Nestling in the heart of the seaside town of Aldeburgh in Suffolk sits the historic and much-loved Jubilee Hall.
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november

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Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th November 2026 With this year’s theme, ‘Infinite Worlds’, Poetry in Aldeburgh celebrates the poem as a vehicle for exploring many states of
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Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th November 2026
With this year’s theme, ‘Infinite Worlds’, Poetry in Aldeburgh celebrates the poem as a vehicle for exploring many states of reality, possibility and imagination.
Headline Poets: Malika Booker, David Morley, Joelle Taylor & Yomi Sode.
The full programme includes:
Wild Pages with Amy Adshead, Aruna Stannard, Amy Wragg / Suffolk Poetry Society George Crabbe Competition Winners / Broken Sleep with Héloïse de Satgé, Nicholas Hogg and Elontra Hall / Hauntings and the Supernatural with Shivanee Ramlochan, Kym Deyn and Vik Shirley / Versus Versus with Rachael Boast / The Poetry Pharmacy with Deborah Alma / Dean Atta / Karl Knights / Clare Shaw & Kim Moore / Georgie Jones / Blake Morrison / Michael Laskey / A Trio of Witches Helen Ivory, Camille Ralphs, Rebecca Tamás / Poetry in translation with Charlotte Van den Broeck and Don Mee Choi / Zena Edwards / Dante in the 21st century with Anthony Vahni Capildeo and Philip Terry / Kareem Parkins Brown
Tickets
Tickets are available through Poetry in Aldeburgh HERE
Individual events at the Festival start from £12 (£6 for concessions); Festival Pass is £85 (£50 for concessions).
Full details from www.poetryinaldeburgh.org
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november 5 (Thursday) - 8 (Sunday)
10nov10:00 am12:00 pmCuppa & CompanyFree hot drinks, biscuits, games & company

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Tuesday 10th November, 10:00 - 12:00 Free entry Come and join us for a free hot drink & biscuits, table tennis,
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Tuesday 10th November, 10:00 – 12:00
Free entry
Come and join us for a free hot drink & biscuits, table tennis, games or just a chat.
Bring a friend, or come and make friends. Everyone welcome, just drop in.
Every second Tuesday of the month.
Dates: Tuesday 8th September, Tuesday 13th October, Tuesday 10th November, Christmas Cuppa Friday 11th December
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
13nov7:00 pmOf Mice and MenAdaption by Nigel Miles-Thomas and Directed by Larry Lamb

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Friday 13th November 2026 at 7pm Doors open at 6.30pm Tickets: £16 Tickets are available HERE , by phoning
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Friday 13th November 2026 at 7pm
Doors open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £16
Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
OF MICE AND MEN by John Steinbeck
Adapted by Nigel Miles-Thomas
Directed by Larry Lamb
Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International: www.mtishows.co.uk
Set against the harsh backdrop of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men is the story of George and Lennie, two friends with a simple dream: to own a farm and live off the fat of the land.
There are times, though, when sharp-witted George feels the burden of looking after Lennie, while gentle giant Lennie doesn’t realise his own strength… As they drift from job to job, trouble’s never far away, and before long it’s time to move on again.
When the pair get work in Soledad, California, however, the dream looks set to become a reality. But a tragic turn of events threatens to destroy George and Lennie’s friendship and leaves George faced with an impossible choice…
Starring:
Nigel Miles-Thomas
Michael Roy Andrew
Directed by Larry Lamb
Nigel Miles-Thomas
Nigel has had an extensive career spanning five decades. He has worked with Steven Berkoff, performed a leading role in London’s West End in The Fifteen Streets as well as many of the regional theatres in the UK.. Internationally Nigel has performed in the USA and all over Europe and Asia.in over 100 plays. Founder member of The Cherub Theatre and Medieval Players Theatre companies, first performing in Edinburgh at the Fringe in The Two Noble Kinsmen in 1979. .Well known on TV for his appearance in ‘Dr Who’, ’Grange Hill’ as well as many of the UK’s popular programmes. Together with his Fringe Management partner Michael Blaha they produced the first Pantomime in Los Angeles starring Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1993. Last seen in Doha as Sherlock Holmes The Last Act which has since being touring the UK and will be part of the Cunard programme in 2026 on The Queen Mary 2.
Michael Roy Andrew
Since graduating from The Arts Educational Schools in 1984, Michael has appeared in countless theatre productions over the years. Most notably as John Merrick in ‘The Elephant Man’, Dr Frankenstein in ‘Frankenstein’ Puck in ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream, Mercutio in ‘Romeo and Juliet, Dr Watson in ‘The Return of Sherlock Holmes and of course George in Of Mice and Men. He has appeared in several TV and Films including ‘Coronation Street’
Michael is regular, year round cold water swimmer in the Hampstead ponds in London and featured in the recent documentary ‘The Ponds’.
This performance is 65 minutes with no interval.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm

