Programme

Explore the programme below:

Tickets can be purchased by cash or card payment at the Parish Office during opening hours or by telephone on 07832 175867

The Programme will be available in January 2026.

Hello,

Following the success of this year’s festival, I have the pleasure of letting you know that there will be a third Welton Music and Arts Festival in July 2026.

We love our village and want to see it thrive as it grows.  One of our greatest assets is our strong sense of community. Over the past 100 years, our village has grown from a dispersed collection of farms and cottage industries to one of Lincolnshire’s best places to live.

As our population grows, we want to invest in our village’s social calendar and bring our community together. The Welton Music and Arts Festival provides a fantastic opportunity to do this to include all ages in our community with a selection of different genres of entertainment.

We are working on another exceptional line-up featuring Queen and Taylor Swift tribute acts, interviews, creative workshops, comedy and much more. So come and join us; there is something for everyone!

Best wishes

Cllr Mrs Marlene Chapman

Chairperson, Heritage & Events Committee

Wednesday 1st July 2026

CREATIVE WORKSHOP 

More details to follow

Wednesday 1st July 2026
Manor Park, Hackthorn Road, LN2 3PA

Tickets:

Thursday 2nd July 2026

Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna


Welton Village Hall

Doors open at 6.00pm for 6.30pm start

Bar available (Please note that only snacks and drinks purchased from the bar may be consumed at the event)

VINYL NIGHT

Thursday 2nd July 2026

St Mary’s Church, LN2 3HZ

7.30 – 9.30pm

Tickets £20.00 per person

Family Ticket (1 adult + 2 children) £50.00

Music of the 50s, 60s, 70s etc.

Why not share your favourite singles, E.P.’s and L.P.’s.

Bring your own drinks and snacks and listen to a bit of nostalgia! Dancing permitted – Just show up and have fun!

Entrance free of charge.

AN EVENING WITH

Thursday 2nd July 2026
Welton & Dunholme Methodist Church, LN2 3JJ

Doors open at 5:30pm for 6:00 pm start

Refreshments will be available during the interval

Tickets £

Friday 3rd July

2026

BASKET WEAVING WORKSHOP WITH ALISON WALLING OF LINCOLNSHIRE WILLOW

Friday 3rd July 2026
Manor Park, Hackthorn Road, LN2 3PA

Workshop 10.00am - 4.00pm

Bring your own drinks and a packed lunch.

During this workshop, you will create and weave a rib/frame basket, round with a handle – all materials and tools will be supplied. Lincolnshire Willow is just Alison, her shed and an acre of willow.

As a great admirer of willow in all its many varieties and forms, she is keen to see species once cultivated widely in Lincolnshire growing again, whether coppiced as a resource, for amenity, for wildlife or for one of the many other good reasons to grow willow.

Her background is teaching arts and other skills to people of differing ages and abilities. Alison regularly works with communities and organisations and their gardens and is a member of the Heritage Crafts Association.

Tickets: £45.00

Friday 3rd July 2026

Doors open at 6.00pm for 6.30pm start

Tickets £

Friday 3rd July 2026

Welton & Dunholme Methodist Church, LN2 3JJ - Tickets £

Doors open at 6:30pm for 7:00 pm start

Refreshments will be available during the interval

Refreshments will be available during the interval - cash only.

Tickets £

Come and listen to the

Food and refreshments will be available to purchase on the night

Tickets £

COMEDY NIGHT - Back by popular demand

Friday 3rd July 2026
Welton Village Hall

Doors open at 7.00pm for 8.00pm start

Bar available (Please note that only snacks and drinks purchased from the bar may be consumed at the event)

Tickets: £17.50

Saturday 4th July 2026

CHILDREN’S CRAFT WORKSHOP - Details to follow

Saturday 4th July 2026

Library & Community Hub, Manor Park, Hackthorn Road, LN2 3PA

10:00am-11:30am

ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE

Friday 3rd July 2026
The Nook, Manor Lane, LN2 3HZ Doors open at 7.00pm for 8.00pm start

GLASS FUSION & CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOPS WITH CARLTON HOUSE BY LUKE

Saturday 4th July 2026

Manor Park, Hackthorn Road, LN2 3PA

Workshop 2.00- 4.00pm

During these 2 hour workshops you will craft your own piece of glass and a scented candle; you’ll start by spending time choosing scents to develop your favourite from over 30 unique scents, before going on to colour and melt your wax to hand pour into a vintage teacup and saucer.

