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Story Tellers

An arts and cultural programme connecting people, places and stories.

Story Tellers is an arts and cultural programme bringing people together across East Lindsey, Boston and South Holland to celebrate local heritage, explore the stories of our places and create new experiences through creativity.

Lightwaves returns for 2026

Experience Lincolnshire after dark with Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost, a celebration of light, sound and storytelling inspired by ancient submerged forests, hidden histories and local folklore.

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RESONATE
Aug 1
RESONATE

A sound and light installation at Ayscoughfee Hall, RESONATE brings a garden of handmade metal tulips, designed and created by young people at Chain Bridge Forge, with artist SquidSoup.

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Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost - Chapel St Leonards
Oct 15
Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost - Chapel St Leonards

On Thursday 15th October, Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost comes to Chapel St Leonards for a free evening of light, sound and storytelling. Explore illuminated experiences inspired by the stories, landscapes and heritage of the Lincolnshire coast, and discover Chapel St Leonards after dark in a new light.

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Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost - Sandilands
Oct 17
Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost - Sandilands

Discover Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost in Sandilands on Saturday 17th October. This free evening event brings light, sound and storytelling to the Lincolnshire coast, inviting you to explore local stories, landscapes and hidden histories after dark.

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Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost - Sutton on Sea
Oct 24
Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost - Sutton on Sea

Experience Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost in Sutton-on-Sea on Saturday 24 October. This free evening event brings light, sound, storytelling and illuminated installations to the Lincolnshire coast, culminating in a spectacular lantern parade through Sutton-on-Sea.

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Boston Illuminate 2026: Looking Up
Nov 27
Boston Illuminate 2026: Looking Up

Boston Illuminate returns for 2026 for a winter lantern parade as the town centre comes alive with light, colour and creativity.

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View fullsize From dusk to darkness, Spilsby woodland came alive with Lightwaves! ✨ As daylight faded, the trees became a canvas for light, sound and stories, transforming the woodland into something quite magical. What a way to kick off Lightwaves 2026, we're d
View fullsize The team are busy getting everything ready for Spilsby Lightwaves tonight, we're getting closer to seeing Spilsby glow! ✨ We'll be bringing you behind the scenes as the final preparations come together, before the lights, sounds and magic take over
View fullsize Tonight, Spilsby opens Lightwaves: Lumens of the Lost. Here’s what you’ll discover along the trail in the first of four FREE, family friendly light nights... ✨Glowing lanterns made with @lumoworkshop and children from Spilsby Primary ✨T
View fullsize The @sessionsarts team are out in the woods getting everything glowing for Lightwaves Spilsby tomorrow evening! Here’s some useful information before you join us. 📅Sat 10 Oct, 5.30–8.30pm 📍Woodland off Eresby Avenue Free parking from
View fullsize This Saturday only at Spilsby Lightwaves... ✨Migratory Light by @chrismcclean 📍Spilsby, Sat 10 Oct, 5.30–8.30pm Migratory Light traces the seasonal journeys of birds that pass through our region, transforming flight and rhythm into flowing s
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The Floor Is Yours: A New Community Arts Project in South Holland
The Floor Is Yours: A New Community Arts Project in South Holland

The Floor Is Yours is a new community arts project delivered by Tappin’in and commissioned by Story Tellers, bringing South Holland communities together through music, dance, movement and storytelling. Find out how you can get involved and share your stories, memories and creativity.

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Arts & Heritage Documentation Commission
Arts & Heritage Documentation Commission

Arts&Heritage (A&H) are seeking a photographer/filmmaker based in or near East Lincolnshire to support a project in partnership with Story Tellers – Arts in Heritage.

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Arts in Heritage: Spalding Gentlemen’s Society Commission
Arts in Heritage: Spalding Gentlemen’s Society Commission

Spalding Gentlemen’s Society presents an exciting commissioning opportunity for an artist to respond to the Society’s history, collections and future development plans.

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Our Projects

  • Nighttime parade with illuminated large sculpture of a face with leafy hair and wings, surrounded by people and other lit sculptures.

    Lightwaves 2025

    Lightwaves returned to the the Lincolnshire Coast in October 2025 for two nights of illuminated community fun.

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  • A street performer dressed as a fisherman with seagull puppets on sticks, entertaining a crowd on a beach promenade. People are walking and sitting nearby, with the ocean in the background.

    Vintage on Sea

    Vintage on Sea saw a day packed with music, performers, stallholders and classic cars, the event celebrated the community of Sutton on Sea and brought people together for an unforgettable day.

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  • Crowd of people watching fire performers on a lawn at night, with old brick buildings in the background and string lights along the perimeter.

    Ayscoughfee Enlightenment 2025

    18th Century Georgian Pleasure Garden in the grounds of Ayscoughfee Hall. With period music and a captivating array of entertainment.

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  • Colorful motivational and inclusive banners on a sandy beach with a ferris wheel in the background.

    Zest Refresh

    The powerful words of young people from across South & East Lincolnshire displayed on powerful touring flags.

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A woman performing a fire dance at night, holding a flaming object and wearing a costume with sequins.
A nighttime street scene with a crowd of people holding illuminated lanterns. The street is lined with shops and buildings, some decorated with lights, and there are church steeples in the background. The sky is dark blue, indicating evening or night
A couple dancing closely outdoors during daytime, smiling, with the woman wearing sunglasses and a patriotic outfit.
A group of people in a bright room participating in a craft workshop, with a woman smiling and holding a bamboo craft project, while others work on similar projects at a long table.
A person dressed in historic costume playing a flute outdoors at night, surrounded by trees and string lights, with sunlight creating a lens flare in the scene.
A man dressed in vintage clown or minstrel attire inside a hot air balloon basket at a street fair, surrounded by a crowd of people, some taking photos and watching. The crowd is in casual summer clothing, and the street has tents and decorations, wi
A man with glasses and a black beanie is smiling and holding a lantern shaped like a fox's head with glowing eyes. He is part of a crowd gathered outdoors at night, with many people dressed warmly for a festival or celebration. The lantern is part of
A person dressed as a historical figure with white wig and red coat is playing guitar and singing to a small crowd at an outdoor event during daytime. Several people are gathered around, listening, with some wearing coats and headbands. There are str
A person performing a fire dance, holding a circular object with multiple flames, against a dark night sky.
People participating in a nighttime parade, with lanterns and colorful costumes, including individuals dressed as historical or theatrical characters, in a festive outdoor setting.
A fire performer with face paint is holding a flaming staff at a night event with people in the background, illuminated by colorful lights and a starburst light projection.