There are a variety of events organised for 2013 in Guernsey. Organised into calendar months, you can plan your holiday around what’s happening in Guernsey.
March 2013 | April 2013 | May 2013 | June 2013
July 2013 | August 2013 | September 2013
Disclaimer:
Please check dates with event organisers as the following event dates are subject to change at short notice.
Guernsey Events March 2013
- Guernsey Photography Festival (05 January 2013 – 30 June 2013) Annual photographic exhibitions in St Peter Port, Guernsey.
- Tasty Walks – Guernsey Weekly Guided Walks led by an accredited guide. (01 March 2013 – 30 April 2013)
- Easter Festival of Living History, Guernsey. (29 March 2013 – 01 April 2013) at Castle Cornet over Easter weekend.
- Martin Parr’s Liberation (22 March – Sunday 12 May 2013) at Guernsey Museum (Perry’s ref Town H5). “Liberation” is a new series of images of Guernsey’s Liberation Celebrations by internationally renowned British photographer Martin Parr. The exhibition will have its world premiere at the Guernsey Museum. Contact Guernsey Museum on 726518 for further information
Guernsey Events April 2013
- Guernsey Photography Festival (05 January 2013 – 30 June 2013) Annual photographic exhibitions in St Peter Port, Guernsey.
- Tasty Walks – Guernsey Weekly Guided Walks led by an accredited guide (01 March 2013 – 30 April 2013)
- Easter Festival of Living History, Guernsey (29 March 2013 – 01 April 2013) at Castle Cornet over Easter weekend.
- Randall’s Brewery Tours at La Piette Brewery, Guernsey (01 April 2013 – 30 September 2013)
- Herm Island Garden Tours (09 April 2013 – 10 September 2013) Take the ferry to Herm and explore the gardens with Herm’s Head Gardener.
- Spring Floral Guernsey Festival Week (20 April 2013 – Sunday 28 April 2013) Walks, talks, lectures and workshops can be enjoyed by gardeners of all levels.
Guernsey Events May 2013
- Guernsey Photography Festival (05 January 2013 – 30 June 2013) Annual photographic exhibitions in St Peter Port, Guernsey.
- Randall’s Brewery Tours at La Piette Brewery, Guernsey (01 April 2013 – 30 September 2013)
- Herm Island Garden Tours (09 April 2013 – 10 September 2013) Take the ferry to Herm and explore the gardens with Herm’s Head Gardener.
- World Aid Walk Bank Holiday Monday (06 May 2013) on Guernsey, Sark, & Herm
- Sure Festival of Comedy (31 May 2013 – 08 June 2013) Stand-up comedy shows, films and open mic sessions.
- Guernsey Race Club Horse Race Meeting at the L’Ancresse Racecourse, Guernsey (06 May 2013 BANK HOLIDAY)Gates open at 11.30am – first race starts at 2.30pm.
- Healthspan Spring Walking Week (04 May 2013 – 12 May 2013) Walks and rambles around Guernsey coasts and St Peter Port.
- Liberation Day, Guernsey (09 May 2013) Guernsey’s annual celebration of freedom from German Occupying Forces in 1945. Most celebrations will take place in St Peter Port, Guernsey.
- La Nuit Des Musees/ Museums At Night (17 May 2013 – 18 May 2013) Guernsey Museum & Art Gallery, Candie Gardens, St Peter Port, Guernsey. Free entry, guided tours, displays and meet the curators.
- Seafront Sundays (26 May 2013 – 26 September 2013)Various events and activities at St Peter Port’s Seafront.
- Cineguernsey – Paths of Glory (9th May) at Frossard Theatre, Candie Gardens (Perry’s Town Map H5). Film starts 10.30am. Tickets from 747280, Guernsey Tickets outlets or www.guernseytickets.gg. For further information, please go to www.cineguernsey.com
- Guernsey Literally Potato Peel Pie Society (11th May 2013), Candie Gardens (Perry’s Map). If weather is bad will be held at Elisabeth College (Perry’s Map ?) 3pm. Performance in French but explanatory written scene by scene English resumes. FREE no booking required.
