This Summer’s shaping up to be a fabulous one! And to make the most out of your ‘Surrey Summer’ this year we have compiled this not-to-be-missed Entertainment Guide, detailing the best local to Surrey Festivals, DJ Nights, Sporting Tournaments, Bottomless Drag Brunches, Magic Shows, Summer Parties, Celeb Meet & Greets and much, much more. This handy guide will see you through from June to September. We hope you enjoy. And don’t forget to tag us in any pictures @surrey_rocks!
SHYNEFEST 2024
@ MERRIST WOOD, GUILDFORD
FRIDAY MAY 31st – SATURDAY JUNE 1st
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 90’s band Dodgy singers of “Your Gorgeous”, The Marley Experience, Faux Fighters, Fairie, The Pre-Nups, Mother Vulture, Sorted for Cheese and Fizz and many more.
WYCHWOOD FESTIVAL
@ CHELTENHAM RACECOURSE, GLOUCESTER
FRIDAY MAY 31st – SUNDAY JUNE 2nd
Returning for their 18th year of unforgettable memories for all the family, with a glorious line-up of music, comedy, literature and workshops. Wychwood is the festival the Daily Mirror are calling “the perfect family festival” and the Metro added “Wychwood has something for everyone” in their coverage this year. 2024 headliners are Texas, Ocean Colour Scene, The Lightning Seeds, The Feeling, The Hoosiers, The Stereo Mc’s, The Futureheads, Big Country and The Bootleg Beatles. Wychwood have also revealed their comedy line-up with Jason Neale, Mark Cram, Ester Manito, Andrew White on Friday. Cerys Nelmes, Burt Williamson, Kate Martin, Roger Monkhouse and headliner, the wonderful Marcus Brigstocke on Saturday and Chris Brooker, Martin Mor, Pierre Novellie, Alex Kealy and Scott Bennett on Sunday.
MEET GIANFRANCO ZOLA
@ EPSOM PLAYHOUSE, EPSOM
THURSDAY JUNE 6TH
An Audience with Gianfranco Zola is a great opportunity to see and potentially meet Chelsea FC footballing legend Gianfranco and hear all about his experiences of the beautiful game ahead of the exciting Euro 2024 championships. DKM Promotions are delighted to bring the Italian superstar to The Epsom Playhouse. The Blues legend will grace the stage talking all things Chelsea past and present with tales from both on and off the field. Meet & Greet’s taking place in the foyer from 5.45pm. Prices from: VIP+ £250 Front Rows, Meet & Greet, Photo and Limited edition signed shirt while VIP is priced at £100 and a Standard Photo with Gianfranco is £40.
WORLD GIN DAY
@ SILENT POOL DISTILLERS, ALBURY
SATURDAY JUNE 8TH
World Gin Day is billed as global celebration of all things gin. To celebrate World Gin Day Silent Pool Distillers are hosting a not-to-be-missed party at their Albury distillery and launching their brand new gin, the limited-edition Silent Pool English Garden Expression Gin. The distillery will also be hosting cocktail masterclasses and distillery tours throughout the day (11am – 5pm) and you can sample all their famous gins including the new English Garden Expression. Sergio from Bee Friends will be selling his local honey and Kingfisher Flower Shop is running an English garden flower stall. Relax in the Silent Pool Gin Cocktail Bar, and enjoy fresh pasta by Pastanni, homemade cupcakes flavoured with gin, local ice cream or a BBQ at neighbouring Mandira’s Kitchen. The famous Silent Pool Gin Lucky Dip will be back in action, and there’ll be exclusive World Gin Day offers in the distillery shop.
DJ NIGHTS
@ COPPA CLUB, COBHAM
SATURDAY JUNE 15th
Coppa Club Cobham has been joining a rip-roaring success with their monthly DJ Nights where the venue is filled with party goers enjoying dinner, cocktails and the best in house music from the award-winning DJ Xerxes. If Guildford is closer to you, then you’ll be pleased to hear that more DJ Nights have been planned for every Thursday and Saturday Nights this Summer at the Coppa Club Townhouse in Guildford. Head up the staircase, sip cocktails, catch up with friends, and listen to the great DJ’s at The Townhouse on Guildford’s famous cobbled high street. Thanks Coppa Club!
PRIDE BOTTOMLESS PROSECCO BRUNCH
@ EPSOM SOCIAL, EPSOM
SATURDAY JUNE 22nd
To celebrate Pride in Surrey, Epsom Social, Surrey’s first food hall, is putting on a fabulous Bottomless Prosecco Brunch with the best in local drag artists – with the Drag Queens and the guests – dressed up to the nine’s! What promises to be a day of unlimited fun, guests can enjoy delicious food from Pizza, Fish & Chips to Korean and Malayasian there is so much choice at the award-winning food hall. Plus, there will also be a Drag Bingo Competition and great music livening up the festivities for this ultimate Pride celebration.
OPEN MIC NIGHTS
@ NOVA CINEMA, WOKING
WEDNESDAY JUNE 26th
Join Nova Woking on Wednesday June 26th and every last Wednesday for Open Mic Nights. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time talent, Nova’s Open Mic welcomes all singers with open arms! Plus, all performers get 25% off food and drink at the Nova Kiosk. Plus, Nova have just started doing Quiz Nights on Thursdays in different movie related themes such as Harry Potter, Star Wars, Disney and Superheroes. And its free to enter! Check their website for more details and to make a booking for some great upcoming films and experiences too.