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Saturday 14th November 2026 at 7pm Doors & bar open at 6.30pm Tickets: £20 Tickets are available HERE by phoning
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Saturday 14th November 2026 at 7pm
Doors & bar open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £20
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
As seen on BBC The One Show, the Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, through their years as Simon and Garfunkel, to the successes of both their solo careers. Exploring the friendship of one of the greatest and most distinctive musical duos that produced songs such as Mrs Robinson, The Sounds of Silence and Bridge Over Troubled Water, the band cover the pair’s solo careers (You Can Call Me Al, Graceland, and Art’s smash hit, Bright Eyes.)
Paul and Art are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. With video clips, stories and memories from over a half century of music-making, this multi-media show is packed with wonderful music.
This is the UK’s longest running tribute to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, and with its mix of brilliant musicianship, nostalgia and a genuine affection for two stellar musicians, it’s easy to see why.
The performance ends at approx. 9.15pm including an interval.
Seating for this event is arranged as tables at the front of the hall, with tiered seating behind.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm

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Friday 20th November 2026 at 7pm Doors & bar open at 6.30pm Tickets: £15 Tickets are available HERE ,
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Friday 20th November 2026 at 7pm
Doors & bar open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £15
Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Alistair Barrie is one of the most sought after headliners on the international comedy circuit. His biting topical comedy has seen him perform all over the world including acclaimed performances at the Cape Town, Melbourne, New Zealand and Edinburgh Festivals, where he has twice been nominated for best show. He is a regular at Glastonbury, on the BBC, Times Radio and a wide range of podcasts.
Alistair is the only comedian to have played both the Labour and Conservative Party conferences. He has also written for household names such as Frankie Boyle, Jason Manford and Jack Whitehall.
Show opener by comedian John Mann.
The performance ends approx. 9.15pm (including two intervals).
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm
21nov10:00 am2:00 pmChristmas Craft FairChristmas Crafts and Festive Treats

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Saturday 21st November 2026, 10.00am - 2.00pm Free entry In association with Aldeburgh Town Council. Come to our Christmas Craft Fair, for fine Christmas crafts, fine Suffolk food and artisan produce. Discover all
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Saturday 21st November 2026, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Free entry
In association with Aldeburgh Town Council.
Come to our Christmas Craft Fair, for fine Christmas crafts, fine Suffolk food and artisan produce.
Discover all kinds of local craft and food makers who come to sell their produce direct to you. This is a friendly market offering an excellent range of high-quality local products.
Festive refreshments will be served.
Stall holders
If you are interested in booking a stall, please contact marketing@aldeburghtowncouncil.gov.uk
We are open to crafters who operate within a 25-mile radius of Aldeburgh.
No re-sellers please, only primary producers.
Spaces will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, and crafters may be put on a waiting list dependant on other confirmed stall holders and what they offer.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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Saturday 28th November 2026 at 11.00am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Saturday 28th November 2026 at 11.00am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
On Memoir
As the recent furore over Raynor Winn’s The Salt Path has shown, memoir is the most fraught and contentious of genres, one that raises huge issues about honesty, candour, consent and the tension between those who write and those who are written about. In this talk Blake Morrison will consider the demands and rewards of the form, while offering guidance to those write memoir and those who read it.
Blake Morrison is a poet, novelist, dramatist and librettist best known for his three memoirs And When Did You Last See Your Father, Things My Mother Never Told Me and Two Sisters. Earlier this year he published On Memoir: An A-Z of Life Writing, described as ‘a freewheeling exploration of narrative non-fiction, its challenges, ethics and charms, and its power to move and change us. From AI to Ethics to Politics to Sex, there is something for every reader and writer in this modern classic.’
Ticket includes a free hot drink.
This talk will finish at approximately 12pm.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
28nov7:00 pmThe Paul McCartney ProjectMcCartney’s hits from Beatles to Wings and solo career.