- Rock to Rocque Cycle Ride (26 May) North Beach, St Peter Port (Perry’s map 4 M5). Contact Trish De La Mare 210329 trish@lesbourgs.com. Ride starts at North Beach car park at 08.45am. You can also start at Rocquaine at 09.45am and Grandes Rocques at 10.45am. The ride will finish at North Beach by 1500hrs. £5 to enter, free to children under 11 years old.
Guernsey Events June 2013
- Guernsey Photography Festival (05 January 2013 – 30 June 2013) Annual photographic exhibitions in St Peter Port, Guernsey.
- Randall’s Brewery Tours at La Piette Brewery, Guernsey (01 April 2013 – 30 September 2013)
- Herm Island Garden Tours (09 April 2013 – 10 September 2013) Take the ferry to Herm and explore the gardens with Herm’s Head Gardener.
- Sure Festival of Comedy (06 June – 08 June 2013)Stand-up comedy shows, films and open mic sessions.
- Seafront Sundays (26 May 2013 – 26 September 2013) Various events and activities at St Peter Port’s Seafront.
- The Queen’s Official Birthday (15 June 2013) Castle Cornet, Guernsey Museum and Fort Grey.
- Itex Walk – Guernsey charity walk (08 June 2013) Individuals, relay teams and section only walkers welcome (40 miles takes 11-14 hours)
- GIAAC Father’s Day Half Marathon (16 June 2013)
- Andre Reece-Sheerin – An evening of easy listening & romantic songs (7th June) St James, Concert Hall (Perry’s Town Map, L6). Tickets available from St James box Office 711361 at 7.30pm. Songs from Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Herb Alpert, Perry Como and many more. Tickets cost £10 per person. In aid of Parkinson’s Guernsey.
- Cineguernsey – The Imposter (7th June 2013) Frossard Theatre, Candie Gardens (Perry’s Town Map H5) Doors Open at 6.45pm, film starts 7.30pm. Tickets from 747280, Guernsey Tickets outlets or www.guernseytickets.gg. For further information, please go to www.cineguernsey.com
- Evoke – The Liver Birds (11 – 14th June 2013), Beau Sejour Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3) Contact 747200 Tickets from all Guernsey Tickets outlets or online at www.guernseytickets.gg. Based on the BBC’s smash hit comedy classic and featuring chip butties, romance and a lorra laughs with Liverpool’s favourite flatmates. When scatty Beryl and the bubbly Sandra decide to share a flat there’s never a dull moment. A stream of colourful characters parade through the flat to add to the overall confusion.
- Anton & Erin – An evening of Music and Dance (15th June 2013) Beau Sejour Theatre (Perry’s Town Map J3) Contact 747200 Tickets from all Guernsey Tickets outlets or online at www.guernseytickets.gg. The nation’s favourite dancers from BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing Anton du Beke and Erin Boag host a spectacular night of dance. Enjoy wonderful tunes and sensational dancing brought to you by these international stars and their guest dancers.
- Cineguernsey – to Rome with Love (18th June) Frossard Theatre, Candie Gardens (Perry’s Town Map H5) Doors Open at 6.45pm, film starts 7.30pm. Tickets from 747280, Guernsey Tickets outlets or www.guernseytickets.gg. For further information, please go to www.cineguernsey.com
- The Heritage Charity Motoring Festival (28 – 29 June) Val des Terres, St Peter Port (Perry’s Town Map, L11) Contact Stuart Butler 736456
Guernsey Events July 2013
- Randall’s Brewery Tours at La Piette Brewery, Guernsey (01 April 2013 – 30 September 2013)
- Herm Island Garden Tours (09 April 2013 – 10 September 2013) Take the ferry to Herm and explore the gardens with Herm’s Head Gardener.
- Seafront Sundays (26 May 2013 – 26 September 2013)Various events and activities at St Peter Port’s Seafront.
