Lytham 1940’s (Wartime) Weekend – Saturday 15th August

Name: Lytham 1940’s (Wartime) Weekend – Saturday 15th August
Start: 2026-08-15T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-15T17:00:00+01:00

15 August @ 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The entertainment marquee situated on Lytham Green has two days of free entertainment from 10am to 5pm each day. The line up features Derek Herbert Winston Churchill’s rousing wartime speeches, Colin Bourdiec with the music of both ENSA and Lancashire’s George Formby who lived close by to Lytham, there’s Johnny Victory and making their Lytham return for their third full weekend appearance the Bluebirds UK and Lancashire Belle (Saturday only). Making her Lytham debut will be Helen Farrell. There will be a licensed forties bar in the main marquee.

Highlights Include:
– Live music and dance performances throughout the weekend
– Military and civilian vehicle displays
– 1940s fashion shows and best-dressed competitions
– Vintage market and trade stalls
– Traditional tea dances
– Children’s entertainment and activities
– Historical re-enactments and living history displays
– Period food and refreshments

Here is the schedule

What’s More, it’s Free Entry – All welcome!

Pleased as again this year, it’s all inclusive with Carol and Tony from sponsors Co Sign on both days. They offer up BSL (British Sign Language) on the main stage and this has become a popular and welcome addition to the event. (Please note they will not be appearing in the evenings – daytime only). More information on sponsors Co Sign Blackpool – click HERE

There will also be military vehicles, music and dance on the Mussel Tanks adjacent to the Promenade with a resident forties DJ, plus dancing in Clifton Square too.

Venturing into town pay a visit to the Tea Rooms at Lytham Institute and Military Collectors Fair

Learn some moves

At 12.30 and 2.30 on both days at the Mussel Tanks with Jazz Swing Dance

Something Thrilling

Our 1944 P-51 Mustang, ‘Moonbeam McSwine’, is coming to Blackpool Airport this weekend only!

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And in the Evening

Hosted by The Friends of Lowther Pavilion. The Original 1940s Dance will be returning to the Lowther Pavilion during Lytham’s 1940s Weekend. Dress code: 1940’s vintage.

Ticket link HERE

At one of Lytham’s NEWEST Live Music Venues – The BlueBirds

Across the road from Lytham Green and a haven for a cool drink or a bite to eat is the Clifton Arms where the Golden Age Songbird will be performing at 2 – 5pm