The Go Festival has returned for 2025 and includes a whole host of performances and activites.
Date: Saturday 14th June
Time: 11am to 7pm
Locations: Events and activities are taking place around town, please view or download the PDF map below for the specific location for different events:
International Artists
11:20 & 15:30 – Encounters
Encounters is an interactive, visually stunning performance inspired by ancient text. It explores human connections through simple props, inviting the audience to collaborate and create beautiful, unexpected images together. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this artistic ‘happening’, right in our historic market place.
Stalker Teatro, founded in 1986, emerged from the Political Collective at the Turin Academy of Fine Arts. Influenced by Jerzy Grotowski and Andrei Tarkovsky, they focus on artistic experimentation in socially sensitive contexts. They create site-specific performances and collaborate with prominent artists, performing across Europe and beyond.
Duration: 40 minutes
13:10 & 17:00 – Fish Boy
Follow young Tommy Minton on an unforgettable adventure as he goes on a hunt to discover where his best friend ‘Fish’ has gone. With touches of humour, surprise and participation, this dance adventure celebrates friendship, uncovers what’s polluting our rivers and demonstrates the power of never giving up!
2Faced Dance’s Fish Boy is based on real stories from the people of Herefordshire and has been co-created with 115 primary school children from across Herefordshire.
Fish Boy is a delightful spectacle for children aged 6-600.
Duration: 40 minutes
11:00 – 13:50, 14:50 – 18:00 – The Whale
Meet our friendly leviathan… a giant metal whale which swallows audiences whole, to enjoy a charming, playful and submersive theatre experience inside. Step into the Whale to meet a nautical character who tells you a story, sings a song and hands you a message (or map) to take away.
Performed by a solo actor, for one person at a time, or small family groups, The Whale has been travelling up and down the country and swallowing audiences one at a time (or in small family groups) since 2006.
Duration: 3 minutes
14:40 – Colour Burst Dance
Join G Town Dance Crew for a celebration of colour and movement! This piece will showcase young local dancers and stunning birds created in workshops with community groups. A murmuration of colour and excitement, this will be a flowing summer spectacle!#
Featuring costume by Curiosity Creators & choreography by BCSDMove.
Duration: 10 minutes
School Performances
12:00: Queen Elizabeth’s High School
12:20 – The Gainsborough Academy on the community stage
Walkabout
Rhubarb Theatre: Rainbow Sailors
Taylor Made Arts: Wash Day
Helter Skelter Arts: Bubbleologist
Get Involved
Throughout the day:
Aqua Zorbing
11am-5pm
Paul Cookson Pottery
11am, 45 mins
Pedal Car Racing
ALL DAY
Family Yoga
13:30 & 16:00 30 mins
Card Fish Craft
12:00-15:00
Urban Canvas
Help create a pavement gallery of modern art!
11:00-15:00
Nature Calling
Shelf Life, an exhibition by INSTAR and Lincolnshire teens
ALL DAY
Duck Trail
Follow the ducks around town! Collect a trail from Gainsborough Rotary Club stand on Market Place
ALL DAY
Local Performers
On the community stage
11:00 Rhythm In Movement
A well-established local dance school, Rhythm in Movement proudly bring a welcoming, warm & creative environment that allows participants of all ages and abilities to experience the joys of dance.
12:40 Echo Theatre
Echo Theatre provides acting and musical theatre classes that help young people develop stage presence and life skills for a bright future in the arts and beyond. Come see the Little Echos and Junior classes.
14:20 Men’s Shed Band
Gainsborough’s Men’s Shed offers a welcoming space where members can connect, learn, and take part in a range of activities. We’re delighted to have their in-house band ‘The Shedders’ with us!
15:10 G-Town Dance Crew
Offering pure fun and laughter from start to finish, G-Town Dance Crew allows movers of all levels to flourish and offer experiences that are destined to become treasured memories.
16:10 The Skip Murden
More than your average cover band… based in the village of Lea, the Skip Murden are a five-piece band who play a range of local venues, big and small. Get up and dance or sit back and listen!
17:40 Wright Way
Performing Arts at Wright Way helps all children get involved with Drama, Acting, Singing, confidence & creativity while learning routines, songs and stories in an environment to express themselves.
18:00 Summer Sounds DJ Set
Sun’s out, tunes up! Expect cheesy bangers and summer singalongs all set to a feel-good DJ mix.
Your ultimate summer soundtrack—live, loud, and unapologetically fun.
The Wind In The Willows
This performance is at 5pm at Richmond Park. Round off your day with an outdoor musical performance of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ at Richmond Park. This production is brought to you by Trinity on Tour and Immersion Theatre.
Tickets are available at trinityarts.co.uk