Created by the team well known for their many Christmas shows both for Common Ground & Eastern Angles, don’t miss this classic comedy mystery peppered with Common Ground’s trademark sparkling wit, ingenious staging and hilarious songs.
Are you researching your family history? You may be surprised at what a will can reveal. Many assume their ancestors never left one — but wills can contain an incredible wealth of information, from personal belongings and disputed estates to tax records and family connections.
Expert genealogist Ian Waller will guide us through how to find wills, what they can tell us, and why searching for one should always be part of your research. Ian Waller is a retired professional genealogist, Fellow of the Society of Genealogists, and Vice Chairman and Education Officer of the Family History Federation. He has also authored several books in the “My Ancestor” series. A great opportunity for anyone interested in genealogy — whether you’re just beginning or already deep in research.
Fromus Centre, Street Farm Road, Saxmundham, IP17 1AL
£5 for visitors (includes tea, coffee & biscuits!)
Free parking is available, and there’s no need to book — just come along.
A great opportunity for anyone interested in genealogy — whether you’re just beginning or already deep in research.
Join National Trust volunteer Richard Symes for a fascinating talk uncovering the dramatic history of Dunwich Heath — a place where history, danger, and nature collide.
From smugglers and shipwrecks to wartime battles and artistic inspiration, discover how this once-turbulent coast became the peaceful nature reserve we know today.
Don’t miss this captivating journey through Suffolk’s wild past!
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening blend ancient Northumbrian sounds with modern energy, inspired by the songs, landscape, and mythology of North-East England. Their powerful “Ancient Northumbrian Futurism” unites past and present through dazzling harmonies, bold rhythms, and the wild spirit of the pipes.
A completely independent Literary Festival with an intimate atmosphere makes it very special. It features an inspiring variety of talks, from the local to the global, the serious to the hilarious, the scientific to the philosophical. The Aldeburgh Literary Festival was started in 2002 by John and Mary James of The Aldeburgh Bookshop.
Zervas & Pepper present This Flight Tonight – The Songs of Joni Mitchell, an intimate five-piece acoustic tribute celebrating the timeless music of the Canadian folk legend. Featuring classics like Both Sides Now, Blue, and Big Yellow Taxi, this heartfelt performance honours Joni’s enduring legacy.
The Festival of Careers returns on 20th March 2026, funded by East Suffolk Council and delivered with East Coast College. Students can meet employers, try hands-on activities, and explore apprenticeships, work, and education—connecting ambition with opportunity. Learn more and register here: https://menta.org.uk/festival-of-careers/
Join local favourite Wayne Burns at Aldeburgh’s Jubilee Hall for a night of chaotic comedy, mischievous magic, and 80s nostalgia! Expect puppets, props, and plenty of laughs, plus live music from the incredible Flashdance 80s Band. A riotous, adults-only evening! (18+)
Discover the stories behind your treasures at our Antiques Valuation Day with Clarke & Simpson Auctions. Expert valuers will appraise militaria, medals, silver, and jewellery, with a short talk by Geoffrey Barfoot offering fascinating insights into the auction world.
Booking is now open for An Evening with Mozart at Snape Maltings Concert Hall on Saturday 28th March 2026, 7.30pm. Featuring the Aldeburgh Music Club Choir, soloists and Prometheus Orchestra performing Solemn Vespers, Exsultate, jubilate and the Requiem. Tickets via brittenpearsarts.org.
Join Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook for a swashbuckling, sparkle-filled pantomime adventure packed with music, laughter, and magic. Perfect for the whole family—book now for the high-flying Easter show of the season!
Experienced singers are invited to join Phoenix Singers to perform Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius at Snape Maltings on 16th May 2026. Rehearsals begin 7th January in Framlingham. No auditions. Email phoenixsingers@outlook.com to book or for more information. Rehearsals begin 7th January 2026.
