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 11 Tuesday | 10am – 4pm 1:30pm – 4pm Open 6:30pm for a 7pm start | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Open Exhibition Winners and Painting Group – FREE donations welcome Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome FREE Talk – The Canary Girls The Forgotten Heroines of Two World Wars on their remarkable work in the 200 hundred munitions factories that turned their skin yellow. £5 Tickets | Garstang Arts Centre |
| 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 – 9pm | Garstang Art Club Paint and social! Visitors can use materials provided for a donation | Garstang Arts Centre |
| August 15 Saturday | 7pm – 10pm | Live Band – The Music of Bob Dylan performed by The Zimmermen, Bring your own drinks. Tickets £10 Available in the Arts Centre or at the link | Garstang Arts Centre https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/zgodqgaemqdd |
| 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 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 Open 7pm for a 7:30pm start | Gallery Cafe and Art Exhibitions Ken Dagger, Ron Coombs Painting Competition, James Dodding Poetry Competition FREE donations welcome Scrabble Afternoon – all welcome FREE Talk – Andy Stewart on his hare and wildlife photography. £5 Tickets | |
| 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 | 1.30pm – 4pm | Garstang Art Club Visiting artist workshop – landscape painting Members £15 – Visitors £16 | Garstang Arts Centre Book here: https://www.garstang-art-club-lancs.co.uk/ Call: 07857329805 |
| 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 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 – 9pm | Garstang Art Club Paint and social! Visitors can use materials provided for £5 | Garstang Arts Centre Call: 07857329805 |
| 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 |
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