- La Viaer Marchi (01 July 2013) at Sausmarez Park, Route de Saumarez, Castel, Guernsey.Food and entertainment organised by the National Trust of Guernsey. Starts at 5:30pm.
- “TOWER TO TOWER” Alzheimers Sponsored Walk (07 July 2013, 9.30am for 10 am start) at Vazon Bay Tower (No. 5)You are invited to join us for a Sponsored Walk starting at 10 a.m. from Vazon Tower No 12 walking along the coast to Tower No 5 at the north end of L’Ancresse Bay, or you can join in anywhere along the route. Registration and sponsorship forms will be available near to the date by telephoning 255520 or 711077, or can be downloaded via our website – www. alzheimers.gg
Refreshments will be available at the final Grand Tower and a certificate to thank you for your efforts. Our walk is in aid of the Guernsey Alzheimers Association – a local charity for local people caring for carers. More info: Guernsey Alzheimer’s Association Sponsored Walk - KPMG Castle Nights (12 July 2013 – 02 August 2013) at Castle Cornet, Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, Guernsey. Music and entertainment at the castle. Free Entry. 7pm-9.30pm
- Summer Floral Guernsey Festival (06 July 2013 – 14 July 2013)Walks, talks, lectures and gardening workshops.
- La Fete de Musique de Ville/ St Peter Port Carnival (20 July 2013 – 27 July 2013) around St Peter Port, Guernsey. Live family entertainment and music.
- Rocquaine Regatta (27 July 2013) at Rocquaine Bay, Route du Rocquaine, St Peters, Guernsey.Family entertainment all day and through to the late evening. Activities on stage, on the beach and in the sea. The event is free and there is also free entry to Fort Grey, Maritime Museum.
- Royal Guernsey Agricultural & Horticultural Society – 100th Royal Show (3rd July) Saumarez Park, Route de Saumarez, Castel (Perry’s ref 15 G1) Contact Mr R. Dudley Smith 264488 or www.nationaltrust-gsy.org.gg. Cattle, Horse and Goat show at Saumarez Park.
- Art on the beach (7th July 2013) Vazon Beach (North End) (Perry’s Town Map, 13, H3) 11am – 4pm. Contact Guernsey Arts Commission. 709747 www.arts.gg info@arts.gg. An exciting day of interactive arts activities on Vazon Beach – get creative with your family & friends.
- The Living Streets Tranquility Walk (14th July) Starting at 2.30pm. Contact Pat Wisher on 268088; email: patwisher@cwgsy.net. More details will be on the Living Streets Guernsey website in due course: www.livingstreets.org.gg. A walking challenge around the lanes and green lanes in St. Sampson. The walk will include the Baubigny Schools pathway which was developed by Living Streets in 2010.
- Burnt at the Stake (17 July and 27 July) Picket House, St Peter Port, proceeding to Tower Hill 6pm to 7pm. Join this promenade event where the Guernsey History in Action Company retell the story of three local women burned for heresy in 1556.
- Sheep Racing – Sark (19 – 21st July 2013) On Sark. Contact Sark Tourism 832345 www.sark.co.uk. The ever popular sheep racing will be held across this weekend.
- BWCI Guernsey Mini Soccer Festival (20 – 21st July 2013) Footes Lane, St Peter Port (Perry’s Guide page 16, B3) Contact Steve Dewsnip 07781 103321 or 200443 Steve.dewsnip@cwgsy.net www.Guernseyminisoccer.com. The Guernsey Football Association’s 12th annual Festival. 7-a-side tournament for under 10’s attracting professional an amateur club teams from the UK AND Jersey, as well as local teams too.
Guernsey Events August 2013
- Randall’s Brewery Tours at La Piette Brewery, Guernsey (01 April 2013 – 30 September 2013)
- Herm Island Garden Tours (09 April 2013 – 10 September 2013) Take the ferry to Herm and explore the gardens with Herm’s Head Gardener.
- Seafront Sundays (26 May 2013 – 26 September 2013) Various events and activities at St Peter Port’s Seafront.
