St Mary's Events

01/06/2026

30/05/2026

All this great weather! We're now properly looking forward to this summer's flagship event when we gather together on the Glebe to enjoy another outstanding performance by Illyria.

Last year, we followed the romantic adventures of the Bennet sisters in 'Pride & Prejudice'. This year, we're entering the Forest of Arden with Rosalind and Orlando - expect fun and games and the scrapes that accompany several cases of mistaken identity!

Please join us on Sun 19 July and bring a picnic! Tickets are on sale now: https://stmarysevents.kirkbylonsdale.org/event/illyria-outdoor-theatre/.

29/05/2026

Your June entertainment awaits!

First up, the wonderfully talented pianist Eddie Gripper is bringing his band to St Mary's Church on Thu 4 June - if you love contemporary jazz, you'll love Eddie!

On Sat 20 June, we'll be hosting award-winning comedian Darren Walsh who will treat us to a pun-tastic evening out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYyNbV_h7CA

The shows start at 7.30pm, doors open at 6.45. Pop-up bar. Tickets just £15 from https://stmarysevents.kirkbylonsdale.org/.

27/05/2026

The BBC crew are set to visit St Mary's Church Kirkby Lonsdale for an 'Any Questions' broadcast on Friday 5 June at 8PM.

Tickets are free but we've 'sold out' already. If you've booked tickets and no longer need them, can you let me know by emailing me at [email protected] so i can release tickets to the waitlist?

Please note that we won't be able to admit anyone on the door without a ticket.

Many thanks!

27/05/2026

We're excited to introduce Eddie Gripper to the stage at St Mary's. Eddie performed as guest pianist for The Jack Pearce Quintet last autumn and we're thrilled he's agreed to return to Kirkby Lonsdale with his own band on Thursday 4 June.

Join us for what promises to be an outstanding evening of jazz. Tickets just £15 (https://stmarysevents.kirkbylonsdale.org/event/eddie-gripper-band/). Pop-up bar.

Thank you for your support to help keep St Mary's open for all, for all time.

26/05/2026

Already looking forward to hosting the wonderful Illyria on Sunday 19 July for what promises to be a memorable performance of As You Like It.

Is there a better way to spend a summer's evening than sitting on the Glebe field overlooking Ruskin's View and watching world-class touring theatre from the best in the business?

Why not get together with a group of friends, bring a picnic and a bottle of something refreshing? Tickets on sale now: https://www.ticketsource.com/st-marys-events.

22/05/2026

Please do join us tonight at 7.30pm for what promises to be a lovely evening with folk singer Sarah McQuaid at St Mary's Church.

Tickets are just £15 (no booking fees) from https://stmarysevents.kirkbylonsdale.org/event/sarah-mcquaid-in-concert/ or you can turn up and pay on the door with cash or card! We'll have a fully stocked pop-up bar ready and waiting. Doors open at 6.45pm.

Your support helps to keep St Mary's open for all, for all time!

21/05/2026

Join us tomorrow (Fri 22 May) as we welcome folk legend Sarah McQuaid to the stage at St Mary's.

Having just returned from a successful two-month tour in the USA, Cornwall-based singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid is touring the UK as she works on her much-anticipated new album.

Doors open at 6.45PM for a 7.30PM start and we'll be running our pop-up bar.

Tickets cost £15 (no booking fee) https://stmarysevents.kirkbylonsdale.org/.../sarah.../ or you can pay on the door with cash or card.

Please join us and help to support the future of St Mary's for all, for all time.

19/05/2026

We're delighted to be hosting Sing Joyfully! as part of this season's programme at St Mary's Events.

The choir's Summer Concert will be performed tomorrow (Wed 20 May) and will include a variety of seasonally inspired choral music to lift the spirits.

Doors open at 7PM for a 7.30PM start - £10 entry fee on the door (cash or card) or you can buy online for just £8.

We'll be running a pop-up bar.

Please join us for what promises to be a wonderful evening of music, led by Anastasia Micklethwaite, accompanied by Ian Honeyman.

https://stmarysevents.kirkbylonsdale.org/event/sing-joyfully-26/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR4IDRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvNG9MMlNTZkRON1JCNHBOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHme3rVgYqsPQeM-aIS8fweaOTe3iPU8BJyJDCgaxMWndpx2-8wwSHoELGm39_aem_jnOSPB7v0KTjtnW9HDvtsQ