What’s on in Fylde

A great selection of talks taking place in 2026 at Lytham Hall, see link for more details.

(please note programme may be subject to change – check Lytham Hall website)

A great range of free summer music in the amphitheatre in St Annes Town centre brought to you by St Anne’s On The Sea Town Council

Credit: – Mark Herrington Videography

30 Olympic and world champion skaters join forces on the ice to create a show of passion, pace and nothing short of pure adrenaline. There’s a global connection between every performer in this show, languages become universal and skaters unite to weave a colourful tapestry of emotion and art.

High-speed, high-skill skating combined with cutting edge effects and theatrical flair. Elements that seem near impossible to recreate on the unforgiving ice, are made possible. Prepare to see the ice set on fire – literally. Backflip, triple spin, round of applause, big grin.

11,000 rhinestones handstitched, complemented by hand-picked ostrich and pheasant feathers. Designed, made, fitted and altered in-house.

Take your seat but only use the edge of it. It’s nail-biting, hair-raising, awe-inspiring, tear-jerking. It’s Hot Ice XC.

The 2026 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.

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

Please note the venue is closed on Mondays. Free entry, with donations always welcome

Crossing the Bar is a moving poem written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) in 1889. It is a meditative and hopeful poem that uses the metaphor of a sea voyage to describe the transition from life to death. Tennyson, who wrote the poem near the end of his life, portrays death not as something to fear but as a natural, inevitable, and quiet transition. He famously requested that this poem be placed at the end of all future collections of his work, serving as his own final farewell. The exhibition will consist of seascapes, coastal scenes, and marine paintings. It will include loans from other regional institutions.

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,

And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar,

When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep

Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell,

When I embark;

For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crost the bar.

OUTDOOR THEATRE ROMEO AND JULIET by WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Following their acclaimed performance of Macbeth last June, Brighton- based  Duke’s Theatre Company return with Shakespeare’s gripping tale of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet. Verona is the setting for the violent conflict between the Montagues and Capulets in which Romeo and  Juliet are inextricably entangled.

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

Gates open for picnics at 4.00 pm

Free parking close to the theatre lawn

Refreshments and licensed bar available

The Great Eccleston Show is a two day event and is a showcase for every aspect of rural endeavour and the whole range of crafts and skills associated with the country. With cooking, handicraft, horticulture and local arts, this north west agricultural show is a big attraction to townspeople and country folk alike. We have classes for Shire horses, sheep, pigs and poultry, light horses, goats, tractor-pulling and a ‘companion’ dog show. Traditional rural crafts can be seen alongside the latest in agricultural technology.

At the Great Eccleston Show you’ll find marquees displaying everything from fruit and flowers to cakes, cheese and chutneys, a big food hall featuring local produce along with a food theatre, demonstrations of traditional rural craftsmen at work, sheep herding, sheep shearing, bee keeping, a aVictorian fun fare, stunt riders, Cumberland wrestling, Memory Marquee and lots more – there really is something for everyone.

New Art Trail Set to Bring Colour and Creativity to Lytham This Summer

A brand-new Lytham Art Trail will launch this summer, offering both locals and visitors a new way to explore the town. From 18 July to 2 August, shop windows and café spaces across Lytham will come alive with artwork created by local artists and makers.

The trail will feature a mix of paintings, crafts, jewellery, ceramics and handmade pieces, all showcased in the windows of participating businesses. A printed and digital trail map will guide visitors around the town, ending at the Lytham St Annes Art Society Summer Exhibition.

Art trails are a proven way to bring communities together, highlight creative talent, and encourage people to explore the heart of a town. This inaugural trail adds to Lytham’s already strong creative spirit — and with this year’s event coinciding with the AIG Women’s Open Golf Championship at Royal Lytham, footfall is expected to be high.

The project has been developed with the support of Lytham Business Partnership, who recognise the positive impact the trail will have on the town’s independent shops and cafés.

A spokesperson for Lytham St Annes Art Society said:

“This trail is a celebration of everything that makes Lytham special — creativity, community and the wonderful businesses that give the town its unique character. We can’t wait for people to explore, discover and enjoy it.”

More information – here – Art Trail | Lytham St Annes Art Society

For more information, please contact: publicity@lythamstannesartsociety.co.uk

About Lytham St Annes Art Society

Founded in 1912, Lytham St Annes Art Society is a registered charity dedicated to encouraging and promoting art within the local community. The Society supports artists of all abilities through a year‑round programme of workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and creative activities. With a long history of nurturing local talent, it continues to play an active role in enriching the cultural life of Lytham and the surrounding area.