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Saturday 28th November 2026 at 7pm Doors & bar open at 6.30pm Tickets: £23 Tickets are available HERE By phoning
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Saturday 28th November 2026 at 7pm
Doors & bar open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £23
Tickets are available HERE
By phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
An evening of music, written by Paul McCartney and spanning over 70 years, is performed by The Paul McCartney Project. The story of one of rock music’s most successful and talented songwriters is told through live music, video and narrative and features songs from an enormous back catalogue including those from his time with Wings, The Beatles and his solo career.
Enjoy the power and energy of such hits as Live and Let Die, Band on the Run, Let ‘em In, Silly Love Songs, Hello Goodbye and many more.
Don’t miss out on this incredible tribute to the legendary Paul McCartney.
The performance ends approx. 9pm including an interval.
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(Saturday) 7:00 pm
december

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Friday 4th December 2026 at 7pm Doors & bar open at 6.30pm Tickets: £15 Tickets are available HERE ,
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Friday 4th December 2026 at 7pm
Doors & bar open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £15
Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Anna is an established musician from Zimbabwe playing the Mbira and Nyunga Nyunga instruments, she sings in the southern African languages of Ndebele, Manyika, Shona and Karanga.
Her career as a singer, dancer, musician and educator spans over three decades.
Anna uses song and storytelling to share the oral stories of Zimbabwe learned from her grandmother and incredible mentors along her journey. Prepare to be immersed into songs that reflect the rich cultures of Zimbabwe.
@artslaolam
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm
11dec10:00 am12:00 pmChristmas Cuppa & CompanyFree festive hot drinks, mince pies, games & company

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Friday 11th December, 10:00 - 12:00 Free entry Come and join us for festive free hot drink & mince pies, table
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Friday 11th December, 10:00 – 12:00
Free entry
Come and join us for festive free hot drink & mince pies, table tennis, games or just a chat.
Bring a friend, or come and make friends. Everyone welcome, just drop in.
Every second Tuesday of the month.
Dates: Tuesday 8th September, Tuesday 13th October, Tuesday 10th November, Christmas Cuppa Friday 11th December
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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Saturday 12th December 2026 at 7pm Doors & bar open at 6.30pm Tickets: £26 Tickets are available HERE by
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Saturday 12th December 2026 at 7pm
Doors & bar open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £26
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
The Chris Ingham Quintet featuring Joanna Eden
Celebrating 11 sell-out years at Ronnie Scott’s since 2012, this festive jazz entertainment is the perfect way to swing into the holidays. Fronted by vocal mentor to Grammy-Award winner Sam Smith, Joanna Eden.
A Swinging Christmas gathers jazzy festive favourites as made famous by Ella, Eartha, Frank, Doris, Dean, Bing and a whole gang of cool celluloid cats and hip Hollywood chicks.
An enchanting show rich with anecdote, sophistication and swing, it was described by one audience member as “pure joy”.
The UK’s answer to Norah Jones and Diana Krall Time Out on Joanna Eden
Seek her out! Michael Parkinson
One of the finest combos in the country and a seriously talented vocalist… a great evening that satisfied both jazz and movie buffs. Quite a trick. Jazz Journal
The performance ends at approx. 9.45pm including an interval
The seating is a mix of tables at the front and tiered seating.
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
january

