What’s On at
East Point Pavilion
A year-round schedule of live music, DJs, performances and events from the team behind First Light Festival.
Fresh Folk 'Retro Firefly & Samuel Taylor'
£7.50/£5.
Enjoy an evening of live music from some of the region’s top emerging artists. Featuring Retro Firefly and Samuel Taylor.
Feel Good Friday - You control the soundtrack!
Today we are open 10am-7pm From 5-7pm we’ll turn up the music and let you take control of the playlist!
Farmers Market
Introducing your local producer…
Love local? Our Farmers Market takes place on first Saturday of the Month. We’re back this Summer to restock your local baked goods, fresh food & delicious produce made right here in Suffolk.
The Pavilion Sessions
Free Entry.
The Pavilion Sessions are ‘come all’ inclusive folk get-togethers and anyone is welcome to join the session and play traditional or contemporary tunes, or sing songs.
Musical Family Storytelling
Musical story telling for families with children under 5yrs. Free
Pakefield Coastwatch
Pakefield Coast Watch are here with a pop-up information station. Chat with members about water safety and the work of Pakefield Coast Watch
Salsa Party Night
LIVE DJ SocaSalsa, bring you a mix of timeless Salsa classics & the hottest modern beats.
Bingo Night -WSLSC Fundraiser
‘Eyes down’ at East Point Pavilion for Waveney Surf & Life Saving Club’s Bing Night Fundraiser
Seaside Souvenirs: Make a Friendship Bracelet
£3pp (Plus booking fee)
Join us at East Point Pavilion and create colourful friendship bracelets — a lovely souvenir to remember the summer holidays by.
Musical Family Storytelling
Musical story telling for families with children under 5yrs. Free
Pavilion Performers Open Mic
Free Entry. Inclusive Open Mic Night
Join us for our monthly open mic night. Bring along your favourite tune and step up to the mic at this inclusive night of live music.
Seaside Souvenirs: Wacky Windmills
£3pp (Plus booking fee)
Join us at East Point Pavilion and create a colourful windmill — a lovely souvenir to remember the summer holidays by.
Feel Good Friday: ‘Ember’ Live Mix 5-7pm
Open today 10am-7pm Live music mix with ‘Ember’ 5-7pm Free entry
Seaside Souvenirs: Suncatcher Pictures
£3pp (Plus booking fee)
Join us at East Point Pavilion and create a colourful suncatcher picture — a lovely souvenir to remember the summer holidays by.
Musical Family Storytelling
Musical story telling for families with children under 5yrs. Free
Feel Good Friday - You control the soundtrack!
Today we are open 10am-7pm From 5-7pm we’ll turn up the music and let you take control of the playlist!
Summer Pop-Up Sale
We're excited to announce that our popular table-top sale is coming back to East Point Pavilion for the Summer! We had such great feedback from our event in February that we couldn't wait another year to do it all again.
So, start clearing your cupboards, save that bag of donations, and make some extra cash whilst keeping preloved items in circulation.
Seaside Souvenirs: Mini Mosaics
£3pp (Plus booking fee)
Join us at East Point Pavilion and create their own mini mosaic picture — a lovely souvenir to remember the summer holidays by.
Feel Good Friday: Retro Rewind
Today we are open 10am-7pm It’s our last ‘Feel Good Friday’ of the Summer so join us between 5-7pm for a Retro Rewind!
Sails & Ales
Free Entry.
Join us on 29 August for Sails & Ales - a celebration of Lowestoft's rich Maritime heritage.
Seaside Souvenirs: Sharing Seashells
£3pp (Plus booking fee)
Join us at East Point Pavilion and decorate seashells using colourful paint pens — a lovely souvenir to remember the summer holidays by.
Farmers Market
Introducing your local producer…
Love local? Our Farmers Market takes place on first Saturday of the Month. We’re back this Summer to restock your local baked goods, fresh food & delicious produce made right here in Suffolk.
The Pavilion Sessions
Free Entry.
The Pavilion Sessions are ‘come all’ inclusive folk get-togethers and anyone is welcome to join the session and play traditional or contemporary tunes, or sing songs.
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry. Story & play time for young children & their parents/carers. Simple crafts, toys and games
In association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
Pakefield Coastwatch - Water Safety Talk for Home Educating Families
Pakefield Coast Watch are here with a pop-up information station. Chat with members about water safety and the work of Pakefield Coast Watch
Home Ed Teens Boredom Buster
Free Entry.
A fun, relaxed meet-up for home educated teens to connect, make friends, and enjoy time together through books, board games and engaging in group activities.
Pavilion Performers Open Mic
Free Entry. Inclusive Open Mic Night
Join us for our monthly open mic night. Bring along your favourite tune and step up to the mic at this inclusive night of live music.
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry. Story & play time for young children & their parents/carers. Simple crafts, toys and games
In association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry. Story & play time for young children & their parents/carers. Simple crafts, toys and games
In association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
Eco Fayre
Meet the makers who are putting our planet first - championing eco-friendly goods, sustainable practises and planet friendly products. Discover the community projects that are paving the way to a greener Lowestoft, and meet like-minded people whilst supporting small businesses.
FREE ENTRY
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry. Story & play time for young children & their parents/carers. Simple crafts, toys and games
In association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
Farmers Market
Introducing your local producer…
Love local? Our Farmers Market takes place on first Saturday of the Month. We’re back this Summer to restock your local baked goods, fresh food & delicious produce made right here in Suffolk.
