Bawtry Arts Festival 2025
Monday 16 – Sunday 22 June 2025
A week-long celebration of Art, Music, Dance, Drama, Literature, Crafts, Film, Fashion, Quizzes, Walks, Talks & More – for all age groups!
Festival Highlights:
Street entertainment
- Heritage walks
- Live music and theatre
- Art & craft workshops
- Family-friendly events
- Photography competitions
- Food, drink, and shopping
Daily Schedule
Monday 16 June:
- Festival begins! Most events are free, donations welcomed.
Tuesday 17 June
- Talks at Library & Phoenix Theatre
- Writing workshop with Samantha Lee Howe
- Prosecco & Paint Night at Little Bawtry’s
- Literary Quiz
- Heritage Talk: Hunt for Roman Bawtry
Wednesday 18 June
- Afternoon Cabaret (Free tickets)
- Children’s Choir performance
- Brontë Talk
- Clairvoyance Evening at The White Hart
- Live Swing Music at Ziniz
- Heritage Trail Walk
- Big Fat Summer Pop Quiz
Thursday 19 June
- Book Folding Workshop
- Nature Walk at St. Nicholas Churchyard
- Family Art Night
- Live Music: Mambo Jambo
- PTA Summer Fayre
Friday 20 June
- Farmyard Frolics for preschoolers
- Talk by author T.M. Logan
- Mocktail & Cocktail Family Class
- Murder Mystery at The Tasting Note
- Evening of Music & Song
- Karaoke & Live Acoustic Music
Saturday 21 June
- Art & Craft Workshops (quiet session first half-hour)
- Family street games
- Phoenix Young Players rehearsal
- Bell ringing demo
- Jazz with Helen Evans
- Taekwondo & Dance demos
- The Harmonix Choir Summer Concert
- Evening acoustic session at Ben’s Bar
Sunday 22 June – Festival Finale
- Town Craft Fair 10am – 6pm
- Street performances, fairground organ
- Live Music all day
- Horse carriage rides
- Photography competition
- Games Café at St. Nic’s Church Hall
- Yoga Session at Town Hall
- Festival Finale by Rock/Indie Band 'Priday'
- Ongoing Throughout the Week
- Bawtry Art Club Exhibition
- Heritage Essay Competition
- Photography Competitions: “Beautiful Bawtry” & “Fantastic Festival”
