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.

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.

We will be holding our Annual Photoshow Exhibition between 1st and 15th August at the Drive Methodist Church on East Bank Road in St Annes.

The Exhibition will feature over 600 Print and Digital images produced by our Membership.

Free Entry.

• Opens Daily at 10am.
• Closes 6pm Weekdays, 5pm Saturdays (2pm Sat 15th).
• Closed on Sunday.
• East Bank Road, St Annes , FY8 1LH

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

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

The best things in life are free! Join us for Free Summer fun at Fairhaven Lake- Outdoor adventures/natural craft. Perfect for young explorers and budding nature detectives – hands on fun for families and friends. No booking required.
Meet 1:30pm @ Fairhaven Visitors Centre
Every Thursday in August
1:30-3:00pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Dress for the weather – from sun hats to wellies and everything in between!

 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!

Join us with your four legged friend and enter our Summer Dog Show.  There are classes to suit all dogs including a Pedigree Ring and a Novelty Class Ring.  Register from 10.30am with competitions starting from 11.45.  There are rosettes and prizes for the class winners and show champion in each Ring – a fun afternoon for all the family.

You can also meet the ponies, take a walk around the paddocks and treat yourself to homemade cakes in the coffee shop.

Book your visit on the website for free farm admission and parking www.worldhorsewelfare.org/visit-us

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.

We will be holding our Annual Photoshow Exhibition between 1st and 15th August at the Drive Methodist Church on East Bank Road in St Annes.

The Exhibition will feature over 600 Print and Digital images produced by our Membership.

Free Entry.

• Opens Daily at 10am.
• Closes 6pm Weekdays, 5pm Saturdays (2pm Sat 15th).
• Closed on Sunday.
• East Bank Road, St Annes , FY8 1LH

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

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

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Lancashire coast, the award-winning Lytham International Film Festival brings together global storytelling, emerging talent, and visionary filmmaking in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

From critically acclaimed shorts and bold new voices to thought-provoking features, music video and documentaries, this is where the world of film comes alive.

Each venue is transformed into a professional cinema for the festival, complete with large screens, high quality digital projection, immersive sound and blackout.

Tickets available here – Buy tickets – Lytham International Film Festival 2026 – Lytham St Annes

The best things in life are free! Join us for Free Summer fun at Fairhaven Lake- Outdoor adventures/natural craft. Perfect for young explorers and budding nature detectives – hands on fun for families and friends. No booking required.
Meet 1:30pm @ Fairhaven Visitors Centre
Every Thursday in August
1:30-3:00pm
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Dress for the weather – from sun hats to wellies and everything in between!

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)

The British Country Music Festival, is a celebration rooted in the rich heritage of British and Celtic settlers whose fiddles, story ballads, and dance reels crossed the ocean to blend with African-American spirituals, shaping the birth of country music

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.

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

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

Exhibition details to be posted here when available

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

Timeless Voices of Jazz brings together Strictly Come Dancing’s Lance Ellington, acclaimed Ronnie Scott’s resident vocalist Natalie Williams, and an outstanding band of leading UK jazz musicians, including members of the Ronnie Scott’s All Stars.

The show celebrates some of the greatest singers and songs in jazz, bringing to life the timeless music of Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Nina Simone, Tony Bennett and more.

Lance Ellington will be familiar to millions from his many years performing on Strictly Come Dancing. The son of legendary bandleader Ray Ellington, Lance has also worked with artists including Michael Jackson, Tina Turner and Quincy Jones, and has a lifelong connection with the music of Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Tony Bennett.

Natalie Williams is one of the UK’s most respected jazz and soul vocalists and a resident vocalist at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.

Tickets and further information:

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 14 November
 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.

Details to be posted here when available

St. Anne’s on the Sea Christmas Lights Switch On 2026

St. Anne’s on the Sea Town Council is excited to announce this years Christmas Lights Switch On celebrations which will be held on Saturday 28^th November

The event is organised and run by St. Anne’s on the Sea Town Council.

