What's On
MSF (Medecins Sans Frontieres) Fundraiser
Friday 19th April | 6.30pm
Find out moreIncredible line up of musicians for a brilliant cause
Beautiful Mind (a Beautiful South tribute)
Saturday 20th April | 7pm
Find out moreA tribute to The Beautiful South raising money for Mind
Miners Strike – Remember & Resist
Friday 26th April | 7pm
Find out moreLet’s talk, let’s sing and let’s celebrate solidarity and resistance
Lancaster Comedy Festival
Sunday 28th April | 2.30pm - late
Find out moreAn exciting weekend of live comedy featuring the best up and coming local talent
Spring Flowers Fused Glass
Sat 11th May 10am-4pm
Find out moreCreate beautiful fused glass flowers this Spring
Felted Picture Workshop
Saturday 11th May | 1.30-4pm
Find out moreA fun needle felting workshop, suitable for all abilities.
The Apex Singers
Wednesday 22nd May | 5.30-7pm / 8-10pm
Find out moreWorkshop and Concert with the innovative 8-part vocal ensemble
Chapped: a Pride Drag Show
Friday 21st June | 7.30pm
Find out moreDrag cabaret to kick off Lancaster Pride!
Mr Ben & the Bens
Friday 7th June | 8pm doors
Find out moreCult DIY outfit and BBC 6 music favourites Mr Ben & the Bens return
Qween UK
Saturday 27th July | 7pm
Find out moreJoin Qween UK – one of Europe’s premier Queen Tribute bands
The Gregson Book Group
Mondays 11.15am-12.30pm | Monthly
Find out moreA friendly, relaxed book group in the Gregson’s Cafe Bar
Breath of Fresh Air Choir
Mondays 1.30-3pm
Find out moreSinging for lung health: Feel great, socialise, harmonise!
The Gregson Fundraiser Quiz
Mondays 7-8.30 | Monthly
Find out moreSupport the Gregson at this fun, friendly charity quiz night
Hidden Gems Film Club
Mondays 7.30pm First Monday of every month
Find out moreFilm screening with Hidden Gems Film Club
Zine Making Club
Mondays 6-8pm
Find out moreRelax in our Bar and add to Lancaster and Morecambe’s Zine Library
The Writers Cafe
Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm | Monthly - last of the month
Find out moreWrite and share ideas with other local creative writers
Northern Yarn Knitting Group
Mondays 7.30-9.30pm | Monthly
Find out moreFriendly and supportive knitting & crochet group for all wool lovers!
Namoss Social Cinema
Thursdays 6.30pm | Every two months
Find out morePeace Film night – short films to inspire peace of mind
Feminist Movie Monday
Monday 11th March 7pm | Monthly
Find out moreScreening with Feminist Movie Mondays, the free inclusive film club
Vocal Improvisation
Tuesdays 12.30-2pm | 2nd and 4th Tue of every month
Find out moreUsing simple structures to make improvised music together
Folk Art Painting
Tuesdays 10am-12pm (starts 2nd April)
Find out moreLearn how to paint beautiful folk art creations
Capoeira Angola
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7.15pm
Find out moreAn afro-brasilian art-form: dance, music and corporal expression
Felting Classes
Tuesdays 11am-12pm | Monthly
Find out moreFun introduction to needle felting classes.
Lancaster Chess Academy
Tuesdays 6.30-9pm
Find out moreChess as Playing Culture, Art, and Critical Life Skills
Dot Crotchet’s Choir
Tuesdays 7.30-9pm
Find out moreFemale acapella choir, laughing & singing through life
Eurodance
Tuesdays 8-10pm | Monthly
Find out moreLearn fun dances from across Europe to live music!
Un-named Book Club
Tuesdays 7.30pm | 4th Tues of every month
Find out moreDiscuss social and environmental issues with Sewing Cafe Lancaster and FoodFutures
Adventure Film Club
Tuesdays 7.30pm | 4th Tues of every month
Find out moreWatch films from the highest mountains to the fastest rivers
Many Worlds on Film
Tuesdays 7pm | Monthly
Find out moreScreenings with Many Worlds, the free international social justice film club
Silent and Classic Film Club
Third Tuesday of every month | 7.30pm
Find out moreClassic film screening with Lancaster Silent & Classic Film Club
Ridge Community Choir
Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Find out moreFriendly, relaxed and welcoming community choir
Julie’s Art Hub
Wednesdays 2-5pm
Find out moreCome and create in your own way whilst chatting and chilling out with a brew from the bar!