Tickets: £22.00

Mercury - Queen Tribute Band

Saturday 4th July 2026

Doors open at 7.00pm for 8.00pm start

Bar available (Please note that only snacks and drinks purchased from the bar may be consumed at the event)

Tickets: £25.00

CHILDREN’S DISCO with SPECIAL GUESTS

Saturday 4th July 2026

Welton Village Hall

From 2.00 - 4.00pm

All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the event.

Please bring your own refreshments and snacks.

Come and enjoy!

Children’s Tickets £3.00

Adult’s Tickets £1.00

MERCURY - QUEEN TRIBUTE BAND

Saturday 4th July 2026

Welton Village Hall

Doors open 7.00pm for 8.00pm start

Bar available (Please note that only snacks and drinks purchased from the bar may be consumed at the event)

Celebrating 25 years on the road in 2024, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and the legendary Queen.

Including performances of the most popular Queen hits such as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Radio Ga Ga,’ ‘We Are The Champions’, ‘We Will Rock You’ and many more, this award-winning, dynamic stage show has been wowing audiences across the world with its spectacular costumes and world class production for two and a half decades.

Featuring Joseph Lee Jackson as 'Freddie', together with excellent musicianship, beautiful harmonies and intricate guitar work from Glenn Scrimshaw as 'Brian May,’ this show will captivate any audience.

"Joseph, Glenn & Mercury are the next best thing" to the original Queen line-up. Don't miss it!”  - Freddie Mercury's mum, Jer Bulsara

Tickets £25.00

Saturday 4th July 2025
Welton & Dunholme Methodist Church, LN2 3JJ

Doors open at 5.30pm for 6.00pm start

Refreshments will be available during the interval - cash only.

AN AUDIENCE WITH

Come and spend an evening with

Tickets: £10.00


Midsummer Dreams: Musical Theatre Performance
Jul
7

Midsummer Dreams: Musical Theatre Performance

Village Hall – Doors 5:30pm for 6pm start – Tickets £10 - Bar Avalible

Founded by Jemma Carlisle in 2009, TPA is a dynamic theatre company based in Lincolnshire. We are dedicated to nurturing young performers' talents in singing, dance, and acting. The company is led by seasoned professionals, and offers diverse performance opportunities, including original productions crafted for young performers. Our innovative approach, with critically acclaimed in-house productions, is the starting point for many aspiring performers.

Join us for "Midsummer Dreams" presented by TPA Theatre Company at the Welton Music and Arts Festival. A summer night’s reverie of popular song and dance from musical theatre and the charts with the talented young performers of Lincolnshire’s own TPA Theatre Company

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Street Food Market
Jul
7

Street Food Market

Village Green – 12:00 to 4:00 – Free to attend

Savour the flavours and soak in the atmosphere at our vibrant street food market on the village green. Indulge in tastes from around the world and around the corner while we provide entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy our street theatre, live music, and entertainment for the kids, with an opportunity to spice up your Sunday lunch.

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St Mary’s C of E Church
Jul
7

St Mary’s C of E Church

Join us for a family Communion service at 11 a.m., open to all. Children are very welcome, and we have a play area in the church and table for drawing etc. while the adults sing hymns, engage in prayers and listen to a talk. All are welcome to take communion. Following the service, enjoy coffee, tea, squash, biscuits, and cake, with an opportunity to connect with fellow attendees in a welcoming environment. The service typically lasts around an hour, providing a meaningful opportunity for worship and connection.