GUILFEST 2024
@ STOKE PARK, GUILDFORD
SATURDAY JUNE 29th – SUNDAY JUNE 30th
Surrey’s most famous festival, Guilfest, is back after a 10 year break this Summer. You can catch top bill artists including Sam Ryder, The Stranglers, Shaun Ryder’s band Black Grape, Bez, Boyzlife and The Blockheads at Stoke Park in Guildford. There will 5 stages of musical mayhem with over 30 acts as well as a Comedy Tent, Tropical Disco, Arts & Crafts Village, Healing Field and Wellness Area, Games Tent, Kids Area and the best international food and drink stalls. In its heyday, Guilfest was awarded the Best Family Festival in the UK.
ALFORD ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL
@ SPRINGBOK, ALFORD
FRIDAY JULY 5th – SUNDAY JULY 7th
Alfold Rock & Blues Festival, established 3 years ago, has already been shortlisted for the ‘Best UK Blues Festival’ twice; a remarkable feat in such a short time. Launched in 2021, Alfold Rock & Blues is aimed at the more mature audience, focusing on bands from the 60’s onwards, with the emphasis – as the name suggests – on the rock and blues genres. This years eclectic line-up from 5th to 7th July includes multi award-winning bands like King King, Dom Martin, Zac Schulze and Brave Rival feature alongside Doctor Feelgood, Stray and former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell and local hero Jackie Lynton and rock’s wackiest duo, John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett.
UB40 FEATURING ALI CAMPBELL
@ GOFFS PARK, CRAWLEY
FRIDAY 12th JULY
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell are heading to Crawley for a special, open-air performance this Summer. The legendary reggae band will bring their unmistakable sound to Goffs Park on 12th July for what promises to be a ‘fantastic evening of live music’. The band topped the UK singles chart on 3 occasions and sold 70 million records as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe. The group have produced 3 ‘Labour Of Love’ albums, bringing hits such as Eric Donaldson’s ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, Lord Creator’s ‘Kingston Town’ and Johnny Osbourne’s ‘Come Back Darling’ to a new, global audience. They also topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic with their reggae cover of Neil Diamond’s ‘Red Red Wine’. Tickets are available from £42.50. Those looking to level up their night can buy VIP tickets with a premium bar area and posh loo’s. The event site will feature a variety of bars and independent food traders. UB40 featuring Ali Campbell promises to be a superb night of entertainment performing all their hits.
THE DREAMER MAGIC SHOW
@ ESHER THEATRE, ESHER
THURSDAY 18th JULY – FRIDAY 19th JULY
A brand new magic show for 2024 is coming to Esher Theatre for 2 dates in July. The most exciting, brand new, enigmatic magic show from the magician most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after he correctly predicted the lottery!
Internationally acclaimed star of The Greatest Magician, James Phelan, returns from his unprecedented, complete sell out, 300 date theatre tour with a brand new show. Henley Herald gave it a 5 Star Review and described James Phelan’s talents as “Magic is in his bones. Disbelief, flabbergasted, stunned” while The Standard discussed the show as “An unforgettable evening we can’t stop talking about.”
This dazzling magic show will leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief. Unlike anything you’ve seen before. Tickets available now from Esher Theatre’s website.
RACE NIGHT & MADNESS
SANDOWN PARK RACECOURSE, ESHER
WEDNESDAY 31st JULY
After scoring their first studio UK Official Charts No.1 album, ‘Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’est La Vie’ one of the biggest and most loved British bands Madness will be returning to Sandown Park Racecourse on Wednesday 31st July. Madness said
“Our 2024 summer tour is going to be a true celebration and we’re delighted to be returning to Sandown Park on the C’est La Vie tour! We’ll be playing a set filled with all our favourite tracks plus a few from our new album – we can’t wait to see you all there!” Doors open from 4pm, the first race starts at 6pm and the last race at 8.40pm after which Madness will take the stage to entertain the crowds!
51ST STATE FESTIVAL
@ COPTHALL PLAYING FIELDS, LONDON
SATURDAY AUGUST 3RD
51st State Festival is a one-day house music festival held in the capital at Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet. Celebrating the roots of house music, 51st State Festival 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.
INTERNATIONAL SERIES GOLF
@ FOXHILLS COUNTRY CLUB, OTTERSHAW
AUGUST 8th – 11th
World-class golf is coming to Foxhills following the venues selection as host venue for the International Series England, a Tour pathway to the LIV Golf League. The International Series is a set of 10 elevated tournaments that take place across the globe, with some of the world’s best golfers going head-to-head for a £2m prize at each event. Household names such as Brooks Koepka, Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter were part of a star-studded list that competed in 2023, with Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Louis Oosthuizen and Joaquin Niemann so far confirmed to play in 2024. The series has so far held 18 events in 13 venues across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, providing opportunities for more than 153 amateur or regional players to gain invaluable experience competing against elite-level golf stars.
SUMMER SEASON CLOSING PARTY
@ THE GIN KITCHEN, DORKING
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21st
Join The Gin Kitchen for a day-rave of fabulous house music with super club DJs, fabulous gin and street food to celebrate the end of the 2024 Summer Season on Saturday 21st September. The award-winning bar, masters of distilling gin and fun, have secured legendary house DJ Brandon Block to headline the party, alongside top DJ’s including Ministry of Sound & Pacha resident Gavyn Mytchel and Max Melville at their Surrey Hills distillery, restaurant and bar. Guests will be able to enjoy fabulous gin, food pop up trucks and great music to celebrate their distilling masterpieces and the end of the Summer Season from 1pm till late. Tickets available via their website and Eventbrite for only £15. VIP tickets available for unlimited G & T’s too.
