What's on at Garstang Arts Centre this July, including free concerts, club events & competitions
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Take a look below at everything going on at Garstang Arts Centre this July.
Garstang Arts Centre has been at the heart of the Lancashire town since 1969, providing a focal point for all types of local art.
From special art exhibitions, to live music shows and community art competitions, a whole host of activities are put on by the arts centre all year round.
July 2026 is no exception and you can take a look below at everything going on at the Garstang Art Centre this month next...
July’s Exhibition
The ‘In The Frame’ team, a group of volunteers working together to raise funds for St. Catherine’s Hospice, will be exhibiting artwork and photography kindly provided by local artists from Tuesday, June 30 to Thursday, July 23.
All proceeds from the sale of these pieces of art will go to the hospice to support them in their work.
Craft Fair
A craft fair will be helad at the Arts Centre on Saturday, July 18 between 10am and 3pm.
All items for sale will be handcrafted by local makers, including wooden pieces, sewing creations, jewellery, textile work, and more.
Live music
Lunchtime Concerts will be held every Thursday between 1.00–2.00pm up until September.
The following are planned in July:
- July 2- Dunelm Duo
- July 9- The Bay Singers
- July 16- Kell Wind Trio
- July 23- Drumming George
- July 30th Tra La Trio
Competition Time
Entries are now open for Paint Garstang 2026 with the closing date set for Friday, August 7.
Taking place on Saturday, September 5, the Paint Garstang En Plein Air (painting outdoors) competition sees participating artists choose a set location of Garstang to paint throughout the day whislt visitors can follow an artist trail.
At the end of the day, various prizes are handed out with the judge this year being Simon Blackley, winner of the 2022 competition.
Entry forms and information for the Paint Garstang En Plein Air (painting outdoors) competition can now be found online here.
Alongside the registration form you must pay a £10 entry fee and declare your painting location.
Opportunity to join the 200 Club Draw
The Autumn Draw of the 200 Club will be in September, at the end of the Arts Festival.
Sadly due the loss of a few subscribers to this charitable draw, thare are now several numbers available.
If you want a chance to be “in it to win it” phone, text, email, whatsapp or call in to the Arts Centre Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.
It is £6.50 for a number for this last draw and as soon as all 200 numbers have been taken the Arts Centre will receive a cheque for £650.
Please contact Carolyn on 07504148568 or ask for details at the Arts Centre.
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Group meet-ups
- Garstang Poetry Appreciation Group will meet on Friday, July 24th at 2.00 pm. This month they have a visiting poet, Sid Calderbank, who will be reading Lancashire dialect poetry. There will be no cover charge but donations towards the cost of the afternoon will be much appreciated. As usual tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided on the day. Contact Gary Walmsley on 07375657474 if you require further details.
- The Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month between 10:30am and 12:00. July’s book is ‘Unsettled Ground’ by Claire Fuller, which follows 51-year-old twins Jeanie and Julius, whose livelihood is threatened when their mother dies and her secrets start to unravel. Contact: Linda 07795 064266 or Sandra 07823 501716
- Garstang Ukelee Club meet every Sunday from 2pm to 4pm. You can message their Facebook page, email Trevor Philips at [email protected] or call Ruth McBride on 01995600378
- Ukulele Soup, a musical comedy group, meet every Sunday between 10am and 12:00 noon. For bookings contact Anne Kelsall [email protected] 07790 013679
- Songbirds, an audition-free choir, will hold thier last session before the summer break on July 27. They meet on Mondays 1.30 – 3.15pm. Contact Avril Bevan on 01995 602904
- Garstng Bridge Club meet between 7pm and 9pm on Mondays (for intermediate players with a partner) and Tuesday afternoons 1.30pm to 4:oopm (partner not necessary as there is a host). Guidance is also available to those who need it. Contact Jenny Gower 07910046651
- Wednesday Painting Group meet every Wednesday between 1:00pm-4:00pm and costs £5 annually on top of the Arts Centre Subscription. During July, as part of the Summer Art and Musical Festival the group will be painting “en plein air”, in other words outside in the courtyard. This will take place each Wednesday in July – weather permitting – and all are welcome to come and see what they are up to. Contacts: Carolyn 01253 812270/ Sandra 07823 501716
- The John Towers Big Band rehearse every Friday night (apart from Concert nights). They are holding a concert on July 17 at Winmarleigh Village Hall, starting at 8pm. Contact: Tony Berry (07850 061659)
Other Groups that meet at the Arts Centre:
- Sounds Right: First & third Mon in the month, mornings
- Scrabble Group: Tues 1.30pm – 4.00pm
- Woolcraft Group: Tues 7.00 – 9.00pm & Friday 1.30 – 3.30pm
- Needlework Group: Wed 10.00am – 12 noon
- Garstang Chess Club: Tuesdays 7.00 – 9.30pm & Thurs 1:30pm – 3:30pm
- Paint & Chatter: Fri 10.00am – 12noon
The cafe will also be open Tuesdays and Thursday 10-4pm, as well as Saturdays 10-12:30pm for a brew and a chat.