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Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd January 2027 Friday 1st January, 4pm & 7.30pm Saturday 2nd January, 4pm & 7.30pm Sunday 3rd January, 4pm Tickets: £18 (£12 for under 21's) Tickets available
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Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd January 2027
Friday 1st January, 4pm & 7.30pm
Saturday 2nd January, 4pm & 7.30pm
Sunday 3rd January, 4pm
Tickets: £18 (£12 for under 21’s)
Tickets available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
For those who fancy a bonkers, surreal & hilarious alternative to panto, join us for Common Ground Theatre Company’s ever-popular Christmas spoof!
A haul of recently unearthed roman gold and silverware, The Hiddenham Hoard, has been stolen whilst in transit to the British Museum! Maud Fiveways of the Hiddenham archaeology society asks her old flame Father Brown for help, as the police have no leads.
Father Brown’s investigations are disrupted by the arrival of Mozzarelli’s Carnival on Hiddenham Common, a collection of motley churls and show girls who hurl him into a whirl of twirly turmoil! How will he find the culprit before the precious Hoard is sold off piecemeal to the highest bidder?
A classic Yuletide mystery with all the Common Ground trimmings – sparkling wit, ingenious staging, hilarious songs, and surreal flights of festive fancy.
Written by Pat Whymark.
Running time – 2 hours (including interval).
Age recommendation – 8+
Time
1 (Friday) 4:00 pm - 3 (Sunday) 6:00 pm
22jan12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Trio E.T.A IBritten Pears Arts chamber music series

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Friday 22nd January 2027 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 22nd January 2027 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Nadja Reich cello
Till Hoffmann piano
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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Saturday 23rd January 2027, 5.30pm - 10.30pm Tickets: £100 per person for 4 course supper and ceilidh party. Tickets are AVAILABLE
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Saturday 23rd January 2027, 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Tickets: £100 per person for 4 course supper and ceilidh party.
Tickets are AVAILABLE HERE through The Suffolk website.
Join us for a two-part Burns Night celebration that begins with a traditional Scottish supper at The Suffolk and ends with live music and ceilidh dancing at Jubilee Hall, just a short walk away.
After dinner, we’ll be led through Aldeburgh by a piper, torchlight-style, as the sound of the bagpipes fills the high street. Then, at Jubilee Hall, the band will strike up and the dancing begins – a proper ceilidh from Kett’s Ceilidh Band with reels, jigs, and live Scottish folk music to carry the night away.
Evening itinerary
5.30 – 6.00pm | Arrival drinks at The Suffolk
6.00 – 7.30pm | Burns Supper
7.30 – 8.00pm | Piper-led walk to Jubilee Hall
8.00 – 9.00pm | Ceilidh & live instrumental music
9.00 – 9.30pm | Break & pudding
9.30 – 10.30pm | Ceilidh & live instrumental music
The menu
Canapé
Ullapool smoked salmon blini
Starter
Cullen skink with Wightman’s smoked haddock
Main course
Salter & King haggis, neeps & tatties with whisky sauce
Pudding
Raspberry cranachan, followed by a selection of Scottish cheeses with homemade oatcakes
Tickets are £100 per person, including:
- A glass of fizz on arrival
- Four-course Burns Supper at The Suffolk
- Piper-led walk to Jubilee Hall
- Dance with Kett’s Ceilidh band
Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm
29jan12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Trio E.T.A IIBritten Pears Arts chamber music series

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Friday 29th January 2027 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 29th January 2027 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Elene Meipariani violin
Nadja Reich cello
Till Hoffmann piano
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
february
05feb12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Velvet Quartet IBritten Pears Arts chamber music series

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Friday 5th February 2027 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 5th February 2027 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Beethoven’s profound and extraordinarily moving late masterpiece, his String Quartet No.15.
Founded in 2020, the Velvet Quartet brings together four musicians from Turkey, Latvia, Spain and Germany. Prize-winners at the 2024 Gianni Bergamo Classic Music Award and Köhler-Osbahr Chamber Music Competition, they are emerging as one of Europe’s most exciting young string quartets, combining incisive performances of the core repertoire with innovative collaborative projects.
Velvet Quartet are the recipients of the John Lawrence Field Memorial Bursary.
Ezgi Su Apaydin violin
Laura Muskare violin
Patricia Gómez Carretero viola
Frederick Winterson cello
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
12feb12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Velvet Quartet IIBritten Pears Arts chamber music series

