-up for TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025.

The 25-time GRAMMY award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer will headline the North West’s largest live music festival on Thursday July 3 with his LOVE, LIGHT & SONG show – one of only three outdoor dates for the legendary singer in the UK in 2025.

Friday July 4 sees seven-time GRAMMY Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Alanis Morissette headlining with support from US singer-songwriter Liz Phair. Described by Rolling Stone as ‘one of the most important songwriters of the last 30 years’, Liz Phair has earned two GRAMMY nominations and sold more than five million records. Her most recent full-length album was 2021’s Soberish, while she has also written for TV and has published a memoir entitled Horror Stories.

Joining Morissette and Phair are multi-GRAMMY Award winners Train. Since their formation in 1994, Train’s infectious melodies and heartfelt lyrics have been captivating audiences across the globe with their signature blend of rock and pop.

Known for their critically acclaimed catalogue of chart-topping smash hits like Drops of Jupiter, Hey, Soul Sister and Drive By, Train have sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide, with multiple platinum/gold citations.

And returning for their third Lytham Festival will be indie pop band Lottery Winners. With their fourth album KOKO due to be released this week, Lottery Winners will be hoping to repeat the success of 2023’s Anxiety Replacement Therapy – their first #1 in the UK’s Official Album Charts.

Lytham will then welcome multi-talented entertainer, recording artist, record producer, songwriter and actor Justin Timberlake with his The Forget Tomorrow World Tour on Saturday 5. Joining Justin will be fellow GRAMMY Award winner Jess Glynne.

London-born singer-songwriter Jess Glynne made history by becoming the first and only British female solo artist to score seven number ones on the UK Singles Chart – among them I’ll Be There, Hold My Hand and Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself. She rose to prominence in 2013 as a featured artist on the multi-platinum singles Rather B’ by Clean Bandit and My Love by Route 94 and last year Jess hit the UK’s Top Ten with her third studio album – the 15-track self-titled JESS – featuring soulful ballads and the quintessential pop anthems that have earned her the title of one of music’s most successful artists.

Ahead of Glynne’s set, Norwegian singer-songwriter Dagny will also perform. With an affinity for catchy melodies and energetic songs, Dagny is currently one of the most exciting and in-demand pop artists. More than a billion plays via streaming services, sold-out headline shows all over Europe, and more than 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, confirm that the upbeat Tromsø native consistently succeeds in making the day a little better for everyone who listens to her music.

Up and coming new band CTRL will open the night.

And 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 with support from Liverpudlian indie heroes Cast.

With their high-octane brand of indie rock, Cast – whose Top 10 singles include such timeless anthems as Fine Time, Sandstorm, Walkaway, Free Me, Flying and Live The Dream – released their new album Love Is The Call to widespread critical acclaim last year. Noel Gallagher once described watching Cast play live as “a religious experience”, and the band remain one of the UK’s most exciting live acts.

Also on the bill will be rock greats The Alarm, described by U2’s Bono as “The second greatest rock and roll band in the world”, while legendary music mogul Pete Waterman will kick off the night with his Hitman DJ set.

Details of special guests and supports for Stevie Wonder’s headline show will be announced soon.

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The legendary Stevie Wonder is joining the line-up for TK Maxx presents Lytham Festival 2025.

The 25-time GRAMMY award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer will headline the North West’s largest live music festival on Thursday July 3 with his LOVE, LIGHT & SONG show – one of only three outdoor dates for the legendary singer in the UK in 2025.

Stevie Wonder is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music. To date he has amassed 49 Top 40 singles, 32 Number One singles and worldwide sales of more than 100 million units. Stevie has won 25 GRAMMY Awards, the GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award, while his iconic album, Songs In The Key of Life, is archived in the USA’s National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, for its cultural, historic and aesthetic significance.

With an enormous back catalogue, Lytham Festival’s audience can expect a night filled with smash hits including For Once in My Life, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours, I Just Called to Say I Love You, My Cherie Amour, Superstition and more.

Lytham Festival co-founder Peter Taylor said: “What an announcement. Since the very beginning of Lytham Festival I have said my absolute dream gig to promote would be Stevie Wonder so this is going to be a very special night.

“He is without doubt a legend who, since the 1960s has continued to amaze audiences everywhere with his talent.

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.

