About Lytham Festival 2021

Lytham Festival has become Lancashire’s Largest and best Loved Live Music Festival, attracting people in their thousands from all over the UK to enjoy awesome nights of Live Music & Arts by the Seaside. The festival has broken the decade barrier and will be heading tonto 2021 propping up the 12th year!

Since it began in 2009, curated by Friends and Business Partners Daniel Cuffe and Peter Taylor, Lytham Festival has attracted super-star artists like Tom Jones, Bryan Adams, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Faithless, Rita Ora, Michael Ball and so many more!

From humble beginnings with One night on Lytham Green, featuring Lesley Garett and Alfie Boe on leafy Lytham Green in 2009. Fast forward to 2016 when the festival celebrated its best year to date with 70,000 festival-goers enjoying a myriad of live music and events over seven nights.

Children Under 16 years:

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don’t require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the concert.

Music genres: Rock, Pop

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Event Times

Wednesday - Sunday

Opens: 6.00pm
Closes: 11.00pm

Last Entry: 8.00pm

FAQs

Q. What is your policy for Children?
A. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 and over who has their own ticket. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don’t require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the concert.

Q. Is the event outdoors?
A. Yes, please ensure you dress for the weather and don’t forget your sun cream!

Q. If it rains will the concert still go ahead?
A. Absolutely! Concerts are only ever cancelled due to the weather if conditions become dangerous. However, you cannot bring an Umbrella, so please dress appropriately.

Q. Can we bring food and drink?
A. Food and Drink is not permitted apart from on Sunday night. There will be a number of fantastic food concessions and multiple bars offering a range of drinks on all nights.

Q. Can I bring a bag?
A. Yes, but please try to bring a bag no larger than an A4 piece of paper. All bags are subject to a search so please avoid bringing one where you can as this would speed up your entry to the concert.

Q. Can I bring my professional camera?
A. Any cameras that are deemed ‘professional’ will be confiscated until the end of the concert. Allowed: Non- professional recording equipment

Q. Are there cash machines?
A. Yes

Q. Is parking available?
A. Parking is available on the green immediately next to the proms arena for VIP, Disabled and General Admission Customers. Car parking will be £10 when booked in advance and £20 if booked on the day of an event.

Q. Is there any seating?
A. Our chair policy is as follows: No chairs are provided by the event. We allow strictly 1 x foldable outdoor chair per person however seats are only allowed in a mixed seating and standing area towards the rear of the arena and space is limited. For the Sunday Proms concert, you’re welcome to bring chairs and a picnic.

Q. Where is Lytham Festival and how do I get there?
A. Please head HERE for all info on how to get to Lytham Festival

Q. Is there a dedicated wheelchair platform?
A. Yes, tickets will be available online and on the phone at 0800 988 4440. Booking early is advised. Customers who have purchased The Pass and require access to the wheelchair user platform must contact us no later than 48 hours after your purchase to secure access. Please email tickets@cuffeandtaylor.com and provide your contact details including a telephone number.

Q. I require disabled parking facilities. What do I need to do?
A. Car parking tickets are non-specific, however we have a designated blue badge area, specifically for blue badge holders. This is a short distance from the entrance to the arena. Car parking tickets can be purchased online. Access to the disabled car park will only be granted to those with a valid blue badge, we ask that this is displayed clearly, along with your car park ticket, on your dashboard upon entry.

Q. Are there other restricted items?
Yes, due to recent changes in legislation it is now an offence to bring flares, fireworks and smoke bombs or similar at an outdoor event. All items will be confiscated and passed on to the Police to deal with further.

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The history of Lytham Festival

Daniel Cuffe and Peter Taylor came up with the idea of a one-night event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. As they have recalled, it was just a “hobby” for them and the "chance to do something nice for the community". They certainly achieved that. Securing the Manchester Camerata and star soprano Lesley Garett, the first 2010 concert was a massive success, with 'sold out' signs being placed outside. It soon became clear that the people of the Fylde coast had a passion for the event, and local opinion was that it should be held annually, and provide something for everyone.

Things took off quickly. In 2011, Daniel and Peter and their new company, Cuffe & Taylor Event Management, added a third night to the event because of the huge demand for tickets. Rock legends Status Quo opened the event, golden-voiced Katherine Jenkins performed to another sell-out crowd and the finale of Boyzone cemented the event as Lancashire's largest outdoor musical festival. The following year the 2012 event was heralded as the biggest and best so far. A host of 80s stars took to the stage on the opening night for what ITV‘s Granada News reported as 'the biggest party the Fylde coast has ever seen'. This was followed on the second night by an advance sell-out of the 'Last Night of the Proms', featuring Alfie Boe with special guest Laura Wright. The finale of the 2012 festival featured famous X Factor finalist and now pop star Olly Murs, proving yet again that Lytham Proms Festival Weekend is one of the most diverse and interesting music events in the North of England. 2013 crowds flocked to opening night, 'The 80’s Strikes Back', with headliners Tony Hadley, Jason Donovan and Marc Almond. That was followed by Saturday night's spectacular, 'Last Night of the Proms' concert, headlined by international singing star Russell Watson.

Heading up the final, smash-hit Sunday night was Brit Award nominee and number one-selling artist Rita Ora, with special guests Conor Maynard and Stooshe. The Proms Festival continues to pull in the crowds - not just for the music and joy that it brings to audiences, the organisers believe in putting something back into the community. Since 2009 Lytham Proms has raised over £100,000 for local charities through fund-raising, charity auctions and special events, with 2012 contributing to Rock FM's 'Cash for Kids' campaign. 2013's event was also the greenest yet, thanks to a ground-breaking partnership with environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. And so to this year and the latest chapter in the remarkable festival story. The fifth anniversary of the event was the biggest and best yet, with the ultimate fireworks display for the finale. Friday night saw the first edition of 80s Versus 90s, featuring back to back performances from Blue, Hue and Cry, Heather Small, Atomic Kitten and more! Tom Jones wowed 15,000 people, showing the people of Lytham why he's the Ultimate "Sex Bomb" and the passionate embrace of Michael Ball and Lesley Garrett immersed audiences in a classical extravaganza of songs from stage and screen.