Island Events Programme
A variety of Liberation Day events will take place across the island both on Liberation Day and throughout the week.
You can find the full list of Liberation Day celebrations below.
Parish Events
Where?
Market Square
What?
Talent Show
Festiva
La Guaine du Vouest
Magic Mirror Box – ID cards
Craft stalls
T shirt printing
Bouncy castles
Chloe Ferguson Bubbles
Majorettes
Scavenger hunt (Crown Pier)
Gandeys Circus Performers
Full L'Eree programme coming soon!
For information, click here
Where?
Queens Hotel, 14:00 - 19:00
What?
Live music
Free hog roasts
Free nuggets and chips for the children
Face painting
Magician
Bubbles and more
Liberation 80 Celebration at the Last Post
Where? The Last Post
When? 10 May, 11.30 onwards
What?
Festivities kick off from 11:30am at the Last Post in St Andrews, with something for everyone; live music, bouncy castles, a hog roast, Crown and Anchor, ice cream vendor, and an outdoor bar.
Come and enjoy a great community day out as we commemorate this important moment in Guernsey’s history!
Wider Island Events
In celebration of 80 years of freedom, a variety of events will be held across the island throughout the week of Liberation Day.
You can find a full list of all Liberation Day events below.
The official Event Programme can be accessed here
If you are hosting a public event, get in touch via [email protected]
Guided Tours | 4th, 5th 8th & 11th
Tours of Guernsey is running four tours in the week surrounding Liberation Day. For more information click on the links below:
Sunday 4 May, 2.15pm: Liberation 80: Batterie Scharnhorst Tour - Journey into history | Visit Guernsey
Monday 5 May, 10.15am: Liberation 80: Batterie Mirus Tour - Journey into history | Visit Guernsey
Thursday 8 May, 10am:Liberation 80: Occupation Explorer Tour | Visit Guernsey
Sunday 11 May, 10am and 11am: Liberation 80: German Underground Hospital Tour | Visit Guernsey
Liberation Ball - Celebrating 80 Years of Freedom | 8th
Thursday 8 May
St Pierre Park
19.00 - 23.30
Immerse yourself in the spirit of 1945 with:
✨ A three-course dinner featuring delicious dishes inspired by the era.
✨ Live musical entertainment with the best of the Rat Pack, vintage divas, and heartfelt World War II sing-alongs.
✨ Room decked in red white and blue and a dance floor perfect for an evening of celebration and remembrance.
Dress to impress in vintage or formal attire and celebrate the resilience, freedom, and community of Guernsey.
For tickets, please click here
Thursday 8th May, 7pm
St James
Come and join Festiva as they celebrate 80 years of Liberation, alongside 40 years of the choir and St James as a concert venue, under their musical director, Andrew Warren. They are joined by guests, including the local choir, the Kintsugi Singers.
The programme will include choral items and solo items, as well as the traditional Festiva ‘Last night of the Proms’ section.
For tickets please click here
Island Rib Voyages Towers and Bunkers Cruises | 8th, 15th & 20th
Thursday 8th May, 12pm
Thursday 15th May, 2:30pm
Tuesday 20th May, 4pm
Cost: £42.50 per adult and £32.50 per child
Booking: to book tickets please click here
Duration: Cruise lasts 75 minutes
Friday 9th May, 10am
L'Eree
A People's Service of Thanksgiving will be held at L'Eree as part of the St Pierre du Bois parish event.
The service will be taken by Reverend Adrian Datta from the parish church.
All are welcome.
Friday 9th May, 10am
Cobo Slipway
A special service to bless the flag on the Grosse Rocque. The service will be followed by refreshments at the Cobo Community Centre, organised by Sally Chick and the Martel family.
There will be a Grand Liberation Day raffle with some super prizes.
KGV Liberation Family Fun Day | 9th
Friday 9th May, 12pm - 7pm
KGV
Come and celebrate Liberation Day here at the KGV Playing Fields! With live music from 12.30pm - 7pm, bouncy castles, Little Pickles Rides and so much more, it's a great day out for all the family!
The Legends Terrace Bar will be open and there will be food so bring your blanket and make a day of it.
FREE entry to all!
Friday 9th May – 6.30pm
Saturday 10th May – 12 noon, 3pm & 6pm
Sunday 11th May – 12 noon, 3pm & 6pm
Monday 12th May – 6.30pm
Cambridge Park
To book tickets please click here
Saturday 10th May, 7.30pm
Albert Pier
Guernsey Glee Singers - 80th Liberation Concert | 11th
Sunday 11th May, 3pm
St Saviour's Church
Directed by Lydia Pugh this concert will bring the Glee Singers to the church for the first time. Note this is a Sunday afternoon concert with a Liberation theme.
Vale Parish Church Service | 11th
Sunday 11th May
Vale Parish Church
A special Liberation Day service to celebrate 80 years of Liberation, including memories of the occupation.
After the service there will be refreshments and special Liberation biscuits. There will also be an exhibition of memorabilia in the church.
All welcome.
Further details from the Rector on 01481 244088