This free programme brings the under-used bandstand to life with national, regional and local live music, inviting residents and visitors to come along, relax, bring a picnic and enjoy. The programme celebrates local talent, hosting young musicians including youth bands and choirs and enables residents to experience new and familiar sounds across world music, jazz, classical, indie and more.
Picnic In
The Park
Part of our long running summer programme, Picnic in the Park takes place on Sunday afternoons in August, within the beautiful surroundings of People's Park - a Victorian park in central Grimsby.
Sundays in August 2025
We’re thrilled to be rolling out another brilliant summer programme this August, starting Sunday 3 August (right after Everybody Loves the Sunshine). Come along, bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy some relaxed time with family and friends. As always, we will have an ice cream van and the cafe at People’s Park will be serving drinks and snacks throughout the day.
Over the 5 Sundays in August, expect a vibrant mix of amazing local talent, visiting bands, live sounds and fun for all ages. There will also be local heritage activities centred around People’s Park, as part of our partnership project with Unseen Arts (highlighting local “Landmarks and Legends”) and on most dates, (except 3rd) activities courtesy of The Nature Lab and outdoor story-telling adventures.
In addition during the Picnics, children will have chance to take part in activities to earn a ‘Discover Arts Award’ through children’s arts organisation Birdhouse.
A big shout-out to our sponsors who we wouldn’t be able to do it without:
A P Robinson & Co, Ørsted, Harrison’s Ices, Ramsden International and The Bradbury Foundation plus a special thanks to our music funder Scops Arts Trust.
3 August 1pm-4pm
Caution Horses
Lola and the Cosmic Getaway
Rob and Roxanne
10 August 1pm-4pm
Goodnight Moon
Debbie Lobley
All for One Choir
17 August 1pm-4pm
Wheelhouse
Hyde Park Jazz Quartet
24 August 1pm-4pm
Molly Amour Trio
Ubunye
31 August 12pm-4pm
Eden Rae Lake
Elson
New York Brass Band



“What a great afternoon in the park. The band were amazing, such fantastic local talent - well done @theculturehousegy for yet another awesome event!”

“What a glorious afternoon it was! Never seen the park looking so busy! The singers were excellent AND the sun was shining!!”




