THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! WHAT’S ON IN SURREY THIS JUNE

THE ART OF WALLPAPER: MORRIS & CO.  / MAY 21 – JANUARY 10 / WATTS GALLERY ARTISTS’ VILLAGE, COMPTON

Watts Gallery presents a major exhibition celebrating William Morris, one of Britain’s most influential designers. Experience a vibrant exhibition exploring the beauty, craftsmanship and enduring appeal of William Morris’s iconic designs. The exhibition brings together more than 30 original wallpapers from the archives of Morris & Co. and offers a rare opportunity to see original, much-loved and well-known designs.

For more information, visit wattsgallery.org.uk

ELMBRIDGE LITFEST / MAY 30 – JUNE 7 / ACROSS ELMBRIDGE

A celebration of books, ideas, creativity and conversation, Elmbridge LitFest 2026, takes place across multiple venues throughout Elmbridge this month. Organised by Elmbridge u3a and The R C Sherriff Trust, this year’s festival features an exciting programme of authors, journalists, storytellers, poets and performers, with something to inspire every book lover.

For more information, visit elmbridge.u3asite.uk/special-events

GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB PRESENTS: THE JOHN McCUSKER TRIO / JUNE 3 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL

Fiddle player, extraordinaire. A member of the top Folk triumvarate McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle, as well as being a touring member of Mark Knopfler’s band, John McCusker has played and recorded alongside the very best contemporary musicians. Joining John will be the highly accomplished Sam Kelly and Toby Shaer.

For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD / JUNE 4 / EVERYMAN, ESHER

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.

For more information, visit everymancinema.com

OUTDOOR THEATRE: AS YOU LIKE IT / JUNE 5 / THE HORTON, ESPOM

Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. Join the troupe at The Horton for a fantastically funny bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.

For more information, visit thehortonepsom.org

THREE FRIDAY NIGHTS / JUNE 5, 12 + 19  GOODWOOD

Featuring a unique combination of racing and music, Three Friday Nights hosts a series of unforgettable evenings across June. Dance the night away in Goodwood’s Parade Ring as the sun sets listening to the likes of Sub Focus, Riordan, and DJ Luck & MC Neat.

For more information, visit goodwood.com

KINGSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL / JUNE 5 – 7 / VARIOUS VENUES

Kingston International Film Festival (KIFF) brings independent filmmakers, industry professionals and the local community together for three glittering days of screenings, workshops, and events, culminating with the Sunday evening Awards Presentation. Celebrating filmmakers from around the world, with a special focus on emerging talent. On the big screens of the Odeon Cinema and Rose Theatre to intimate the intimate setting of the Rose Studio the festival offers audiences a diverse program of screenings that highlight creativity, innovation, and storytelling.

For more information, visit kiffest.uk

GILDED NATURE / JUNE 6 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Discover the art of gilding natural objects using real metal leaf in this inspiring one-day workshop at West Horsley Place this June. Guided by artist Jo Mabbutt, you’ll learn how to gild a variety of dried and pressed items — from flat leaves and flowers to more complex seedheads, pods, cones, bark, and walnuts.

For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org

KNIT SOCIAL / JUNE 7 / NEW HOUSE ART SPACE, GUILDFORD

Kick-start your Sunday with a relaxed meetup of knitting enthusiasts and the perfect cup of coffee.  Absolutely everyone is welcome and there will be plenty of help for anyone who’s stuck with a pattern or needs some general yarn-y advise. So grab your project bag and join the nice folk of New House Art Space.

For more information, visit newhouse.art

MON-ART / MONDAYS / CASS ART, KINGSTON

Officially known as Mon-Art (Monday Art), this group of women have come to Cass Art Kingston’s Art Space for many years for a few hours of peaceful painting or drawing, with a cup of tea and a good conversation. Fancy joining the conversation?

For more information, visit cassart.co.uk

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE… BUT FUNNY / JUNE 9 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

“A comedic triumph” – Theatre Scotland. Enjoy a riotous romp through the Bennets, Bingleys, bachelors and balls (not that kind), plus the De Bourghs and Darcys. Expect at least one soaking wet shirt, some excellent boiled potatoes and plenty of chaos in this hilarious retelling of Austen’s beloved classic.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

THESPIANS / JUNE 9 – 13 + JUNE 30 – JULY 4 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Greece is the word. Ancient Greece to be specific. It’s the year 534 BC and the entire country has been ravaged by a dreadful drought. Packed with comedy, chaos and choreography, do not miss MISCHIEF’s first musical about the power of walking a greek mile in someone else’s sandals.

For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL / JUNE 10 – 20 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE, EAST MOLESEY

Serenading you into summer with style this June, Hampton Court Palace Festival returns for a month of majestic music in the historical surroundings of the palace. Dance the nights away to an eclectic lineup of artists, including David Gray, OMD, Pete Tong Ibiza Classics, The Stranglers, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Palace Disco and 80s Classical with Special Guests. Get tickets quick!

