WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY?
Looking for events in Surrey this week? Well it just so happens that you’re in luck my friend! There’s a tonne of fun to be had in the next seven days or so, which is why we’ve compiled this handy guide. Whether you fancy live music, theatre, farmers’ markets or family days out, we’ve searched the county and beyond its borders to find you the very best. Get involved, as some might say.
GRAYSHOTT FOLK CLUB: MERRY HELL / AUGUST 6 / GRAYSHOTT VILLAGE HALL
The first gig to be held in Grayshott Folk Club’s spiritual home of Grayshott Village Hall since the end of February 2020, this performance by festival favourites Merry Hell marks the start of a new series of gigs by a brilliant range of musicians from all over the UK and the world. So get tickets and enjoy the ride.
For more information, visit grayshottfolkclub.co.uk
CATFISH / AUGUST 6 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Grizzly blues-rock band Catfish perform at Cranleigh Arts Centre this August. Winner of numerous accolades, sit back in awe and enjoy some scintillating guitar playing from frontman Matt Long as he shreds for your pleasure.
For more information, visit cranleighartscentre.org
SUMMER SESSIONS / AUGUST 6 / THE SHED, WHITEHILL & BORDON
Taking place at TheShed in Bordon & Whitehill, enjoy the Summer Sessions and soak up the atmosphere as you enjoy live music, DJs, street-food, drinks and artisan goods. Sounds super right?
For more information, visit theshedwb.com
GODALMING GAG HOUSE COMEDY CLUB / AUGUST 6 / GODALMING BOROUGH HALL
Need a laugh? Of course, you do. Who doesn’t? Godalming Gag House Comedy Club is back at Borough Hall, promising a night of side-splitting comedy from some of the finest up and coming stand-up comics on the circuit. Line-up on the night includes Dave Fulton, Ross Smith, Pauline Eyre and Toussaint Douglass!
For more information, visit guildfordfringe.com
SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL / AUGUST 6 – 7 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
Feeling spontaneous? Returning to Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre for an intimate and stripped back performance, the Olivier Award-winning show Showstoppers take you the audiences’ suggestions and magically transform them into a whirlwind musical extravaganza. Packed with drama, lyricism and laughter, every night see’s a brand new hit musical waiting to be unleashed.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
FANCY A FARMERS’ MARKET THIS WEEKEND? THERE’S LOADS! FIND ME!
THE LOXWOOD JOUST / AUGUST 7,8,14 + 15 / LOXWOOD MEADOW
Hear Ye! hear Ye! The annual and ever legendary Loxwood Joust returns to the meadows of the Surrey and Sussex borders this August. So be transported as you drink mead, make merry and indulge in the sights, sounds and senses of a time when things were treacherous, tough, tenacious and terrifically wicked.
For more information, visit loxwoodjoust.co.uk
BROOKLANDS RELIVED / AUGUST 7 / BROOKLANDS MUSEUM, WEYBRIDGE
The birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, head to Brooklands Museum and turn back the clock for the annual 1940s Relived event. Relive the very first British Grand Prix that was 95 years ago in 1926 and witness some of the cars that competed in that very reface taking centre stage. A decade of fashion, commemoration, style and celebration – get dressed to the nines for the day and enjoy vintage joie de vivre at its best.
For more information, visit brooklandsmuseum.com
DUBAI DUTY FREE SHERGAR CUP / AUGUST 7 / ASCOT RACECOURSE
Ready for some racing? Witness the world’s top jockeys compete for points as teams vie to win the ultimate accolade. Teams include Great Britain and Ireland, Europe, the Rest of The World and 2018 winners, The Girls’ team.
For more information, visit ascot.co.uk
FA CUP EXTRA PRELIMINARY ROUND: EASTBOURNE TOWN VS GUILDFORD CITY / AUGUST 7 / THE SAFFRONS, EASTBOURNE
While most of the big guns kick off their FA cup campaigns in midwinter, it’s the teams in the lower leagues of football who begin their grand adventure this summer. So follow your new favourite team Guildford City FC down to sunny Eastbourne for the day and watch on as these two teams battle it out in this preliminary round fixture of the world’s oldest football competition.
For more information, visit guildfordcityfc.co.uk
GAMERS LOUNGE, AUGUST 7 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Whether your go-to hero was the diminutive dynamism of Sonic the Hedgehog or the moustached might of plumber extraordinaire Super Mario, relive the advent of console gaming on some of the first gaming machines to hit the mainstream, at The Boileroom’s retro gaming club. Turn up and compete against fellow fans of the cartridge-packing consoles at this monthly get together at The Boileroom.
For more information, visit theboileroom.net
DORKING DECORATIVE BROCANTE / AUGUST 8 / ST. MARTIN’S WALK CAR PARK, DORKING
If you’ve been searching for something special for the home, then why not pop over to Dorking for a walk and a wander around the Dorking Decorative Vintage Brocante market. From 11 am till 4 pm, browse and buy from several traders selling their treasures. From antiques to curiosities and everything between, find some beautiful bits for your home and garden this month.
