What's On Guide W/C May 8

Here is your local What's On Guide to events taking place over the next week including Highest Point Festival.

Highest Point Festival

One of the UK’s biggest music and art festivals is back! Featuring headliners Hacienda Classical, Anne-Marie and Bastille, plus a huge variety of artists, from chart-topping stars and indie legends to underground house heads, drum & bass superstars and funk groovers, set to take to the six stages in Williamson Park. The event ends with the Big Family Fun Day on Sunday hosted by Beyond Radio.

Thursday to Sunday, May 11-14, Williamson Park, Lancaster

An Audience with Manchester United Legends

The ultimate evening of Manchester United legends with Bryan Robson and Brian McClair live on stage together hosted by Jed Stone.

Thursday, May 11, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

Open Mic Night

If you would like to perform, contact them on social media or email thestorey@lancaster.gov.uk to reserve a spot.

Friday May 12, from 6pm, The Storey, Lancaster

Pub Quiz Fundraiser

Hosted by quizmaster Kriss Foster.

Friday, May 12, 6:30pm, Lancaster Priory

StOp, sToP

A blistering set from the Spanish rockers.

Friday May 12, doors 7pm, Kanteena, Lancaster

The Sandy Denny Project

Six highly talented musicians celebrate the music of former Fairport Convention member Sandy Denny.

Friday, May 12, 7:30pm, The Platform, Morecambe

Unknown Realms

A multidimensional dance show that shows the world we once knew is becoming one we have yet to understand.

Friday, May 12, 7:30pm, The Dukes, Lancaster

Folk Tales from Europe

A storytelling extravaganza of European folk tales from David Dale and Dominic Kelly.

Friday, May 12, 7:30pm, Heron Theatre, Beetham

The Big Grand Comedy Show

MC Tony Vino introduces four of the most celebrated names in UK comedy, Jo Enright, Justin Moorhouse, Daliso Chaponda and Rob Rouse.

Friday, May 12, 8pm, Lancaster Grand

A Night for Simon

A special evening to remember presenter and performer, Simon ‘Yakkers’ Yaxley after he passed away suddenly last year. This show features a special evening of performances, with all the proceeds from going to the Lancaster Grand Foyer Appeal.

Saturday, May 13, 7:30pm, Lancaster Grand

Yorkshire Silent Film Festival: Sci-Fi Double Bill

Enjoy Blade Runner and Metropolis on the big screen in one double bill. Metropolis will be live-scored by pianist Jonny Best, and percussionist Trevor Bartlett. Each film can also be booked separately.

Sunday May 14, from 2pm, Morecambe Winter Gardens

Sunday Brass Band Concert

From April to August on Sundays Happy Mount Park is brought to life with free brass band concerts by many of the area's finest musicians.

Sunday, May 7, 2:30pm, Happy Mount Park, Morecambe

Promenade Concert Orchestra: Brian Kay's Light Programme

The PCO's President and the renowned BBC radio presenter, conductor and singer will be introducing the music he has chosen for the orchestra's concert, as well as conducting a number of items himself.

Sunday, May 14, 3pm, The Platform, Morecambe