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Friday 12th February 2027 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 12th February 2027 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Haydn’s music is complemented here by a quartet from 20th-century Austrian composer Gottfried von Einem. His style is pared-back, tonal and neo-classical, and unlike many composers of his era he was not rigid or dogmatic in his musical approach, believing that “to be boring is the greatest sin an artist can commit”.
Founded in 2020, the Velvet Quartet brings together four musicians from Turkey, Latvia, Spain and Germany. Prize-winners at the 2024 Gianni Bergamo Classic Music Award and Köhler-Osbahr Chamber Music Competition, they are emerging as one of Europe’s most exciting young string quartets, combining incisive performances of the core repertoire with innovative collaborative projects.
Velvet Quartet are the recipients of the John Lawrence Field Memorial Bursary.
Ezgi Su Apaydin violin
Laura Muskare violin
Patricia Gómez Carretero viola
Frederick Winterson cello
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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Sunday 13th February 2027 at 3.30pm Doors & bar open at 3pm Tickets: £10 Tickets are available HERE Seating
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Sunday 13th February 2027 at 3.30pm
Doors & bar open at 3pm
Tickets: £10
Tickets are available HERE
Seating is unreserved.
Founder members of the Redbridge Youth Orchestra and Redbridge Youth Choir celebrate their 60th & 50th anniversaries. Many of them have made a career in music.
The concert will be a memorial to their founder Malcolm Bidgood OBE.
This is a charity concert raising funds for Music Matters, supporting young Redbridge musicians.
Beethoven Symphony No.5 in C minor
Fauré Requiem in D minor
Roderick Elms ‘Fiesta!’ (in memoriam Malcolm Bidgood OBE)
Leader: Jackie Shave
Conductors: Peter Dunkley,
Roderick Elms & Jonathan Small
Time
(Sunday) 3:30 pm

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Tuesday 16th February 2027, 10.00am - 10:40am / 10:45 - 11:25 / 11:30 - 12:10 Tickets: Pay what you can (suggested £5
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Tuesday 16th February 2027, 10.00am – 10:40am / 10:45 – 11:25 / 11:30 – 12:10
Tickets: Pay what you can (suggested £5 per person)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Step into the uplifting world of Wooden Roots and experience the vibrant energy of traditional West African drumming.
No previous experience needed, just bring your heartbeat!
Open to anyone over 8 years old. All abilities welcome.
Maximum 30 participants per session.
Session 1: 10:00 – 10:40
Session 2: 10:45 – 11:25
Session 3: 11:30 – 12:10
Wooden Roots is located in Rendlesham, just outside Woodbridge in Suffolk and is a drum business, with a shop, classrooms and workshop. Marcus and Gemma, who are the founders of Wooden Roots run drumming classes for children and adults everywhere, including local schools, care homes, prisons and offices.
We all have rhythm within us, even if we haven’t met it yet. They teach all levels and this workshop will be a special introduction to drumming to uplift our spirits and enjoy a group session.
This easy-to-follow, joy-filled session will help you connect with your natural rhythmic flow, enjoy the magic of teamwork, and create music together. The group is divided into sections, each playing different rhythms that blend together into a powerful, shared sound.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
19feb12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: A-Delta Trio IBritten Pears Arts chamber music series

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Friday 19th February 2027 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 19th February 2027 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Álvaro Rodríguez Cabezas saxophone
María Chamizo saxophone
Miguel R. Fernández saxophone
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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Friday 19th February 2027 at 7pm Doors & bar open at 6.30pm Tickets: £18 (£15 per person for schools/educational groups - please
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Friday 19th February 2027 at 7pm
Doors & bar open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £18 (£15 per person for schools/educational groups – please contact manager@aldeburghjubileehall.co.uk to book)
Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
‘To the future or to the past, to a time when thought is free: From the age of uniformity, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink… greetings!’
Award winning Box Tale Soup present a stunning new adaptation of Orwell’s dystopian classic. Known for their ingenious sets and slick storytelling, Box Tale Soup’s unique puppetry becomes a striking metaphor for Orwell’s chilling vision of power and control.
The year is 1984, perhaps – it is impossible to tell for certain. We are being watched, Big Brother is everywhere, truth changes daily, and everyone conforms. But for Winston Smith, insignificant cog in the Party’s vast machine, this half-life is not enough. He dreams of freedom, but is he the only one? Dreams can be deadly when rebellion begins with a thought.
Featuring the voices of Sophie Aldred & Joanna Lumley, with Simon Russell Beale as the voice of Big Brother.
Edinburgh Fringe 2025 Official Sell Out Show
“They are wonderful.” The Times
★★★★★ “..1984 is their latest triumph.” Broadway Baby
★★★★★ “..an incredible feat of storytelling.” Starburst Magazine
★★★★★ “thought-provoking, striking production..” British Theatre Guide
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(Friday) 7:00 pm
26feb12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: A-Delta Trio IIBritten Pears Arts chamber music series

