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Bawtry Festival 2025 | 16th - 22nd June

Celebrate the Arts in Bawtry

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!

Check out what's on

To discover more about Bawtry, go to www.VisitBawtry.com

WHAT THEY’RE SAYING?

“It was such a fun few days. There was loads for the kids to do and it was just great to engage with the community and celebrate the creativity of our town.”
Laura Sturrock

“The Arts Festival meant I could showcase my art work. I met like minded people and it introduced me to places and groups in Bawtry all relevant to culture the arts and the town's heritage.”
Linda SaxtonMindful Artist

“Margaret Clarkson's 'A brush with nostalgia'
'What an interesting evening'
'I never realised how much thought goes into a work of art'
'How much care Margaret put into creating that picture'

Not only was the evening organised without charge, but members of the audience received a free glass of wine to make the evening a complete success!”
Val MounseyBawtry Community Library

GALLERY

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.