For more information, please check website

https://www.stannesonthesea-tc.gov.uk

and/or  Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/stannesonthesea

MORE DETAILS TO BE PUBLISHED WHEN AVAILABLE

The Fylde Ice Festival is back again! After its successful visit to Lytham in 2026, this popular daylong event will return to Fylde once again and this time take place in the centre of Kirkham in 2027. Come and have a go on the ice carving wall on Market Square, see a number of pre carved ice sculptures around town on the ice trail with themes linked to Kirkham, plus watch a live carving demonstration take place in front of your very eyes with Ice experts GLACIAL ART ICE SCULPTORS

Pictures shown below form the Fylde Ice Festival in Lytham in February 2023, Kirkham 2024, St Annes in 2025 and Lytham in 2026.

One of the biggest names in comedy, Ed Byrne, returns with a brand-new show and absolutely No Dramas as he hits the road in 2027.

In his last show, Ed delved deep into his most personal material, looking at how humour is defined by Tragedy Plus Time. It was also his most successful, named Best Reviewed Show at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 and going on to tour for almost two years to sell-out crowds, often returning to a venue to play a second or even third time.

Returning to what he does best – finding the funny in anything and everything, Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama. He feels he’s earned it, but the world has other plans for him. Come, hear the conquistador of petty gripes air his grievances with a world hell bent on irritating the bejeezus out of us all and, who knows, perhaps it will make you feel better about your own bouts of impotent rage.

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!

Event details, map and timings will be posted when available.

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

The North West’s largest music festival will return to Lancashire for five nights in 2027.

As the sun set on the 15th anniversary of Lytham Festival, it is announced the huge music event will return next year from Wednesday June 30th to Sunday July 4. Five-day passes go on sale at 8am Friday via www.lythamfestival.com

PayPal customers can access the pre-sale from 8am tomorrow (MONDAY).

The announcement comes as this year’s festival, which attracted more than 110,000 people over five nights, drew to a close with global superstar Pitbull sensationally bringing the curtain down in front of 25,000 people.

Thousands of fans donned bald caps for the night – mimicking the Miami rapper’s trademark look – as their hero delivered on his pledge to “bring the party” to Lytham as part of his I’m Back world tour.

Pitbull told his adoring fans: “To all the baldies out there, thank you for the love and thank you for the commitment! Happy 15th Anniversary Lytham Festival!”

Ninety minutes of high-octane hits followed including Timber, Don’t Stop The Party, Hotel Room Service, Damn I Love Miami, Gasolina, International Love and the explosive anthem Fireball.

GRAMMY Award winning rapper and record producer Lil Jon was Pitbull’s very special guest with his set including such hits as Shots, Anaconda, Krazy and Outta Your Mind.

British rapper Tinchy Stryder also joined the Mr Worldwide party while DJ and producer PBH opened the show.

The festival has also seen headlining shows from vocal titan Teddy Swims, seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Alanis Morissette, international multi-award winning Michael Bublé and the most successful duo in UK music history Pet Shop Boys, with special guests and support artists including Lauren Spencer Smith, Skunk Anansie, Ronan Keating and Scissor Sisters.

Festival co-founder Peter Taylor said: “What a week! The plan was to make our 15th anniversary year very special and it is safe to say that is exactly what the past five days have been.

“We have welcomed some of the biggest names in music internationally and to have such a huge global star as Pitbull to close our party with a phenomenal performance was just perfect.

“So now it’s on to 2027. The dates are in the diary, the artists are being booked and we can’t wait to start making some exciting announcements very soon.”

To find out more about Lytham Festival 2027 and to secure your five-day pass head to lythamfestival.com

The North West’s largest music festival will return to Lancashire for five nights in 2027.

As the sun set on the 15th anniversary of Lytham Festival, it is announced the huge music event will return next year from Wednesday June 30th to Sunday July 4. Five-day passes go on sale at 8am Friday via www.lythamfestival.com

PayPal customers can access the pre-sale from 8am tomorrow (MONDAY).

