Sponsored By Guernsey Arts

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  1st May

  Literary

  An event for all lovers of poetry, showcasing a wide range of work by both local and visiting writers.

  Guernsey International Poetry Competition - Winners’ Reading

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  5th June

  Music

  Alex Hitchcock, who performed at the 2025 Global Collection Festival, is a leading voice on the international jazz stage.

  ALEX HITCHCOCK – LETTERS FROM AFAR

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  Music

  Tenebrae will bring their critically acclaimed programme A Prayer For Deliverance!

  Tenebrae: A Prayer For Deliverance

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  Music

  Electric Footprints is a Jazz-Hiphop crossover group formed of three in demand London session players

  Electric Footprints at St James!

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  Festivals

  The Guernsey Literary Festival returns in 2024!

  Guernsey Literary Festival 2024

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  Visual Art

  Smithsonian Rösterino returns to the Gate House Gallery to exhibit his unique blend of collages, assemblages and mixed media installations.

  “People Using Umbrellas..." - An Exhibition by Smithsonian Rösterino

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  Music

  Back for 2025 - Decibel Tower returns with a huge line-up for the St James hall!

  Decibel Tower 2025

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  Music

  Gary Stringer comes with a handful of solo performances, performing his own material as well as some of the band's well-loved hits.

  Gary Stringer (of Reef) at St James!

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  Music

  An evening of music inspired by the night.

  Fanny Davies International Piano Series: Tom Hicks

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  Visual Art

  The next Gate House Gallery exhibition, 'Beyond the Shadows' by Helen Glencross, will open on the 15th of March 2025.

  Beyond the Shadows: An Exhibition by Helen Glencross

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  Visual Art

  Lecture and Discussion with Marcus Backer

  Lecture and Discussion with Marcus Backer

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  Visual Art

  Twenty Per Cent is a record of the current reality of Georgia’s divided landscape.

  Twenty Per Cent: Photographs from Georgia's Frozen Conflicts

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  Workshops

  Join A.L. Kennedy for an evening of writing born on Sark.

  Sark Readings Around the Cider Barn Stove - Creative Sark Workshops

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  Music

  Experience Mozart’s beloved masterpiece The Magic Flute as part of 2025’s free Opéra sur écrans screening.

  The Magic Flute Presented by Opera on Screen

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  Music

  Please join us in Candie Museum for a screening of the short film, followed by refreshments and a live performance from Kiya Ashton

  'Occupied' Soundtrack Launch

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  Workshops

  A welcoming space for participants from the Creative Sark workshops to attend an easy-going bring-and-share reception

  Hot Off The Press - Creative Sark Workshops

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  Visual Art

  In 2025, St Peter Port Sketch Club visited over 20 locations around the town to draw the buildings, streets and squares of St. Peter Port.

  The St Peter Port Sketch Club Exhibition

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  Performance Art

  Disney's worldwide phenomenon is taking Guernsey by (snow)storm!

  Cheshire Dramatic Arts Academy Presents - Disney Frozen Jr.

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  Workshops

  Wildlife photographer and filmmaker Matt Stockreiter is leading this open-air workshop in and around the Pleinmont headland.

  Wildlife Photography FREE Workshop with Matt Stockreiter

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  Literary

  Sir Donald Banks was a distinguished soldier and civil servant and will be the latest islander to be honoured with a blue plaque.

  Across the Channel: Memoirs of Sir Donald Banks - Guernsey Literary Festival

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  Music

  Chali 2na has established himself as one of hip-hop’s most celebrated and charismatic personalities.

  CHALI 2NA

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  Workshops

  Guernsey Art Network’s March Skillshare tickets are now available! 

  GAN Skillshare: Gelli Plate Printing with Caroline Dorey

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  Music

  After a set that blew everyone away earlier this year, we are excited to invite Pave back to St James for their very own headline slot.

  PAVÉ BACK AT ST JAMES!

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  Music

  Wes Banderson perform a selection of the original score music and deep cut needle-drops from the films of Wes Anderson.

  WES BANDERSON

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  Performance Art

  L'Elixir d'Amour or Elixir of Love is an opera of great tenderness.

  L'Elixir d'Amour

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  Performance Art

  Your only chance to see them in the Bailiwick!

  Oddsocks on Sark: The Comedy of Errors

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  Music

  The Queen's Six was established in 2008, the 450th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth I, from whom they take their name.

