This Summer’s shaping up to be a fun one!
And to make the most out of your Surrey Summer we have compiled this not-to-be-missed Entertainment Guide, detailing the best local to Surrey Festivals, Open Air Cinemas, Bottomless Brunches, Summer Parties, Family Fun Days and much much more. Hopefully this will see you through from June to September! We hope you enjoy.
THE GREAT ESTATE FESTIVAL
@ Scorrier Estate, Cornwall
2nd – 4th June
Billed as ‘the most rambunctious garden fête!’ The Great Estate Festival is set within
the mystical grounds of the Scorrier Estate in Cornwall. Now in its 6th year, the
magic just keeps growing and in 2023 it’s destined to be fully loaded with their
epic headline announcement of The Selector, Primal Scream and Symphonic
Ibiza with Henge and The Cuban Brothers also set to take the stage over the weekend.
‘Talks at Teatime’ also grants us the opportunity of a live hands-on music demo hosted by
Jason Bradbury and Pauline Black OBE hosting a conversation on our times’ most influential
cultural icons.
Buy tickets here: www.greatestatefestival.co.uk
SHYNEFEST 2023
@ Merrist Wood, Guildford
3rd June
ShyneFest has established itself as an integral part of the Surrey music scene.
There’s plenty on site to keep the family occupied; whether it’s a silent disco or face
painting, taking a poke around the art and craft stalls, or just having a good old
kickabout, there’s something for everyone. At the heart of it all of course, is the
music. This year’s line-up includes Republica, Rhythm of the 90’s and the Replicants.
Buy tickets here: www.shynefest.uk
HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL
@ Hampton Court Palace
6th – 17th June
Starting on June 6th till June 17th Hampton Court Festival has revealed its line-up of acts consisting of the legendary Gladys Knight on June 6th, Soft Cell on June 7th, Grace Jones (our cover star) on June 8th, Kool & The Gang on June 9th, Kaiser Chiefs on June 10th, the legendary Welsh singer Tom Jones on June 14th and Bjorn Again on June 16th. The festival culminates with 80’s superstar Rick Astley on June 17th. There is only a 3000 capacity for this festival so be sure to get those tickets in early. Sadly at the time of going to press Tom Jones was sold out but you may still be able to get on resale, if you’re lucky!
Buy tickets here: www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com
FIZZ IN THE FOX
@ Foxhills
Saturday 17th June
What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than with bottomless prosecco and a delicious two-course brunch in The Fox dining rooms? Exclusively for adults, gather your friends and indulge in a selection of delicious light dishes while enjoying a sophisticated afternoon of fizz and live entertainment from the talented singer, Christie Prentice. Did you know that The Fox’s name was inspired by Charles James Fox, the 18th-century politician who resided on the estate in the 1780s. This event will help us pay tribute to his reputation as a lover of food and wine, who enjoyed socialising and the finer things in life.
Buy tickets here: www.foxhills.co.uk
GLASTONBURY 2023
@ Worthy Farm, Somerset
21st – 25th June
Elton John was the only star lined up to play Glastonbury Festival this June as
Surrey Rocks went to press. The Rocket Man has chosen Worthy Farm for his last
ever UK performance and his final stop for his triumphant ‘Yellow Brick Road’ tour.
Since then, big names have been announced including Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, Years
and Years and so many more. Get geared up and ready for a jam packed
Weekend filled with the purest summer fun.
Buy tickets here: www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk
LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL
@ Glynde Place, East Sussex
June 30th – July 2nd
Love Supreme includes a spectrum of musical styles including jazz, funk, soul, blues
and hip-hop and comprises five stages: The Main Stage, which focuses on broader
styles of R&B, Funk, Soul and Blues; The Big Top, which plays host to the biggest
names in Jazz; The Arena, which hosts contemporary and progressive acts in the
jazz sphere and The Bandstand, which hosts up and coming acts. Headlining this
year’s festival is Candi Station, Marcus Miller, Thundercat, Shalamar and Gabriels.
Buy tickets here: www.lovesupremefestival.com
THE DRIFTERS
@ G LIVE
Friday 7th July
The Drifters are back on tour in the UK and Guildford on July 7th at award-winning G Live
performing all their classic hits including ‘Saturday Night at the
Movies’, ‘You’re More Than A Number,’ ‘Come on Over to My Place’, ‘Under
the Boardwalk’, ‘Kissin’ In The Back Row’ and many more.
