Things to do in Bury St Edmunds

Showaddywaddy

The greatest rock & roll band in the world’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 4 decades!

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Jason Manford - A Manford All Seasons

Born in 1981, it took only 17 years for comedian, writer, actor, television and radio presenter Jason Manford to make his mark on the live circuit.

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Gilbert O'Sullivan

The superstar who topped the UK and US single charts in the 70s with songs of endearing tunefulness, unabashed sentiment and existentialist musings.

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Gilbert O’Sullivan – Celebrating 60 Years of Music

Gilbert O’Sullivan, one of the UK’s most enduring and respected singer-songwriters, returns to the stage for a series of special concerts.Since his breakthrough…

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Bat Out of Hell: The Musical

Winner of Best Musical at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2017 and nominated for 8 WhatsOnStage awards in 2018, Jim Steinman’s smash-hit musical Bat Out of…

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Francis Rossi

One of Britain's most loved and influential musicians takes to the road again with a brand new show entitled The Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Fu…

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Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

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Martin Kemp: Back to the 80s

He’s back… and turning the volume up even louder. After tearing the roof off with his Back to the 80s show last year, 80s icon, heart-throb and Spandau Ballet l…

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Wishbone Ash

Over 50 years of continual touring and recording It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… and always at the highest level.Discover for yourself why…

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London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you!London Concertante present a s…

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10cc's Graham Gouldman & Heart Full of Songs

10cc is one of the UK’s most innovative and influential bands.Fronted by 10cc co-founder Graham Gouldman, the band’s growing popularity continues to deliver maj…

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Blazin' Fiddles

For over a quarter of a century, no other band has quite captured Scottish fiddle music’s variety, energy and sensitivity like Blazin’ Fiddles.Now the four-stri…

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Hothouse Flowers

Since the release of their last CD, 'Into Your Heart' Hothouse Flowers have been playing steadily around Ireland, America, Great Britain, Japan and Europe.

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Rebecca Ferguson

Britain fell in love with Ferguson’s voice during the seventh season of the competition show, during which the then 24-year-old singer won hearts with her story…

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Sweet

Melodic glam rockers with infectious hooks and brutal riffs, who scored a series of smash hits in the '70s culminating with "Ballroom Blitz."

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This Flight Tonight - The Songs Of Joni Mitchell

An intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. With a full and comprehensive performance of Joni's most beloved album 'Blue' in its entirety.

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Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama.He feels he’s earned it, but the world has other plans for him.

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Fisherman's Friends

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port…

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A Country Night in Nashville

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in t…

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Tim Peake: Astronauts

With fewer than 650 people having reached Earth's orbit, nobody is more qualified than Tim Peake to celebrate the historic achievements and human endeavours of…

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A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

This experience is brought to you by Candlelight Concerts.

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Ella & Friends By Candlelight

Ella and Friends is a heartfelt celebration of the First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald.

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Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and c…

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Viennese Christmas Spectacular by Candlelight

Tchaikovskys elegant Nutcracker Suite leads on from Brahms serious Hungarian Dance No.5, before Strauss II introduces us to the boundless exuberance of the Poli…

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G4 Christmas

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour…

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Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2027, continuing the success of his bigge…

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Royal Ballet & Opera: Romeo and Juliet

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona.

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Antarctic Monkeys

Brit pop / indie night with one of the UKs best live tribute bands: the Antarctic Monkeys.

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Pink By Vicky Jackson

Winner of the Midland Zone Magazine's Best Cabaret Award by a public vote three years in a row, Vicky has performed well over a thousand shows as Pink over a se…

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What's Love Got To Do With It?

Ultimate tribute concert to Tina Turner, presented by the award-winning producers behind Whitney - Queen Of The Night.

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The Smiths Ltd

The Smiths Ltd was formed in Manchester, UK the hometown of The Smiths.After an extensive search to find the perfect Morrissey, the band played their first gig…

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UK Foo Fighters

This World-Famous tribute band UK Foo Fighters takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary Foo Fighters and their charismatic leade…

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The Bon Jovi Experience

Relive the magic up close with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself.

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Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

Live/Wire bring the thunder of AC/DC to life with unmatched energy, passion, and power.

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The Great British Harvest Festival

An evening of entertainment and a celebration of British produced food. Bring your own British grown picnic and enjoy acts and music.The National Youth Choir, T…

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Zoe Gilby Quartet

Zoe Gilby is a UK based jazz vocalist and winner of the Parliamentary Awards Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2019.

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Abbeygate Comedy Club

Abbeygate Cinema invites you to indulge in an evening of laughs for its Live Comedy Night! Local comedians take centre stage and our chefs at No.

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Talk: Letters Home From the Front with Tim Davies

Sgt Noel Burbridge served in the Royal Lincolnshire Regiment during World War 1 and sent a series of letters home from the Front to his brother.Keen historical…

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Metropolitan Opera: Così fan tutte

The Met: Live in HD season continues with Mozarts satirical comedy of fickle young love.

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Washing Machine's 15th Birthday Party at the Hunter Club

Washing Machine at The Hunter ClubLine-up TBA6-11pm (bar open until 1am) £5 via WeGotTickets.com/washingmachineclubnight All ages are welcome.

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Like a Tree by Hocus Pocus Theatre

Like a Tree is a gentle outdoor puppet show celebrating nature, connection, and the small choices that shape our future.

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Talk: Cheetah - Caught in Conflict with author Ric Edelman

The Asiatic cheetah is on the brink of extinction and roams its last home in the remote Iranian desert.Local author, Ric Edelman, shares about this rare big cat…

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Common Ground Theatre Company present THE PHANTOM OF FRIAR STREET

"There was a mystery attached to No 17 Friar Street that the townsfolk werent keen to talk about.

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Talk: Dissent, Riot and Rebellion with Terry ODonoghue

Civil unrest, rioting in the streets, even bloody violence not the first association you would make with modern Bury St Edmunds.

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Comedy Market

The best acts from the circuit come laugh the night away at out home, The Hunter Club Arts Centre 6 St Andrews Street South Bury St Edmunds Suffolk, IP33 3PH

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Talk: The Creative Journey Behind My Debut Novel The Curse of Bacchus with Jos Mndez

A Jos Mndez shares the creative journey behind The Curse of Bacchus, a contemporary historical fiction novel that blends wine, mythology, history and human emot…

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Alan Barnes: the Intimacy of the Blues

Barnes plays music that was radical 50 years ago but he infuses it with so much passion and energy you could believe it was minted on the spot GUARDIANInspired…

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Darkfader & Friends Halloween Party

_Darkfader & Friends - Halloween Dnb Takeover_ Sat 31st Oct 2026 - Mildenhall This Halloween Darkfader & Full crew throwing down Drum & Bass / Jump Up & Jungle…

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