• Wildlife area, designed to support all forms of wildlife and where we provide a safe space for rehabilitating hedgehogs from the local hedgehog rescue.
• Marram Grass – We support the Fylde Rangers’ sand dune conservation projects by growing and nuturing marram grass plants
• 170 plots growing flowers and vegetables

An amazing and award-winning haven away from the hustle of life, featured on BBC Gardeners’ World in 2024, with over 170 plots growing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, flowers and trees. A rough track leads you around the site where many of the plots can be viewed, or stroll along the grassy paths to find tucked-away gems like the wildlife area and the orchard. Make time to have refreshments outside the cabin. For this open day you can book your tickets in advance.

Shepherd Road, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3SW

The 2026 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 2026 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.

Crazy golf comes to the centre of St Annes this summer for three days to supplement the AIG Women’s Open taking place nearby at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club. Great competitive fun, courtesy of Lancashire Crazy Golf will be available 11am to 3pm as follows

• Weds 29 July – Ashton Gardens
• Thurs 30 July – St Annes Town Centre
• Fri 31 July – St Annes Town Centre

(Images below taken from the Lancashire Crazy Golf website)

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.”

Early bird tickets are on sale now. With adult tickets from £17.50, half-priced youth tickets and kids go free, don’t miss out on all the action at this historic staging of the AIG Women’s Open.

If you’re looking for the best the Championship can offer, then hospitality at the AIG Women’s Open is for you. Offering die-hard fans and day-out spectators, hospitality at the Championship is more than just watching world-class golf – it’s about creating unforgettable experiences.

Register your interest today and be first in line to snap up one of these experiences at early bird rates.

TICKETS – CLICK HERE

HOSPITALITY – CLICK HERE

Credit: Getty images

Credit: Getty images

More information HERE

A great selection of talks taking place in 2026 at Lytham Hall, see link for more details.

(please note programme may be subject to change – check Lytham Hall website)

A great range of free summer music in the amphitheatre in St Annes Town centre brought to you by St Anne’s On The Sea Town Council

Credit: – Mark Herrington Videography

30 Olympic and world champion skaters join forces on the ice to create a show of passion, pace and nothing short of pure adrenaline. There’s a global connection between every performer in this show, languages become universal and skaters unite to weave a colourful tapestry of emotion and art.

High-speed, high-skill skating combined with cutting edge effects and theatrical flair. Elements that seem near impossible to recreate on the unforgiving ice, are made possible. Prepare to see the ice set on fire – literally. Backflip, triple spin, round of applause, big grin.

11,000 rhinestones handstitched, complemented by hand-picked ostrich and pheasant feathers. Designed, made, fitted and altered in-house.

Take your seat but only use the edge of it. It’s nail-biting, hair-raising, awe-inspiring, tear-jerking. It’s Hot Ice XC.

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

Please note the venue is closed on Mondays. Free entry, with donations always welcome

Crossing the Bar is a moving poem written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) in 1889. It is a meditative and hopeful poem that uses the metaphor of a sea voyage to describe the transition from life to death. Tennyson, who wrote the poem near the end of his life, portrays death not as something to fear but as a natural, inevitable, and quiet transition. He famously requested that this poem be placed at the end of all future collections of his work, serving as his own final farewell. The exhibition will consist of seascapes, coastal scenes, and marine paintings. It will include loans from other regional institutions.

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,

And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar,

When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep

Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell,

When I embark;

For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crost the bar.

New Art Trail Set to Bring Colour and Creativity to Lytham This Summer

A brand-new Lytham Art Trail will launch this summer, offering both locals and visitors a new way to explore the town. From 18 July to 2 August, shop windows and café spaces across Lytham will come alive with artwork created by local artists and makers.

The trail will feature a mix of paintings, crafts, jewellery, ceramics and handmade pieces, all showcased in the windows of participating businesses. A printed and digital trail map will guide visitors around the town, ending at the Lytham St Annes Art Society Summer Exhibition.

Art trails are a proven way to bring communities together, highlight creative talent, and encourage people to explore the heart of a town. This inaugural trail adds to Lytham’s already strong creative spirit — and with this year’s event coinciding with the AIG Women’s Open Golf Championship at Royal Lytham, footfall is expected to be high.

The project has been developed with the support of Lytham Business Partnership, who recognise the positive impact the trail will have on the town’s independent shops and cafés.

A spokesperson for Lytham St Annes Art Society said:

“This trail is a celebration of everything that makes Lytham special — creativity, community and the wonderful businesses that give the town its unique character. We can’t wait for people to explore, discover and enjoy it.”