Free to attend, just show up

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Welton Methodist Chapel
Jul
7

Welton Methodist Chapel

10:30am - free

Join us for our 10:30 am holy communion service led by our minister Rev. Richard Mottershead. We are a thriving church in the centre of the village who aim to show the love of Jesus Christ in our everyday lives. The service will be followed by coffee and everyone is welcome.

No ticket required, just show up

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Threshold Cafe
Jul
7

Threshold Cafe

10am – Welton Village Hall - free

Come along to Threshold Community Cafe for tea, coffee, delicious cakes, live music, arts & crafts. Open 10-12am at Welton Village Hall. Everything is free although we welcome donations to a local charity. There is an Arts and Music theme this month, along with a picture quiz, craft table for the kids, live music and an art display. This event is run by Threshold Church and everyone is very welcome.

No ticket needed, just show up

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Ceilidh featuring Blackbeard's Tea Party
Jul
6

Ceilidh featuring Blackbeard's Tea Party

Village Hall – Doors open at 7:30 for 8pm start – Tickets £15 - Bar available

Experience the infectious energy of a traditional ceilidh with a modern twist, presented by the renowned folk rock band Blackbeard's Tea Party! Get ready to dance the night away to the pulsating rhythms and vibrant melodies that have made Blackbeard's Tea Party a favourite on the folk scene. This promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and merriment.

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A Night at the Opera: Featuring Alexandra Beason & Daniel Peter Silcock
Jul
6

A Night at the Opera: Featuring Alexandra Beason & Daniel Peter Silcock

Welton Methodist Chapel – 7pm – Tickets £20 (Black tie optional)

Welton Methodist Chapel will play host to the emerging talents of Alexandra and Daniel, as they present a range of Classical, Song and Operatic performances. With old favourites and songs from the shows.

Alexandra and Daniel have worked together for many years during their combined time at the Royal Academy of Music and have performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues including the Wigmore Hall, the Royal Festival Hall and Carnegie Hall. Alexandra studies with Mary Nelson. A recent graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, Alexandra held the Nan Copland scholarship for excellence and graduated with the Royal Academy Regency Award for achievement. Daniel is a Samling Institute Young Artist and was awarded the Franz Schubert Institute UK prize as a Leeds Lieder Young Artist in 2023; he continues his studies with Joseph Middleton on a scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music.

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Harmony Lincs Choir presents: The Barbershop Experience
Jul
6

Harmony Lincs Choir presents: The Barbershop Experience

St Mary's Church – 4pm – Tickets £8

Harmony Lincs Choir presents: The Barbershop Experience

Come join us for a night of incredible harmonies and toe-tapping tunes at St Mary's Church. Join a Barbershop choir for the afternoon. Founded in 1993, Lincoln Barbershop Harmony Club (Harmony Lincs) has been delighting audiences across the county ever since.

The award-winning barbershop chorus will deliver a range of classic tunes and melodies, offering the whole audience a chance to sing along as part of the choir and experience the joys of barbershop. Get ready to be swept off your feet by the rich, a cappella sounds of this talented group. Don't miss out on this unforgettable musical experience!

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Children’s Author Reading
Jul
6

Children’s Author Reading

Manor Park – 11:00 to 11:45 Free

Join us for an enchanting story time at the local library for children aged 3 to 7, featuring 3 beloved local children's authors!

Nikki Woodcock
Joy Vee
Dom Pollard

Immerse your little ones in the magical world of storytelling as the authors bring their characters to life. Spark imaginations and cultivate a love for reading in this engaging event. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to share in the joy of literature with your family. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, wonder, and adventure!

The event is free & books will be available to purchase on the day.

