Arts, coffee, & Community

The Mayfly is a small independent arts & community café located in an Edwardian shopfront on the historic High Street in Lowestoft. We host acoustic-only music events, gallery exhibitions, cinema nights, & lectures, and we’re developing a garden too.


Current Exhibitions:

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Groups & Classes


Book Club

Join our friendly and informal book club, with a set book each month. Come ready for discussion, and bring your opinions!

Every first Monday monthly | 18.30

Poetry Group

Our poetry class is open to all, and is, aimed to appeal to all abilities and interests. No booking required - just turn up!

Dates TBC - get in touch for details

Poetry Open Mic

An opportunity to perform and engage with performances from poets of all levels.

Dates TBC - get in touch for details

Printmaking Classes

Learn the art of printmaking across a range of disciplines with Ben Quail, a lifelong printmaker.

Dates TBC - get in touch for details

Drawing & Painting classes

Instruction in drawing and painting from accomplished artist and experienced tutor, Anna Bisset.

Dates TBC - get in touch for details

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THE MAYFLY


72 HIGH STREET

LOWESTOFT

NR32 1XN

MONDAY - TUESDAY 10.00 - 14.30

WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 10.00 - 16.00