Dive into art and culture in Guernsey this summer. Featuring art exhibitions, live shows, theatre performances, and concerts from local and visiting artists, you’re sure to find an event to suit you.
We've compiled a list of upcoming events in the world of art, music and culture for summer 2025 in this blog, to help you explore on your next visit to our Islands.
May
2nd May - 31st Oct: Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society Tour
Experience the locations featured in the best-selling book, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, written by Mary Ann Shaffer and her niece, Annie Burrows.
7th - 30th May: Art at the Park - Frances Lemmon
A new exhibition by Frances Lemmon at the Art at the Park Gallery, Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park.
The exhibition runs from Wednesday 7th May until Friday 30th May from 10am to 5pm daily.
9th May: 80th Liberation Day
2025 is the 80th anniversary of Guernsey's Liberation, commemorating the Islands' freedom from German Occupation during World War II.
Celebrations will be taking place throughout the year with Liberation Day itself taking place on 9 May. The festivities provide an opportunity for islanders to remember the days of Occupation, which played such a monumental role in shaping both the landscape and the lives of the people of Guernsey.
A full programme of events and entertainment for all ages is planned across St Peter Port seafront and the parishes, available to view here. In recognition of this year’s milestone anniversary, the day will see the return of traditional events, alongside new events and activities.
10th May: Two-Tone Mirror Ball Night with THE BEAT
A night of original two-tone music with father-son pop duo The Beat, comprised of Ranking Roger and Ranking Jnr.
11th, 18th & 25th May: Candie Concerts
Live music returns to Candie Gardens this summer and the concerts are free.
16th May: O'EH'SIS
If you’re missing out on the real Oasis reunion gigs next year, this is your chance to relive the anthems that defined a generation—right here in Guernsey, backed by a full line-up of top local talent.
18th May: Sunday Afternoon Walking Tours
These approximately 2-hour tours will be led by silver-accredited guide, Keith Pengelley, on selected Sundays throughout the season.
23rd May: Victor Hugo Lecture
Discover the poetic soul of Victor Hugo at a special lecture in Guernsey.
The Victor Hugo in Guernsey Society is pleased to present an exclusive evening with Professor Florence Naugrette of Sorbonne-Université, one of the world’s leading authorities on French literature, as she explores the depths of Victor Hugo’s Les Contemplations—a poetic masterpiece that continues to shape the literary world.
25th May: The Farmhouse Gazebo Gigs
The perfect summer afternoon at The Farmhouse with great food and live music on their poolside terrace.
The Farmhouse is welcoming some of the top UK tribute bands during the summer.
26th May: Cobo Balcony Gig
The Cobo Balcony Gigs have become a major part of Guernsey summers over the past 30 years and bring a real carnival atmosphere to the Cobo seafront whilst raising much needed funds for local charities.
30th May: Spring Walking Festival - Food & Culture Experience Tour
Meeting at Market Square, dive into the rich history of Guernsey’s markets and savour locally made drinks, chocolates, hearty Bean Jar and Gâche Melée. Explore a local market with an array of local specialities, sip local Gin, and enjoy a creamy Guernsey Ice Cream to end!
31st May: Let There Be Rock 3!
Europe's leading Queen Tribute, Queen Sensation, bring their phenomenal tribute to the timeless magic of Queen to Beau Sejour.
June
3rd - 27th June: Celebrating Colour
Celebrating Colour is an exhibition at The Art at the Park Gallery, The Folk and Costume Museum, Saumarez Park. It showcases the vibrant works of artists Nelli Begg and Michelle Stringer. The exhibition invites people to enjoy a dynamic exploration of colour and form. The Art at the Park Gallery provides the perfect backdrop for this exhibition with a spacious and light filled environment, enhancing visual impact.
