You voted The Gregson as #1 venue at the last Music Festival, and we’ve been Lancaster’s BUSIEST venue two years on the trot! We’ve got no plans to turn down the heat…

Our festival begins with a visit from More Music for the wonderful Dare, a cracking indie line-up well into the evening AND a very special visit from the first band to ever play the Gregson…

Dare!

11am + 1.30pm – Dare!
Swim with silver fish, peer through a telescope, ride the tide and take a leap! Join this interactive show for under 5’s and their adults by the team at More Music. The Hall. Click to book.

6-8pm – Accessible Open Mic
A night of music, song and karaoke specifically designed for adults with additional needs. Come along and sing a song, or just enjoy the music! Olive Bar

20th Century F*xes 1983 & 2025

7.30-8.30pm – 20th Century F*xes
A very special guest opens our main stage…Back for the first time in 42 years, we welcome the band that opened the Gregson all the way back in 1984! Post punk/new-wave The Hall

8.30-11pm – Women’s Music Collective
Relaxed open mic for women & GNC musicians. Book slots in advance, including details of your tech requirements/instrument(s) via: longworthhelen@hotmail.com. Olive Bar

8.30-11pm – Thursday Folk Session
Our regular folk music session returns for the music fest. New and visiting musicians are always welcome to come and join in. Cafe Bar

9-9.45pm – Run It Up
Hardcore, hard rock and pop punk. The Hall

The Limes

10-10.45pm – The Limes
Energetic indie/alt-rock band. The Hall

11-midnight – Hummus
Closing off our main stage, our second food-themed 4-piece of the night bring their funky, grungy odd-ball energy. The Hall