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry. Story & play time for young children & their parents/carers. Simple crafts, toys and games
In association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
Folk at the Pavilion - Sound Tradition
£12
Folk at the Pavilion presents Sound Tradition - an acappella folk foursome (David, Linda, Catherine and Moose) singing in glorious harmony.
Home Ed Teens Boredom Buster
Free Entry.
A fun, relaxed meet-up for home educated teens to connect, make friends, and enjoy time together through books, board games and engaging in group activities.
Autumn Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry. Story & play time for young children & their parents/carers. Simple crafts, toys and games
In association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
Musical Family Storytelling
Musical story telling for families with children under 5yrs. Free
Litter Free Lowestoft
Litter Free Lowestoft information stall; here in collaboration with Clean Up UK. Plus a free drop-in craft activity for the kids
Summer Makers Market
Our much-loved Makers Market is back for a Summer edition!
Soak up the sun, sip iced tea, and shop with over 20 independant businesses, makers and artisans this Saturday 25 July. The East Point Pavilion will be full to the brim with handmade artwork, jewellery, clothing, candles and more. Whether you’re shopping for eco-friendly fashion, unique gifts or just fancy a break from the beach - our Summer Market is free to enjoy!
FREE ENTRY
Musical Family Storytelling
Musical story telling for families with children under 5yrs. Free
‘FotoGraf’ Photography Exhibition & Workshop
Free Entry.
A showcase of work telling the story of ‘Fotograf’, through inspiring photographic works by the children we work with in Uganda.
The Pavilion Sessions
Free Entry.
The Pavilion Sessions are ‘come all’ inclusive folk get-togethers and anyone is welcome to join the session and play traditional or contemporary tunes, or sing songs.
Farmers Market
Introducing your local producer…
Love local? Our Farmers Market takes place on first Saturday of the Month. We’re back this Summer to restock your local baked goods, fresh food & delicious produce made right here in Suffolk.
Home Ed Teens Boredom Buster
Free Entry.
A fun, relaxed meet-up for home educated teens to connect, make friends, and enjoy time together through books, board games and engaging in group activities.
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry.
Under 5s and their carers can enjoy a free storytelling session at East Point Pavilion in association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
Summer Salsa Classes
A 4 week series of Salsa Dance classes. With Socasalsa’s Winston Hendrickson.
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry.
Under 5s and their carers can enjoy a free storytelling session at East Point Pavilion in association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
First Light Festival - New Dawn Takeover
First Light Festival bring you live a fantastic line up of bands playing original music and covers plus your chance to shine at our Open Mic sessions.
First Light Festival - Silent Disco Afterparty
Following on from our cabaret ‘The Wrong End of the Pier Show’ keep the party going with First Light’s famous ‘Silent Disco’, one of our Sundown Events.
The Wrong End of the Pier Show
This mad-cap cabaret is brought to you by Lowestoft’s very own Mr Paul Preston Mills. Theatrical antics blur into delicious aerial spectacle as the moon floats across the midsummer night sky in an hour of skill, strength, and stupidity that will leave you wondering how on earth they get away with it!
First Light Festival - New Dawn Takeover
First Light Festival bring you live a fantastic line up of bands playing original music and covers plus your chance to shine at our Open Mic sessions.
First Light Festival - Big Bang Boogie
Get ready to blast off… Big Bang Boogie is landing in our community! Join in with our community flash dance and help kick of First Light Festival 2026!
Intergalactic Getdown Silent Disco
Kick off the Festival weekend at our pre-festival Silent Disco with an out of this world theme!
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry.
Under 5s and their carers can enjoy a free storytelling session at East Point Pavilion in association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
Festival Fundays!
Free Entry.
Join us for Festival Fundays where you can create a moon costume to use in this year’s First Light Festival opening parade, and learn the community mass dance The Big Bang Boogie!
Pavilion Performers Open Mic
Free Entry. Inclusive Open Mic Night
Join us for our monthly open mic night. Bring along your favourite tune and step up to the mic at this inclusive night of live music.
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry.
Under 5s and their carers can enjoy a free storytelling session at East Point Pavilion in association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.
Swap Shop Upcycling Workshop - Bag Charms
Turn scraps into something you’ll love.
In this hands-on upcycling workshop supported by Swap Shop Suffolk CIC, you’ll work with Louise from Made In Hemsby to create a unique bag charm from donated and leftover materials. Choose from 3 designs - no experience needed.
The Pavilion Sessions
Free Entry.
The Pavilion Sessions are ‘come all’ inclusive folk get-togethers and anyone is welcome to join the session and play traditional or contemporary tunes, or sing songs.
Farmers Market
Introducing your local producer…
Love local? Our Farmers Market takes place on first Saturday of the Month. We’re back this June to restock your local baked goods, fresh food & delicious produce made right here in Suffolk.
Festival Fundays!
Free Entry.
Join us for Festival Fundays where you can create a moon costume to use in this year’s First Light Festival opening parade, and learn the community mass dance The Big Bang Boogie!
Home Ed Teens Boredom Buster
Free Entry.
A fun, relaxed meet-up for home educated teens to connect, make friends, and enjoy time together through books, board games and engaging in group activities.
Storytime with National Literacy Trust
Free Entry.
Under 5s and their carers can enjoy a free storytelling session at East Point Pavilion in association with National Literacy Trust Suffolk.