What's On

Disco Toddlers 2026 Join us in our beautiful Ballroom and spark joy in your toddler's world with our themed disco toddler sessions - watch them groove to music and lights! With participatory songs, a play corner and more, it's sure to be the coolest disco in town. Unforgettable memories await! Dates: Mon 23 Booking and More Information

Double Sided Lampshade Workshop (Guildhall) In this workshop you will create a professionally made, eye catching Double sided lampshade.
All you need to bring is ½ metre of fabric for the outside and 30cm height for the inside. Wall paper or fabric can be used for the inside pattern.
The class lasts 3 hours. Please contact Lee at [email protected] with any questions. Dates: Sat 07 Booking and More Information

Drag Bingo “Drag Queen Bingo is BACK at The Guildhall — and we’re going all out… loud, outrageous and probably a little inappropriate.

Join the fabulous Miss 24 Carrot & Lashaunda Lashes for a night of bingo balls, belly laughs and absolute naughtiness in The Ballroom on Saturday 14th November.

Expect 4 games of bingo, comedy, live performances, cash prizes, naughty prizes and a raffle that may or may not change your life forever.*

Doors open 18:30, games start 19:30 — giving you enough time to grab a drink and prepare for a night you won’t forget!

Not for the easily offended, and certainly only for those 18 and over!

Tickets available from the Guildhall box office — and be quick, these nights fly off faster than a drag queens wig in the wind!
See you there divas”
Dates: Sat 14 Booking and More Information

EMMELINE PANKHURST: ANGEL OR ANARCHIST? This powerful one woman show, starring acclaimed actress Liz Grand, brings to life the extraordinary story of Emmeline Pankhurst, one of the most influential and iconic British women in history. A tireless champion of women’s rights, Pankhurst led the fight for women to gain the vote, enduring multiple imprisonments and undertaking numerous hunger strikes in the name of equality.
After nearly thirty years of being ignored by Parliament, she famously turned to Direct Action. Under her leadership, the Suffragettes escalated their campaign—throwing stones at politicians, setting fire to letter boxes, damaging property, and chaining themselves to railings—to make their voices impossible to ignore.
Although their determination ultimately succeeded, the path to victory came at a great personal cost to many brave women. And despite her pivotal role, Emmeline herself was not universally admired. Some argued that the more confrontational methods delayed, rather than accelerated, progress.
This performance offers a compelling, intimate portrait of a woman whose courage reshaped history—and of a movement that changed the world. Dates: Fri 06 Booking and More Information

Hey Beatles Live! 2026 It was 60 years ago today! Experience Hey Beatles Live! at Grantham Guildhall on November 7th!

Step back in time and relive the magic of the 'Fab Four' with nationally acclaimed tribute band "Hey Beatles"! Whether you're a lifelong fan or discovering The Beatles for the first time, this leading tribute brings the legendary sound, style, and spirit of John, Paul, George, and Ringo to life on stage.

Expect an electrifying night filled with classic hits like "Hey Jude," "Here Comes the Sun" "Twist and Shout," and many more. From the early days of Beatlemania to the iconic later albums, these four lads from Liverpool will take you on a journey through the music and lyrics that changed the world, with authentic costumes and instruments, and of course a setlist packed with all your favourite Beatles songs!

A perfect musical event for families, friends, and anyone ready to Twist and Shout!
Dates: Sat 07 Booking and More Information

Juan Martín He was voted into the top flamenco guitarists by the magazine Guitar Player for two years running and was invited to perform at Picasso’s 90th birthday celebrations which later led him to record his ground breaking album Picasso Portraits. He has performed at major festivals worldwide including Montreux Jazz twice, once with Miles Davis, the First World Guitar Congress in the USA, The Adelaide Guitar Festival, Celtic Connections, Ludwigsberg , Atlantic Jazz in Canada and the Hong Kong Festival amongst others. He was also featured in the flamenco festivals in Cádiz province as well as the prestigeous Ojen Festival in Málaga.