  The Queen's Six: Mapping the Stars

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  Music

  Britpoppers Dodgy are back at St James, with support from The Shabs.

  DODGY WITH SUPPORT FROM THE SHABS

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  Workshops

  Songwriting Workshop with Guernsey's Kiya Ashton

  Music and Lyrics: New Songs for Sark - Creative Sark Workshop

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  Visual Art

  Dr Jason Monaghan will give an illustrated talk about the life and work of artist Peter le Vasseur and how they produced a new book.

  A Brush With Life - The Art of Peter le Vasseur

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  Visual Art

  Don't miss your chance to see what Creative Sark's Craft and Produce market has to offer!

  Creative Sark 2023

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  Music

  The project will culminate in three, candle-lit, evening concerts in some of Guernsey's most ancient churches.

  Hearing Stones at Town Church

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  Visual Art

  An exhibition in the Amherst Room of Castle Cornet showcasing illustrations of 'Once Upon an Island', upcoming book by Penny Dawes.

  Once Upon an Island: Illustrated Collection

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  Festivals

  A summer weekend devoted to Victor Hugo and Notre-Dame

  Victor Hugo In Guernsey Weekend 2022

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  Festivals

  A summer Weekend devoted to Victor Hugo and Notre-Dame

  The Victor Hugo in Guernsey Weekend 2023

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  Music

  The Fanny Davies International Piano Series is thrilled to welcome local pianist Sebastian Grand back to Guernsey.

  The Fanny Davies International Piano Series presents Sebastian Grand

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  Visual Art

  Hurricane Season

  GPF Exhibition: Hannah Modigh

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  Workshops

  Creative writing workshop with novelist, mentor, poet and nature enthusiast Siya Turabi

  Creative Sark Writing Workshop with Siya Turabi

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  Music

  The project will culminate in three, candle-lit, evening concerts in some of Guernsey's most ancient churches.

  Hearing Stones at St Martin's Church

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  Performance Art

  Welcome to Radio Silence, a brand-new musical set against the backdrop of the Occupation of Guernsey in World War Two.

  Radio Silence

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  Music

  Luke Jones at St James!

  Fanny Davies International Piano Series: Luke Jones

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  Festivals

  The Channel Islands' longest running music festival.

  Vale Earth Fair 2024

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  Performance Art

  Freaky Geese Presents: Can't Hack It a new comedy by Dan Le Friec

  Freaky Geese Presents: Can't Hack It

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  Music

  Celebrate local female musicians, poets and artists this International Women's Day!

  International Women's Day at St James

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  Music

  Join us for an evening of Blues and Rock with Sarge’ Pete’ Frampton and The Escape Committee

  A NIGHT WITH SARGE ‘PETE’ FRAMPTON AND THE ESCAPE COMMITTEE

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  Music

  Join Britpop legends, Sleeper for a full band performance at St James!

  Britpop Legends Sleeper (full band) w/Tantale and Lula & Gene

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  Music

  Thirty singers from the Kantorei Biberach choir will be travelling to Guernsey at the end of July to join with Guernsey Chamber Choir.

  The Peacemakers: Guernsey Chamber Choir & Orchestra and Kantorei Biberach

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  Workshops

  Join us for a fun and inspiring lettering lesson where we’ll transform your own handwriting into fantastic, one-of-a-kind letters!

  March Skillshare - Lettering

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  Workshops

  A free educational event for performers to learn about the local industry.

  Guernsey Street Festival Open Day at the Rocquettes

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  Music

  Combining elements of contemporary jazz and European folky influences with cutting edge improvisation.

  3 Elements | Jasper Høiby

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  Literary

  Alderney's New One-Day Celebration of Gothic Literature

  Alderney Literary Festival presents 'Literally Gothic'

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  Music

  The Fanny Davies International Piano Series promotes recitals and masterclasses in Guernsey.

  Fanny Davies International Piano Series: Alexandra Dariescu

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  Music

  JOIN US FOR AN ATMOSPHERIC EVENING AT TOWN CHURCH FOR A SELECT SET OF SACRED CHORAL MUSIC

  The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge at Town Church

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  Performance Art

  TICKETS ON SALE NOW

  5 Quarters Theatre Company presents Back To The 80's

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  Visual Art

  Coming to Gatehouse Gallery in February 2024 - showcasing contemporary practice in Photography!

  Photography Now at the Gatehouse Gallery

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  Music

  Gigs & performances throughout the year featuring acts from further afield. Plastic Mermaids, Mid Nite Life, Volleyball and more.

