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EXHIBITION: Beware of the Butterfly Bomb

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An exhibition by the Grimsby, Cleethorpes & District Civic Society, join us as we remember the events of June 1943 in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and the surrounding area — a powerful look at how our towns were affected and how communities came together.

  • Opens Saturday 6 June to Thursday 18 June 2026
  • Available to view on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
  • At People Makes Grimsby, Freshney Place Shopping Centre, Grimsby town centre

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June 15, 2026 |

EXHIBITION: I’m Sorry by Annabel McCourt

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The Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is thrilled to announce our next exhibition is I’m Sorry by Annabel McCourt, one of North East Lincolnshire’s most celebrated artists.
Inspired by the artist’s own deeply personal experience of loss, this exhibition is centred on the powerful, restorative, and healing experience of saying “I’m Sorry”. This thought-provoking exhibition features large scale neon artworks, portraits, and a space to share your own apologies. I’m Sorry is a touring exhibition from Barnsley Civic.
Don’t miss this incredible FREE exhibition!
  • Opens Saturday 6 June until Sunday 30 August 2026
  • Murial Barker Gallery, Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre, Grimsby

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June 15, 2026 |

World Cup Night: England v Croatia

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A free World Cup night with Portugal v Congo before England v Croatia on the big screen on Wednesday, 17th June.

Wednesday 17th June 2026
Start 5pm | Curfew 11pm
Ages 10+ (U18s to be accompanied)
Tickets | Free Event – Booking Required
The audience for this show will be standing, with limited seating available

It’s coming home…

It’s a World Cup summer and we’re showing all the big games on our big screen at Docks Academy!

We start the evening with the warm up to the main event as Portugal take on DR Congo at 6pm.

Then at 9pm we get ready for the big match as England kick off their World Cup campaign with a game against Croatia.

See it live on our big screen – with DJ Steve Rusling playing football anthems before the games to get everyone excited for kick off.

FREE ENTRY! Doors open at 5pm.

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June 15, 2026 |

Wimbledon Afternoon Tea at Healing Manor Hotel

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Celebrate the iconic Wimbledon Tennis Championships with a seasonal Wimbledon Afternoon Tea at Healing Manor, served on selected Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays in June and July 2026.

Inspired by the summery flavours of the season, tuck into a delicious selection of savouries, sandwiches, sweets and scones – all with a tennis twist. Afternoon Tea, £35 per person, is served with unlimited tea and coffee, and a complimentary glass of Pimm’s. Regular, vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available, with a children’s menu available at £18 for under 14s.

Wimbledon Afternoon Tea is served between 12pm and 2.30pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 18th June – 11th July 2026.

Table bookings are essential: https://www.healingmanorhotel.co.uk/food-drink/afternoon-teas-2026/

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June 15, 2026 |

Jools Holland

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CMP by arrangement with One Fifteen presents

JOOLS HOLLAND
and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
with special guest star ROACHFORD
and guest vocalists RUBY TURNER
LOUISE MARSHALL & SUMUDU JAYATILAKA

As the UK’s most popular pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late George Harrison and Luther Vandross, Sting, BB King and Paul Weller.

Jools is respected not only as a performer, but also an authority on all music.

The 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features special guest Roachford and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka.

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.

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June 15, 2026 |

The Devout – Depeche Mode tribute

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The UK’s best loved Depeche Mode Tribute Act, The Devout, have brought the Depeche Mode experience to another level visually, aurally and musically.

In 2026, the band are embarking on their European Black Celebration Tour.. A concert lasting over 2 hours 30 mins, filled with hits, fan favourites but with a nod to the 40th Anniversary of the legendary Black Celebration album.
  • Friday 19 June 2026
  • Yardbirds Rock, Grimsby
The band members are made up of well known artists in their own right.
Reza Udhin (Killing Joke, Inertia, Black Volition)
Keith Trigwell (Speak & Spell, Form)
Barclay Quarton (The Doors Experience)
The Devout’s show transports the audience back to a Depeche Mode concert, at their peak with authentic reproductions of the songs together with astounding visuals, that take the audience back to those great innovative tours.
With sell out concerts, show after show.. the band’s following “Just Can’t Get Enough” of this experience!
“The Best Depeche Mode Tribute band in The UK” – BBC
“I think your band are remarkable, I urge anyone to go and see The Devout perform” – Alan Wilder (ex Depeche Mode) 

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June 15, 2026 |

Talk on the Pier with author, Tracy Baines

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Join The Cleethorpes Promenados on Cleethorpes Pier for a special seaside afternoon with bestselling author Tracy Baines, celebrating her much-loved Seaside Girls and Dockyard Girls novels – all set right here in Cleethorpes and Grimsby.

Stories, laughter and nostalgia
Launch of latest The Seaside Girls books, Silver Linings.
Live music inspired by the era
Tea, coffee and cake from 2.30pm
Friday 19 June | 3–5pm
Cleethorpes Pier
£8 – limited to 50 seats
Book now: https://www.tickettailor.com/…/cleethorpesprome…/2048741
Signed paperback copies of Silver Linings for the Seaside Girls will be available on the day at the discounted price of £7.00 – available to pre-order via Ticket Tailor (pay when you collect) – see the notice on checkout.

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June 15, 2026 |