Art ● Music ● Literature ● Performance
Welcome to the home of Bawtry Arts
Bawtry Festival 2025 | 16th - 22nd June

Bawtry Arts celebrates all forms of “the arts” from music, dance, drama, painting, crafts, film, poetry, fashion, quizzes & heritage trail walks. We have something for every age and every taste going on throughout the year at our various venues.
This culminates in our whole-town celebration event each year in the form of Bawtry Arts Festival.
Be a Part of Our Town’s Artistic Journey
Join us in embracing the vibrant cultural tapestry of Bawtry! By supporting arts-based events, you foster creativity, unity, and inspiration. Experience the magic of live performances, connect with talented artists, and contribute to the cultural enrichment of our community. Your participation transforms our town into a hub of artistic brilliance, making it a place where creativity thrives and memories are made. Come, be a part of our town’s artistic journey!
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING?
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Bawtry Phoenix Theatre
The Phoenix Theatre is home to Bawtry Dramatic Society, producing between three and four productions a year; the Young Players, who meet every Saturday morning and perform in around two productions a year; Bawtry Film Society, showing around 20 critically acclaimed British and foreign films a season; and regular Music evenings.
Bawtry Library
Bawtry Library is much more than books. The library is a wonderful hub of the community that celebrates all aspects of the arts. It displays local artwork as well as holding many interesting events.
Pop down to the library itself and see what’s on.
Open Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10am – 1pm and closed on Sundays.
St. Nicholas Church
Have you heard the bells ringing as you passed the church on a Sunday morning or at a wedding and wondered how it all happens. The bells are the loudest, heaviest, unamplified musical instruments in the world. Now is you chance to find out. Come along and have a go!
If you want any further information, or just want to be kept up to date on our email list to receive news & updates or would like to get involved in some way then don’t hesitate to contact us: hello@bawtryarts.co.uk
Join us for the Bawtry Festival 2025
Monday 16th June – Sunday 22nd June
Check in with our Facebook page each day to discover what's happening
Artisan craft fair & entertainment on Sunday from 10am to 6pm
Lots of inspiration and creativity for a full week.
Head to The Market Hill closure
We have events happening all over Bawtry, but the Market Hill closure is the centre.