Hadleigh Jazz Club presents: Adrian Cox & Honey Boulton with the Chris Ingham Trio
2026-08-15 15:00 UTC | Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, suffolk, IP7 5DN
The UK’s leading New Orleans-style clarinettist Adrian Cox and swing guitar specialist Honey Boulton, plus the Chris Ingham Trio, present two performances of swinging early jazz entertainment. Quote: Cerys Matthews (BBC 6 Music) describes Adrian Cox as touching “the other world that all musicians aspire to.”
Tickets: £22
Tickets via www.ticketsource.co.uk/hadleigh-jazz-club, more info on 07941 360890, or georgedouble.com/hadleigh-jazz-club.

Company & a Cuppa
2026-08-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-31 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-14 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-09-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-10-05 11:00 - 12:30 and 6 more dates
The Hadleigh community café would love to welcome you along to their weekly meetups to enjoy a good natter with some friendly company over a cuppa. Meeting on Mondays from 11am – 12.30pm in the Dining Room at the Guildhall, the meetups are a great way to meet new friends in the local area. If you would like to find out more about this lovely community café call Glenn on 07870 312409.

The Story of the High St, a guided walk, Miss Lawrence 1918 (a costumed character guide)
2026-08-23 11:00 - 12:00 | The Kings Head, 90 High Street, Hadleigh, IP7 5EF
Where to buy: High Street Idler Book Shop, or by phone on 077487 10598
Tickets: £6.00
Meeting point: Outside The Kings Head

A Portrait of Marc-Antoine Charpentier
2026-08-28 19:30 | St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5DT
Part of the Suffolk Villages Festival.
🎟️ Tickets £20 (£15 unreserved), half price for under 30s — book at suffolkvillagesfestival.com or call 01206 543417

Open Air Theatre: The Hay Wain
2026-08-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Hadleigh Old School,, 5 Bridge Street, Suffolk, IP7 6BY, United Kingdom
The Hay Wain plays Saturday 29th August 2026, doors open 630pm for 730pm show in the garden (if it rains, we move indoors), with seating provided, and a bar service before the performance & during the interval. Neil D’Arcy Jones, Artistic Director explains: “This highly acclaimed, atmospheric play with music has been described as East Anglia’s very own Les Misérables, bringing to life the people that populate the picture, lives defined not by simplicity and virtue, but by hardship, hope and resilience. Turning the traditional, bucolic, chocolate box ideal of The Hay Wain on its head, you’ll never look at the landscape in quite the same way again.” This show is staged as part of Constable 250, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of John Constable, who would become one of the most important of all British painters.
Box Office at www.castleparktheatre.co.uk with listing for Hadleigh Old School performance 29.8.26 – please note chairs are provided.

Henry Purcell: Dido & Aeneas
2026-08-31 19:30 | St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5DT
A concert with scenes from the Restoration Theatre. Part of the Suffolk Villages Festival.
🎟️ Tickets £20 (£15 unreserved), half price for under 30s — book at suffolkvillagesfestival.com or call 01206 543417

Drag Cabaret Show
2026-09-05 19:00 | Kersey Mill, Kersey, Ipswich, IP7 6DP, Kersey Mill, Kersey, Ipswich, IP7 6DP, United Kingdom
An evening of glamour, laughter and entertainment featuring four fabulous drag queens with spectacular costumes, live vocals, hilarious comedy, audience interaction and non-stop entertainment.
Ticket includes a welcome drink on arrival, a two-course meal and the live cabaret show, with a fully licensed bar throughout.
Notes: Over 18s only. Fancy dress welcome. Seating is on shared tables with other guests.
Tickets: £50 per person (plus booking fee) — £10 deposit per person, with the remaining balance due one month before the event. All payments non-refundable. Booking at www.thevenueatkerseymill.co.uk

Ride and Stride
2026-09-12 09:00 - 17:00
Sponsor your cycle or walk to raise money for Suffolk’s wonderful church buildings.
Suffolk has over 500 churches, chapels and meeting rooms across all denominations, and you’ll be amazed at the local history you’ll find in each and every one.
Taking part in Hadleigh:

St Mary’s Church — Angel Street
Roman Catholic Church — Duke Street
Salvation Army — George Street
Baptist Church
Hadleigh Row Chapel
United Reformed Church — Market Place

For more information, contact Glenn Abbassi on 07870 312409 or email glenn.abbassi@btinternet.com

Celebrating Hadleigh – Heritage Weekend 2026
2026-09-12 10:30 - 16:00
Saturday 12 September
Free Guided Walk – Historic Centre 10.30am · Duration: 90 minutes “Free Guided Walk of Historic Centre at 10.30am 90 minutes”
Deanery Tower – Free Tours 12.30pm and 2.00pm “Free Tours through the Deanery Tower 12.30pm and 2.00pm”
Guildhall Exhibition Open 10.30am – 4.00pm “Guildhall Exhibition 10.30am – 4.00pm”

Sunday 13 September
St Mary’s Church – Working Lives in the Past Costumed Presentation (Free) 1.00pm and 2.00pm “Free – Working Lives in the past Costumed Presentation 1pm and 2pm”
Deanery Tower – Free Tours 2.00pm and 3.00pm “Free Tours through the Deanery Tower 2.00pm and 3.00pm”

