Garstang Summer Arts and Music Celebration 2025 – 17th July – 6th September
Join us in our Summer Arts and Music Celebration!
The Arts Centre will be host to a range of events across the festival, from Trails, Exhibitions, Craft Fairs, Workshops, Live Theatre, Concerts & Bands, and much much more.
There’s something for everyone to join in with and to make the most of the gorgeous summer sun!
New events added regularly
Start Date: Thursday 17th July, 2025 – Saturday 6th September, 2025
Garstang Walk of Art – Monday 21st July to Friday 29th August
Through the shops of Garstang with a quiz. Quiz sheets can be picked up from local shops or at the Arts Centre when open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am – 4pm, Wed 1pm – 3pm, Sat 10am – 12.30pm.
Winner wins a small prize and will be contacted after the event (Please either leave contact number on Quiz sheet and send sheets to garstangartclub@gmail.com or leave at the Garstang Arts Centre)
| DATE ………….…………..…... | TIME ……………………………….… | EVENT ………………………………………………… | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening of this years Art & Music Summer Celebration July 17 Thursday | 10am – 4pm 11.15am – 12.30 pm 1pm – 2pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Over Wyre Arts Society and Jean Grange Garstang Academy – FREE, donations welcome Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting FREE – donations welcome Lunchtime Concert The Bay Singers FREE Donations welcome | Garstang Arts Centre |
| July 18 Friday | 7pm | Dean Taylor Theatre Tickets £12 each , or £10 for 4 or more, available from The Arts Centre Including free complimentary drinks and nibbles and/or bring your own bottle | Garstang Arts Centre |
| July 18 Friday | 6.30 pm Food 8pm Music | John Towers Big Band – 16 piece Big Band playing Jazz, Swing and Dance Music – FREE | Winmarleigh Village Hall |
| July 19 Saturday | 10am – 3pm | Summer Craft Fair Handmade Artisan Pieces featuring Wood, Textiles, Jewellery, Small Antiques, Cards, Notebooks and much more! FREE Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Over Wyre Arts Society and Jean Grange Garstang Academy – Free, donations welcome | Garstang Arts Centre |
| July 22 Tuesday | 10am – 4pm 1:30pm – 4pm 6pm – 7.30pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Over Wyre Arts Society and Jean Grange Garstang Academy – Free, donations welcome Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome FREE Paul Smith’s History Walking Tour Light Refreshments available. No Dogs please, except Guide Dogs Tickets £5.00 from The Arts Centre | Garstang Arts Centre |
| July 23 Wednesday | 1:30pm – 3:30pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Painting in the courtyard – By members of the painting group Montmartre Artists and the Arts Centre with Garstang Ukulele playing (weather permitting) The café will be open selling refreshments and delicious handmade cakes Beginners Jewellery Workshop – Make a bee keyring £9 – everything included | Garstang Arts Centre To Book: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2025 Garstang Arts Centre |
| July 24th Thursday | 10am – 4pm 11.15am – 12.30 pm 1pm – 2pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Over Wyre Arts Society and Jean Grange Garstang Academy – Free, donations welcome Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting FREE – donations welcome Lunchtime Concert Marie Ratcliffe (piano) FREE Donations welcome | Garstang Arts Centre |
| July 25th Friday | 7pm – 9pm | Love Painting Lancashire – Paint a Seascape in oil on canvas workshop £15 for visitor, £14 for members – everything included | To Book: https://www.garstang-art-club-lancs.co.uk/ Garstang Arts Centre |
| July 29th Tuesday | 10am – 4pm 1:30pm – 4pm 7.30pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group exhibition with public voting in memory of Jean Colclough – Free, donations welcome Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome FREE Gail Newsham’s fascinating talk on the famous Dick Kerr ladies football team of Preston. Tickets £5 from the Arts Centre including light refreshments | Garstang Arts Centre |
| July 30th Wednesday | 1:30pm – 3:30pm 7pm – 9pm | Painting in the courtyard – By members of the painting group Montmartre Artists and the Arts Centre with Garstang Ukulele playing (weather permitting) The café will be open selling refreshments and delicious handmade cakes Beginners Jewellery Workshop – Silver pendant workshop Deposit £20, total costs £35 | Garstang Arts Centre To Book https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2025 Garstang Arts Centre |