4th June: The Fanny Davies International Piano Series
The Fanny Davies International Piano Series seeks to cultivate a deeper appreciation for piano music among both existing and new concertgoers. Join renowned Japanese pianist Noriko Ogawa for an evening packed with much loved piano music. The concert will include oeuvres by Erik Satie and Debussy, before Beethoven’s fiery Appassionata Sonata in F minor.
6th June: Gurriers at St James
The Irish guitar quintet, Gurriers, will be at St James, playing hits from their debut album, Come and See, a collection of progressive punk songs. For the last two years, they’ve honed their performances from local venues through to European festival stages, making a name for themselves in the process. Support on the night from Pillars and the Guernsey band, Hanging Pieces.
7th June: Mermaid Rox
Kick off your summer with an epic night of live music at the Mermaid Tavern in Herm.
7th - 14th June: Creative Sark
Enjoy a fun week of writing, craft, healing, floristry and more, inviting people to explore the creative hub of Sark. The full details for 2025 are yet to be confirmed but previous years have included needle felting, sound healing, pottery, drawing, water colour painting and community entertainment.
8th June: Seafront Sunday - Arts Sunday
Get ready for the 15th annual Arts Sunday which is returning this year in June. St Peter Port seafront will be filled with stalls and exhibitions to celebrate our local crafters, musicians, performers and artists talents.
13th & 14th June: The Doghouse Tribute Nights
The Doghouse restaurant is ready to kick off their final year with the legendary tribute nights. Some of the top UK tribute bands and timeless hits will make this last year one to remember. This event occurs on various dates from June to November.
14th June: Guernsey Together Festival
Guernsey Together Festival is a celebration of music, dance, food and drink famous for creating unforgettable summer memories and most importantly a perfect summer Guernsey vibe. For the 5th anniversary of the festival will be headlined by Rickie and Melvin, bringing their iconic energy straight to the stage.
19th June: Stomping at The Savoy: Sarge Frampton and Pete De Bertrand
In June last year two legends of the seventies music scene Sarge Frampton and Peter De Bertrand came to discuss their early careers and huge success together in the band Ponders End. Due to time constraints only half of the story was covered. So Ponders End returns again for you to find out what happened to the band’s split, Sarge moving to the UK and his career there and Peter’s involvement in Rentaband, Shades and Bonnito.
20th June: Guernsey Music Centre Summer Concert
In the summer concert the Guernsey Music Centre students showcase their hard work in an evening of varied and entertaining music. The groups performing will be the Youth Wind Band, Youth Training Orchestra and the intermediate and Guernsey Girls’ Choirs. Some pieces in the evening include ‘Roar’ by Katy Perry, ‘Hall of the Mountain King’ by Grieg, ‘Ave Maria’ by Holst and many other famous and well known pieces for everyone to enjoy.
20th June - 15th August: The Doghouse X Factor
Happening throughout various dates from June to August the Doghouse X Factor is a fun night of entertainment and some fantastic acts competing. This event is hosted by Island FM in association with the School of Popular Music. The acts involved will be competing for some amazing prizes, including a chance to support the Cobo Balcony Gig on Sunday 24th August 2025. So come along and enjoy an entertaining evening of acts.
21st June: Guernsey Music Centre Leavers' Concert
The Guernsey Music Centre Leavers’ Concert showcases once again the talent and ability of many young musicians on the island. Three groups, Guernsey Youth Orchestra, Concert Wind Band and Youth Choir will perform a variety of well known and new pieces of music. The Youth Orchestra will play Glazunov’s ‘Song of Minstrel’, Concert Wind Band will feature music from the stage musical Wicked and Youth Choir will perform ‘YMCA’ by Charles Beale.
25th, 26th & 27th June: Six Fest Herm
Live music from six bands at each festival. Dance, sing, and let loose with live music from Dan Guilbert & UNDERDOG, The 22s and The Darts, DJ Diva Janice, Button Pushers & SHADES.