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Friday 26th February 2027 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 26th February 2027 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Álvaro Rodríguez Cabezas saxophone
María Chamizo saxophone
Miguel R. Fernández saxophone
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
march
04marAll Day07The 26th Aldeburgh Literary FestivalA wide range of talks on all subjects

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Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th March 2027 A varied and interesting programme of talks and interviews on a wide range of topics covering social history, economics, biography and fiction.
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Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th March 2027
A varied and interesting programme of talks and interviews on a wide range of topics covering social history, economics, biography and fiction.
Programme announce and tickets on sale from early January only from The Aldeburgh Bookshop - www.aldeburghbookshop.co.uk.
Presented by Aldeburgh Bookshop
Time
march 4 (Thursday) - 7 (Sunday)
12mar12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Helix Trio IIBritten Pears Arts chamber music series

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Friday 12th March 2027 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 12th March 2027 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Formed in Basel in 2022, the Helix Trio has rapidly established itself as one of Europe’s most promising young chamber ensembles, named Emerging Ensemble 2025 by FestClásica and currently serving as Artists in Residence at the Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel in Belgium.
Helix Trio are supported by The Wood and Steven Charitable Trust.
Jaume Angelès Fité violin
Iago Domínguez Eiras cello
Paula Belzunegui Moreno piano
Yan Mařatka clarinet
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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Saturday 13th March 2027 at 11.00am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Saturday 13th March 2027 at 11.00am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Between 1645 and 1647, the Suffolk witch trials were some of the most brutal and widespread in England.
Step into the story with Suffolk Archives’ Exhibition Officer Emily Shepperson. Unearth stories of some of the 150 Suffolk people who were accused of witchcraft, and the looming figure of Mathew Hopkins, Witchfinder General.
Understand how the feverish atmosphere of the witch trials reached boiling point, and how magic was a part of local people’s everyday lives. Explore how the image of the witch has evolved through time, from the old hag in a pointed hat to the self-sufficient witch of TV and film today.
Be spellbound by the true story, and dark legacy of witchcraft in Suffolk.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY 13th MARCH 2027, 7.30pm Tickets: £20 Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY 13th MARCH 2027, 7.30pm
Tickets: £20
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Poised precisely on the brink, Women On The Edge lies well short of good behaviour.
Charlie Bicknell and Louise Innes take on life, maturity and modern madness in a show which doesn’t just sail close to the wind, but blasts right through it.
A kaleidoscope of songs is peppered with irreverent radio broadcast detours, inevitable surprises and is accompanied by pianist David Harrod and features Solomon Bain. It’s a sharp-witted, funny and deliciously unpredictable evening you’ll struggle to forget.
‘Lean way back in your seat and enjoy the ride.’ Godfrey Smith – The Times
For more information see www.charliebicknell.com
Click for a taste of Charlie & Louise’s past shows:
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
19mar12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Arete Quartet IBritten Pears Arts chamber music series

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Friday 19th March 2027 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 19th March 2027 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Formed in 2019, the Arete Quartet is one of the world’s most acclaimed young string quartets, winning major international competitions including the Prague Spring, Mozart Competition Salzburg and Lyon International Chamber Music Competition. Recognised for their exceptional ensemble playing, they are Artists-in-Residence at ProQuartet in Paris for 2025–27.
Chaeann Jeon violin
Eunjoong Park violin
Yoonsun Jang viola
Seonghyeon Park cello
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall

