Garstang Summer Arts and Music Celebration 2026

Garstang Summer Arts and Music Celebration 2026 – 6th August – 5th 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 6th August – Saturday 5th September, 2026

Garstang Walk of Art – Starts Thursday 13th 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


August 6
Thursday

10am – 4pm








1pm – 2pm


Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions
Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group – FREE donations welcome



Lunchtime Concert
Garstang Ukulele Group
FREE Donations welcome
Garstang Arts Centre
August 7
Friday
7pm
Love Painting Lancashire – Beginners Summer flowers in watercolour and brusho
£15		Garstang Arts Centre
https://www.lovepaintinglancashire.co.uk

01995606470
August 8
Saturday		TIMEBeginners Jewellery Workshop –
Make a Ring £TBC		Garstang Arts Centre
Book here: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2026
August 11
Tuesday		10am – 4pm



1:30pm – 4pm		Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions
Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group – FREE donations welcome

Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome
FREE		Garstang Arts Centre
August 12
Wednesday		7pm – 9pmBeginners Jewellery Workshop –
Make a bee keyring		Garstang Arts Centre
Book here: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2026
August 13
Thursday


10am – 4pm




11.15am – 12.30 pm


1pm – 2pm
Garstang Walk of Art

Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions
Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group – FREE donations welcome

Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting
FREE – donations welcome

Lunchtime Concert TBC
FREE Donations welcome		Garstang Arts Centre
August 14
Friday		7pm – 9pmGarstang Art Club
‘pop along join us for paint and chat all materials included or bring your own £5’		Garstang Arts Centre
August 15
Saturday		7pm – 10pmLive Band – The Music of Bob Dylan performed by The Zimmermen, Bring your own drinks.
Tickets Available soon		Garstang Arts Centre
August 18
Tuesday		10am – 4pm



1:30pm – 4pm		Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions
Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group – FREE donations welcome

Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome
FREE		Garstang Arts Centre
August 19
Wednesday		TIMEBeginners Jewellery Workshop
Resin Pendant
£		Garstang Arts Centre
Book here: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2026
August 20
Thursday		10am – 4pm




11.15am – 12.30 pm


1pm – 2pm		Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions
Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group – FREE donations welcome

Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting
FREE – donations welcome

Lunchtime Concert
UKULELE SOUP
FREE Donations welcome
August 21
Friday		Doors 6.45pm
Start 7.30pm		Live Band – A Celebration
of SIMON & GARFUNKEL
Performed Live by
Tim Chu & Ian Bailey
Bring your own drinks.
Tickets available soon		Garstang Arts Centre
August 25
Tuesday
10am – 4pm



1:30pm – 4pm		Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions
Ken Dagger, Ron Coombs Painting Competition, James Dodding Poetry Competition
FREE donations welcome

Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome
FREE
August 26
Wednesday		7pm – 9pmBeginners Jewellery Workshop
Earrings
£		Garstang Arts Centre
Book here: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2026
August 27
Thursday
10am – 4pm




11.15am – 12.30 pm


1pm – 2pm
Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions
Ken Dagger, Ron Coombes Painting Public Vote Competition, James Dodding Poetry Competition
FREE donations welcome

Garstang Ukulele Group – playing in the Courtyard, weather permitting
FREE – donations welcome

Lunchtime Concert
Marton Singers Songs from Musical Theatre/Gilbert & Sullivan
FREE Donations welcome		Garstang Arts Centre
August 28
Friday		Doors from 6.30pm
Starts 8pm		John Towers Big Band –
A 16 piece Big Band playing Jazz,
Swing and Dance Music
Bring your own drinks
FREE Donations Welcome		Garstang Arts Centre
August 29
Saturday		1.30pmGarstang Art Club
Paint a Summer Landscape
Members £15 – Visitors £16		Garstang Arts Centre
Book here:
https://www.garstang-art-club-lancs.co.uk/
September 1
Tuesday		10am – 4pm


1:30pm – 4pm


6pm – 7.30pm		Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions
Ken Dagger, Ron Coombs Painting Competition, James Dodding Poetry Competition
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
September 2
Wednesday		7pm – 9pmBeginners Jewellery Workshop
Felt a Brooch
£		Garstang Arts Centre
Book here: https://colour-art-jewellery-class.co.uk/collections/garstang-summer-workshops-2026
September 3
Thursday		10am – 4pm




11.15am – 12.30 pm


1pm – 2pm		Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions
Ken Dagger, Ron Coombes Painting Public Vote Competition, James Dodding Poetry Competition
FREE donations welcome

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
September 4
Friday		7pm – 9pmGarstang Art Club
‘pop along join us for paint and chat all materials included or bring your own £5’		Garstang Arts Centre
September 5
Saturday
9am – 4pm




3.45pm – 5pm


5pm		Paint Garstang
En Plein Air Competition in and around Garstang
Gallery Cafe open all day

Buzz Cadillac & The Lightning Rods
playing in the Courtyard
FREE – donations welcome

Prize Giving to the Plein Air Winners		Garstang Arts Centre