What's On 2026 - Week One Saturday 13th - Friday 19th June
Don't Miss!
Varied Dates Music
The Sessions at Sessions House
Sessions House is one of Ely’s lesser known venues, but it throws open its doors to host a series of intimate FREE lunchtime concerts across the duration of the Festival. See emerging classical musicians in this incredible venue.
Thur 18th June Mixed Arts
Stories of the River and Fen
Join us for a night of stories and song. Marianne Powell will be sharing traditional folklore from the Fens and beyond - alongside folk musician Liam Cooke.
Fri 19th June Music
Jon Boden Plus Support
Bellowhead founder and front man Jon Boden, brings a career that spans big band folk, concept albums and innovation; Don’t miss this rare chance to witness a towering figure in contemporary English folk.
Our 2026 Week 1 Events
Throughout Visual Art
Impact: SWC Online Exhibition
Throughout Spoken Word
Unknown Ely
From Wed 17th June Visual Art
Flowers from a Summer Garden
Thur 18th June MusicTake Part!
An Introduction to Gamelan
Thur 18th June Spoken Word Music
Stories of the River and Fen
Fri 19th June Music
Sessions at Sessions: King's Ely Prep Chamber Orchestra
Fri 19th June Music
Jon Boden plus support
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Photo Credits: Kate Carpenter (Tom Hodginson), David Angel (Jon Boden) and Jane Herbert (@janeherbertphoto) throughout