Over 100 brass players, will perform 'Etheldreda's Fanfare' a specially commissioned piece for this occasion. Play an instrument? See how you can join in!
Sat 14th June Music
Festival Showcase Concert
Celebrating the best in the area including performances from Ely Choral Society, Ely Sinfonia, King's Ely, Witchford Voices and more!
Varied Dates FREE Music
The Sessions at Sessions House
Sessions House throws open its doors to host a series of classical lunchtime concerts across the duration of the Festival.
Tue 17th & 24th June Visual Arts Take part!
Drayman's Son Workshops
Grab a drink and join a ceramics (17th) or a lino print (24th) workshop - or both! Suitable for all abilities.
Sat 21st June FREE Mixed Arts
Festival Family Fun Day
Enjoy a variety of musical acts, food stalls, face painting, circus skills, Blended Monkey's Crafts Village and much more!
Fri 27th June Music
Africa Community Concert
Featuring local schools, choirs, a live orchestra and professionals performing a varied mix of Africa themed music.
Fri 28th June Theatre
Three Inch Fools: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Back by popular demand, Three Inch Fools present A Midsummer Night’s Dream! With Puck at the helm, the course of true love is unlikely to run smoothly!
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Peter & The Wolf
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Festival Pub Quiz
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Ely Military Band Pop-in Concert
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Adults Steelpan Workshop
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African Drumming Workshop
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CULTure Babylon: Manic Musicals
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Fen Speak James Domestic
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Digital Drink & Draw
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HIGHLIGHT The Sessions at Sessions House: Telyn String Quartet
Fri 20th June Comedy
Chuckl. Comedy Presents... Dominic Holland & More!
Fri 20th June Music
Lantern Brass
Sat 21st June FREE Mixed Arts
HIGHLIGHT Festival Family Fun-Day
Sat 21st June Music
Ad Hoc Strings directed by Steve Bingham: Running Up that Hill
Sat 21st June Spoken Word
CULTure Babylon: Lady Chillers - Midsummer Spirits
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Ely Consort - Sing a New Song
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Embossing Workshop with Lizzie Ault
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Newmarket Chamber Orchestra
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Community Chorus: Songs from Africa
Mon 23rd June FREE Music
HIGHLIGHT The Sessions at Sessions House: Duo Madruga
Mon 23rd June MusicSpoken WordTake Part!
Artemis Writers: Songs of the River Lyric Writing Workshop
Tue 24th June Take part!Visual Arts
HIGHLIGHT Drayman’s Son Art Workshops: Linoprint
Tue 24th June FREE MusicTake part!
Open Mic Night
Wed 25th June FREE Music
HIGHLIGHT The Sessions at Sessions House: Mellor-Redshaw Duo
Wed 25th June FREE Music Take part!
Gamelan Workshop
Wed 25th June FilmComedy
ACTION! The (not so silent) Silent Movie Show
Wed 25th June FilmComedy
The Lucky Dog Silent Comedy Show
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Sketchbook Wednesday Club
Wed 25th June Music
Cinematic Piano Blues with Jonathan Brigg
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Wild Roots
Fri 27th June FREE Mixed Arts
Festival Foodie Friday
Fri 27th June Music
HIGHLIGHT Africa Community Concert
Sat 28th June Mixed Arts
The Enchanted Garden
Sat 28th June Music
Opera Gala Concert: Opera Through the Ages
Sat 28th June Theatre
HIGHLIGHT The Three Inch Fools: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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