Reviewers have compared his compositions to those of the great Spanish composers Tarrega and Turina and his compositions often reflect the historic sense of places, people and paintings that characterise the remarkable range and depth of his artistry today including his profound sensitivity to the beauties of sound and rhythmic ímpetus of which his guitar is capable. Dates: Fri 20 Booking and More Information

Kenneth Williams: A Centenary Celebration 2026 is the centenary year of the great Kenneth Williams, one of Britain’s most distinctive and beloved performers. To mark this, join Simon Cartwright, Russell Davies, Mark Farrelly and Madeline Smith for an unforgettable journey through Kenneth’s extraordinary life. The performance showcases readings of scenes and sketches from his most iconic work, alongside moving and revealing extracts from his private diaries which will be shared onstage for the very first time. By turns hilarious and deeply poignant, this celebration pays tribute to the wit and brilliance of a true national treasure. There will also be a Q and A with the cast, and a chance to share your memories of Kenneth. Dates: Thu 26 Booking and More Information

Made in Dagenham - College Players This November College Players present Made in Dagenham – a big‑hearted British musical full of grit, humour and 1960s spirit. Made in Dagenham is a celebration of friendship, community and the power of ordinary people to make extraordinary changes. With uplifting songs, big laughs and plenty of heart, it’s a show that will leave you smiling, humming and perhaps even feeling a little inspired.
A funny, moving and thoroughly British story, brought to life by College Players — a much‑loved Stamford amateur musical society, entertaining audiences at the Arts Centre for almost 50 years. Dates: Wed 18, Thu 19, Fri 20, Sat 21 Booking and More Information

Martin Harley Martin Harley is celebrated as “One of the UK’s finest contemporary roots musicians” (Guitarist Magazine) and a “slide guitar master” (Roots Magazine). For three decades, Harley has captivated audiences worldwide, recording albums in Texas, Nashville, and Wales. His spellbinding slide guitar style and ability to blend Americana, Blues, and Folk have earned him acclaim, including nominations for the Americana Music Awards Instrumentalist of the Year and Best Acoustic Blues Artist.

Harley’s intimate and dynamic solo performances, paired with sold-out shows at iconic venues like London’s Union Chapel, and appearances at major festivals including Glastonbury and the Royal Albert Hall, showcase his remarkable talent. His music has featured on hit TV shows like The Vampire Diaries and Banshee and in live segments on PBS’s Music City Roots and VH1’s Big Morning Buzz.

His collaborations with luminaries like Jerry Douglas and Grammy winner Derek Mixon have further solidified his place in the roots music scene. Albums like Static in the Wires reached #2 on the iTunes Blues charts, and his latest release, Morning Sun, recorded at Airtight Studios with producer Nigel Stonier, features inventive percussion by Michael Blair and contributions from UK Americana standouts Mark Lewis and Chris (CJ) Hillman.

With heartfelt songwriting and masterful musicianship, Harley remains a pioneering force in contemporary roots music. Dates: Sat 07 Booking and More Information

Monstering the Rocketman IT’S ELTON JOHN VS. THE SUN!! WORLD’S BIGGEST STAR battles WORLD’S TOUGHEST TABLOID in EPIC eighties’ clash!!
When the soaraway Sun newspaper falsely accuses Elton John, 39, of bonking rent boys, the Rocketman blasts off a whopping multi-million lawsuit…
But fuming editor, Kelvin Mackenzie, 40, is unrepentant, and launches a blistering campaign of media harassment...
At the end will Elton still be standing? Or will the Sun go down on him?
Based on the TRUE STORY of Britain’s largest-ever libel case, it features Ferraris, punch-ups, gangsters, bugged phone calls, Princess Diana, the Vice Squad and some Devil Dogs... Dates: Fri 06 Booking and More Information

Neil Sands - CHRISTMAS MEMORIES 2026 Neil Sands and his wonderful cast return with a brand-new production of their must-see Christmas Cracker!
Get ready for a magical afternoon packed with festive joy and heartwarming nostalgia, featuring over 60 timeless Christmas songs and carols you know and love. From the first note to the final curtain, you’ll be singing along and reliving the magic of Christmases past. With dazzling costumes, magical moments, and even falling snow, audiences have described it as “like a sparkly Christmas card come to life.”
The perfect way to start the festive season in style.
Dates: Thu 19 Booking and More Information

Oliver Pashley & George Fu - Grantham Music Club'26 Dates: Wed 04 Booking and More Information

Power To The People - Tom Heap Tom Heap, author, BBC Countryfile, BBC Radio 4’s Rare Earth, and Sky News’ Climate Show presenter, will bust media peddled myths about the cost of green energy, the unpopularity of climate action, the role of China and the unshakeable dominance of fossil fuels. But he will also aim a couple of swipes at dogmatic environmentalists.
Tom lays out a reset to the climate message: it can now be selfish, not selfless. It doesn’t even need to be about climate, just cost.
“Houses have solar panels; villages own wind turbines and countries harness the elements that bless their land. ‘Going Green’ is portrayed as pricey medicine administered from above – something done to you. But it can and should be done with you. And now that works.” Tom Heap
Expect storytelling, insight, humour and genuine optimism - exploring how people across the UK are fixing what’s broken and building a greener future. A perfect evening for fans of talks, ideas and meaningful conversation. Dates: Thu 12 Booking and More Information

