'Summer Escape' day in Lancaster will celebrate creativity of young people

A day to celebrate the creativity of young people of the Lancaster and Morecambe area will be held in the city this summer.

Escape2Make (E2M) is inviting the whole community to join them for their Summer Escape celebration.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy a day packed with creativity, performances, exhibitions, and entertainment for all ages.

The gathering takes place on Saturday August 23 from 11am to 4pm, across Dalton Square and Escape2Make’s hub at 56 Church Street, Lancaster.

Visitors can drop in to enjoy hands-on workshops, browse exhibitions of young people’s work, watch live performances, and savour food prepared by local vendors.

“This event is more than just a celebration, it’s a showcase of the incredible creativity, passion, and talent our young people have brought to life over the summer," said Kyle McKenzie, interim CEO of Escape2Make.

"We’ve seen ideas spark, skills grow, and confidence soar, and we can’t wait to share that magic with the whole community.

"It’s free, it’s inspiring, and it’s for everyone, so come and be part of it!”

The event follows a summer programme of creative workshops, which have given young people across Lancaster and Morecambe the chance to explore everything from art, craft and design, to filmmaking, drama, music, wild cooking, photography and black history tours, all while building confidence, making new friends, and learning new skills.

The Summer Escape finale is designed not just as a showcase, but as an open invitation for everyone to come together, celebrate local creativity, and enjoy a vibrant day in the heart of Lancaster.

This event and the activities leading up to this celebration have been made possible through the Areti Charitable Trust, The Penhale Fund, Lancaster BID, Elizabeth and Richard Wilson Charitable Trust and Lancashire Partnership Against Crime.

For more information, visit escape2make.org or follow @Escape2Make on social media.

Escape2Make was founded by Jenny Natusch in 2018 with the aim of creating kind, welcoming and safe spaces that allow 11-18s to escape and make things, make friends and make a difference.

Activities are free for all participants to ensure the most diverse participation. The charity hosts ongoing clubs, drop-in sessions and outreach engagement via their Connect activities. The charity also curates annual events such as festivals, cabarets and heritage market