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Saturday 20th March 2027 at 7pm Doors & bar open at 6.30pm Tickets: £26.50 Tickets are available HERE ,
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Saturday 20th March 2027 at 7pm
Doors & bar open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £26.50
Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Magic Queen: The Ultimate Queen Tribute Band
Step into the golden era of rock with Magic Queen, Europe’s most electrifying Queen tribute band. Celebrating the glamour of the ’70s and the grandeur of the ’80s, Magic Queen captures the spirit, energy, and sheer brilliance of the legendary Freddie Mercury and Queen like no other.
A live experience you’ll never forget
Every Magic Queen performance is an unforgettable journey through Queen’s iconic legacy. From the soaring vocals and masterful musicianship to the dazzling visuals and dynamic audience engagement, this show is guaranteed to have you singing and dancing all night long!
A setlist fit for royalty
Prepare for a journey through Queen’s greatest hits, brought to life with Magic Queen’s electrifying energy and authentic sound. The setlist features:
🎹Piano-Driven Classics: Bohemian Rhapsody, Somebody to Love, We Are the Champions, Don’t Stop Me Now, and You’re My Best Friend
🎸Guitar-Led Rock Anthems: We Will Rock You, I Want It All, Tie Your Mother Down, Hammer to Fall, and One Vision.
✨Fan Favourites and Deep Cuts: a selection of surprises guaranteed to delight both lifelong Queen fans and new admirers!
A spectacular show for all audiences
Whether you’re a lifelong Queen fan or discovering their music for the first time, Magic Queen delivers an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. Don’t miss the chance to witness this high-energy celebration of Queen’s legacy live on stage!
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
21mar2:30 pm4:30 pmThe Horn FactoryBig Band jazz from East Anglia’s finest

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Sunday 21st March 2027 2.30pm (Doors & Bar open at 2pm) Tickets: £15 Tickets available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings
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Sunday 21st March 2027
2.30pm (Doors & Bar open at 2pm)
Tickets: £15
Tickets available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
There is nothing quite like the sound of a Big Band.
Join us for an afternoon of fast moving, hard hitting, toe tapping contemporary jazz from a spectacular 18 piece big band that features soloists and ensemble players from around East Anglia.
Horn Factory perform an impressive and extensive range of contemporary big band jazz by composers such as Buddy Rich, Bob Mintzer, Quincy Jones, Oliver Nelson, Maynard Ferguson, James Morrison, Bobby Shew, Sammy Nestico and Gordon Goodwin, plus arrangements of music normally associated with smaller groups, including Thelonious Monk, Joe Henderson, Chuck Mangione, Chick Corea and Horace Silver.
The seating is a mix of tables at the front and tiered seating
Time
(Sunday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
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Saturday 10th April 2027 at 11.30am Doors & bar open at 11am Tickets: Individual £12 / Family of four £40 Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728
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Saturday 10th April 2027 at 11.30am
Doors & bar open at 11am
Tickets: Individual £12 / Family of four £40
Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Drawing on the wealth of peculiar episodes from both Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Box Tale Soup invite you down the rabbit hole into a timeless world of wondrous fantasy.
Carroll’s Wonderland floods onto the stage in a whirl of strange contraptions and curious characters. No matter how young or old, everyone will find their own moment of magic in Wonderland and make it safely home again – the only danger is, you may not want to leave!
About the Production
Box Tale Soup’s version of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has been created and adapted entirely by the company. It features a cast of just two human performers, a dozen colourful handmade puppets and a beautiful set that unfolds from a vintage trunk, alongside a magical soundtrack of original music composed especially for the show. From the surprising appearance of the Cheshire Cat to the madness of the Tea Party, this is a constantly inventive and refreshing take on Carroll’s classic work.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland follows Alice on her remarkable journey, from her fleeting encounters with the White Rabbit to her eventual showdown with the crazed Queen of Hearts. A confrontational Caterpillar, Ukelele twanging Tweedle twins and an array of others pop up along the way, before Alice comes face to face with her own imagination and perhaps the author of her dreams.
Winner ‘Best Show for Families’ – Buxton Fringe 2014
★★★★ “..ingenious..” – The Stage
★★★★ “..endlessly enjoyable..” – A Younger Theatre
The performance is approximately 55 mins long.
Suitable for ages 3+
Time
(Saturday) 11:30 am