  Global Collection Launch Party & Winter Weekender

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  Music

  Jackson's music delivers a very simple and universal message: have fun, move, and enjoy the amazing musicianship on display.

  Jackson Mathod @ St James

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  Music

  Come join multi-instrumentalist Mo and his incredible jazz/funk band as they play Mo’s original material as well as hit song covers.

  MO PLEASURE

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  Visual Art

  Chicanes

  GPF Exhibition: Elisa Larvego

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  Visual Art

  An Overdue Conversation With My Father

  GPF Exhibition: Ron Tarver

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  Festivals

  We want to showcase what our local choirs love about singing through a programme of performances, workshops and community initiatives.

  The Guernsey Choral Festival 2023

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  Visual Art

  The best of locally made gifts, woollens, jams, art, pottery, jewellery, sweets, and lots more.

  Creative Sark Christmas Market

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  Visual Art

  Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy these exclusive screenings!

  CAPTAIN HOOK: THE CURSED TIDES

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  Music

  With an instantly recognisable warm and projecting trumpet tone, Canadian born Phelps is a household name on the Jazz scene in the UK.

  Jay Phelps at St James

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  Music

  Staged since 1895, The Proms series has grown from a celebration of classical music to eight weeks of music across a range of genres.

  Proms on the Wicket 2024

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  Workshops

  Kiya and Eloise will be running a free songwriting workshop for women this summer!

  Women's Songwriting Workshop

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  Workshops

  Alderney's Got Talent... And we'll Make You a Star!

  Alderney Youth Drama Workshop

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  Festivals

  Guernsey’s annual celebration of talent!

  Guernsey Street Festival 2024

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  Visual Art

  The 25th anniversary of the Kosovo War - an exhibition by Tom Videlo

  In the Blackbird’s Fields

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  Music

  Join us for a series of free musical events celebrating the coming together of French and Guernsey musicians.

  Tranzat at the Vault

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  Music

  South London Jazz Orchestra in Guernsey, Candie Gardens Concert

  South London Jazz Orchestra in Guernsey, Candie Gardens Concert

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  Music

  This high-energy Irish guitar quintet Gurriers are firing on all cylinders and confronting the ills of the modern world.

  Gurriers - with Pillars & Hanging Pieces

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  Music

  The Perks Ensemble was founded by brothers, Oscar and Elliott Perks in 2010.

  The Swallow Recitals presents: Perks Ensemble

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  Festivals

  Guernsey's New Annual Celebration of Talent

  Guernsey Street Festival 2022

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  Music

  Award-Winning Musicians come to Guernsey!

  Vivaldi's Four Seasons

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  Music

  Leon McCawley features as the next artist in The Fanny Davies International Piano Series this February.

  Fanny Davies International Piano Series presents Leon McCawley

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  Visual Art

  An emotive exhibition produced by the Occupation Arts Collective

  EXILE + RETURN

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  Music

  Join SOUND for live music at their Summer Party ft lots of local bands

  SOUND Summer Party - Live & Loud

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  Music

  OMEGA NEBULA return this Autumn with an explosive live/electronic show, that transcends the boundaries of traditional dub and reggae.

  OMEGA NEBULA TAKEOVER

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  Visual Art

  The Migrant

  GPF Exhibition: Anaïs López

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  Visual Art

  Art at The Park - Once Upon an Island by Penny Dawes

  Art at The Park - Once Upon an Island by Penny Dawes

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  Visual Art

  A short film based in Guernsey

  ALBERT - Guernsey Premiere

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  Music

  South London Jazz Orchestra in Guernsey, Market Square Concert

  South London Jazz Orchestra in Guernsey, Market Square Concert

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  Music

  Join us for a special concert featuring traditional Georgian dishes such as pkhali, eggplant rolls, and churchkhela!

  Georgian Culture Week Concert and Dinner

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  Visual Art

  Inochi Azukemasu (I Give You My Life)

  GPF Exhibition: Chloé Jafé

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  Literary

  This island wide folklore trail is in association with Once Upon an Island, written and illustrated by Penny Dawes.

  Once Upon an Island, a Guernsey Folklore Trail

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  Festivals

  Follow us for updates on any future events. And keep reading!

  Guernsey Literary Festival 2023

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  Visual Art

  Guernsey Arts is proud to present the annual Student Exhibition.