27th - 28th June: Beyond the Barricade - Guernsey
Beyond the Barricade invites you to join the cast at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre for the best of Broadway and the West End and will feature songs that have kept audiences returning for 25 years. Enjoy top hits from The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Hamilton and many others. The event will climax with a spectacular finale from Les Miserables, every musical note is played and sung live and Beyond the Barricade give musical theatre songs a bold concert format treatment while making it feel like you’re watching the original performance.
27th - 29th June: Chaos Guernsey
Chaos Guernsey brings you a mix of excitement and nostalgia for the final year of the event. This year is the 25th anniversary of Greenman MCC and the plan is to mark this over the Chaos weekend. The festival site is at Pleinmont Point and will definitely be an unforgettable experience if you want to go along for a weekend of bikes, beer and bands.
July
3rd July: Morpheus Piano Trio
Morpheus Piano Trio members Amy Dodds, Sally Singer Tuttle and Tom Hicks present works from Britain and feature composers who may not have received full recognition in their time in history.
5th July: Fade2Grey - The Final Frontier
Fade2Grey presents 'The Final Frontier' at the Mermaid Tavern in Herm. The band will be bringing the fun with their full show of loud music, bright lights and flashy video action. Don’t miss this very popular event!
7th July: Lé Viaër Marchi
The hugely popular Viaër Marchi, hosted by National Trust of Guernsey on the first Monday in July, heralds the start of the Guernsey Summer season. Showcasing traditional Island crafts, favourite foods, music and dancing, this is a gathering enjoyed by generations of Islanders and return visitors since the 1970s.
11th July - 1st August: KPMG Castle Nights
Experience an evening of great local music and entertainment in the grounds of Castle Cornet this summer.
A variety of acts for all the family will be performing throughout the historic castle grounds in the South Battery, Outer Ward and Middle Ward to create a festival atmosphere.
Pack a picnic and soak up the atmosphere!
11th July: Embraceable Ella - A Tribute to the Great Ella Fitzgerald by Joanna Eden
From the throw-away A Tisket A Tasket which brought Ella to fame in the forties to later songbook album classics like Porter's Every Time We Say Goodbye and Gershwin's Someone to Watch Over Me, Eden mines the rich seam of Ella Fitzgerald's unrivalled legacy.
12th July: Jazz at the Movies
Jazz at the Movies is a unique group that puts an irresistible spin on classic movie themes and soundtrack songs, from silver screen sources both familiar and obscure.
With music from many films including The Pink Panther, Gilda, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Aristocrats and The Fabulous Baker Boys, and songs by Burt Bacharach, John Barry, Leslie Bricusse, Stephen Sondheim, John Dankworth, and many others.
19th July: Stand-Up Comedy Fred Macaulay
Fred has been a major force on the UK comedy circuit for over 30 years with many live stand-up tours and successful appearances on some of the UK's top TV programmes such as Have I Got News For You, They Think It's All Over, QI, and Mock the Week.
With only 150 seats available, this exclusive night of comedy is set to be a sell-out! Don't miss your chance to see one of Scotland’s finest comedians in the stunning setting of Herm.
19th July: Summer Music Series
Sausmarez Manor is a magical backdrop and a unique music event. World-class festival organiser Benjamin Levy will be holding his first Guernsey event this summer.
Details to follow, but save the evening of 19th July for incredible sunset tunes at Sausmarez Manor. We'll be listening to a respected French international artist and sipping fizz as the sun goes down.
25th July: The Allergies
Feel-good funk and hyped-up hip-hop is back at St James, as DJ duo Moneyshot and Rackabeat return together, with their musical collaborators Andy Cooper, Marietta Smith and James Morton.
26th July - 9th August: Guernsey Street Festival
The main festival will run for two weeks in St Peter Port from 26th July to 9th August to celebrate all forms of entertainment. Including performances from musicians, actors, dancers, fairies, puppeteers, storytellers, and superheroes - plus there will be stalls from artists, jewellers and many more.