For more information, visit hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com

SWING DANCE WORKSHOP / JUNE 11 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Classic swing steps, vintage vibes, and dancing that never goes out of style. Join professional dance Maxine of SWINGDYHOP for a joyous evening of swing dance and community at the iconic West Horsley Place. Just as we would have done in the 1940s, for one night we take to the dance floor for some rollicking revelry.

For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org

EAT STATIC  / JUNE 12 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

Eat Static, formed in 1989 by former Ozric Tentacles members Merv Pepler and Joie Hinton, are pioneers of the UK’s underground electronic scene. Known for fusing trance, techno, and psychedelic influences, the duo carved out a niche with their science fiction-inspired aesthetic and experimental live shows, expect an experience at The Boileroom in Guildford this June.

For more information, visit theboileroom.net

45 YEARS / JUNE 12 – JULY 11 / CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE

Buried for decades, the body of a young woman is found in the melting ice. A thousand miles and 45 years away… a crack forms in the crystal of a marriage. Adapted from Andrew Haigh’s critically acclaimed 2015 film, 45 Years is an achingly tense, intimate and moving dance to the music of time. Starring Gabriel Byrne and Geraldine James, expect drama.

For more information, visit cft.org.uk

MURDER TRIAL TONIGHT: DEATH OF A LANDLORD / JUNE 12 – 13 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Experience this epic courtroom thriller based on a true story at Guildford’s G Live this month.  Victor Sloane, a wealthy and ruthless landlord, was found murdered in his office—his young child the sole witness to the crime. Police charged tenant Tre Bennet, a reclusive man battling mental health issues, claiming he had the clearest motive: months of unpaid rent, repeated eviction threats, and allegations that Sloane verbally abused his mother. But is Bennet truly the killer—or is there more beneath the surface? You are the jury. Hear the case from the prosecutor and defence. Deliver your verdict: guilty or not guilty.

For more information, visit glive.co.uk

THREAD… A FESTIVAL OF TEXTILES / JUNE 12 – 13 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Join like-minded lovers of good yarn at the ninth annual Thread Festival, taking place at the master-crafter mecca that is the Farnham Maltings this June. Enjoy workshops, talks, demonstrations and exhibitions, and a vibrant marketplace ready and waiting for you to snap up some textile treats to take home.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

TOM WATERS BAND / JUNE 13 / GODALMING BOROUGH HALL

A dazzling display of Blues, Country, Rock & Funky Jazz” Tom Waters, son of Ben Waters and rising star in the world of rhythm & blues, jazz, funk, blues, Latin and roots music and his band, featuring Aussie guitar legend Geoff Achison bring their “Brush with the Blues” to Godalming following a highly successful 2025 Australian tour. Known for their fiery musicianship, the show promises an unforgettable, action-packed set stacked with hard-hitting originals and timeless roots classics.

For more information, visit eclecticlivemusic.com

PETS, HUGS & ROCK ’N’ ROLL  / JUNE 14 / ESHER THEATRE

The Supervet, Noel Fitzpatrick, is bringing his rock band to Esher Theatre for a very special and intimate one-time-only show of music and chat called ‘Pets, Hugs & Rock n’ Roll.’ This will be an unforgettable evening where Noel will combine his passion for storytelling with his flair for music. After three spoken-word tours of arenas and theatres across the UK in the past decade and after nineteen series of The Supervet TV show on Channel 4.

For more information, visit eshertheatre.com

DRINK & DRAW / JUNE 14 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD

CALLING ALL DRINKERS AND DRAWERS! What’s the perfect pairing you ask?  A pencil and a pint of course… join like minded lovers of expressive lines created with feels at this Drink & Draw night at The Boileroom in Guildford.

For more information, visit theboileroom.net

ABBA MIA / JUNE 14 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

Kerry Katona’s Super Troupers are coming for you! So grab your platform boots and sequin jumpsuits and head for Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud for the ultimate party night! Singing along is encouraged, dancing in your seats is a given, and dressing up is highly encouraged for this ultimate show of non-stop hits and non-stop energy! What are you waiting for? Gr-Abba ticket now!

For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

OPERATION MINCEMEAT / JUNE 15 – 20 / WOKING THEATRE

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, a Tony Award®-winning musical on Broadway, and it’s now coming to Woking Theatre for one week! Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II.

For more information, visit atgtickets.com

DROWNING POOL + SPINESHANK / JUNE 17 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Nu-metal’s finest, Drowning Pool are hitting the road with Spineshank, coming to Guildford’s G Live this month. Prepare for an evening of thunderous energy, uncompromising power and classic metal anthems! Do not sleep on this one, tickets are sure to fly out so act fast!