| 31st July Thursday | 10am – 4pm 11.15am – 12.30 pm 1pm – 2pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group exhibition with public voting in memory of Jean Colclough – Free, donations welcome Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting FREE – donations welcome Lunchtime Concert Simon Halliday FREE Donations welcome | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 1st August Friday | 7pm – 9pm | Garstang Art Club – Paint a landscape – in all mediums £5 for visitors, £4 for members – everything included | To Book: https://www.garstang-art-club-lancs.co.uk/ Garstang Arts Centre |
| 2nd August Saturday | 2pm | Greg Anderton of Leafy Lytham Garden Hub – Entertaining Talk/Demo/Q&A – Container Gardening – Plants for Sale Tickets £5 from the Arts Centre | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 5th August Tuesday | 10am – 4pm 1:30pm – 4pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group exhibition with public voting in memory of Jean Colclough – Free, donations welcome Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome FREE | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 6th August Wednesday | 1:30pm – 3:30pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Painting in the courtyard – By members of the painting group Montmartre Artists and the Arts Centre with Garstang Ukulele playing (weather permitting) The café will be open selling refreshments and delicious handmade cakes Beginners Jewellery Workshop – Make a personalised bracelet £10 | Garstang Arts Centre To Book: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2025 Garstang Arts Centre |
| 7th August Thursday | 10am – 4pm 11.15am – 12.30 pm 1pm – 2pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group exhibition with public voting in memory of Jean Colclough – Free, donations welcome Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting FREE – donations welcome Lunchtime Concert Garstang Ukulele Group Garstang goes country FREE Donations welcome | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 9th August Saturday | 2pm – 4pm | Beginners Workshop – Paint summer flowers in watercolours and Brusho £15 for visitors, £14 for members – everything included | To Book: https://www.garstang-art-club-lancs.co.uk/ Garstang Arts Centre |
| 12th August Tuesday | 10am – 4pm 1:30pm – 4pm 7pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group exhibition with public voting in memory of Jean Colclough – Free, donations welcome Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome FREE Susan Whitaker – entertaining talk about The Great Tapestry of Scotland. Tickets £5 from the Arts Centre including light refreshments | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 13th August Wednesday | 1:30pm – 3:30pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Painting in the courtyard – By members of the painting group Montmartre Artists and the Arts Centre with Garstang Ukulele playing (weather permitting) The café will be open selling refreshments and delicious handmade cakes Garstang Bead Social – Jewellery Charity event, make bracelets for Save the Children Appeal Costs £5 – there’s plenty of donated beads and please bring any of your own | Garstang Arts Centre To Book: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2025 Garstang Arts Centre |
| 14th August Thursday | 10am – 4pm 11.15am – 12.30 pm 1pm – 2pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group exhibition with public voting in memory of Jean Colclough – Free, donations welcome Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting FREE – donations welcome Lunchtime Concert Dunelm Duo Lynne Williams, woodwind multi-instrumentalist and Rob Rainford, Piano FREE Donations welcome | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 15th August Friday | 7pm – 9pm | Love Painting Lancashire – Paint summer flowers in watercolour and Brusho £15 for visitors, £14 for members – everything included | To Book: https://www.garstang-art-club-lancs.co.uk/ Garstang Arts Centre |
| 16th August Saturday | 7pm – 10pm | Live Band – The Music of Bob Dylan performed by The Zimmermen, Bring your own drinks. Tickets £10 available on Ticketsource and The Arts Centre | Get Tickets Here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/zimmermen/the-music-of-bob-dylan-performed-by-the-zimmermen/2025-08-16/19:15/t-dvzeaeo Garstang Arts Centre |
