A magical blend of alt-folk and musical storytelling, with the odd jazz undertone, The Breath is Manchester-based guitarist Stuart McCallum (ex The Cinematic Orchestra) and previous BBC R2 Folk Singer of the Year winner, singer/flautist Ríoghnach Connolly.

Lewis Manning Hospice Care are introducing The Series: In Conversation, bringing audiences closer to extraordinary people and remarkable stories.
Hosted by their patron Felicity Irwin DL and set in the beautiful surroundings of Merley House, their inaugural event welcomes Kate Adie CBE DL, one of the world’s most prolific female war correspondents. During this special evening, she will reflect on her extraordinary experiences, the historic moments she has witnessed, and the personal stories behind the headlines.

Following its critically acclaimed, sell out success in 2024, Our Little Hour comes to Lighthouse as part of its 2026 revival tour. It tells the inspirational story of how Walter Tull rose to prominence as the first black footballer to play at the highest level of the domestic game in the UK before achieving another historic breakthrough as the first man of his heritage to be commissioned as an Officer in the British Army.

Age guidance: 11+

A brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography. Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet.

Experience the unique sound and timeless songs of former Lighthouse Family lead singer/songwriter, Tunde, as he opens a new chapter in his music career by celebrating an exciting new songbook, as well as the 30th anniversary of the debut Lighthouse Family album, Ocean Drive.

A brand-new Holmes and Watson magic show. When, in mid-show, the Masked Magician disappears, completely, magically and seemingly forever, Sherlock Holmes (with Watson in tow) plunges into a secret world of Edwardian Magic to solve the mystery of the missing Magi. A fresh Holmes and Watson adventure for all the family filled with mayhem, mirth, mystery and… magic.

Spiers & Boden have been at the forefront of the English traditional folk scene for 25 years both as a ground breaking duo and as founder members of folk phenomenon Bellowhead.

Walking Through Winter is a four-part, mindful hiking series held from November through February by MindFuelBody coach, Tamara. The walks offer a seasonal pause to move your body, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself, others, and the landscape around you.

Anna Rakitina conducts music by Grieg and Tchaikovsky.

Sunwook Kim conducts music by Stravinsky, Beethoven and Mozart.

Walking Through Winter is a four-part, mindful hiking series held from November through February by MindFuelBody coach, Tamara. The walks offer a seasonal pause to move your body, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself, others, and the landscape around you.

Famous for climbing the 14 highest peaks in the world in six months and six days - a feat captured in the global Netflix sensation 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible - Nims’ story is one of inspiration, determination, and giving back. His first live event in the UK, this is a one-off show not to be missed.

Combining original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and Eartha Kitt, Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience.

Thokozile’s joyous world jazz with a hint of Anid Jazz, is perfectly complemented by the Getz/Gilberto sounds of Bossa Definitiva, fronted by Paris born vocalist Véronique Joly. 

Walking Through Winter is a four-part, mindful hiking series held from November through February by MindFuelBody coach, Tamara. The walks offer a seasonal pause to move your body, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself, others, and the landscape around you.

Mark Steel returns to Lighthouse with his new tour, The Leopard in My House. The topic? His battle with throat cancer. A battle the multi award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian is winning (thankfully) and which only his rapier wit could fashion a comedy tour show out of. Age guidance: 14+

Step into the sonic world of Pictish Trail, the shape-shifting alias of Scottish underground indie-folk hero Johnny Lynch.

An extraordinary celebration of Nina Simone’s timeless legacy, Lady Nade – acclaimed for her unique and award-winning vocal talent – stands as a shining star in the UK music scene. This high-octane performance, coupled with a heartfelt homage to Nina Simone, promises an unforgettable show.

The ice music pioneer, Terje Isungset, with his exquisite quartet featuring voice, ice harp, ice horn, iceophone, ice percussion and ice bass. This ice concert is a tribute to the most important thing in the whole world – nature – and is played on instruments made during Isungset’s annual Ice Music Festival in Norway. They are carved and crafted using only natural frozen ice from the lakes. Prepare to be transported by the extraordinary, beautiful and ethereal sounds of ice.

Stevie Martin (Taskmaster, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown) has been doing online comedy for a while (45 million views worldwide), but is now returning to live comedy with her latest show, which sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe and at Soho Theatre this year.

Age guidance: 14

A celebration of Amy's music life and legacy performed by her original band, led by her long-term Musical Director/bass player and close friend Dale Davis.

Lighthouse is delighted to welcome back one of the biggest UK jazz stars of the past 40 years, Andy Sheppard, alongside the wonderful, melodic jazz of Norway’s finest, The Espen Eriksen Trio.

Nuremberg, 1590. Europe teeters on the edge of modernity but, in the shadow of the gallows, executioner Frantz Schmidt has more immediate concerns. Torturer, hangman and - most unusually - meticulous diarist, Frantz wrestles with a family curse that haunts his every step. When a brash new assistant arrives, tensions ignite and the stage is set for a clash that could tear their brutal world apart.

Age guidance: 12+

Walking Through Winter is a four-part, mindful hiking series held from November through February by MindFuelBody coach, Tamara. The walks offer a seasonal pause to move your body, calm your mind, and reconnect with yourself, others, and the landscape around you.

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.