Support is from US singer-songwriter Liz Phair. Described by Rolling Stone as ‘one of the most important songwriters of the last 30 years’, Liz Phair has earned two GRAMMY nominations and sold more than five million records. Her most recent full-length album was 2021’s Soberish, while she has also written for TV and has published a memoir entitled Horror Stories.

Joining Morissette and Phair are multi-GRAMMY Award winners Train. Since their formation in 1994, Train’s infectious melodies and heartfelt lyrics have been captivating audiences across the globe with their signature blend of rock and pop.

Known for their critically acclaimed catalogue of chart-topping smash hits like Drops of Jupiter, Hey, Soul Sister and Drive By, Train have sold more than 10 million albums and 30 million tracks worldwide, with multiple platinum/gold citations.

And returning for their third Lytham Festival will be indie pop band Lottery Winners. With their fourth album KOKO due to be released this week, Lottery Winners will be hoping to repeat the success of 2023’s Anxiety Replacement Therapy – their first #1 in the UK’s Official Album Charts.

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.

Joining Justin will be fellow GRAMMY Award winner Jess Glynne. London-born singer-songwriter Jess Glynne made history by becoming the first and only British female solo artist to score seven number ones on the UK Singles Chart – among them I’ll Be There, Hold My Hand and Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself. She rose to prominence in 2013 as a featured artist on the multi-platinum singles Rather B’ by Clean Bandit and My Love by Route 94 and last year Jess hit the UK’s Top Ten with her third studio album – the 15-track self-titled JESS – featuring soulful ballads and the quintessential pop anthems that have earned her the title of one of music’s most successful artists.

Ahead of Glynne’s set, Norwegian singer-songwriter Dagny will also perform. With an affinity for catchy melodies and energetic songs, Dagny is currently one of the most exciting and in-demand pop artists. More than a billion plays via streaming services, sold-out headline shows all over Europe, and more than 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, confirm that the upbeat Tromsø native consistently succeeds in making the day a little better for everyone who listens to her music.

Up and coming new band CTRL will open the night.

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.

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.

Support from Liverpudlian indie heroes Cast. With their high-octane brand of indie rock, Cast – whose Top 10 singles include such timeless anthems as Fine Time, Sandstorm, Walkaway, Free Me, Flying and Live The Dream – released their new album Love Is The Call to widespread critical acclaim last year. Noel Gallagher once described watching Cast play live as “a religious experience”, and the band remain one of the UK’s most exciting live acts.

Also on the bill will be rock greats The Alarm, described by U2’s Bono as “The second greatest rock and roll band in the world”, while legendary music mogul Pete Waterman will kick off the night with his Hitman DJ set.

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

Gloucester-based Rain or Shine Theatre return to Lytham Hall with Sheridan’s witty Restoration Comedy, featuring the eccentric Mrs. Malaprop who constantly misuses words with the same sound  to huge comic effect. Rain or Shine have been regular top quality visitors to the Lytham Hall stage for 15 years.

EARLY BIRD tickets on sale at special prices from November 15th to 1st March 2025.

Admission:- Adult £18 : Senior/Students £15 Schoolchild 5 to18  £9

Gates open for picnics at 4.00 pm

Free parking close to the theatre lawn

Refreshments and licensed bar available 

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

Following their acclaimed performance of ‘Little Women’ in front of a full house last summer Lincoln -based Chapterhouse Theatre return to Lytham Hall with their production of Charlotte Bronte’s ever-popular classic Jane Eyre. The dramatic 1847 novel is adapted for the stage by the award-winning Laura Turner.

EARLY BIRD tickets on sale at special prices from November 15th to 1st March 2025.

Admission:- Adult £18 : Senior/Students £15 Schoolchild 5 to18  £9

Gates open for picnics at 4.00 pm

Free parking close to the theatre lawn

Refreshments and licensed bar available 

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

An Open Air Cinema experience screening Wicked! at Fairhaven Lake, Lytham.

 Just wanted to let you know that we’ve got your back when it comes to events. We offer a 100% money-back guarantee if something comes up and we can’t make it happen. On the day of the event, just bring along your ticket. Save a tree and skip the paper print-out (seriously, let’s think about the environment!). Instead, pull it up on your smartphone so we can scan the QR code. And no need to fret if you misplace your ticket – we’ve got a master copy waiting for you when you arrive. Easy peasy!

 Wanna smoke or vape? No problem! Just be cool and head to the side or back of the event so the rest of the crew can enjoy the show without any smoke clouds. Appreciate it, legends! 