The Thursday Folk Session
Thursdays 8.30-11pm
Find out moreInstrumental, folk, and early music from across the world
Nature and Folklore Ink-painting
Thursdays and Saturdays 3-5pm
Find out moreEast Asian traditional image workshop
Improvisation
Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm | every 2 weeks
Find out moreA relaxed and friendly approach to Improvisation for everyone
Lancaster Lindy Circle
Thursdays 7.30-10.30pm
Find out moreSuper relaxed dancing fun & good for the soul
Models for Heroes
Fridays 10.30am-1pm | Fortnightly
Find out moreModel-making for service people and veterans
Crafty Kids
Fridays 11am-12.30pm | Monthly - first Fri of each month
Find out moreCraft sessions for under 12s
Little Owls Parent & Child Group
Fridays 12.30-2.30pm
Find out moreA place for children to play while adults chill
Real Music Disco
Dates throughout the year
Find out moreYou should be dancing, yeah. Disco hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Trembling Images Film Club
Saturday 30th March | 6pm
Find out moreScreenings of alternative films with Trembling Images film club
Rock n Roll Dance
Sundays 6.30-7.30pm
Find out moreLearn to dance jive and stroll to rock n roll hits
Sacred Circle Meditation
Sundays 2-4pm | Monthly - last Sun of each month
Find out moreHealing Sacred Space for women to be themselves
Gregson Family Pub Quiz
Sundays 4-6pm | Monthly - first Sun of each month
Find out moreFamily friendly pub quiz
Queer By Gum – Book Club
Sundays 5-6pm | Monthly - first Sun of each month
Find out moreA book club centred around current and historic queer experiences
Salsa Sundays
Sundays 7.30-9.30pm
Find out moreLA and Cuban Salsa Dance Classes with “Vintage Salsa”
Lancaster Jazz Scene
Regular gigs throughout the year
Find out moreBuilding a Jazz community in Lancaster
Drink and Draw
Sundays 7-9pm | Monthly
Find out moreLife drawing class for artists of all abilities
Tai Chi
Multiple sessions through the week
Find out moreMaintaining the integrity of authentic Tai Chi
Zine Library
Ongoing
Find out moreRelax in our bar and add to the Morecambe & Lancaster Zine Library!
Our Spaces
Cafe and Bar
Lancaster’s only community run cafe bar
Make yourself at home in Lancaster’s living room. A cultural hub in its own right which regularly hosts live music, games nights and more. The cafe bar offers quality draught beers and cask ales, and stocks excellent wines and spirits, teas and barista coffee.
Read more about our Cafe Bar
The Hall
You’ll love our largest room (170 max capacity), with its high vaulted ceiling, wooden sprung dance floor and light and airy feel.
The Hall can be enjoyed as is, or with just a small amount of decoration can be completely transformed. Its projector, PA system and lighting rig add to the Hall’s versatility – its perfect for gigs, parties, performances, dance classes and more!
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Olive Bar
Large windows with views over Lancaster let in heaps of natural light into this room, which has both a stage and a bar.
With capacity for 90 people, this room can be split down the middle into two smaller spaces or enjoyed as it is.
With PA and projection facilities, and even a piano, it’s perfect for celebrations, business meetings or as an intimate performance venue.
Read more about our Olive Bar
Secret Cinema
Shhh..
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the centre – this is the perfect cinema space for 24 people.
Grab a drink from the bar, pick a movie and sit back in our vintage cinema seats.
Perfect for movie marathons, parties, talks, as a teaching room and for small performances/readings.
Read more about our Cinema
Meeting Room
Looking for a smaller space? The Meeting Room is perfect for meetings, workshops or an intimate performance.
What’s more, it’s our most affordable space at just £10 an hour, and still has room for up to 45 people.
Read more about our Meeting Room
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Our Charity's Sub Groups
Gregson Festival Group
The Gregson Festival Group put on important community events including an annual firework display and bonfire.
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Friends of Miss Whalley's Field
This group maintain the ‘Gregson’s Garden’, a once disused site which has been transformed into a wonderful urban green space
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Highfield Recreation Ground
This group restored a mainly derelict sport facility and provide an essential outdoor community space
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Gregson Cricket Club
With a full calendar of friendly fixtures, Gregson C.C are always looking for new players, new teams to play, or touring sides to visit.
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