Open Sessions give you a rare glimpse into the creative process – where ideas spark, new directions unfold, and the future of music and performance takes shape.
Part of the Britten Pears Arts Residencies, these sessions invite you to experience exciting work-in-progress from this year’s artists.
Snape Maltings Farmers’ Market showcases Suffolk’s finest produce—cheese, chocolates, gin, juices, fruit, and artisan bakes. Explore nature walks, relax at MALT or River View Café, and browse open shops. Markets run monthly, 10am–2pm, with special Christmas editions in December.
David Hockney at 87 is a national treasure, but can he be considered as part of the great British landscape tradition alongside Turner and Constable? Hockney is a prolific portrait artist. Is he in the same street as Reynolds & Hogarth? Bill Crow will be exploring nearly 150 works by these artists suggesting some thought provoking conclusions.
Sophie Crockett's solo show showcases her most recent collection of works in oil.
Raised in Suffolk, Sophie Crockett's art is shaped by a fascination with storytelling, nature and the enduring meaning in legend and mythology. She works primarily in oil and charcoal and brings narrative depth to her artistic practice, reinterpreting tradition through a contemporary lens.
Former England cricket captain shares stories, insights, and memories from his career.
Festive fun, hot chocolate, raffle, crafts, live singers, Christmas games, chocolate tombola, cakes and hot drinks. At Kelsale Village Hall, Bridge Street, Kelsale. IP17 2PB
6pm on Saturday 29th November
All welcome. Distinguished poet and writer Ian Patterson will be with us to talk about BOOKS!
MESSIAH at Snape Maltings Concert Hall – November 29th, 7pm. Presented by Aldeburgh Music Club, this performance of Handel’s masterpiece promises an unforgettable evening in one of Suffolk’s most iconic venues.
Three of English folk’s leading virtuosos, shaking up traditional tunes, historical melodies and original compositions.
Join us at Leiston’s historic Long Shop Museum, a Grade II listed site from 1852 with deep Industrial Revolution roots. Discover stories, shadows, and secrets in this atmospheric venue. Dare to explore?
David gained public recognition through his portraiture, but since relocating to Suffolk two years ago, he has created a collection of striking landscape photographs of Aldeburgh and the surrounding areas. His exhibition at the Aldeburgh Gallery will include a selection of landscape and contemporary portrait photographs that he has created over the last 20+years, including images from his international award winning Black On White collection.
Clever Cleaning - Join us to celebrate the publication of the book by the founders of the phenomenally successful eco cleaning company Purdy and Figg.
Friday 5th December at 6 pm