More information – here – Art Trail | Lytham St Annes Art Society

For more information, please contact: publicity@lythamstannesartsociety.co.uk

About Lytham St Annes Art Society

Founded in 1912, Lytham St Annes Art Society is a registered charity dedicated to encouraging and promoting art within the local community. The Society supports artists of all abilities through a year‑round programme of workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and creative activities. With a long history of nurturing local talent, it continues to play an active role in enriching the cultural life of Lytham and the surrounding area.

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.”

Early bird tickets are on sale now. With adult tickets from £17.50, half-priced youth tickets and kids go free, don’t miss out on all the action at this historic staging of the AIG Women’s Open.

If you’re looking for the best the Championship can offer, then hospitality at the AIG Women’s Open is for you. Offering die-hard fans and day-out spectators, hospitality at the Championship is more than just watching world-class golf – it’s about creating unforgettable experiences.

Register your interest today and be first in line to snap up one of these experiences at early bird rates.

TICKETS – CLICK HERE

HOSPITALITY – CLICK HERE

Credit: Getty images

Credit: Getty images

Event dates for 2026 will be as follows: May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th, August 2nd and September 6th

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 2026 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.

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

Please note the venue is closed on Mondays. Free entry, with donations always welcome

OUTDOOR THEATRE THE THREE MUSKETEERS by ALEXANDRE DUMAS

​Fylde coast favourites Illyria who have presented 50 of our 71 plays since 2010 will be back with a new adaptation of Dumas’ classic 1844 novel . Stand by for D’Artagnan, Athos Porthos, Aramis, plus adventure, romance, considerable swashbuckling, scheming and visual and verbal comedy in true Illyria style.

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

​Gates open for picnics at 4.00 pm

Free parking close to the theatre lawn

Refreshments and licensed bar available

The next St Annes Artisan Market arrives soon in St Annes Square – 10am to 4pm, free entry.

Handmade crafts, artisan food and drink, brilliant independent traders, and that special buzz only a great market can bring – all thanks to Crafty Vintage 

 St Annes Square
Saturday 8 August
 10am–4pm

The markets will take place on the second to last Saturday of every month, the market will showcase an incredible range of artisan traders, local producers, handcrafted goods, and one-of-a-kind creations, all brought together in one lively and welcoming space.

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. Some of the featured line up are shown below…

OUTDOOR THEATRE THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE by GILBERT AND SULLIVAN

Illyria return, with a different cast,  with one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular comic operas, The Pirates of Penzance. Top quality singing is always placed at the heart of Oliver Gray’s innovative productions. This is G &S for the 21st century.

Lytham Community Choir will entertain royally prior to the show.

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

Gates open for picnics at 4.00 pm

Free parking close to the theatre lawn

Refreshments and licensed bar available

The 2026 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.

Your Friday night opener to the 2026 Lytham 1940s Weekend in aid of Blue Skies – your local NHS charity, hosted by Jane Dean, featuring the Memphis Belle Swing Orchestra and many, many more. Suggested minimum donation £5 donation per person, with all ticket monies raised going to the charity.

Join us for the fifteenth 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.

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

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

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Join the Kalamazoo Dance Band for a great evening of music in the forties marquee on Lytham Green on the Saturday night at the 2026 Lytham 1940s Weekend. This will be the Kalamazoo Dance Band’s sixth 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. It is always a sell out, so be quick!!

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!

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!

This year’s family show from Illyria will be 100 minutes, including an interval, and spaces will be reserved for children to sit at the front close to the stage.

Pinocchio, a mischievous wooden puppet, runs away in search of fun and adventure, but faces many temptations and trials along the way in his quest to become a real boy.

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

Gates open for picnics at 4.00 pm

Free parking close to the theatre lawn

Refreshments and licensed bar available

The 2026 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 2026 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.

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

Please note the venue is closed on Mondays. Free entry, with donations always welcome

 Join us for three incredible days of live music, amazing vibes, and unforgettable moments!  Bring your friends, family, and dancing shoes – this is the event you don’t want to miss!
 FREE ENTRY |  Beautiful outdoor setting |  Non-stop music
 Save the dates & share the excitement!

The 2026 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 great selection of talks taking place in 2026 at Lytham Hall, see link for more details.

(please note programme may be subject to change – check Lytham Hall website)

A great range of free summer music in the amphitheatre in St Annes Town centre brought to you by St Anne’s On The Sea Town Council

Credit: – Mark Herrington Videography

30 Olympic and world champion skaters join forces on the ice to create a show of passion, pace and nothing short of pure adrenaline. There’s a global connection between every performer in this show, languages become universal and skaters unite to weave a colourful tapestry of emotion and art.