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Comedy Night
Jul
5

Comedy Night

Comedy Night - Village Hall – Doors open at 7:30 for 8pm start – Tickets £12.50 - Bar available 

Magna Events and Nodding Dog Comedy proudly present "Comedy at the Village Hall" as part of the Welton Music and Arts Festival. Prepare for an evening of uproarious laughter with a stellar lineup!

Tony Law, the Canadian surrealist, brings his master storytelling skills, seen on Have I Got News For You (BBC One) and Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC Two). Joining him is Bethany Black, known for her confessional style, featured on Dr Who (BBC One) and Cucumber (Channel 4). Tom Wrigglesworth's charming delivery, as seen on Russell Howard's Good News (BBC Three), promises unforgettable laughs. Lastly, rising star Alex Camp, blending music with comedy, is one to watch.

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Choral performance with Cabra Singers and St Mary’s School Choir
Jul
5

Choral performance with Cabra Singers and St Mary’s School Choir

St Mary's Church – 4pm – Tickets £8

Join us at St Mary's Church for a magical evening filled with beautiful harmonies and enchanting melodies. Experience the joy of live music as these talented groups come together to serenade you with their voices. Don't miss out on this special event that promises to uplift your spirits and leave you in awe. Come and be a part of this unforgettable musical experience! Led by talented Music Director Paul Young.

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Painting Workshop with Garden Room Art
Jul
5

Painting Workshop with Garden Room Art

Manor Park – 2pm – Tickets £10

Get Creative with Garden Room Art! Unlock your artistic potential at our workshop led by local talent Tracey Jones. Dive into a 2-hour immersive experience where Tracey will guide you through crafting your own masterpiece in our tranquil setting. All materials provided, suitable for all skill levels. Secure your spot—tickets are limited! Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore your creativity or find a new hobby with Garden Room Art!

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Circus Sensible
Jul
5

Circus Sensible

St Mary’s Primary School pupils only

Join the circus for a day! We will be giving the pupils at St Mary’s School free circus training for the day. They will see a variety of circus style equipment demonstrated and have an opportunity to try out their skills.

No ticket required

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Vinyl Night
Jul
4

Vinyl Night

  • St Mary's Church Lincoln, England, LN2 3HZ United Kingdom (map)
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Singles, E.P.'s & L.P.'s are coming back in fashion! Why not share your favourite 60's or 70's track in church on the 4th July at 7.30pm. Glyn is DJ to ensure your record is well cared for, Carol is MC for the evening. Bring a drink and snacks and listen to a bit of nostalgia! Dancing permitted!

Free - No ticket required - Just show up

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Drawing workshop with Heather Burton
Jul
4

Drawing workshop with Heather Burton

  • Manor Park Pavillion, Hackthorn Road Lincoln, England, LN2 3PA United Kingdom (map)
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Manor Park – 10am to 12pm – Tickets £10

Embark on a creative journey in our inclusive drawing workshop! Rediscover your creative flair or learn a new skill with our expert led workshop. Heather's art beautifully captures the essence of UK landscapes and celebrates the joy of artistic expression. Come and unleash your creativity! All materials supplied, just show up with your ticket.

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Circus Sensible
Jul
4

Circus Sensible

St Mary’s Primary School pupils only

Join the circus for a day! We will be giving the pupils at St Mary’s School free circus training for the day. They will see a variety of circus style equipment demonstrated and have an opportunity to try out their skills.

No tickets required

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Dan Hadfield & Erasured
Jul
3

Dan Hadfield & Erasured

Village Hall – Doors open at 7:30 for 8pm start – Tickets £20 - Bar available

Immerse yourself in a night of musical brilliance at Welton Music & Arts Festival! Join us for an unforgettable programme featuring Dan Hadfield, the UK's premier Gary Barlow tribute artist, delivering an electrifying performance that captures the essence of Barlow's iconic hits. As an added treat, the stage will also light up with the dynamic sounds of Erasured, a tribute act featuring Mark Rodway and Pete Faint honouring the legendary Erasure. Get ready to dance, sing along, and experience the magic of these extraordinary tributes.

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