Help celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of Dr Samuel Johnson - composer of the first major dictionary of the English Language

Events

Celebrate Samuel Johnson’s and Charles Darwin’s birthdays in style with these great events. To find out about other events visit www.visitlichfield.co.uk or to find out more about Samuel Johnson visit www.samueljohnsonbirthplace.org.uk

Jul 25

Your city in lights!

Meet artist Peter Walker and join in with spectacular artwork to celebrate Johnson's birthday.
Between 10.30am and 4pm.

Aug 1

A celebration of Rasselas

It's not only the 300th anniversary of Johnson's birth, it's also 250 years since he wrote his only novel, Rasselas. Celebrate this with an evening of entertainment and drama at Samuel Johnson birthplace museum from 6pm.

Aug 1

Ethiopia: Land of the Rasselas

A fascinating illustrated talk at the Guildhall by John and Jean Broadbent, part of the evening celebrating Johnson's novel. The evening starts at 8pm.

Aug 15

Your city in lights!

Drop-in to help create a spectacular artwork for Johnson's birthday and meet the artists involved between 10.30am and 4pm at the Guildroom in the Guildhall.

Sep 18

Johnson at 300 Son-et-Lumière

Impression of the light show on the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum

Sep 18

Samuel Johnson's Birthday

Samuel Johnson's 300th Birthday Come and celebrate the 300th birthday of Lichfield's most legendary resident. Set to feature a light and music show, entertainers, refreshments and much more, this is a birthday party not to be missed!

Sep 19

Lichfield Heritage Weekend and Georgian Festival

The much loved Lichfield Heritage Weekend will return with a bang! Taking place in the same weekend as the Samuel Johnson birthday celebrations, the weekend will feature free entry to city centre attractions, face painting, quizzes and lots more, all with a special Georgian theme.