What's On
William Kite Has Memory Issues
Thursday 7th & Friday 8th December | 7.30 pm
Find out moreWhen William develops dementia, his reality changes forever.
Do Sheep Dream of Woollen Robots
Fri 8th December | 6pm - midnight
Find out moreA neurodivergent-friendly evening of electronic music
Charleston Free Taster Session
Mon 11th December | 7-8pm
Find out moreA fun, energetic, sociable, free taster with My Charleston
French Film Series
Fridays 6.30pm | Every two weeks
Find out moreWatch and discuss the best of French Cinema
Festive Bookmaking
Sun 17th December | 12-1.30pm
Find out moreMake your own original gift this festive period
Kids Christmas Secret Cinema Screening
Sunday 17th December 4pm
Find out moreLancaster’s most intimate family Christmas screening
Adult Christmas Secret Cinema Screening
Monday 18th December 7pm
Find out moreGet in the Christmas spirit in Lancaster’s Secret Cinema
The Kid Brother – Screening
Tuesday 19th December 7.30pm | Monthly
Find out moreClassic film screening with Lancaster Silent & Classic Film Club
Dark tales for Winter Nights
Thursday 21st December | 7.30pm
Find out moreStorytelling for the Darkest Day of the Year
Tony Cox – End of Year Concert
Sat 23 December 2023 | 8-10pm
Find out moreOne of South Africa’s finest musical exports
Shoes – exhibition
Until the 10th December
Find out moreExhibition to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
The Gregson Book Group
Mondays 11.15am-12.30pm | Monthly
Find out moreA friendly, relaxed book group in the Gregson’s Cafe Bar
Breath of Fresh Air Choir
Mondays 1.30-3pm
Find out moreSinging for lung health: Feel great, socialise, harmonise!
Adult Acting Classes
Mondays 6.30-8pm | every 2 weeks
Find out moreA fun, dynamic drama group with Three Left Feet
The Writers Cafe
Mondays 7.30-9.30pm | Monthly
Find out moreWrite and share ideas with other local creative writers
Northern Yarn Knitting Group
Mondays 7.30-9.30pm | Monthly
Find out moreFriendly and supportive knitting & crochet group for all wool lovers!
Feminist Movie Monday
Mondays 7pm | Monthly
Find out moreScreenings with Feminist Movie Mondays, the free inclusive film club
Felting Classes
Tuesdays 11am-12pm | Monthly
Find out moreFun introduction to needle felting classes.
Acting Workshops
Tuesdays 6.30-8pm | Check dates each month
Find out moreA series of themed acting workshops with Three Left Feet
Youth Art Club by Eccentricty
Tuesdays 4-5.30pm
Find out moreA place to create, inspire and make friends
Lancaster Chess Academy
Tuesdays 6.30-9pm
Find out moreChess as Playing Culture, Art, and Critical Life Skills
Dot Crotchet’s Choir
Tuesdays 7.30-9pm
Find out moreFemale acapella choir, laughing & singing through life
Eurodance
Tuesdays 8-10pm | Monthly
Find out moreLearn fun dances from across Europe to live music!
Many Worlds Film Club
Next screening TBA
Find out moreThe free international social justice film club
Ridge Community Choir
Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Find out moreFriendly, relaxed and welcoming community choir
Afro-Brazilian Dance
Wednesdays 6-7.15pm
Find out moreA feel-good dance class with infectious music!
Intro to Abstract Art
Wednesdays 2-4pm (Starts 7th Feb)
Find out moreExplore, experiment and play in this 4-week course
The Thursday Session
Thursdays 8.30-11pm
Find out moreInstrumental, folk, and early music from across the world
Chinese Calligraphy Classes
Thursdays 3-4pm
Find out moreLearn the basics of traditional Chinese Calligraphy
Improvisation
Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm | every 2 weeks
Find out moreA relaxed and friendly approach to Improvisation for everyone
Lancaster Lindy Circle
Thursdays 7.30-10.30pm
Find out moreSuper relaxed dancing fun & good for the soul
Models for Heroes
Fridays 10.30am-1pm | Fortnightly
Find out moreModel-making for service people and veterans
Little Owls Parent & Child Group
Fridays 12.30-2.30pm
Find out moreA place for children to play while adults chill
Trembling Images Film Club
Saturdays 7-9 | Monthly
Find out moreScreenings of alternative films from New Hollywood to the Soviet avant-garde
Sacred Circle Meditation
Sundays 2-4pm
Find out moreHealing Sacred Space for women to be themselves
Queer By Gum – Book Club
Sundays 5-6pm | Monthly
Find out moreA book club centred around current and historic queer experiences
Salsa Sundays
Sundays 7.30-9.30pm
Find out moreLA and Cuban Salsa Dance Classes with “Vintage Salsa”
Drink and Draw
Sundays 7-9pm | Monthly
Find out moreLife drawing class for artists of all abilities
Tai Chi
Multiple sessions through the week
Find out moreMaintaining the integrity of authentic Tai Chi
Zine Library
Ongoing
Find out moreRelax in our bar and add to the Morecmabe & Lancaster Zine Library!
40 Words for 40 Years
Autumn/Winter 2023
Find out moreAn exhibition of Gregson tales – provided by our community
Our Spaces
Cafe and Bar
Lancaster’s only community run cafe bar
Make yourself at home in Lancaster’s living room. A cultural hub in its own right which regularly hosts live music, games nights and more. The cafe bar offers quality draught beers and cask ales, and stocks excellent wines and spirits, teas and barista coffee.
Read more about our Cafe Bar
The Hall
You’ll love our largest room (170 max capacity), with its high vaulted ceiling, wooden sprung dance floor and light and airy feel.
The Hall can be enjoyed as is, or with just a small amount of decoration can be completely transformed. Its projector, PA system and lighting rig add to the Hall’s versatility – its perfect for gigs, parties, performances, dance classes and more!
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Olive Bar
Large windows with views over Lancaster let in heaps of natural light into this room, which has both a stage and a bar.
With capacity for 90 people, this room can be split down the middle into two smaller spaces or enjoyed as it is.
With PA and projection facilities, and even a piano, it’s perfect for celebrations, business meetings or as an intimate performance venue.
Read more about our Olive Bar
Secret Cinema
Shhh..
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the centre – this is the perfect cinema space for just 25 people.
Grab a drink from the bar, pick a movie and sit back in our vintage cinema seats.
Perfect for movie marathons, parties, talks, as a teaching room and for small performances/readings.
Read more about our Cinema
Meeting Room
Looking for a smaller space? The Meeting Room is perfect for meetings, workshops or an intimate performance.
What’s more, it’s our most affordable space at just £10 an hour, and still has room for up to 45 people.
Read more about our Meeting Room
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Our Charity's Sub Groups
Gregson Festival Group
The Gregson Festival Group put on important community events including an annual firework display and bonfire.
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Friends of Miss Whalley's Field
This group maintain the ‘Gregson’s Garden’, a once disused site which has been transformed into a wonderful urban green space
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Highfield Recreation Ground
This group restored a mainly derelict sport facility and provide an essential outdoor community space
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Gregson Cricket Club
With a full calendar of friendly fixtures, Gregson C.C are always looking for new players, new teams to play, or touring sides to visit.
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