The announcement comes as this year’s festival, which attracted more than 110,000 people over five nights, drew to a close with global superstar Pitbull sensationally bringing the curtain down in front of 25,000 people.

Thousands of fans donned bald caps for the night – mimicking the Miami rapper’s trademark look – as their hero delivered on his pledge to “bring the party” to Lytham as part of his I’m Back world tour.

Pitbull told his adoring fans: “To all the baldies out there, thank you for the love and thank you for the commitment! Happy 15th Anniversary Lytham Festival!”

Ninety minutes of high-octane hits followed including Timber, Don’t Stop The Party, Hotel Room Service, Damn I Love Miami, Gasolina, International Love and the explosive anthem Fireball.

GRAMMY Award winning rapper and record producer Lil Jon was Pitbull’s very special guest with his set including such hits as Shots, Anaconda, Krazy and Outta Your Mind.

British rapper Tinchy Stryder also joined the Mr Worldwide party while DJ and producer PBH opened the show.

The festival has also seen headlining shows from vocal titan Teddy Swims, seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Alanis Morissette, international multi-award winning Michael Bublé and the most successful duo in UK music history Pet Shop Boys, with special guests and support artists including Lauren Spencer Smith, Skunk Anansie, Ronan Keating and Scissor Sisters.

Festival co-founder Peter Taylor said: “What a week! The plan was to make our 15th anniversary year very special and it is safe to say that is exactly what the past five days have been.

“We have welcomed some of the biggest names in music internationally and to have such a huge global star as Pitbull to close our party with a phenomenal performance was just perfect.

“So now it’s on to 2027. The dates are in the diary, the artists are being booked and we can’t wait to start making some exciting announcements very soon.”

To find out more about Lytham Festival 2027 and to secure your five-day pass head to lythamfestival.com

Robbie Williams is one of the most successful music artists in the world with 90 million album sales worldwide, six of the Top 100 best-selling albums in British history and a record-breaking 16 UK Number 1 albums. Across his celebrated career Robbie has received awards from countries all over the world including a record 18 BRIT Awards, 8 German ECHO Awards, 3 MTV European Music Awards and 2 GRAMMY nominations. He won the prestigious PRS for Music Icon Award at The Ivors 2025 – his fifth Ivor Novello Award – celebrating Robbie as one of Britain’s most iconic and influential songwriters.

In January 2026 Robbie released his album ‘BRITPOP’ which secured him his 16th UK Number 1 album and made history breaking the all-time record for the artist with the most UK Number 1 albums. Robbie is also a much-loved live performer all around the globe, who continues to sell out venues worldwide, and is renowned for his dynamic shows and incredible showmanship. Robbie took to the stage last summer for the ‘BRITPOP’ stadium tour, performing to 1.2 million people globally.

The tour continues this summer with a series of European shows and festival appearances, followed by headline arena performances in South America, closing the year with stadium dates in Australia and New Zealand.

As well as being one of our most celebrated music artists, Robbie is also a pop culture icon who transcends music. In June 2025 Robbie was announced as the Official FIFA Music Ambassador – a global role for FIFA marking a powerful new union between music and football on the world stage. In his first engagement in his ongoing role, Robbie co-wrote and recorded the first ever Official FIFA anthem, ‘Desire’ featuring Laura Pausini. He performed the song at the final of the FIFA Club World Cup™ last year.

In December 2024 his Oscar-nominated film, ‘Better Man’, was released globally to critical acclaim with the accompanying film soundtrack released in January 2025. Other acclaimed projects across his career – in music and beyond – include a Netflix documentary about his life, a Las Vegas residency and launching his own art exhibition, ‘Radical Honesty’. A UNICEF ambassador since 2000, Robbie co-founded Soccer Aid. Since its launch in 2006 the annual event, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has raised more than £137 million to date for charity worldwide.

Image credit: Jason Hetherington