Lincoln is a city with so much to offer, if you’re looking for a vivacious, exciting, historic and contemporary city; Lincoln is the place for you!
Lincoln is city buzzing with life and there is always an event to enjoy over the year. Lincoln’s cultural horizons are big – and growing – fast!
Venues in the city come to life over the calendar year, with outdoor performances from Jazz, Classical and Pop in the grounds of Lincoln Castle to Shakespeare in the Medieval Bishops’ Palace.
Lincoln Cathedral is a mesmerising venue with organ recitals and concerts. Intimate locations like teashops and small churches offer great entertainment, while large cultural venues such as Lincoln Drill Hall, the Performing Arts Centre and the Victorian Theatre Royal offer sell out performances.
The city showcases some amazing festivals and annual events, which are programmed each year and are enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of visitors! The famous Lincoln Christmas Market is set in the backdrop of the Cathedral Quarter and offers a magical experience. Offering over 300 stalls to buy your Christmas gifts, the scents of roasted chestnuts, the sights of hundreds of twinkling fairy lights and the sounds of Christmas Carols make this event an un-missable Christmas treat!
The vibrant Brayford Waterfront offers the perfect treat with alfresco dining with the sun setting over the marina. The area is also home to some great family friendly entertainment, such as the Waterfront Festival, a Bikers Festival and activity at the new Engine Shed – boasting a range of live music concerts from big UK bands!
The Terrace is at the heart of the Cultural Quarter and is the newest addition to Lincoln’s architectural landscape. Discover a violinmaker, jewellery and children’s arts and crafts in this magnificent building.
The city offers so much more cultural entertainment to enjoy – why not take a look at the websites to find out more?
Log on to the cultural events listing at www.lincoln.gov.uk or www.visitlincolnshire.com for more details of activity throughout the year.