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Displaying events between 01 June 2026 and 30 June 2026

1 DAY PLEATED LAMPSHADE WORKSHOP In 1 day you will learn the skills needed to make a pleated lampshade with a balloon lining and contrasting bias trim.
This style of lampshade usually takes 2 days so in order for us to finish in a day you will provided with a pre cut lining in white cotton lawn . You will need to bring pre-cut fabric, to specified measurements. It is important this is done before you come to ensure you finish .
You will learn how to bind the frame , how a pattern for the lining can be measured, how to mark out the frame and lining for pleats. We then move on to pinning and sewing by hand the fabric in place for the pleated fabric. This is followed by machine sewing our balloon lining and securing this in position before stitching by hand. The final phase is marking out and sewing our bias binding to fit snuggly on the top and bottom frame before then being shown different techniques to secure it in place.
Previous hand sewing experience would be beneficial but not essential Dates: Sat 27 Booking and More Information
Budapest Café Orchestra BCO are a boutique band of four virtuoso musicians. They present music from all corners of the world in their own unique, fresh and surprising way. From Balkan and Russian traditional music to their artful distillations of Romantic masterworks to soaring Gaelic folk anthems, BCO is an infectious musical experience that will enter your bloodstream and stay there forever.

With sixteen albums to their name Budapest Café Orchestra was established by British composer and violinist Christian Garrick in 2009. BCO combines violin, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz, balalaika, domra and percussion to dazzling effect creating an astonishing soundscape and aural alchemy characteristic of larger ensembles,

Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires - plus a few surprises along the way - hugely entertaining, immense skill and profound musicianship. A show by the BCO is enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube! Dates: Fri 26 Booking and More Information
COME ON, JEEVES! - Grantham Dramatic Society Grantham Dramatic Society proudly presents 'Come on, Jeeves' by P.G Wodehouse and Guy Bolton.
A farcical comedy romp featuring the inimitable 'gentleman's personal gentleman', Jeeves, who steps in to extract the young Lord Towcester from the soup.
With a quintessentially Wodehouse cast of engaging characters, a mouldering Abbey, ghosts, tangled love lives, this show has something for everyone, especially lovers of 'Plums', witty word play and apt aphorisms.
 Dates: Wed 03, Thu 04, Fri 05, Sat 06 Booking and More Information
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 22 Booking and More Information
Discos For Grown Ups 70s 80s 90s Disco Party 2026 The DISCO FOR GROWN UPS pop-up disco party is coming back to Stamford Arts Centre's beautiful regency ballroom! After our last few sold out discos in Stamford - we are bringing Discos for Grown Ups back for more disco fun with a brand new playlist of 70s 80s and 90s dance floor classics.

Its a fun and fab night of dancing with people your own age- its going to be a boogie night to remember! Dates: Fri 12 Booking and More Information
Elmore Quartet - Music In Quiet Places Founded in Manchester in 2017, the Elmore Quartet is a string quartet based in London. They are Hans Keller Chamber Fellows at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, following a Fellowship at the Royal Northern College of Music. Highlights include BBC Radio 3 recordings, performances at Kings Place and Bridgewater Hall, Third Prize at the 2024 Premio Paolo Borciani Competition, and a three-year residency with the Penzance MusicAbility Foundation. Dates: Thu 11 Booking and More Information
Guided Walking Tours Of Stamford 2026 Join Stamford Sights and Secrets Tours on a 90-minute guided walking tour around the beautiful, unspoilt town of Stamford. See the sights, discover the secrets and meet the faces behind the Georgian façade. Dates: Sat 06, Sat 20 Booking and More Information
K'Antu - Music In Quiet Places Embark on a vibrant musical voyage through the Age of Discovery—a time when European explorers set sail in search of new worlds, trade, and treasure, sparking a cultural exchange that would shape the globe.

K’antu Ensemble invites you on a journey through the glittering courts of Renaissance Europe, where the Elizabethan elite were captivated by exquisite lute songs and elegant dance music. Performed by a quartet of K’antu Ensemble’s award-winning players, this programme traces the musical connections between England, Continental Europe, and the New World—from the refined courts of Spain and England to the distant missions of South America.

Singer Ruth Hopkins is known for interspersing performances with quirky facts and vivid quotes from historic manuscripts, bringing the stories, characters, and contexts behind the music to life.
Expect lively dances from both court and countryside, haunting melodies from the Cancionero de Palacio, and rare gems from the Codex Martínez Compañón—a remarkable Peruvian manuscript illuminating the fusion of Indigenous and European traditions.

And of course, no early music programme would be complete without the most prolific composer of them all: Anon. A mystery to us still, but evidently a firm favourite of scribes, performers, and publishers alike.
Join K’antu Ensemble for an evening of discovery, diversity, and delight. Dates: Thu 25 Booking and More Information
Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons - Stamford Shoestring Theatre When the government imposes a new ‘hush law’, Oliver and Bernadette’s life is about to get turned upside down. The everyday dramas of their relationship – tricky enough – now dealt with in as few words as possible.
Let’s hope those games of Articulate have paid off…
A dystopian rom com like no other, watch as a young couple face the many trials of cohabited life. Funny, moving and thought-provoking in equal parts, this award-winning script will have you laughing, crying and carefully considering what’s best left said and unsaid in our relationships.
 Dates: Tue 02, Wed 03, Thu 04, Fri 05, Sat 06 Booking and More Information
Nicholas Crane The Secret History of Britain's Footpaths: How old are our footpaths? Where do they lead? What are their stories? Why do they matter more than ever before? Join author Nicholas Crane for a coast-to-coast hike, from the Cairngorms to Cornwall, in search of the internet of feet. Dates: Wed 10 Booking and More Information
NT Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.
Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare. Dates: Thu 25 Booking and More Information
NT Live: The Playboy of the Western World Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.
 Dates: Sat 13 Booking and More Information
Pride & Prejudice…But Funny (Stamford) What do you get if you cross Jane Austen’s most famous novel with a bunch of buffoons? Pride and Prejudice….but funny!