Rowan McCabe: Hard Knocks Following the release of his new book, The Door-to-Door Poet, as well as a hit programme on BBC Radio 4, Rowan McCabe returns to the stage with Hard Knocks, a show of spoken word and comedy about community and connection.

Rowan likes making a nuisance of himself with poetry. Over the past 10 years he’s been poet in residence in a pizza takeaway, in William Wordsworth’s childhood home and, once, on a miniature steam train. He's also the world's first Door-to-Door Poet and in 2019 he travelled all across England, knocking on strangers' doors and writing bespoke verses for them, for free, on any subject of their choosing. It’s a project that’s been featured in the Guardian and on BBC Breakfast.

Hard Knocks is a collection of all new material that lifts the lid on some of the most funny and challenging moments of this unconventional career path. Expect stories of mistaken identity, odes to rebellious snails, and ruminations on time travelling public officials, all delivered with Rowan’s trademark warmth and wit.
Dates: Wed 04 Booking and More Information

Sleeping Beauty - Polka Dot Pantomimes 2026 Once upon a time in a Pantoland far, far away, a beautiful princess is cursed by the evil Carabosse to perish on her 18th birthday by pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. Thanks to Fairy Nuff, Sleeping Beauty falls into a deep sleep that can only be broken by her one true love. Will the handsome Prince come to her rescue, fight the dragon, destroy Carabosse, and save the day? Will the hilarious Nanny Nora finally find the man of her dreams and will Chester the Jester find his own super powers to protect the Princess? There’s only one way to find out... Don’t miss next year’s spectacular pantomime from the same team that brought you last year’s smash hit show Snow White. Featuring great songs, dazzling dance routines, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes and spectacular special effects this dream of a pantomime will be an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. Dates: Sat 28, Sun 29 Booking and More Information

The Big Clothes Swap Dates: Wed 25 Booking and More Information

The Doric String Quartet The Doric String Quartet brings elegance and intimacy both to the Classical canon and new music, with the depth and integrity of their interpretations winning them fans across the world. Having performed complete cycles of Haydn, Mendelssohn and Bartók at the most prominent European venues, including Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Vienna Konzerthaus and Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie, the players have turned their attention to Beethoven and Britten. The first instalment of their Beethoven cycle was released in 2023, and was praised by The Times as ‘a joy’. The series culminates in 2026–27, in time for the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death.

Their intellectual rigour has led them to use specially made original-style bows for performing Classical repertoire from Haydn to Mendelssohn. While they are known for their refined performances of this repertoire, they are also committed to new music, performing works by composers such as Brett Dean, Thomas Adès, Héloïse Werner, Eleanor Alberga and Andrea Tarrodi. Their curiosity and flexibility are represented by a discography of more than 20 recordings for Chandos, with whom they have recorded exclusively since 2010, ranging from Purcell to John Adams.

The quartet often performs repertoire for string quartet and orchestra. This includes Elgar’s Introduction and Allegro and John Adams’ Absolute Jest, which has become a firm part of its repertoire since it gave the Austrian premiere at Vienna Konzerthaus with Vienna Symphony Orchestra and John Adams.

In the 2025–26 season, the quartet return to Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and Wigmore Hall, make its debut at Shanghai Symphony Hall and present the complete Britten cycle at De Bijloke in Ghent, commemorating 50th years since the composer’s death. Dates: Sat 21 Booking and More Information

The Groove 2026 An exciting, fun-filled night for adults with disabilities aged 16+, their families and support workers. If you have ever wanted to experience a nightclub environment this event should not be missed! THE GROOVE is a great opportunity not only to dance to great music, but to socialise and meet new people in a safe place. Head into the Ballroom where our Live DJ will play top tunes all night! The Bar will be open serving alcoholic and soft drinks. Please ensure you have ID if you would like to purchase any alcohol from the bar. Wheelchair access is available. Dates: Sat 28 Booking and More Information

The Royal Opera: CARMEN Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.
An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.
Dates: Tue 10 Booking and More Information