What’s On in Stowmarket!
School holidays are beginning and local venues are opening up to the public again. That can only mean one thing… SUMMER IS HERE! And what better way to celebrate the summer than getting outside and enjoying some exciting new activities happening around the town!
Tucked away in the heart of Suffolk, Stowmarket hosts a number of different cultural venues ready to be discovered. Here’s a round up of some of the brilliant events coming up…
Museum of East Anglian Life
There’s a number of brilliant events happening at The Museum of East Anglian Life;
Primadonna Festival - 30th July - 1st August
24th Festival of Beer and Brewing - 12th August - 14 August
Outdoor Cinema - 13th August - 14th August
- Check out their website online for even more exciting events and workshops over the summer!
John Peel Centre
At the JPC there are gigs every Friday in August, to see the full list of performances click here
Primadonna Festival: Never Mind the Bollocks - 30th July
Part Chimp - 21st August
The Mix
Stowmarket Craft Market - 7th August
- Stowmarket Craft Market runs on the first Saturday of the month, check out their facebook to see additional dates and how to apply for a stall.
Helmingham Hall
There’s a variety of events on offer alongside daily access to the Helmingham Hall Gardens
Music at Sunset - 27th July
The Festival of Classic & Sports Cars - 1st August
Music in the Gardens with Swing Machine Big Band - 22nd August
Outdoor Cinema - 26th - 29th August
The Regal
Have you checked out the newly refurbished Regal Cinema? Now equipped with a lovely restaurant, take the opportunity to catch a new release and enjoy the art deco inspired redesign of the venue while you dine.
The Regal has a diverse selection of films and live concert performances airing on the big screen this summer click here to see what’s on the line up.
Stowmarket Library
The local library is running a bunch of events over the summer for all ages!
Knit & Natter - (Every Tuesday and Thursday)
Crochet & Coffee - (Every Tuesday)
Wordplay & Tot Rock in the Garden - (Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
- Check out their website for more events this Summer.
Stowmarket Library & Fox Yard Studio
As part of ‘Stitching Stowe’ there will be a couple of workshops led by Fox Yard Studio, at the Library, inviting the local community to take part in upcycling and creating features of the new garden space.
Stories of Stowe Community Day - 7th August
Brick Painting Workshop - 14th August
Sewing Workshop - 19th August
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Are you as excited as we are for Summer? Are there any events coming up that you’re excited about and would like us to mention? Get in touch!