Cultural Lincoln - Theatre, arts & entertainment

Lincoln is packed with things to see and do; home to a bustling cultural scene and a variety of entertainment and music venues. 

Rococo charm and good old-fashioned stage performance can be found at the Theatre Royal, offering a variety of shows from classic musicals, pantomime, comedy, tribute acts, puppeteers, wrestling and more. Find plenty more of the same at the Lincoln Drill Hall, a fantastic entertainment venue showcasing a wide range of comedians, dance troupes and acting groups throughout the year.

Live music, gigs and famous bands are a regular fixture at the city’s Engine Shed venue – a distinctive modern structure within the University of Lincoln, providing a sleek and intimate space for enjoying major acts such as The Fratellis, Groove Armada and Stereophonics. Next door, LPAC (Lincoln Performing Arts Centre) puts on a variety of international concerts and has a busy seasonal arts programme.

View a fine display of art and archaeology at The Collection, our award-winning state of the art museum showcasing some 2,000,000 local artefacts from pre-historic to Viking and Roman to Medieval. The adjoining Usher Gallery holds Lincolnshire’s finest collection of art and craft, paintings and sculptures - including pieces by Turner and Lowry.

Learn more about the social history of the area at the Museum of Lincolnshire Life with exhibits on industrial, domestic and agricultural life. 

Further information

• Buy tickets for live gigs at The Engine Shed
• Buy tickets for events taking place at Lincoln Drill Hall
• Contact Lincoln Tourist Information Centre on 01522 545458 or email visitorinformation@lincolnbig.co.uk.