- KPMG Castle Nights (12 July 2013 – 02 August 2013) at Castle Cornet, Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, Guernsey. Music and entertainment at the castle. Free Entry. 7pm-9.30pm
- Torteval Scarecrow Festival (03 August 2013 – 04 August 2013) at Torteval Parish Church, Route de Pleinmont, Torteval, Guernsey. Follow the trail and pick your favourite scarecrow. Refreshments available.
- The South Show (09 August 2013 – 10 August 2013) at St Martin’s Community Centre, Rue Maze, St Martins, Guernsey. Vegetables, flowers, homemade produce etc. will be on show. Arts & Craft Event and South Show Horse Event.
- The West Show (14 August 2013 – 15 August 2013) at Old L’Eree Aerodrome, La Route de Rocque, St Peters, Guernsey. Agricultural and horticultural show. Competitions, music and refreshments. Suitable for all ages.
- Donkey Derby (17 August 2013 TBC) at Saumarez Park, Route de Saumarez, Castel, Guernsey. Annual event. Charity stalls, tote for betting on the donkey races and a beer tent will be open for refreshments.
- Fete D’etai/ Summer Festival (18 August 2013) at Castle Cornet, Castle Emplacement, St Peter Port, Guernsey. Family day out – historical sword fight displays, archery, music, plays and crafts.
- North Show and Battle of Flowers (21 August 2013 – 22 August 2013) at Sausmarez Park, Route de Saumarez, Castel, Guernsey. Family day out. Entertainment. Agricultural, horticultural and craft shows. The highlight of the event is the “Battle of Flowers”, where locals compete to win the “Prix D’Honneur” award for the best mobile floral float.
- Normandie Markets (24 August 2013 – 26 August 2013)
- Vale Earth Fair (25 August 2013) at Vale Castle, La Rue du Chateau, Vale, Guernsey. Live music and arts festival. Families and children welcome. 12:00 noon – 00:00 midnight. All profits to charitable organisations.
- Alderney Week (3rd – 11th August) The theme for Alderney Week 2013 is “Two of a kind” and to celebrate this year’s 65th anniversary, we’ll push out the boat with a bumper programme of non-stop fun and frolics for all the family.
Expect all the usual favourites, like the Man-Powered Flight, the Daft Raft Race and the Gala Night along with Cavalcade Day – all absolutely FREE… and expect a few new surprise events! info@alderneyweek.net
Guernsey Events September 2013
- Randall’s Brewery Tours at La Piette Brewery, Guernsey (01 April 2013 – 30 September 2013)
- Herm Island Garden Tours (09 April 2013 – 10 September 2013) Take the ferry to Herm and explore the gardens with Herm’s Head Gardener.
- Seafront Sundays (26 May 2013 – 26 September 2013) Various events and activities at St Peter Port’s Seafront.
- Church to Church Walk (01 September 2013) Organised by the Sarnia Walking Club. Starts and finishes at the South Esplanade, St. Peter Port, close to the Town bus terminus and outside the old Guernsey Brewery premises at Havelet Bay. Guernsey 19.4 miles. Start time for the walk is 9.00am (men and women). Entry fee is £5.00. Min. age is 17 years.
- Healthspan Autumn Walking Festival (07 September 2013 – 15 September 2013). Walks and rambles around the coast and St Peter Port.
- Guernsey Air Display (12 September 2013) Annual aircraft display – Battle of Britain Memorial Flight including the Lancaster, the Hurricane and the Spitfire, The Blades, the Breitling Wing Walkers and the famous Red Arrows.
- Autumn Floral Guernsey Festival Week (21 September 2013 – 29 September 2013) Walks around gardens, talks, gardening workshops. Suitable for gardeners at all levels.
- Proms on the Pier (7th September 2013) St Peter Port, Albert Pier (Perry’s Town Map, L6). Contact Guernsey Information Centre on 7235527.30-10pm. Coinciding with the BBC’s annual “Last Night of the Proms”, Guernsey’s own “Proms on the Pier” is a celebration of live musical entertainment with the pomp and ceremony of Last Night of the Proms being beamed live from the Royal Albert Hall in London on to a giant screen on Albert Pier in Guernsey. The evening is free to all islanders and visitors.