A ridiculous romp through all the Bennets, Bingleys, bachelors and balls (not that kind), and not forgetting the De Bourghs and Darcys.

Featuring at least one soaking wet shirt and some excellent boiled potatoes, this hilarious retelling of Austen’s most loved story is not to be missed! Dates: Thu 18, Fri 19 Booking and More Information
Rebecca Poole - STAMFORD JAZZ A journey through the greatest love songs of the Jazz age, paralleled with Poole’s popular self penned originals.
Join highly acclaimed singer songwriter Rebecca Poole on the tour of her brand new album 'Play On'. Enjoy a captivating mix of timeless Jazz classics and Rebecca's heartfelt originals. A masterful entertainer with an infectiously playful character, deep velvet vocals and great variety of heart achingly romantic ballads, feel good swing, Americana and moody blues.

Rebecca supported Jools Holland on tour, including knock out shows at the Royal Albert Hall and Wembley Stadium. Rebecca has shared the stage with Jamie Cullum, Lana Del Rey and Simply Red. Her unique sultry tones landed her a part in hit Netflix series - 'The Crown' singing ‘Can’t take my eyes off you’ and her last album ‘Dreamers Ball’ garnered impressive reviews and Record of the Week on BBC Sounds, Jazz Fm and Smooth Jazz. Dates: Fri 05 Booking and More Information
Rich Hall - Chin Music “Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or
cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating. Sharp,
quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational. If you’ve never seen him, you need to hustle down
to your local venue and grab a seat because he never disappoints. Ever. Dates: Thu 11 Booking and More Information
Sam Sweeney Trio The Sam Sweeney Trio brings together three of the UK’s most compelling folk musicians to play music from across Sam’s discography: Sam Sweeney (violin), Ben Nicholls (double bass), and Louis Campbell (guitar). Known for his expressive playing and bold musical vision, Sweeney leads the trio through richly textured arrangements of traditional and original material. With Nicholls’ deep, resonant bass and Campbell’s innovative guitar work, the trio crafts a sound that is both grounded in English folk tradition and alive with contemporary energy. Dates: Sat 13 Booking and More Information
Soul Battalion Join us for an unforgettable evening of entertainment with Soul Battalion - an energetic 8-piece band complete with electrifying horns, silky strings, and sweet female vocals - all 100% live!
Performing hits that swept the nation in the 60's and 70's, Soul Battalion present their 100% live show: The Best of Soul & Motown.

Relive the magic of this timeless era with over 28 dancefloor classics, featuring music from: The Supremes, Martha Reeves, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Candi Staton, Gloria
Jones, Frankie Valli, Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor & many more! Dates: Sat 27 Booking and More Information
Summer surprises (and delights) - Stamford Chamber Orchestra Prepare to be enchanted and delighted in this joyful summer celebration! From Mendelssohn's magical Midsummer Night's Dream Overture to Haydn's famous 'Surprise' Symphony, this programme sparkles with wit and wonder. We're thrilled to premiere Sturt's new commission, A Wealden Rhapsody, alongside Casadesus's charming London Sketches and Elgar's ever-popular Serenade for Strings. Join SCO for an evening of musical delights celebrating new discoveries and beloved classics. Dates: Sat 27 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 27 Booking and More Information
The World of Gilbert & Sullivan There will be a great treat for G&S fans on Saturday 20 June when The Wandering Minstrels present THE WORLD OF GILBERT AND SULLIVAN. They will sing, act and dance their way through the Savoy Operas including The Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, HMS Pinafore, Princess Ida, The Gondoliers, The Yeomen of the Guard and Ruddigore. Appearing in this Gala Concert are Alexandra Ferrari, Emma Stratton, Charles Mills, Stephen Godward & Tim Hurst-Brown, with Peter Hewitt at the piano.
The concert will be a tribute to the late Angela Storey, Headmistress of Peterborough High School from 1977-1999, who died in July 2025 and was a great Gilbert and Sullivan fan. The evening consists of two hours of Savoy favourites, presented in period costume and performed in traditional style.
Don’t miss what promises to be a wonderful evening!
 Dates: Sat 20 Booking and More Information
Twice Nightly Freddie Francis has been a second spot comic for thirty years touring the country on every variety bill going. We find him in 1956 recalling his life spent touring the halls; the ups, the downs, the riotous, the fantastic and the downright silly! The show also includes routines from amongst others: Max Miller, Rob Wilton, Jimmy James and Norman Evans and renditions of many of the popular songs of the time, such as The Man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo, Happy days are here again and Goodnight Sweetheart. Dates: Thu 25 Booking and More Information
WILDLING WORKSHOPS Join artist Portia Graves as she hosts her first ever WILDLING WORKSHOPS event at the Stamford Art Centre.
Portia will be demonstrating how to use watercolour paints and a range of other materials to create an UNDER THE SEA piece of art, teaching children how to paint and draw a variety of sea animals, seaweed & shells. Dates: Sat 13 Booking and More Information

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