Bands on the Square
Spring Bank Holiday weekend
Barnoldswick Town Square
BOTS 2025
Iconic free music festival in Barnoldswick town centre, presenting the best bands and artists from the area. Bands on the Square brings 4 days of performances on a custom built stage on Barnoldswick town square, with parking, toilets and facilities in Barnoldswick town centre. All ages welcome.
May 2025 dates to be confirmed, but these are the usual times from previous years:
Friday 6pm to 10.30pm
Saturday 12 noon to 10.30pm
Sunday 12 noon to 10.45pm
Monday 12 noon to 6.15pm
For more information about events in Barnoldswick
(including to enquire about bookings), contact the Town Council:
events@barnoldswicktowncouncil.gov.uk
01282 788090
Updates from Bands on the Square
The brilliant Isabelle and Arran kicking off BOTS 2025 #BOTS2025 #seeyouatthefront
Even the Yarn Fairies are ready for BOTS
#BOTS2025 #seeyouatthefront
Thank you so much to the businesses that sponsor our backstage area and provide food and drink for all our performers!
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The stage is (almost) set for Bands On The Square 2025!
Our FREE, three-day, live music event on Barnoldswick’s Town Square is less than 24 hours away.
Here’s the latest line-up with set times.
Stepping in for us almost at the last minute – Rebel Valley!
#BOTS2025 #seeyouatthefront
Merchandise is available to buy at the Civic Hall until Friday afternoon, then it will be available on the Town Square.
This year we have smaller sizes with the full line up as modelled by the gorgeous Noah below
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We’re crackin’ into BOTS (Bands on the Square) this Sunday!
EGGS are hitting the stage at 3:30pm — and it’s gonna be a sunny-side-up showdown of grooves, vibes, and yolky goodness.
Expect all the usual rhythm, funk, and free-range fun. We’re bringin’ the heat and the beats!
See you at the front — let’s get scrambled!
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Sawdust are no longer able to play on Saturday night.
#BOTS2025 #seeyouatthefront
Due to unforeseen circumstances The Climate Stripes are no longer able to play at BOTS2025
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We’ve got our lineup, and we’re counting the days to the start of BOTS 2025 on Friday 23rd May!
If you want to buy the latest BOTS top, please visit our online shop.
https://bandsonthesquare.jaybeesupplies.com/shop
This year, we have an extended range of merchandise.
Get the lineup, online!