I'm sooooooo bored, said no one in Lincoln who's visited our Lincoln Events what's on guide! Whatever you're into there's something for you and maybe you'll discover things to do in Lincoln you'd never thought of!
It's our mission to help you be entertained - we show all genres for all ages; theatre, opera and drama, live music gigs and festivals, comedians and stand-up comedy, performing arts, ballet and dance.
With amazing venues in Lincoln like The Theatre Royal, The Drill Hall, The LPAC, The Blue Room, Lincolnshire Showground, The Engine Shed, The Castle - there's a huge amount of events, gigs and festivals.
Annual Lincoln events that are not to be missed include The Lincoln Christmas Market, The Lincolnshire Show, Steampunk, Lincolnshire RAF Airshow, and the Lincoln 1940s weekend.
Highlights
Highlights
Be inspired by some of our handpicked events in Lincoln. Our full list of events, gigs, festivals, nights out, activities, and unique one-offs is shown below. Use the filters to narrow your search to find the best things to do when you visit Lincoln.
Public Events
The Lincolnshire Show
Now in it’s 140th year, The Lincolnshire Show is one of our county’s flagship events and truly has something for each of our 60,000 visitors to enjoy.
See spectacular entertainment in the Main Ring, shop delicious local produce in the Food Court and explore beautiful blooms, local art and handmade crafts in the Lincolnshire Lifestyle Marquee. Take a seat to watch top chefs in The Lincolnshire Kitchen, immerse yourself in agriculture with a packed timetable of livestock and equine classes and head to the Agricultural Lines to see machinery from past and present. Our Aviation Zone celebrates Lincolnshire’s rich aviation heritage, and there’s plenty for our younger visitors to see, make and do in the Discovery, Sport and Kids Zones.
Advance tickets are priced at £26 for an adult, £8.50 for children, and £62 for a family of 5. Under 5's go free.
Festivals
Asylum Steampunk 2025
Wow - can it really be the 15th annual Steampunk festival in Lincoln? It can and it is!
This is an event in Lincoln that you cannot miss - it's one of the happiest, most unique and fun festivals in Europe. Whether you're a Steampunker or not, it's great to wander around and take it all in.
Just some of the events during the few days typically include:
- Steampunk Market
- Asylum Costume Competition and Parade
- The Asylum’s Most Splendid Promenade
- Steampunk Campus
- The Illicit Market
- Jet Pack Race
- Tea Duelling
- The Great Exhibition
- The Wacky Racers and Pararacers
Steampunk in Lincoln is a mixture of art, literature, music, fashion, comedy and good old fashion fun!
For general information about the Steampunk festival in Lincoln click here.
Markets
Lincoln Makers Market
The Lincoln Artists’ Market is a group of traditional and contemporary artists who sell their work on a street market in Castle Hill Car Park.
These unique markets offer a great opportunity to buy something a bit different for yourself or as gifts for others.