High-speed, high-skill skating combined with cutting edge effects and theatrical flair. Elements that seem near impossible to recreate on the unforgiving ice, are made possible. Prepare to see the ice set on fire – literally. Backflip, triple spin, round of applause, big grin.

11,000 rhinestones handstitched, complemented by hand-picked ostrich and pheasant feathers. Designed, made, fitted and altered in-house.

Take your seat but only use the edge of it. It’s nail-biting, hair-raising, awe-inspiring, tear-jerking. It’s Hot Ice XC.

Crossing the Bar is a moving poem written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) in 1889. It is a meditative and hopeful poem that uses the metaphor of a sea voyage to describe the transition from life to death. Tennyson, who wrote the poem near the end of his life, portrays death not as something to fear but as a natural, inevitable, and quiet transition. He famously requested that this poem be placed at the end of all future collections of his work, serving as his own final farewell. The exhibition will consist of seascapes, coastal scenes, and marine paintings. It will include loans from other regional institutions.

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,

And one clear call for me!

And may there be no moaning of the bar,

When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,

Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew from out the boundless deep

Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

And may there be no sadness of farewell,

When I embark;

For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place

The flood may bear me far,

I hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crost the bar.

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

Please note the venue is closed on Mondays. Free entry, with donations always welcome

A partnership between Fylde Council and kite fliers SmileFactor10 with support from St Anne’s Town Council. The fabulous international kite festival returns to St Anne’s on Sea and will feature single line kites of all shapes and sizes, including inflatable octopus, flying cows, stingrays, whales, dogs and even hippos. Plus 2-line and 4-line stunt kites. It is a superb spectacle and the sky fills with plenty of colour and you can marvel at the expertise of kite flyers from the UK and all over the world.

Based either side of St Annes Pier, there will be specially a designated arena – the David Lidstone Arena to the left of the pier, with commentary from the kite fliers about their displays and encouraging you to watch the fabulous spectacle. Plus, for 2026 an artisan market featuring local producers in the Promenade Gardens.

The event is entirely weather dependent and the planned programme may change at short notice due to operational constraints or weather conditions. Please note a dog exclusion zone exists either side of St Annes pier and is clearly marked, but you can watch the display with your four legged friend from the Promenade or on the beach in the kite flying zones beyond the dog restriction area.

Planned kite flying timings (subject to change due to weather or reasons beyond control of the kite fliers):

• Friday 4th – 12 noon to 10pm
• Saturday 5th – 11am to 5pm (the fairground will operate into the evening)
• Sunday 6th – 11am to 4pm

We urge you to research and use existing car parks in St Annes away from the front as it will be very busy. There will be additional event parking clearly signposted. There are plenty of bus services, plus train link into St Annes on the Sea train station which is approximately 800 yards away from the front.

(night flying image Simon Ray)

More information – 80’s v 90’s Night – Kirkham Town Council

Event dates for 2026 will be as follows: May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th, August 2nd and September 6th

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 next St Annes Artisan Market arrives soon in St Annes Square – 10am to 4pm, free entry.

Handmade crafts, artisan food and drink, brilliant independent traders, and that special buzz only a great market can bring – all thanks to Crafty Vintage 

 St Annes Square
Saturday 12 September
 10am–4pm

The markets will take place on the second to last Saturday of every month, the market will showcase an incredible range of artisan traders, local producers, handcrafted goods, and one-of-a-kind creations, all brought together in one lively and welcoming space.

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

Please note the venue is closed on Mondays. Free entry, with donations always welcome

A great selection of talks taking place in 2026 at Lytham Hall, see link for more details.

(please note programme may be subject to change – check Lytham Hall website)

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

Please note the venue is closed on Mondays. Free entry, with donations always welcome

Presented by the Lancashire Vehicle Club, approximately 80 to 100 vehicles will be displayed on the Promenade close to the Island complex. Vehicles arriving 9am to 11am, after which no vehicle movements. Event ends 4pm.

Above image – credit: Gregg Wolstenholme

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

Please note the venue is closed on Mondays. Free entry, with donations always welcome

The next St Annes Artisan Market arrives soon in St Annes Square – 10am to 4pm, free entry.

Handmade crafts, artisan food and drink, brilliant independent traders, and that special buzz only a great market can bring – all thanks to Crafty Vintage 

 St Annes Square
Saturday 10 October
 10am–4pm

The markets will take place on the second to last Saturday of every month, the market will showcase an incredible range of artisan traders, local producers, handcrafted goods, and one-of-a-kind creations, all brought together in one lively and welcoming space.