Tickets
Advance tickets required for all walks and tours Email: townguides@visithadleigh.co.uk “Walk & all Tours Advance Tickets only from townguides@visithadleigh.co.uk”

Repair Cafe
2026-09-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Hadleigh Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, suffolk, IP7 5DN
We are delighted to announce our Repair Café sessions for 2026 in The Dining Room, Town Hall, Market Place, Hadleigh, IP7 5DN, on a bi‑monthly basis 10.00am–12.30pm on the dates below:

Saturday 17th January
Saturday 21st March
Saturday 9th May
July tbc
Saturday 19th September
Saturday 21st November

We are always looking for new volunteers to help run Repair Café. If you have any skills you can offer or if you have any questions, please contact Jackie at Hadleigh Town Council on 01473 823 884 or email assistant@hadleightowncouncil.gov.uk.
For more information on Repair Café please visit: repaircafe.org/en/cafe/hadleigh-repair-cafe

All Dolled Up! – Fashion Show & Vintage Clothes Sale
2026-09-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Hadleigh United Reform Church, Community Room, Market Place, Hadleigh, suffolk, IP7 5DL
Get All Dolled Up for a day of fashion in Hadleigh! Start the morning at The Ansell Centre with a closet clear-out vintage and high street clothes sale from 10am to 1pm — no charge for entry. Then head to the URC Church at 2pm for the Fashion Show.
All ticket and pitch sales go to Cancer Research UK.
Times:

Vintage & High Street Clothes Sale: 10.00am – 1.00pm, The Ansell Centre — free entry
Fashion Show: 2.00pm – 3.30pm, URC Church

Price: Fashion Show tickets £10.00; morning sale free entry
Tickets: £10.00, available The Hadleigh Thrift Shop.

Twist of ABBA — Live at The Venue at Kersey Mill
2026-10-10 18:30 | Kersey Mill, Kersey, Ipswich, IP7 6DP, Kersey Mill, Kersey, Ipswich, IP7 6DP, United Kingdom
Times:

Doors open: 6:30pm
Dinner served: 7:30pm
Dancing until midnight

Venue: The Venue at Kersey Mill
Price: From £44.95 per person (only 40 early bird tickets available)
Contact / booking:

Phone: 01473 938884
Web: www.thevenueatkerseymill.co.uk

Calling all Dancing Queens — this is your night! Join us on Saturday 10th October for an unforgettable evening packed with incredible live entertainment, delicious food and all the greatest ABBA hits.
Your evening includes:

Arrival drink
Two-course meal
Live performance by Twist of ABBA
DJ until midnight

Sing your heart out to classics including Mamma Mia, Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Super Trouper, Take A Chance On Me — and many more!
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, planning a girls’ night out or simply love ABBA, this promises to be one of the biggest party nights of the year. Tickets are expected to sell fast, so don’t miss out!

The Phantom of Friar Street — Autumn Theatre
2026-10-17 00:00, 2026-10-19 00:00 | Hadleigh Old School,, 5 Bridge Street, Suffolk, IP7 6BY, United Kingdom
Organiser: Hadleigh Old School / Common Ground Theatre Company
A play with music set in East Anglia, written by Pat Whymark, featuring lead actor Julian Harries. A spine-chilling tale of scares, shocks, and twists. Suitable for ages 12+.

The Phantom of Friar Street
2026-10-17 17:00, 2026-10-18 20:00 - 2026-10-19 17:00 | Hadleigh Old School,, 5 Bridge Street, Suffolk, IP7 6BY, United Kingdom
The Phantom of Friar Street has 3 performances: Saturday 17 October 5pm, Saturday 17 October 8pm, Sunday 17 October 8pm. Doors/bar open an hour before the show. Writer Pat Whymark provides an introduction: Part ghostly tale, part murder mystery, part love story, our autumn production this year has it all! – Scares, shocks, and a spine-chilling twist in the tale await those brave enough to come with us to Friar Street. But there will also be humour, haunting live music & a heart-warming affirmation of undying love and loyalty.
Box Office at www.commongroundtc.co.uk
As ever free car parking adjacent to the Iron Bridge at IP7 6BY Hadleigh Suffolk. Please do not bring food or alcohol into the venue, refreshments are available at a licensed bar.
We look forward to welcoming you to our first ever outdoor theatre show – and – to the return of a brand new production by East Anglia’s premiere touring company.
Ian & Matthew

Hadleigh's Last Night of the Proms
2026-10-24 19:00 | St Mary’s Church, Hadleigh, Suffolk, IP7 5DT
Hadleigh’s Last Night of the Proms, hosted by St Mary’s Church and supported by Hadleigh Orchestra and Singers. Beer and wine bar available. Proceeds to St Mary’s Renewal – A Hadleigh Community Project.
Tickets: £15.00 (advance booking only)
Booking contacts:

Jan Devey – deveys@btinternet.com – 07881 798 999
Jim Wilding – james4margaret@gmail.com – 07419 325 713
Café Church, St Mary’s Church (every Friday morning)
The Idler Bookshop, 37 High Street, Hadleigh (closed Wednesdays)