 If it looks like the skies are about to open up and pour down like a monsoon, we might have to cancel—but don’t panic, we’ll hit you with a full refund and keep you posted on our Facebook page. If it’s just a little drizzle, we’re still rolling! 

 No seats, no problem! Bring your own comfy gear—blankets, lawn chairs, or just your best sitting skills.

 We’ve got tasty bites covered, but hey, if you’ve got a favorite snack to bring, we’re not stopping you. Your call, foodies! 

 You’re all superheroes, so let’s keep the city sparkling! Use the bins or take your trash home with you—together, we can save the world (or at least our event space). 

 Need the loo? We’ve got toilets on-site, no need to hold it!

 No boozehounds allowed! Sip, have fun, but stay smart. If you’re wobbling and slurring, we might ask you to call it a night. Let’s keep it chill and enjoy the vibes responsibly! 

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

Preston Live Festival 2025 is bringing the BIGGEST acts of the year!

Friday 25 – Sunday 27 July 2025

Showfield, Preston, United Kingdom

Camping available

More acts to be announced soon…

Visit Preston Live Festival 2025 | Tickets & Line Up | Skiddle

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

The 2025 art and heritage programme for the Lytham Heritage Centre. Closed Mondays, free entry (donations always welcome). Programme may be subject to change. The social programme events at the Assembly Rooms carry a charge.

Sounds in the Square returns in 2025.

16 weeks of wonderful singers and musicians will take to the Mini-Amphitheatre every Wednesday at 1pm until 2.30pm from 10th May to 20th September.

The schedule featuring Vicky Jones, Kerry Rogers, Logan Fulster, Marianne Ryan, Simon Clarke, Emma-Louise Jackson, Steven Maycock, Lauren Kate Brown, Stevie Kay, Jake Holroyd, Roseanna Auckland, Rachel Mercer is as follows (but may be subject to change):

A free to visit exhibition at the new Fylde Gallery at Lytham Hall (open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays) with paintings by Richard Ansdell from the Lytham St Annes Art Collection, held in Trust by Fylde Council. This exhibition will be displayed in the newly created first floor exhibition space at Lytham Hall. Donations welcome which will be reinvested into the upkeep of the Collection.

(image shown above is indicative of the paintings in the collection – actual paintings to be displayed tbc)

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.

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

Illyria return with a different cast  to present one of Shakespeare’s most amusing comedies as the penniless Sir John Falstaff plots  to find one, or two, rich women to assist. The cast of five play a host of characters and always make Shakespeare’s language accessible, as the plot twists comically with numerous mistaken identities.

EARLY BIRD tickets on sale at special prices from November 15th to 1st March 2025.

Admission:- Adult £18 : Senior/Students £15 Schoolchild 5 to18  £9

Gates open for picnics at 4.00 pm

Free parking close to the theatre lawn

Refreshments and licensed bar available 

Details to be published here when available. The programme will showcase the very best in British aviation with a whole host of amazing flying machines and some of the country’s most talented pilots. Please note Red Arrows not confirmed and included for illustrative purposes only.

Full programme to be published here when available.

Lytham Hall favourites Illyria return with one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular comic operas, H.M.S. Pinafore.  Top quality singing remains at the heart of Oliver Gray’s innovative production which is G and S for the 21st century. Lytham Community Choir will entertain prior to the show.

EARLY BIRD tickets on sale at special prices from November 15th to 1st March 2025.

Admission:- Adult £18 : Senior/Students £15 Schoolchild 5 to18  £9

Gates open for picnics at 4.00 pm

Free parking close to the theatre lawn

Refreshments and licensed bar available 

The 2025 schedule is here! Alternating between the Mussel Tanks in Lytham and the RNLI St Annes Boathouse, raising money for the RNLI. Weather and operational requirements depending. Bring cash or card to support the RNLI.

The opener to the 2025 Lytham 1940s Weekend in aid of Blue Skies – your local NHS charity. Donations please on the door to this worthy cause.

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. Further details available HERE

Once again, sponsors CoSign will be offering BSL in the main marquee.

The event is free to attend, parking fee applies for Lytham Green and the evening events are ticketed. Plus, many venues around Lytham also offer 1940s entertainment during the weekend.

credit Elizabeth Gomm Photography

credit Jack Waters

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!