Twenty-nine cultural societies span a century — Sarnia Arts & Crafts (1924) the oldest, the newest arrivals in 2024. Ten are registered charities; two limited by guarantee; two unincorporated. Clusters run to fourteen general operators, four amateur choirs, three theatre companies, and three arts collectives. St Peter Port holds ten. —
St Peter Port·Est. 1982
Founded 1982 by Alan Gough. Performed at St Paul's Cathedral London in 2017. Regularly invited to perform at the annual St Malo Sacred Musical Festival where their concert is always sold out. Has provided training places to local students, many of whom now have professional…
St Sampson·Est. 1927
✦Guernsey's longest-running dramatic and operatic society
Founded 1927 with Lady Sackville-West as first President. Early Presidents included Sir Compton Mackenzie (1929-1939) and Sir Ambrose Sherwill KBE MC (1947-1961). Inactive during WWII German occupation (1940-1945). Over 480 productions in 98 years.
St Peter Port·Charity·Est. 2014
Launched in 2014; 10th anniversary celebrated in 2022; named Best Annual Cultural Event in Channel Islands in 2026. Literary connections to Victor Hugo and Mervyn Peake.
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Founded in 2003 as 'Welsh Boys Aloud' by Welsh expatriates from the Guernsey Rugby Club who wanted to bring the unique sound of a Welsh male voice choir to the island. Renamed to Guernsey Welsh Male Voice Choir in 2014.
Vale
✦Active since 1953
Guernsey Photographic Club is the island's longest-established photographic club, formed in 1953. It is a friendly, welcoming club providing a supportive structure within which aspiring photographers can develop their interests and skills. The club offers help, guidance and…
St Peter Port·Charity·Est. 2015
Guernsey Art Network (GAN) is a Registered Charity, CH555, set up by volunteers who are all locally based artists. The network aims to help promote artists who live and work in Guernsey and the Bailiwick, making art accessible to everyone. It organises exhibitions, workshops…
St Sampson·Since 1927
Founded 1927 as ladies choir by Edith Noel. Male section added 1931 (40 voices). Closed during WWII, restarted February 1946. First BBC broadcast 1950. Annual Christmas Concerts since mid-1960s. Long tradition of Gilbert and Sullivan productions. Performed in Vienna (2005) and Prague (2007) at international choir festivals.
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Creative Sark is a shop on Sark that brings artists, craftspeople and performers together for workshops, tastings, music, tours and markets. It aims to highlight everything that is inspiring about creative life and work on the Island of Sark. Creative Sark maintains a studio map…
St Andrew·Society
✦Oldest in this niche
102-year heritage (1924)
Celebrated centenary in 2024 with largest-ever exhibition including historical displays and 'One Brushstroke' digital art project
St Pierre du Bois
✦Active since 1972
La Société Guernesiaise Astronomy Section is an active group of approximately 60 members. The Section is a member of the British Astronomical Association and the Federation of Astronomical Societies. It runs and maintains the David Le Conte Astronomical Observatory in St Pierre…
Alderney·Est. 2013
The Alderney Literary Trust is a charitable trust founded in 2013 on the Channel Island of Alderney to encourage the appreciation of literature and promote critical literacy. The Trust holds the Alderney Literary Festival of Historical Literature each year, with a consistent…
St Martin
✦Active since 1950
L'Assembllaie D'Guernesiais is an Arts & Culture organisation, registered with the Association of Guernsey Charities as member number 509. Anne Le Cheminant is the key contact for the organisation. The organisation teaches the language in island schools and provides performances…
St Sampson
EVOKE Productions is a theatre company that aims to engage, inspire, entertain, and challenge audiences through theatrical works. It is committed to nurturing the next generation of theatre artists by providing training, support, and opportunities. The company has developed a…
St Peter Port
Guernsey Language Commission LBG is a Guernsey company limited by guarantee. The Commission aims to halt and reverse the decline in numbers of fluent speakers of Guernesiais. It offers a free Guernésiais translation service, supported by Guernsey Museums. The Commission also…
Forest
Guernsey Revival is a registered domestic charity. The charity runs Guernsey You Can Dance, an annual competition pairing novice dancers with experienced dancers.
St Peter Port
Part of The Arts Society (London, UK)
The Arts Society Guernsey is an arts appreciation lecture society. Its events provide a welcoming place to hear expert lecturers share their specialist knowledge of the arts.
St Peter Port
Guernsey Latvian Association is a member-led, non-sectarian, non-political organisation. The association promotes Latvian culture in Guernsey and celebrates Latvia's independence day. It raises funds to provide opportunities for children to improve their Latvian language skills…
St Sampson
✦The only children's dance classes & school here
Drama Speaks is an amateur club that brings professional standard productions to the Guernsey stage. Drama Speaks produces old favourites, recent West End shows, and an annual pantomime. The club is associated with GADOC (Guernsey Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Club).
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Workers Educational Association Guernsey is a cultural arts society organisation. The organisation's primary function is educational.
St Martin
Founded in 1984; celebrated 40th anniversary in 2024. Originally a women's side, now mixed.
St Saviour
Part of Music Theatre Guernsey
La Rocque Choir is a brand new vocal group experience for individuals aged 18 and over who enjoy singing, with music spanning rock, pop, jazz, and contemporary genres. The choir meets every Tuesday at 7:30pm at St Saviours Community Centre.
St Peter Port
St Stephens Players is an amateur dramatic society and theatre production company. It proudly presents fun and family-friendly plays, pantomimes and variety shows. The society runs a youth group called Musicool Kids, quiz evenings, variety shows and pantomimes. The group is…
St Peter Port·Society
The Victor Hugo in Guernsey Society is a registered charity that promotes the study and celebration of the life and works of Victor Hugo and his family during his years of exile in Guernsey. The Society offers regular events, excursions and lectures, often free of charge or at a…
St Peter Port
Clameur Du Cinéma is an attraction in St Peter Port. Film screenings generally take place on the first Wednesday of the month, plus special screenings. Wynter Tyson is the organiser.
St Sampson
Guernsey Symphony Orchestra is a registered charity that fosters and develops orchestral music for the benefit of musicians and the enjoyment of concert audiences. The Orchestra puts on up to three concerts a year, normally at St James. It is governed by a body of nine trustees…
St Pierre du Bois
The Elastic Band is a musician in St Pierre du Bois. The Elastic Band includes the Elastic Dixieland Band and the Glenn Miller Sound.
St Peter Port
Guernsey Society of Authors is a branch of The Society of Authors (SoA). The group offers free membership and discusses submissions, publishing, rejection, finding an agent, copyright and editing. Several members of the group are also members of the SoA, but not all.
Sark·Society
Sark Theatre Group is a society on Sark.
Alderney
Star Dramatics is a cultural arts society in Alderney. The cast features Sophie Baker, Pippa Smith and Kiara Topley.