26th July: Mirror Ball Night: Rock & Soul Night
Capturing the spirit of the American Road House, with Guernsey's original Low 'n' Slow BBQ set up from Smokey Red's BBQ, and incredible live music from the Roadhouse Band, featuring Diana Silveira.
29th July - 29th August: Art at The Park ‘From Then Till Now’ by Trudie Shannon
Open daily from 10am to 5pm with free entry. Family and access friendly.
August
1st - 2nd August: Afro Fusion Weekender
Welcome to the first African Fusion Weekender at St James. Prepare for an explosion of Afro Pop styles, including Afro Beats, Amapiano and Bongo, brought to you by well-known African music stars.
2nd August: Folk 'n Ale Sark Day
Time to have a day away, have yourself some leisure. It's Folk 'N Ale Day, a chance to give your belly pleasure!
2nd - 3rd August: The Rat Pack Live In Concert
Combining classic hits with incredible performances and captivating storytelling, this talented ensemble of vocalists and musicians will take you on a musical journey through the smooth vocals, infectious rhythms, and unforgettable melodies that made the Rat Pack a global sensation.
4th - 9th August: Alderney Week
Spend a week in the sun and let us entertain you! Alderney Week is full of live music and entertainment for the kids, along with parties, carnivals and wild and wacky events for the whole family! And, with over 70 events happening during that madcap week of family fun and frolics, Alderney Week is still the Channel Islands’ biggest annual festival.
6th August: Jim Davidson
In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, Jim Davidson OBE remains a best-seller, writing new chapters of hilarity that captivate capacity audiences year after year. Despite the relentless attempts of a woke minority to pen his comedic demise, Davidson’s narrative continues to thrive, his fans – the silenced majority – turning every show into a page-turning success.
7th August: Chali 2Na
Most well-known for co-founding music groups, Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli, Chali released his debut solo album "Fish Outta Water" in 2009. Since then, he has toured the world with his band, known as House of Vibe, and has collaborated with some of the industry’s most recognised and respected DJs and Musicians.
8th August: Dodgy with support from The Shabs
Favourites of the UK live scene, there aren’t many festivals or towns Dodgy haven’t played in the 34 years they’ve been together. In that time, they have released five albums, sold over 2 million records, been streamed over 50 million times worldwide, and enjoyed 12 Top 40 singles, including the massive hit 'Good Enough' - officially one of the most played tracks on British radio in the last 30 years.
9th August: Mirror Ball Night: Reggae Party with The Marley Experience
The Marley Experience are back again this year!
Come and celebrate the legendary Bob Marley with the band playing all his greatest hits. A night of singing and dancing to your favourite reggae music.
13th - 14th August: The West Show
Established over 100 years ago, The West Show is Guernsey’s premier agricultural and horticultural show and prides itself on having retained Guernsey traditions alongside entertainment for all the family.
13th - 17th August: Alderney Chamber Music Festival
The Alderney Chamber Music Festival returns for five days of musical masterpieces performed by some of the world's finest young musicians.
16th August: Mirror Ball Night: The Summer of Love
Journey back in time to the legendary summer of 1967 for an eclectic explosion of peace, love and timeless music that inspired a generation.
The incredible 6-piece live band The Psychedelic Circus will play all the songs you know and love from the likes of The Mamas & Papas, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, the Beatles and many more.
20th - 21st August: The North Show & Battle of Flowers
The Guernsey North Show and Battle of Flowers has been one of the main outdoor events in Guernsey’s summer calendar for many years.
Run by the Northern Agricultural and Horticultural Society, the event takes place in the wonderful leafy setting of Saumarez Park and attracts thousands of visitors every year.
30th August: Michael Starring Ben at Beau Sejour
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.
This hit theatre production stars the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.
The show features a live band, dazzling costumes and iconic dance routines. It showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5, including Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and Man in the Mirror.
Check back here for an updated listing as new events are announced.