The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of Fame,
performed for the President of the United States and listed among the
“Greatest Artists of All Time” by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Under the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of the group’s original
founders, George & Faye Treadwell) The Drifters have enjoyed a
remarkable resurgence in recent years with multiple successful UK tours
including headline shows in major arenas and, most notably, the world
famous Royal Albert Hall in London for the ever first time in the
group’s glittering career.
Buy tickets here: www.glive.co.uk/Online/tickets-the-drifters-guildford-july2023
OPEN AIR ADVENTURE CINEMA
@POLESDEN LACEY
July 20th – July 23rd
Enjoy outdoor screenings of top movie classics including ‘Top Gun Maverick’, ‘Pretty Woman’ and even sing-a-along screenings of ‘Mama Mia’ and ‘The Greatest Showman’ at this National Trust treasure, Polesden Lacey, based in Great Bookham, Surrey. There will be hot food stalls and a fully stocked bar on-site serving cold drinks or you can bring your own picnic. A great family fun outdoor experience, let’s just hope the weather holds!
Buy tickets here: www.adventurecinema.co.uk/venues/polesden-lacey
51st STATE FESTIVAL
@ Copthall Playing Fields, London
5th August
51st State Festival is a one-day London house music festival held in the capital
Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet. Celebrating the roots of house music, 51st State
pulls together the various threads of this influential genre, taking festival-goers on a
journey through classic house, tech house, afro house, garage, disco, soul, dance
and more, curating a line-up that comes from Chicago, Detroit and London
across 7 stages and dance tents. Guests will also be treated to a Body & SOUL
experience brought over from legendary New York trio Danny Krivit, Joe Claussell, and
François K.
Buy tickets here: www.51stfestival.com
WEYFEST
@ Rural Life Living Museum
17th – 20th August
Weyfest is more like a mini-holiday than a music festival. It is a stress-free weekend in the country, with over 30 hours of the finest music, camping, posh loos, friendly staff and plenty to occupy the kids with music, drama and creative arts workshops, train rides and the many attractions offered by the open-air museum which is the venue itself – The Rural Life Living Museum, Tilford, set in the outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills. This year the Boomtown Rats, Scouting For Girls, Ocean Colour Scene, Incognito and Jools Holland are headlining.
Buy tickets here: www.weyfest.co.uk
TROPICAL SUMMER PARTY
@ Epsom Social
25th August
Epsom Social are throwing a Tropical Summer Party with Exclusive Event Cocktails as a thank you to Epsom & Surrey goers for their support over the last year as they celebrate their first anniversary. Free to attend event with a DJ from 7:30pm – 11:30pm spinning Funk, Soul & Tropical house music all evening. Wear your best floral and Summer attire and let the cocktails and good summer vibes roll! Also kids and families can discover the ‘Magic of Science with Lava Leigh;…who knew education could be so fun. Colours that change, fire on water, snakes that come out of nowhere…how is that possible? Smoke rings, volcanic eruptions, tornado tube races, and water that vanishes. From 12-2pm on Friday 25th August.
Buy tickets here: www.epsomsocial.com
DANCING DRAGONTAIL SUMMER PARTY
@ The Gin Kitchen, Dorking
26th August
The Gin Kitchen are putting on a ‘Dancing Dragontail Summer Party’ (named after their award-winning gin) on Saturday August 26th with top DJ’s, delicious food and live music to celebrate Summer and their gin distilling masterpiece. There will be tonnes of Gin Cocktails at their Express G&T Bar, a Champagne and Prosecco bar, a range of Beer on tap from Pilgrim Brewery and a Chill Out Room.
Book tickets here: www.gin.kitchen
CARFEST SOUTH
@ Laverstoke Park Farm, Hampshire
25th – 27th August
Carfest South is a family festival in Hampshire. They have great activities including
car racing, showcasing older racing models and newer concept electric cars. Plus
family fun including games, stalls, activities, food, comedy and more. There is an
impressive line-up including Craig David, Texas, The Feeling, Village People and BoyzLife. The festival supports a wide range of children’s charities including BBC Children in Need,
the Rainbow Trust and Teenage Cancer Trust so you’re giving to a good cause
whilst enjoying a great day out.
Buy tickets here: www.carfest.org
WE ARE FSTVL 2023
@ Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster
25th – 27th August
Celebrating its 10th Anniversary Year as one of the UK’s most successful
independent festivals, We Are FSTVL embark on the biggest chapter yet in its stellar
history. A revolutionary date in the festival calendar, with twice as many arenas, out-
of-this-world additions to the production and now across three days, you’d be mad to
miss this iconic electronic dance music festival featuring over 150 artists.
Buy tickets here: www.wearefstvl.com