  Guernsey Arts Presents: Student Exhibition 2024

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  Workshops

  The perfect craft to sit down and spend a mindful two hours creating your very own needle felted bird or animal.

  Needlefelting Simple Birds or Animals

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  Literary

  Join three local authors to hear about their books and how they went about getting published.

  Discovering Local Voices - Guernsey Literary Festival

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  Workshops

  Two free 2hr workshops with photographer, Tom Videlo!

  An Introduction to Photojournalism with Tom Videlo

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  Visual Art

  Drink and Draw are celebrating their 5 Year Anniversary with an exhibition!

  Drink & Draw: Celebrating 5 Years

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  Visual Art

  REPRESENTING, INSPIRING, CELEBRATING.

  7WOMEN: An Exhibition by Olympia McEwan

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  Festivals

  Proms 2023 will be back on Saturday 9 September!

  Proms on the Wicket 2023

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  Music

  We’re bringing you a night of psychedelia, shoegaze and stoner! Free entry at the Yacht, 14th October.

  KALAC with support from Tranzat and Spacesoul at The Yacht

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  Festivals

  Local boundary pushing women showcasing each other's creativity and supporting our vibrant community.

  International Women's Day 2024

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  Visual Art

   25th June – 1st August Greenhouse Gallery at Guernsey Museum Candie Gardens.

  Vivien Ferneyhough - Marks In The landscape

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  Literary

  Clouds is a fascinating account of the legacy of Guernsey’s wartime past and the power it holds to influence the lives of future generations

  Jag Sherbourne: Clouds in my Guernsey Sky - Guernsey Literary Festival

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  Visual Art

  New local short film Bet Your Bottom Dollar at PRCPA Guernsey Premiere

  Bet Your Bottom Dollar

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  Music

  Adam Davies is a British pianist and piano teacher and an active performer in the nation’s most esteemed concert halls.

  The Fanny Davies International Piano Series presents Adam Davies

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  Music

  Have you got a creative skill you'd like to showcase while getting paid to do so? Then come and audition for the Guernsey Street Festival!

  Guernsey Street Festival 2024 - Auditions

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  Visual Art

  When I Feel Down, I Take the Train to the Happy Valley

  GPF Exhibition: Pierfrancesco Celada

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  Visual Art

   25th June – 1st August Greenhouse Gallery at Guernsey Museum Candie Gardens.

  Vivien Ferneyhough - Marks In The landscape

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  Literary

  An evening for all lovers of poetry, showcasing a wide range of work by both local and visiting writers.

  Guernsey International Poetry Competition: Winners’ Reading - Guernsey Literary Festival

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  Music

  Jackson Mathod is a multi-instrumentalist and singer.

  JACKSON MATHOD

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  Performance Art

  Music Theatre Guernsey is proud to present The Last Five Years.

  MTG presents 'The Last 5 Years'

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  Literary

  A display of the winning poems from the Guernsey International Poetry Competition in the gardens outside the Priaulx Library.

  Guernsey International Poetry Competition: Winners’ Display - Guernsey Literary Festival

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  Music

  Jazz drummer Myele Manzanza returns to St James!

  Myele Manzanza at St James

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  Visual Art

  The three Guernsey photographic clubs have come together to create their first combined exhibition.

  Island Photographics Club Exhibition

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  Visual Art

  Join us for the premiere of the latest locally-made short film from the creators of Occupied and Dare to Dream!

  Born of Water Premiere

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  Visual Art

  Rob Sweeney - Paintng a Day 2020 (366)

  Rob Sweeney: Painting A Day 2020 (366)

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  Visual Art

  Face to Face

  GPF Exhibition: Ekow Eshun

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  Music

  The project will culminate in three, candle-lit, evening concerts in some of Guernsey's most ancient churches.

  Hearing Stones at St Andrew's Church

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  Music

  Join the internationally-acclaimed Mark Bebbington for a programme of romantic intensity, impressionist subtlety, and theatrical brilliance.

  Fanny Davies International Piano Series: Mark Bebbington

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  Music

  Myele Manzanza has established a strong live presence, selling out London's top venues. Don't miss his performance in Guernsey this March.

  Myele Manzanza @ St James

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  Music

  The Magic Numbers are known for their unique harmonies, melodic hooks, songwriting craftsmanship and timeless sound.

  The Magic Numbers at St James

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  Performance Art

  Occupied in a double bill with Stirling's War

  Alderney Cinema Premiere: Occupied

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  Visual Art

  Don't miss the chance to explore his unique works as a part of Georgian Culture Week.

