Millenium 2027, European Year of the Normans
The year 2027 will mark the thousand-year anniversary of the birth of William the Conqueror.
Discover the historical and cultural links that unite Normandy and the Channel Islands.
The five islands of Guernsey, Alderney, Sark, Herm and Lihou have created a year‑round events programme for 2027, which includes guided walking trails, history and art exhibitions, conferences and traditional craft fairs. In addition to this programme, the islands will also host a number of established festivals, including medieval, walking, literary and music festivals, all of which will embrace a distinctive Norman influence for the 2027 season.
See all of the programme events listed below.
Events
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Family Friendly / Arts & Culture / Heritage1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027Millenium 2027, programme coming soonFestival programme coming soon
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027Readings of ‘Giants Bum Bay’ by Yasmin AtkinsonWhat if Guernsey’s landmarks were made by a giant with very big feet—and even bigger mishaps?
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / Heritage1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027Guernsey Arts: 'Beyond Our Seas / Between Our Shores'A contemporary art programme including cultural exchange between Guernsey, Jersey and Normandy art...
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Heritage1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027Institute of Law Guernsey: SeminarsA series of seminars which will discuss the influence of Norman customary law in the Bailiwick's...
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Arts & Culture / Heritage1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 20271565 and All That - A Comic Journey Through Sark’s Norman HeritageA Comic Journey Through Sark’s Norman Heritage by Sark Theatre Group
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / Heritage1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027Guernsey Arts: ‘Letters Across the Water: Exploring Identity and Connection in Culture’A project to connect school children between Normandy and Guernsey via illustration and letter...
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Arts & Culture / Heritage1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027Bayeux Tapestry: The Opera (BaTTO)BaTTO brings the world‑famous images of the Bayeux Tapestry to life in a vivid fusion of music,...
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly18 Feb 2027 - 7 Mar 2027Eisteddfod Guernsey Festival 20272027 festival with extra Year of the Normans classes.
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Family Friendly / Food & Drink / HeritageMultiple DatesThe Big Eat 2027This festival will bring together a programme of food-focused events across the Bailiwick,...
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / Heritage23 Apr 2027 - 2 May 2027Guernsey Literary Festival 2027The Guernsey Literary Festival is an annual celebration of books, ideas and creativity, bringing...
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Arts & Culture / Heritage / Family Friendly1 May 2027 - 31 Aug 2027The Battle of Hastings PLAYMOBIL® displayA pan-island exhibition by Jersey Heritage & Guernsey Museum.
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / Heritage1 Jun 2027 - 30 Sep 2027Guernsey Museum: 'Meet The Normans' exhibitionA major temporary exhibition giving visitors a chance to step back in time and be introduced to...
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Arts & Culture / HeritageJun 1 - 30 2027Hanuai Music SocietyPoet Laureate Simon Armitage will create a new poem and acclaimed composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad,...
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / HeritageJun 4 - 6 2027Île d'Argent: Sark's Norman Metal FestivalNorman-themed metal music event, drawing on the genre's long engagement with history, mythology,...
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / HeritageJul 3 15:00 - 17:00The National Trust of Guernsey: Courtyard Concert at the Folk & Costume Museum with Normandy ensemble ‘Lihou’Celebrate the shared musical heritage of the Channel Islands and Normandy with a special courtyard...
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Family Friendly / Heritage / SportJul 4Havelet Regatta 2027A fun family event, celebrating our history and relationship with the sea.
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / Food & Drink / HeritageJul 5 17:00 - 21:30The National Trust of Guernsey: Lé Viaër Marchi with Normandy ensemble ‘Lihou’ at Saumarez ParkJoin The National Trust of Guernsey for a long weekend of celebrating Guernsey's heritage.
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / Food & Drink / Nature & Horticulture / HeritageJul 24 - 25 2027Norman Day – Sausmarez Manor Medieval Heritage FestivalLarge-scale cultural event celebrating Guernsey’s rich Norman and medieval history, set within the...
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / Food & Drink / Heritage / Nature & HorticultureAug 1 - 31 2027The West Show 2027Traditional Country Fair.
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / HeritageAug 2 - 7 2027Alderney Week: Medieval MayhemThis year’s theme also celebrates the birthday of William the Conqueror, one of history’s most...
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Arts & Culture / Family Friendly / Heritage / WalkingSep 1 - 30 2027Guernsey Museum: Fete d'Etai & Community ProcessionAn annual medieval festival including activities, crafts, music and re-enactments.
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Arts & Culture / Heritage1 Oct 2027 - 31 Dec 2027La Normandie InconnueLa Normandie Inconnue (Unknown Normandy) is a collaborative exhibition bringing together La Musée...


