Visit Bawtry Festival

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”