  Kakha Khinveli Exhibition

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  Music

  Republica, chart toppers of the Nineties with songs like 'Ready to Go' and 'Drop Dead Gorgeous' are coming to Guernsey!

  Republica @ St James

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  Workshops

  Learn the art of portrait photography with international photographer Aaron Yeandle!

  Studio Portrait Photography Workshop with Aaron Yeandle

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  Festivals

  This year’s festival, opening 4 October 2024, features a major exhibition documenting 30 years of social change in the UK.

  Guernsey Photography Festival 2024

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  Visual Art

  Sands of Purgatory is a new Guernsey-made short film directed by Alex Bates.

  SANDS OF PURGATORY: LOCAL FILM PREMIERE

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  Performance Art

  Whispers of Freedom follows one of the last daring attempts to escape across the infamous Berlin Wall.

  Whispers of Freedom

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  Visual Art

  Finding the Beauty in Illness, by The Radiate Collective

  Finding the Beauty in Illness, by The Radiate Collective

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  Music

  Christ-Stephane blends this hard-bop psyche with elements of Gospel and contemporary jazz in his own stunning compositions.

  Tomorrow's Warriors: Christ-Stéphane Boizi

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  Workshops

  An informal and supportive discussion of people's work in progress and past projects

  What Are You Writing? - Creative Sark Workshop

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  Visual Art

  I’ve always loved drawing and painting

  Sheryl High - Faces

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  Workshops

  Don't miss out on our free songwriting workshop at Les Rocquettes Hotel on Monday 29th July!

  FREE Songwriting Workshop

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  Workshops

  Digital Art offers the opportunity to create images that are limited only to your imagination.

  GAN Skillshare: Exploring Digital and AI Art with Patrick Earle

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  Workshops

  Exhibition viewing with opportunity for Q&A followed by 1 hour of drawing!

  FREE LIFE DRAWING WORKSHOPS!

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  Workshops

  Sound Summer Sessions return this year with another full programme of music mentoring for ages 11-18. Sessions are free to attend.

  SOUND Sessions 2023

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  Visual Art

  An exhibition at The Blonde Hedgehog & Ravenscroft Office in Alderney

  Coastal Impressions an exhibition by Melissa Franklin Sanchez & Nic West

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  Music

  Robert J Hunter is returning to St James, this time accompanied by his full band, for an unmissable evening of Blues and Americana.

  Robert J Hunter & Band @ St James

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  Visual Art

  Rebels

  GPF Exhibition: Sylvain Granjon

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  Festivals

  "There are twelve months in all the year, As I hear many folks say. But the merriest month in all the year, Is the merry month of May!"

  La Beltane 2025

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  Music

  Local choirs Bach Choir & State of Harmony take to the stage fro Guernsey Choral Fest.

  Bach Choir & State of Harmony - Guernsey Choral Festival

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  Literary

  The Guernsey Literary Festival presents a competition that could deliver your work to thousands of readers.

  GUERNSEY INTERNATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION 2023

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  Music

  Live music for u18s! June features headliners Bloomfield and 3 other u18 bands

  SOUND night @ St James

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  Visual Art

  FloodZone

  GPF Exhibition: Anastasia Samoylova

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  Music

  The euphoric return of Flamingods! The celebrated multi-instrumentalists bring their explosive, high-energy show to St James.

  Flamingods @ St James

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  Performance Art

  Oddsocks Presents: Much Ado About Nothing in The Vicarage Garden, Sark

  Oddsocks Presents: Much Ado About Nothing

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  Festivals

  Friday 18th - Sunday 20th March

  Alderney Literary Festival 2022

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  Music

  Join us for an inspiring evening of choral collaboration.

  The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge and Guernsey Singers

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  Performance Art

  Down a rabbit hole and into a place like no place on Earth... Wonderland!

  Class Act Productions Presents: Alice in Wonderland

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  Visual Art

  Leigh Bowery Looks (Photographs 1988-1994)

  GPF Exhibition: Fergus Greer

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  Festivals

  Here to inspire and excite, offering the audience a journey of discovering new and amazing music.

  The Global Collection Festival 2025

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  Workshops

  In this skillshare we will experiment with the ancient tradition of Frottage (textural rubbings).

  Frottage : The discovery of texture

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  Music

  Proms On The Wicket

  Proms On The Wicket