Guernsey Events October 2013
- Guernsey Tennerfest (01 October 2013 – 11 November 2013) The six week Tennerfest is really popular and has over 160 participating restaurants throughout Guernsey. Menus start from £10 and offer great value for money.
- NCCPG Nerine Festival (12 October 2013 – 26 October 2013) at Candie Gardens, St Peter Port, Guernsey. Nerines or “Guernsey Lilies” come in a wide range of colours. Entry is free.
- International Chess Festival (20 October 2013 – 26 October 2013) at Peninsula Hotel, Les Dicqs, Vale, Guernsey
Guernsey Events November 2013
- Guernsey Tennerfest (01 October 2013 – 11 November 2013) The six week Tennerfest is really popular and has over 160 participating restaurants throughout Guernsey. Menus start from £10 and offer great value for money.
Regular Guernsey Events
EVERY SATURDAY FARMERS AND FISHERMANS MARKET
Contact +44(0)1481 235571 Winter: St Martin’s Parish Hall Summer: Sausmarez Manor. Selling a wide range of locally made produce, plants and vegetables, fish, meat and handicrafts. Special ‘themed’ market’s occasionally. 9am – 12pm.
Fortnightly Saturday Castel Parish Farmers Market
Contact Carol Guille +44(0)1481 258364 Venue: Le Friquet Garden Centre. Summer 8:30am – 12:30pm & Winter 8:30am – 4:30pm With a variety of produce available. We sell fresh Guernsey produce including vegetables, meat, fish, homemade Guernsey Gache and Guernsey biscuits, vegetarian food, craft, local ice-cream, pies and cakes and bean jar
SATURDAYS: APRIL – SEPTEMBER (exact dates TBC) Randall’s Brewery Tours at La Piette Brewery, Guernsey
Bookings essential on +44(0)1481 720134
Randall’s brew Breda lager and Patois cask conditioned ale at their state-of-the-art La Piette brewery. There are conducted tours for the public on Saturday mornings at 11 o’clock. Tours last approximately an hour, cost £5.00 per person and include a free pint of lager/ale.
St Peter Port Seafront Sundays (May until September)
St Peter Port Seafront (Perrys Town Map L6/7)
Contact Guernsey Information Centre on +44(0)1481 723552
Various events and activities based on different themes. Come down and enjoy the atmosphere as the Seafront is once again closed to traffic.
TUESDAYS 10th APRIL – 11th SEPTEMBER Herm Island Garden Tours
Contact the Herm Trident kiosk on +44(0)1481 721379 to book and for further information Ticket includes boat fare and garden tour.
Head gardener Brett Moore conducts a weekly garden tour around the island gardens. Brett was trained at Pershore College of Horticulture and is very knowledgeable and entertaining.
Sunday Concerts in Candie Gardens
Dates: Sundays 14th May – 30th September
Sponsored by De Putron Fund Management (Guernsey) Ltd
Contact Jack Honeybill +44(0)7781 113464 or see the programme at:
www.towncentrepartnership.com/events.htm
A series of musical concerts and dance performed in the beautiful setting of Candie Gardens. Come and relax on a Sunday afternoon.
Saturday Concerts in Market Square, St Peter Port
Saturdays 2 June until 29 September
Contact Jack Honeybill +44(0)7781 113464
A series of musical concerts and dance performed in the heart of St Peter Port.
Every Wednesday St Peter’s Country Market
Contact Mrs Plumley +44(0)1481 263376
Venue: Community Hut, behind St. Peter’s Post Office (Perry’s ref 27 F1) 10-11am.
On sale are fresh produce (salads, potatoes, berries etc), plants and homemade cakes, pies and jams. Also a craft stall of items all made by hand locally. Parking is available by the Post Office. Refreshments are available. Please do come and support us.
If you know of any events on Guernsey that we have missed, please contact us with the details and we will add it to the list.
