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Lowther’s Folk, Roots & Maritime Festival!
The Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens is proud to announce the Folk, Roots & Maritime Festival, coming up on 27th and 28th July
This festival is the newest addition to the Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens annual festival calendar, following the successful seasonal run of Lowther’s Folk Club. It celebrates the maritime heritage of the Fylde Coast, where local shanty groups keep the region´s seaside and fishing traditions vibrant and alive.
The Folk, Roots & Maritime Festival is a passion project for Lowther, aiming to provide a platform for touring folk musicians and storytellers to showcase their craft and the rich heritage that inspires them. By offering a free to enter festival for the public to access all acts, Lowther hopes to inspire both seasoned enthusiasts and the new generation in celebrating the diverse forms of folk and maritime music.
July 27th and 28th, 11am – 9pm.
Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens, West Beach, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2QG
Workshops and Activities
Throughout the two-day festival, attendees can participate in various workshops:
- Cigar Box Guitar Making: Taught by Howlin’ Mat, limited to 20 participants per day.
- Fleetwood Fishing History: Presented by local historian storytellers, Fish n’ Ships, in the bar.
- Rope Pulling and Shanty Singing: Run by local group the Mizzen Crew, perfect for those looking to dive into maritime traditions.
- Showing of the film ‘The Nettle Dress’ - £5 with a free cup of nettle tea.
Performance Highlights
- Saturday, July 27th: Experience a multitude of maritime acts including Scolds Bridle, Lytham St Annes & Sunderland Point Shanty Crews, Polly Mellor, Howlin’ Mat, and more.
- Sunday, July 28th: Enjoy performances from new and returning folk acts from Lowther’s Folk Club such as Iona Lane, Harp & A Monkey, Martin Carthy, Katy Spencer, Briar & Bramble, and more.
Join in with the Lowther Festival for a weekend filled with music, history, Morris dancing and community spirit, as we celebrate the rich traditions of folk, roots, and maritime culture.
Entry to the festival is free. Although booking is not required, those who do book will be eligible to receive a discount code for Lowther’s bi-monthly Folk Club.
For more information, visit lowtherpavilion.co.uk/folkfest or contact the Box Office team on [email protected] or 01253 794221.
The Festival is supported with thanks by Fylde Council.