| 19th August Tuesday | 10am – 4pm 1:30pm – 4pm 7.00pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group exhibition with public voting in memory of Jean Colclough – Free, donations welcome Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome FREE Carrs Jewellery – Talk by Laura & Caitlin on the History of Carrs Jewellery the Business, Jewellery, metals, diamonds and more. Tickets £5.00 including light refreshments | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 20th August Wednesday | 1:30pm – 3:30pm 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Painting in the courtyard – By members of the painting group Montmartre Artists and the Arts Centre with Garstang Ukulele playing (weather permitting) The café will be open selling refreshments and delicious handmade cakes Beginners Jewellery Workshop – Make a rainbow resin butterfly keyring £15 | Garstang Arts Centre To Book: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2025 Garstang Arts Centre |
| 21st August Thursday | 10am – 4pm 11.15am – 12.30 pm 1pm – 2pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group exhibition with public voting in memory of Jean Colclough – Free, donations welcome Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting FREE – donations welcome Lunchtime Concert Marton Singers Songs from musical theatre/Gilbert and Sullivan FREE Donations welcome | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 26th August Tuesday | 10am – 4pm 1:30pm – 4pm 7.00pm | Gallery Café and Art Exhibitions Garstang Patchwork & Crafters Ron Coombes Public Vote Competition Free, donations welcome Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome FREE Murder Mystery and Mischief at Kirkland, Catterall and Claughton – Talk by Susan Douglas Tickets £5.00 including refreshments | Garstang Arts Centre Garstang Arts Centre Garstang Arts Centre |
| 27th August Wednesday | 1:30pm – 3:30pm 7pm – 9pm | Painting in the courtyard – By members of the painting group Montmartre Artists and the Arts Centre with Garstang Ukulele playing (weather permitting) The café will be open selling refreshments and delicious handmade cakes Silver Making Workshop – Deposit £20, total costs £35 | Garstang Arts Centre To Book: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2025 Garstang Arts Centre |
| 28th August Thursday | 10am – 4pm 11.15am – 12.30 pm 1pm – 2pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Garstang Patchwork & Crafters Ron Coombes Competition – Public Vote Competition Free, donations welcome Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting FREE – donations welcome Lunchtime Concert Ian Whalley Piano FREE Donations welcome | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 29th August Friday | 7pm – 9pm | Garstang Arts Club – Paint a landscape £5 for visitors, £4 for members – everything included | To Book: https://www.garstang-art-club-lancs.co.uk/ Garstang Arts Centre |
| 30th August Saturday | 2pm – 4:30pm | Beginners Jewellery Workshop – Make a summer ring in silver £15 | To Book: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2025 Garstang Arts Centre |
| 2nd September Tuesday | 10am – 4pm 1:30pm – 4pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Garstang Patchwork & Crafters Ron Coombes Competition – Public Vote Competition Free, donations welcome Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome FREE | Garstang Arts Cnetre |
| 3rd September Wednesday | 7pm – 9pm | Beginners Jewellery Workshop – Make a needlefelt posy brooch £15 – everything included | To Book: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2025 Garstang Arts Centre |
| 4th September Thursday | 10am – 4pm 11.15am – 12.30 pm 1pm – 2pm | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Garstang Patchwork & Crafters Ron Coombes Competition – Public Vote Competition Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting FREE – donations welcome Lunchtime Concert Simon Halliday’s Legato Music School FREE Donations welcome | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 5th September Friday | Starts 8pm, Open from 6.30pm | John Towers Big Band – A 16 piece Big Band playing Jazz, Swing and Dance Music – including the 200 Club Prize Draw FREE Bring your own drinks Donations Welcome | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 6th September Saturday | 9am – 4pm 3.45pm – 5pm 5pm | Paint Garstang – En Plein Air Competition in and around Garstang Gallery Café open all day Buzz Cadillac & The Lightning Rods playing in the Courtyard FREE Donations Welcome Prize Giving to the Plein Air Winners and Close of this Years Arts & Music Summer Celebration Festival | Garstang Arts Centre |
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