Past Events

Halloween: The BIG Spook

Throughout the October Half-Term, Lincoln BIG are delighted to welcome new Halloween activities for all to get involved with, whilst also repeating some of the popular events from previous years.

Krazy Races

Lincoln is set to get a little wackier as Krazy Races comes to the city! Krazy Races is a free to attend, national award winning soapbox derby event, aiming to bring all manner of wild and zany races to Lincoln.

Classic Car Rally

Lincoln's Classic Car Rally is back! Lovingly restored classic cars line the waterfront in what makes a stunning display. Everyone is invited to chat with enthusiastic owners about their prized possession, or simply admire.

Dino City

Dino City & Dino Dig is returning to Lincoln! Get ready to unearth an amazing T-Rex fossil at our Dino Dig site and visit various businesses on the Cornhill Quarter for fun dinosaur themed activities.

Lincoln Vegan Market

The Lincoln Vegan Market will take over Cornhill, right in the heart of the town. The event will feature a variety of vegan street food, artisan bakes, craft cheeses, handmade cosmetics, ethical clothing & jewellery, arts & crafts and charity stalls.

Lincoln Christmas Lights Trail

Embark on a joyful Christmas adventure in Lincoln this year by joining the annual light trail – a festive adventure the whole family will love!

Thor’s Tipi is Coming back to Lincoln!

The original and ever popular THOR’S tipi is returning to Lincoln this Christmas, landing in its usual residency on the Cornhill. Opening from Friday 3rd November 2023 to Monday 1st January 2024, as part of the Lincoln Christmas festivities!

Monster Invasion

Cast your eyes to the sky to catch a glimpse of gigantic monsters this October half term! Taking place 23 - 29 October, everyone will get the chance to see Lincoln from a whole new perspective...

Terrarium, The Botanist | Lincoln

Learn how to create a self-containing ecosystem decoration that you will then get to take home at this Terrarium Planting Event at The Botanist!

The Halloween Nostalgia Party

Imagine all of the nostalgic party games you used to play as a child, trick or treating and pumpkins but now stick it in the best setting ever for a Halloween Party- a (former) church, add a Drag Queen DJ and a licensed bar and BAMM you have the best party

Summer in the City

Lincoln Steampunk Festival 2023

The cobbled streets of Lincoln will be transformed with top hats, flying goggles, corsets and flamboyant feathers. This innovative event attracts visitors from all over the world and celebrates a steam powered world in the late 19th century, with a programme of art, literature, music, fashion and comedy.

Mobile Cave Experience

NEW for 2023, a Mobile Caving Experience will be at St Marks. Explorers are invited to make their way through a two-tiered realistic artificial cave!

Lincoln Jazz Festival

Jazz takes centre stage in Lincoln’s spectacular Cathedral as this exciting event offers a range of jazz styles featuring leading UK musicians with international credentials.

Kickstart At The Castle

Lincoln BIG in partnership with Robbo's Scooter Rally bring a new event to Lincoln this Summer!

Cocktail BINGO

Celebrate World Cocktail Day (May 13th) with Lincoln's Cocktail BINGO card!

The Kings Wardrobe - A FREE Family Trail

Sir Lawrence the Lion is being crowned King! Visit his friends in your area and see what they give him to wear for the coronation. Try them on yourself, complete mini-challenges and take selfies.

Celebrate the launch of the Tour Bus with FREE tickets over Discover Lincolnshire Weekend!

The Open Top Sightseeing Tour Bus of Lincoln is back and to celebrate the launch, tickets will be FREE during Discover Lincolnshire Weekend (25th and 26th March)!

City Centre Stories

This outdoor exhibition is made of crafted augmented reality artwork and poetry, which can be found at various stops around Lincoln’s City Centre. Each stop will explore a Lincoln business and portray the stories from its past and present. Scan the QR codes placed at each destination to take part!

All We Need is LOVE

Simon Hollingworth and the Different Light team have been commissioned by Lincoln Creates | Lincoln BIG to light up Lincoln using a short digitally animated film projection.