This Summer\u2019s shaping up to be a fun one!<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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THE GREAT ESTATE FESTIVAL<\/p>\n
@ Scorrier Estate, Cornwall<\/p>\n
2nd \u2013 4th June<\/p>\n
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Billed as \u2018the most rambunctious garden f\u00eate!\u2019 The Great Estate Festival is set within<\/p>\n
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the mystical grounds of the Scorrier Estate in Cornwall. Now in its 6th year, the<\/p>\n
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magic just keeps growing and in 2023 it\u2019s destined to be fully loaded with their<\/p>\n
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epic headline announcement of The Selector, Primal Scream and Symphonic<\/p>\n
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Ibiza with Henge and The Cuban Brothers also set to take the stage over the weekend.<\/p>\n
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\u2018Talks at Teatime\u2019 also grants us the opportunity of a live hands-on music demo hosted by<\/p>\n
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Jason Bradbury and Pauline Black OBE hosting a conversation on our times’ most influential<\/p>\n
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cultural icons.<\/p>\n
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Buy tickets here: www.greatestatefestival.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n SHYNEFEST 2023<\/p>\n @ Merrist Wood, Guildford<\/p>\n 3rd June<\/p>\n \n ShyneFest has established itself as an integral part of the Surrey music scene.<\/p>\n \n There\u2019s plenty on site to keep the family occupied; whether it’s a silent disco or face<\/p>\n \n painting, taking a poke around the art and craft stalls, or just having a good old<\/p>\n \n kickabout, there\u2019s something for everyone. At the heart of it all of course, is the<\/p>\n \n music. This year’s line-up includes Republica, Rhythm of the 90\u2019s and the Replicants.<\/p>\n \n Buy tickets here: www.shynefest.uk<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n HAMPTON COURT PALACE FESTIVAL<\/p>\n @ Hampton Court Palace<\/p>\n 6th \u2013 17th June<\/p>\n \n 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<\/sup>, Grace Jones (our cover star) on June 8th, Kool & The Gang on June 9th<\/sup>, 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\u2019s 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\u2019re lucky!<\/p>\n \n Buy tickets here: www.hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n FIZZ IN THE FOX<\/p>\n @ Foxhills<\/p>\n Saturday 17th<\/sup> June<\/p>\n \n 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.<\/p>\n Buy tickets here: www.foxhills.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n GLASTONBURY 2023<\/p>\n @ Worthy Farm, Somerset<\/p>\n 21st \u2013 25th June<\/p>\n \n Elton John was the only star lined up to play Glastonbury Festival this June as<\/p>\n \n Surrey Rocks went to press. The Rocket Man has chosen Worthy Farm for his last<\/p>\n \n ever UK performance and his final stop for his triumphant \u2018Yellow Brick Road\u2019 tour.<\/p>\n \n Since then, big names have been announced including Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, Years<\/p>\n \n and Years and so many more. Get geared up and ready for a jam packed<\/p>\n \n Weekend filled with the purest summer fun.<\/p>\n \n Buy tickets here:\u00a0 www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n LOVE SUPREME JAZZ FESTIVAL<\/p>\n @ Glynde Place, East Sussex<\/p>\n June 30th \u2013 July 2nd<\/p>\n \n \n Love Supreme includes a spectrum of musical styles including jazz, funk, soul, blues<\/p>\n \n and hip-hop and comprises five stages: The Main Stage, which focuses on broader<\/p>\n \n styles of R&B, Funk, Soul and Blues; The Big Top, which plays host to the biggest<\/p>\n \n names in Jazz; The Arena, which hosts contemporary and progressive acts in the<\/p>\n \n jazz sphere and The Bandstand, which hosts up and coming acts. Headlining this<\/p>\n \n year’s festival is Candi Station, Marcus Miller, Thundercat, Shalamar and Gabriels.<\/p>\n \n Buy tickets here: www.lovesupremefestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n THE DRIFTERS<\/p>\n @ G LIVE<\/p>\n Friday 7th July<\/p>\n \n The Drifters are back on tour in the UK and Guildford on July 7th at award-winning G Live<\/p>\n \n performing all their classic hits including \u2018Saturday Night at the<\/p>\n \n Movies\u2019, \u2018You\u2019re More Than A Number,\u2019 \u2018Come on Over to My Place\u2019, \u2018Under<\/p>\n \n the Boardwalk\u2019, \u2018Kissin\u2019 In The Back Row\u2019 and many more.<\/p>\n \n The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock & Roll of Fame,<\/p>\n \n performed for the President of the United States and listed among the<\/p>\n \n \u201cGreatest Artists of All Time\u201d by Rolling Stone Magazine.<\/p>\n \n Under the guidance of Tina Treadwell (daughter of the group\u2019s original<\/p>\n \n founders, George & Faye Treadwell) The Drifters have enjoyed a<\/p>\n \n remarkable resurgence in recent years with multiple successful UK tours<\/p>\n \n including headline shows in major arenas and, most notably, the world<\/p>\n \n famous Royal Albert Hall in London for the ever first time in the<\/p>\n \n group\u2019s glittering career.<\/p>\n \n Buy tickets here: www.glive.co.uk\/Online\/tickets-the-drifters-guildford-july2023<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n OPEN AIR ADVENTURE CINEMA<\/p>\n @POLESDEN LACEY<\/p>\n July 20th \u2013 July 23rd<\/sup><\/p>\n Enjoy outdoor screenings of top movie classics including \u2018Top Gun Maverick\u2019, \u2018Pretty Woman\u2019 and even sing-a-along screenings of \u2018Mama Mia\u2019 and \u2018The Greatest Showman\u2019 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\u2019s just hope the weather holds!<\/p>\n \n Buy tickets here: www.adventurecinema.co.uk\/venues\/polesden-lacey<\/p>\n \n \u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n 51st STATE FESTIVAL<\/p>\n @ Copthall Playing Fields, London<\/p>\n 5th August<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n 51st State Festival is a one-day London house music festival held in the capital<\/p>\n \n Copthall Playing Fields in Barnet. Celebrating the roots of house music, 51st State<\/p>\n \n pulls together the various threads of this influential genre, taking festival-goers on a<\/p>\n \n journey through classic house, tech house, afro house, garage, disco, soul, dance<\/p>\n \n and more, curating a line-up that comes from Chicago, Detroit and London<\/p>\n \n across 7 stages and dance tents. Guests will also be treated to a Body & SOUL<\/p>\n \n experience brought over from legendary New York trio Danny Krivit, Joe Claussell, and<\/p>\n \n Fran\u00e7ois K.<\/p>\n \n Buy tickets here: www.51stfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n \n \n WEYFEST<\/p>\n @ Rural Life Living Museum<\/p>\n 17th \u2013 20th August<\/p>\n 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 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n