For more information, visit dorkingtownpartnership.co.uk
INDIA ELECTRIC CO. / AUGUST 8 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
If you’ve missed your fix of live music, but are not feeling so hot about the idea of being in an enclosed space this summer, then why not pay a visit to the Riverside Terrace of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford for an evening with musical duo India Electric Co. Simply sit back, sup on something refreshing and revel in the sweet sound of music.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
DECLAN MCKENNA / AUGUST 9 / PRYZM, KINGSTON
Celebrating his latest album, 2020’s Zeros, Declan McKenna heads to PRYZM in Kingston to play a very special show for Banquet Records. Recorded in Nashville, Zeros is a body of work that shows how this young singer-songwriter has developed and matured in recent years. Narrowly losing out to the Rolling Stones for a spot at Number 1, be quick to get a ticket before the show sells out.
For more information, visit banquetrecords.com
GONG MEDITATION / AUGUST 11 / PAINSHILL PARK, COBHAM
While most of our sporting endeavours involve sweating it out and working our muscles, it’s safe to say that every once in a while, it’s essential to give your body and mind some rest to recharge and allow you to be the best you. So find connection, relaxation and restoration at this Gong Meditation held at Painshill Park. Let the sounds and vibrations wash over you as you’re transported to a deep meditative state.
For more information, visit painshill.co.uk
THE LION INSIDE / AUGUST 12 / THE TOWN PARK, BORDON
The latest addition to the area’s cultural scene, The Shed @ Whitehill & Bordon, will be hosting some cracking family theatre in the Town Park. Ideal for humans aged three and up, The Lion Inside is based on the award-winning book by Rachel Bright and Jim Field. Find out what happens when the meekest of mice discovers that even the smallest of creatures can have the heart of a lion.
For more information, visit theshedwb.com
BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY CLUB / AUGUST 13 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
New parent? Love watching stand-up comedy but hate to leave the little ones at home? This August, Farnham Maltings will host a very special Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club whereby you, the parent, arrive, with baby in tow, to be entertained by some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL / AUGUST 13 – 24 / HAMPTON COURT PALACE
One of the best annual events in surrey, the acclaimed summer series of concerts returns to Hampton Court Palace this month which sees some stellar superstars grace the stage. Featuring Bastille ReOrchestrated, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Tom Jones, Keane, Van Morrison and Björn Again, enjoy sensational live music in the great outdoors, get set to enjoy some long summer evenings at the Palace.
For more information, visit hrp.org.uk
BIG MOUTH SALES BONANZA / AUGUST 14 – 15 / GUILDFORD TOWN CENTRE
Fancy grabbing yourself a bargain? Guildford face-about-town, the one they call Big Mouth, has only gathered some of the finest independent retailers and businesses together to provide shoppers with one mighty weekend of savings. Following on from last year’s inaugural event, Big Mouth Sales Bonanza is back with a bang. hop till you drop and even save money for a spot of lunch or dinner while you’re at it.
For more information, visit facebook.com/bigmouthguildford
JONNY & THE BAPTISTS: DANCE LIKE IT NEVER HAPPENED / AUGUST 14 / FRONT LAWN, FARNHAM MALTINGS
Funny folks Jonny & The Baptists return to the Maltings this month with a show about grief and loss – just not in the way you’d expect. Poignantly honest, watch on as Jonny & The Baptists learn to accept and engage with their grief, telling their tale of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance through their trademark blend of silly, joyful songs, deadpan stand-up and riotous storytelling.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
GODALMING GREEN GALA / AUGUST 14 / BURY FIELDS, GODALMING
Find your way to Bury Fields in Godalming and spend the day being inspired by ways to live greener and cleaner lives. Cut down on your carbon footprint and find out some simple ways to improve the health of yourself and mother earth herself. Fun for the whole family, kids can enjoy craft sessions whilst you tuck into some tasty treats and enjoy live music. #winning.
For more information, visit godalming-tc.gov.uk
RIVERHOUSE JAZZFEST 2021 / AUGUST 15 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON ON THAMES
Did someone say Jazz? Enjoy a summer Sunday spent at the Riverhouse JazzFest taking place outdoors at the arts centre in Walton. Featuring a full day of live music, enjoy the sounds of jazz luminaries, including; Jim Mullen Organ Trio, Sara Dowling Quartet and Graeme Flowers Quintet.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
NIMBLE FINGERS / EVERY TUESDAY / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Are you looking to take up a new hobby? Fancy meeting some like-minded folk? Taking place at Farnham Maltings every Tuesday morning, Nimble Fingers are a sew-cial group who enjoy a good knit and natter. Free to attend, the group is open to beginners and advanced knitters alike.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com