Find live local music and dance
Saturday 12th July 2025
The Mayor, Councillor Lynn Chesterman OBE officially opens the event.
Ovation Performing Arts
Ovation takes young people ‘from first steps to standing ovations’ throughout the performing arts, focusing on learning and integrating self-belief, positivity and team working.
Welwyn Harmony Chorus
Welwyn Harmony are a woman’s a cappella singing chorus, performing a range of popular songs, including songs from the musicals, in a distinctive four part harmony, and of course without any form of instrumentation.
Bushin Mixed Martial Arts
Bushin Mixed Martial Arts is an all-round effective martial art system. Based on classical roots the display you will see is a contemporary one. We incorporate many two-man drills, pad work and sparring. Emphasis is on building self- defence and confidence where, “every journey begins with a single step…”
Chiltern West Gallery Quire
Chiltern West Gallery Quire are a group of twenty-five singers, accompanied by five instrumentalists to provide a distinctive sound for traditional psalms, hymns, anthems and carols. They perform regularly at local events and special occasions.
Somewhere 2 Sing
Stage Coach
Stagecoach Welwyn-Hatfield Performing Arts aged 4-18, who are lead by industry professionals to present quality excerpts across all performing art disciplines
WGC Male Voice Choir
WGC Male Voice Choir enjoy singing musical melodies from a variety of genres and performing at local concerts and events.
Vermillion
Vermillion is formed of 4 talented young people from Stanborough School who play a mix of rock and indie pop.
New Town Shake Down
New Town Shake Down are a five piece band from Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire. With a blend of sass and fizz they are a great band to see and the keep you dancing.
Immi Davis
Following her success in Britain’s Got Talent, Immi has prominently performed at a wide variety of venues including; busking in London landmarks, headlining at festivals, singing at the Accession of King Charles, and especially taking pride entertaining at local events, charity occasions, and in care homes.
Phoenix Rising
“Phoenix Rising is a 4 piece rock covers band playing all the recognisable classics from the 60’s to the current day, with a few surprises thrown in.
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What's On
Meet, Make + Do
Weds 2nd-16th July
10am - 4pm
Welwyn Garden City Through Time exhibition
Tells the story from the beginning of Welwyn Garden City. Opens in the Howard Centre on the 2nd-16th July 10am-4pm. (In the former Clinton Cards Unit)
Sat 5th July
11am - 3pm
The Howard Bowmen
All equipment will be provided. They will guide you though shooting a dozen arrows at their targets and start you on your archery journey.
Weds 9th July
12.45pm and 2.00pm
The Library Presents Storytime
The Library will deliver two Storytimes in the Howard Centre, heritage exhibition (previously Clinton Cards). There will be mats for the children to sit on. Space for up to 30 Children.
Sat 19th - Sun 20th July
10am-7pm
Panshanger Golf Complex
Visit Panshanger Golf Complex for free footgolf and pitch and putt.
Sat 12th July
11am - 5pm
'Draw Your Community’ Mural
Local artist, Molly Chambers, will be hosting a large scale drawing project – ‘Draw Your Community’. Come along to express your thoughts, memories and feelings about Welwyn Garden City. All of which will contribute to a diverse, mobile, paper-mural. It’s free, open to all ages and will be guided with plenty of prompts from Molly. You may even go home with a little freebie too!
Sat 12th July
11am - 5pm
Culturewood
Get the kids involved, producing a range of creative crafts, from recycled and natural materials. This can include bug hotels, nature printing using clay, making seed bombs and weaving.
Sat 12th July
11am - 5pm
H'arts Visual Arts
Artists in residence, Displays & exhibition of artists work in the Howard Centre. Watch artists creating live and see their technique and skill in person.
Sat 12th July
11am - 5pm
Spinners, Weavers & Dyers
Will be demonstrating spinning and weaving techniques – age old skills finding themselves in much demand in modern times. Watch the expertise in action!
Sat 12th July
11am - 5pm
Mimram Quilters
Mimram Quilters will be demonstrating a variety of patchwork and quilting techniques as well as other examples of needlecrafts such as embroidery, sewing, and all types of needlecrafts.
Children will need to be accompanied by an adult.
Sat 12th July
11am - 5pm
De Havilland Model Railway Society
Enjoy seeing trains whizz by with De Havilland Model Railway Society. Brilliant for all train lovers, young and old alike!
Sat 12th July
11am - 5pm
St John's Ambulance
CPR & First Aid demonstrations
Sat 12th July
11am - 5pm
The Rotary Club of Welwyn Garden City Young Artist Competition
Free participation for young people of all ages. Budding creative talents are encouraged to look out for the opportunity to commit their best efforts with paints, crayons, charcoal or felt-tips in search of their Best in Age Award. Under-6s, 7s-12s and 13-16s will be judged on the images they create on the theme of: “Wonderful Welwyn Garden City – what it means to me” Prizes awarded.
Sat 12th July
11am - 5pm
The Barn Theatre
Display stand showing photos and details of the Barn Theatre, next season’s productions and history of the Barn. Chance to win tickets to productions
Sat 12th July
11am - 5pm
Welwyn Rugby Football Club
Mini rugby group display. Spot-the-ball competition.