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Saturday 10th April, 8pm (pre-gig party 6pm - 8pm) Doors & bar open half an hour before the show starts. Tickets: Gig
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Saturday 10th April, 8pm (pre-gig party 6pm – 8pm)
Doors & bar open half an hour before the show starts.
Tickets: Gig Only £20 / Full Fiesta £40
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Jubilee Goes Global & The Suffolk present THE FONTANAS
Get ready for a night of seriously funky grooves, tropical Latin rhythms and feel-good live music as The Fontanas bring the party to Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall.
Blending soul, funk, Latin and Brazilian influences, The Fontanas are all about irresistible rhythms and getting people up and dancing. With support from BBC Radio 1Xtra and BBC 6 Music, and a sound inspired by the likes of The Dap-Kings and Banda Black Rio, this is one for anyone who likes their live music with a little sunshine and a lot of groove.
And this time, we’re doing things a little differently. Forget a room full of seated concert-goers, we’re making space to dance, with a few tables and seats around the edges if you fancy taking a breather.
Want to make a whole evening of it? Join us for the Full Fiesta!
From 6–8pm, The Suffolk will be serving up a delicious spread of Latin-inspired small plates, a selection of tacos and a margarita or mocktail to get you in the mood. Come early, grab a drink, enjoy some great food and settle in before the music starts.
Whether you’re here for the music, the food, the margaritas or the dancing, this is a night to bring your friends, let your hair down and make a proper evening of it.
CHOOSE YOUR TICKET
£20 — GIG ONLY
Entry to see The Fontanas live. Doors open at 7.30pm, with the music starting at 8pm.
£40 — THE FULL FIESTA
Everything in the Gig Only ticket, plus early access from 6pm for a pre-gig feast of tacos and Latin-inspired small plates from The Suffolk, and your choice of a margarita or mocktail.
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Their funky tropical Latin sound has won them fans with airtime on BBC 1 Xtra & BBC 6Music.
‘So Feel Good. They are gonna be big this summer’ – DJ Edu BBC Radio 1
‘Seriously Funky and I am loving it’- Craig Charles BBC 6 Music
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm

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Saturday 24th April 2027 at 7.30pm Doors & bar open at 7pm Tickets: £25 Tickets are available HERE
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Saturday 24th April 2027 at 7.30pm
Doors & bar open at 7pm
Tickets: £25
Tickets are available HERE
Spend an evening with BBC Award-winning Scottish singer-songwriter Adam Holmes as he brings his acclaimed Songs & Stories concert to Aldeburgh. These intimate seated performances combine acoustic songs with the stories behind them, creating an evening that feels closer to a conversation than a traditional concert. Whether you’ve followed Adam’s music for years or are discovering it for the first time, you’ll be welcomed into a room where listening is at the heart of the experience.
“To hear his voice alone is worth the ticket price.” — The Guardian
This performance will finish at approximately 9.30pm.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
About the Hall
Nestling in the heart of the seaside town of Aldeburgh in Suffolk sits the historic and much-loved Jubilee Hall. Built in 1887 by local businessman Newson Garrett to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, the hall was intended for “concerts and dramatic entertainments provided by well-known artistes, dances for the little people on wet afternoons and for ‘the grown-ups’ in the evenings”. Ever since then the hall has offered an array of musical and dramatic performances, both amateur and professional and has also served the community as a film-theatre, dance-hall, badminton court and roller-skating rink. The Jubilee Hall is nothing if not adaptable.
At Jubilee Hall we are ambitious for our building and what goes on within it, ensuring we not only survive, but thrive, for decades to come. We work in partnership in Aldeburgh, Suffolk and beyond, from schools to businesses, from community groups to performing artists, providing excellence balanced by diversity in both programming and activities.

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A Brief History
The Jubilee Hall gained unexpected fame in 1948 when local residents Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears chose it as a venue for their ‘Festival of Music and the Arts’. In 1960 the first ever performance of Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream was given in the hall, and since then many notable opera premières have taken place there, such as Britten’s The Little Sweep, William Walton’s The Bear and Harrison Birtwistle’s Punch and Judy. Although the main venue of the Aldeburgh Festival has moved to Snape Maltings, many of the Festival events continue to take place in the Jubilee Hall.
