Legendary folk rock band Fairport Convention to play Lytham's Lowther Pavilion on UK tour
Legendary British folk rock band Fairport Convention are set to perform in Lytham next week as part of their 2026 UK tour.
The pioneering group will take to the stage at Lowther Pavilion on Friday, April 10, with the show starting at 7.30pm.
Formed in 1967, Fairport Convention are widely credited with creating the “electric folk” sound, blending traditional British folk music with electric instruments.
Over more than five decades, the band has remained a cornerstone of the UK’s folk scene, continuing to tour and attract audiences across generations.
They are perhaps best known for the classic track Who Knows Where The Time Goes, which has amassed more than 32 million streams on Spotify this year alone.
The band’s influence on British music has been widely recognised. They have received a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, while their 1969 album Liege & Lief was voted “The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time” by BBC Radio 2 listeners in 2006.
Fairport Convention’s spring tour promises a mix of long-established favourites alongside material from across their extensive catalogue, offering something for both long-time fans and newcomers.
The current line-up includes founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, alongside Dave Pegg (bass), Ric Sanders (violin) and Chris Leslie (fiddle, mandolin and vocals).
They will be joined on stage by former member Dave Mattacks on drums, as well as special guest Jenn Butterworth, an award-winning guitarist and singer.
The concert is expected to run for approximately two hours and 50 minutes and is open to all ages.
Tickets are available via the Lowther Pavilion box office.