For more information, visit glive.co.uk

MOCK TUDOR COMEDY CLUB / JUNE 19 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON

For your fill of the silly stuff this month, mooch on over to Walton’s Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre and get ready for a giggle or two at the monthly Mock Tudor Comedy Club. Sit back and enjoy jokes and japes from headliner Roger Monkhouse, plus Michael Akadiri, Leslie Gold and your MC for the night Alexander Bennett.

For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk

THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN BY CANDLELIGHT / JUNE 19 / GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL

Calling all Motown music maniacs… I heard it through the grapevine that Motown by Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to have you dancing in the street! Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class singers and stunning live band, expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more!

For more information, visit xperiencelive.co.uk

FRINGE DOUBLE BILL: BELLA HULL & HUGE DAVIES / JUNE 19 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Catch top comedians testing new material ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe! Bella Hull, one of the UK’s most exciting rising stars, has appeared on Have I Got News for You, Stand Up for Live Comedy and Comedy Central Live. Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Huge Davies is a regular on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show and co-hosts The Film Quiz with Nick Helm.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD / JUNE 19 / ROSE THEATRE, KINGSTON

Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball. Expect dancing, tales from Strictly Come Dancing, songs, plenty of laughs – and, yes, an unexpected cookery demonstration. Revelations is the show that keeps giving for fans of dance, music, comedy, and the nation’s best-loved dance show.

For more information, visit rosetheatre.org

BEESWAX BLISS: A CANDLE-MAKING WORKSHOP / JUNE 20 / WEST HORSLEY PLACE

Step into the world of beeswax alchemy and discover a one-of-a-kind candle-making experience taught only by Moni – Founder of The Wild Bee Company. Go beyond the usual ‘boring’ pre-made sheets by learning how to actually create, colour, blend, marble and texturise your own funky beeswax sheets from scratch. The possibilities are endless! A playful, creative and experimental take on a traditional craft.

For more information, visit westhorsleyplace.org

THE MARQUISE  / JUNE 23 – 27 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD

A witty romantic comedy gets a vibrant 1930s twist! When a widowed count tries to marry off his daughter to the son of his best friend, it seems like a perfectly sensible plan. But with both young lovers secretly pining for others, their entangled affections cause chaos. Expect a sparkling and sophisticated tale of old secrets, impulsive passion and eternal youth.

For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk

STILL POINTLESS: BALLETBOYZ AT 25 / JUNE 25 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD

Celebrating a quarter of a century on stage, this is the best of BalletBoyz. With signature irreverence and discerning eye for beautiful dance, BalletBoyz return to Guildford’s G Live with their brand-new production Still Pointless, marking the 25th Anniversary of the Company’s critically acclaimed debut, Pointless (yes, it’s really been that long!).

For more information, visit glive.co.uk

COSI FAN TUTTE (LIVE OPERA) / JUNE 26 / FARNHAM MALTINGS

Merry Opera Company are excited to bring to Farnham Maltings their new production of Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte – a comedy of love, lies and lessons of life. Set to some of Mozart’s most radiant and intricate music, this production by Merry Opera is sung in English (translation by Amanda Holden) by a cast of young professional opera singers directed by John Ramster.

For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com

LATIN JAZZ / JUNE 28 / LOSELEY PARK, GUILDFORD

Join Guildford Jazz at Loseley this month for a night of rhythm and colour with the Steve Waterman Latin Jazz Quintet! Enjoy the sizzling Salsa, Samba and Tango rhythms of Latin America in the lovely setting of the walled garden at Loseley Park with the Steve Waterman Latin Jazz Quintet, featuring music from Cuba, Brazil and Argentina with pieces from composers Paquito D’Rivera, Astor Piazzolla, Antônio Carlos Jobin and many others

For more information, visit guildfordjazz.org.uk

SILENT DISCO / JUNE 28 / SILENT POOL, ALBURY

Step into an evening that feels like Ibiza – without leaving the countryside. Nestled beside the mystical Silent Pool, this soulful Silent Disco invites you to unwind, dance, and reconnect. As the sun sets and soft light filters through the trees, you’ll feel the outside world gently melt away. This isn’t just a disco. It’s a dusk-to-dark sensory experience that taps into joy, movement, and that lost art of letting go.

For more information, visit surreyhills.org

POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP / JUNE 30 / PAINSHILL, COBHAM

Join Painshill’s Poet in Residence Nia Broomhall to use the beautiful surroundings of the landscape as inspiration for your own poems that explore your relationship with the natural world and the seasons. No previous writing experience necessary.

For more information, visit painshill.co.uk

OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB / EVERY MONDAY / THE FIGHTING COCKS, KINGSTON

Head for The Fighting Cocks in Kingston every Monday for the Outside The Box Comedy Club and have a proper laugh. This month catch sets from Red Richardson, Fin Taylor, Paul Sinha, Tom Rosenthal, and more.

For more information, visit the-fighting-cocks.co.uk

 

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