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Massive Week Of Entertainment Hits The Lincolnshire Coast!
Published 10 May 2026 · Updated 1 January 1970
The Lincolnshire Coast Weekly Entertainer: Your Ultimate 'What's On' Guide. Welcome to your definitive newspaper guide to the very best entertainment happening across the Lincolnshire Coast this week. As we head into the highly anticipated May half-term and bank holiday period, our vibrant seaside towns are bursting into life with a spectacular array of live music, theatrical shows, and family thrills.
Here is your verified day-by-day breakdown for the week of May 18th to May 24th, 2026.
Skegness, Ingoldmells & Chapel St Leonards: Big Stages & Resort Magic
The southern stretch of our coast is pulling out all the stops this week, led by massive headline shows and non-stop resort entertainment.
Friday, May 22
The legendary Embassy Theatre in Skegness welcomes the greatest rock and roll band in the world, Showaddywaddy, bringing their classic, foot-stomping hits to the stage.
Butlin's Skegness officially launches its May Half-Term break with a blockbuster lineup featuring the official The Masked Singer Live stage show and the high-flying action of Maximum Pro Wrestling.
Over at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, Captain Jack's Showbar presents live music from the masterfully talented Chris Tame. Down the road at Club Tropicana in Chapel St Leonards, enjoy beautiful vocal harmonies from The Deci-Belles and 2inSYNC.
Saturday, May 23
Families will love the enchanting Buggin' Around puppet show at Captain Jack's Showbar, with two performances at 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Later that evening, the venue hosts Typically Tina, an all-singing, all-dancing tribute to the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Pop fans should head to Club Tropicana for Boyband Rewind & K-Pop Stars, while those who love a singalong can catch the weekly Karaoke Night at The Tavern.
Sunday, May 24
Finish the weekend with a laugh at Captain Jack's for the hilarious Singo Bingo & Moorhouse Magic. Alternatively, catch the Everything Changes & Pink-!sh tribute double-bill at Club Tropicana, or grab your dabbers for the high-energy Bingo Bonanza at JW's Bar & Grill.
Cleethorpes & Grimsby: Festivals, Tributes & Alternative Beats
The North East Lincolnshire coast is the place to be for alternative music, community festivals, and unique niche events this week.
Tuesday, May 19
Start the week with a trip down memory lane as Neil Sands presents his Remember When – 20th Anniversary Special! at the Grimsby Auditorium, delivering the ultimate matinee nostalgia.
Friday, May 22
The Docks Academy in Grimsby is turning back the clock with The Ultimate MOD Revue, bringing the authentic sound of the 60s to the taproom. For heavier sounds, Yardbirds Rock hosts an epic tribute battle: Fore Fighters Vs Cobain'd, pitting the best of Foo Fighters and Nirvana against each other. Meanwhile, the Cleethorpes Memorial Hall is hosting a stylish Community Fashion Show Fundraiser.
Saturday, May 23
The festival atmosphere arrives early as the Cleethorpes Mega Fun Park rolls into the Meridian Showground, offering thrills and rides right through to the end of the month. Cider enthusiasts can head to the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway for the Cleethorpes Cider Festival, running all weekend with live music and plenty of pints.
In Grimsby, the Freshney Place Shopping Centre gets vibrant with the K-Pop Freshney Fest starting at 11:00 am. For evening entertainment, Beatles fans must see Across The Universe at the Grimsby Auditorium, celebrating the band's studio years ('66–'70) with a live band and orchestra. Indie fans can catch the acclaimed China Crisis at Docks Academy, while local metalcore legends Sinoper play their hometown headline show at The Matrix Rock Club.
Sunday, May 24
Yardbirds Rock shifts gears to host the 30th Anniversary Warlocks Custom Motorcycle Show, featuring a massive ride-in display, live music, and stalls from 12:00 noon. Finally, cap off your bank holiday weekend with Big Dan's Boozy Bingo: Bank Holiday Bonanza at the Docks Academy, promising plenty of drinks and fantastic prizes.
Top Picks This Week
- ▸Showaddywaddy – Embassy Theatre, Skegness (Fri, May 22)
- ▸The Masked Singer Live – Butlin's Skegness (from Fri, May 22)
- ▸Across The Universe (Beatles '66-'70) – Grimsby Auditorium (Sat, May 23)
- ▸China Crisis – Docks Academy, Grimsby (Sat, May 23)
- ▸Cleethorpes Cider Festival – Coast Light Railway (Sat–Sun, May 23–24)
- ▸Warlocks 30th Anniversary Custom Motorcycle Show – Yardbirds Rock (Sun, May 24)
Whether you are looking to sing your heart out, ride the waltzers, or rock out to world-class tributes, the Lincolnshire coast is the ultimate destination this week. Grab your tickets and support our local venues!
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