Events
Welcome to the Cranleigh Magazine Calendar
Here you’ll find a regularly updated guide to events in Surrey, including local events in Cranleigh, Guildford and nearby villages. Browse what’s on across the region, from family activities to community fairs, classes and seasonal celebrations.
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04janAll DayThe Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for
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Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.
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Farnham Maltings
Bridge Square Farnham Surrey GU9 7QR
07janAll DayMoney for Nothing: Dire Straits Tribute
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Having toured the world with their fully-live two-hour show and tipped as the world’s number one Dire Straits tribute, join them for a night of
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Having toured the world with their fully-live two-hour show and tipped as the world’s number one Dire Straits tribute, join them for a night of classic hits.
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Dorking Halls
Dorking Surrey RH4 1SG
09janAll DayMark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
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Join comedian Mark as he ponders the uncertain future facing humanity along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in
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Join comedian Mark as he ponders the uncertain future facing humanity along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public.
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX
10janAll DayGeorge Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
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Enjoy an astonishing revelation of the rich palette of orchestration afforded by ukuleles and a menagerie of voices in a collision of post-punk performance and
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Enjoy an astonishing revelation of the rich palette of orchestration afforded by ukuleles and a menagerie of voices in a collision of post-punk performance and old classics.
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Dorking Halls
Dorking Surrey RH4 1SG
10janAll Day07febLife Drawing Workshop
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Working from a live model, you will explore a variety of poses, from quick expressive sketches to longer studies that allow you to create more
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Working from a live model, you will explore a variety of poses, from quick expressive sketches to longer studies that allow you to create more finished pieces. You will learn practical drawing techniques to improve proportion, line, and shading, helping you capture movement and form with confidence.
Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced sketcher, this workshop is designed to inspire, support, and help you rediscover the joy of creativity. All materials are provided, so simply bring yourself. Take a breath from the rush of daily life, and enjoy a few hours immersed in art.
Over 18s only
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
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For this first event of the Guildford Jazz New Year programme, they are delighted to welcome pianist Leon Greening, an exciting and hugely popular performer
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For this first event of the Guildford Jazz New Year programme, they are delighted to welcome pianist Leon Greening, an exciting and hugely popular performer at jazz clubs around the UK.
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The Guildford Institute
Ward Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH
13janAll DayJulian Trevelyan (piano)
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Internationally acclaimed Julian returns to Cranleigh with an all French programme of Fauré, Daquin and Franck. Based in Paris since winning the 2015 Long-Thibaud-Crespin international
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Internationally acclaimed Julian returns to Cranleigh with an all French programme of Fauré, Daquin and Franck. Based in Paris since winning the 2015 Long-Thibaud-Crespin international competition at the age of 16, he has won prizes at international piano competitions such as the Leeds (Sept 2024), Géza Anda & Horowitz, performed as soloist with many of the finest orchestras and recorded with the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra, the London Mozart Players and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
13janAll Day17Death on the Nile
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On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. Enjoy this
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On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. Enjoy this brand-new adaptation of Agatha Christie’s renowned story.
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX
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As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role
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As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
14janAll DaySurrey Hills Chamber Choir Open Rehearsal
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Challenge yourself in the New Year. The Surrey Hills Chamber Choir is looking for more voices in all parts but particularly altos. You are welcome
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Challenge yourself in the New Year. The Surrey Hills Chamber Choir is looking for more voices in all parts but particularly altos. You are welcome to to come along and sing at this open rehearsal.
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16janAll DayA Murder Mystery presented by C.A.T.S
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Come and join us for an evening of fun and mystery. Can you follow the clues to discover the identity of the murderer?
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Come and join us for an evening of fun and mystery. Can you follow the clues to discover the identity of the murderer?
Come along and support our new drama group, Cranleigh Amateur Theatre Society, and connect with your inner Poirot!
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
17janAll DayKaiser Monkey Killers
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If you love indie music in all its grungy glory, you are not going to want to miss this! The Kaiser Monkey Killers represent everything
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If you love indie music in all its grungy glory, you are not going to want to miss this! The Kaiser Monkey Killers represent everything that’s wonderful about indie rock. Their set list is huge and includes superb tunes from the likes of Franz Ferdinand, Blur, Razorlight and Primal Scream, as well as the obvious Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys and The Killers. These guys don’t just replicate the songs they cover; they own them!
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by
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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.
National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge,Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
22janAll Day31Guildford House Open Exhibition
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Visitors can explore a diverse range of media, from painting and drawing to sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media from over 1200 entries by
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Visitors can explore a diverse range of media, from painting and drawing to sculpture, printmaking, photography, textiles, and mixed media from over 1200 entries by 79 artists.
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Guildford House Gallery
155 High Street Guildford Surrey GU1 3AJ
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Our fundraising quiz is back and this time for the supper interval you can choose between fish and chips or a vegetarian option (you’ll be
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Our fundraising quiz is back and this time for the supper interval you can choose between fish and chips or a vegetarian option (you’ll be prompted to order your choices when booking online or with our box office)
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
24janAll DayThe Unravelling Wilburys
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The perfect mix of superb musicianship and tongue-in-cheek humour! The UNRAVELLING WILBURYS perform the songs of 1980s supergroup ‘The Traveling Wilburys’ and also dip into
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The perfect mix of superb musicianship and tongue-in-cheek humour! The UNRAVELLING WILBURYS perform the songs of 1980s supergroup ‘The Traveling Wilburys’ and also dip into the back catalogue of each of its’ legendary members; George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Jeff Lynne (ELO), all the while presenting their own unique slant on what it means to be a tribute band.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
24janAll DayVision Board Workshop
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Press pause and reconnect with yourself in this guided creative workshop. Through journaling, reflection and conversation, imagine what your ideal 2026 might be. Design a
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Press pause and reconnect with yourself in this guided creative workshop. Through journaling, reflection and conversation, imagine what your ideal 2026 might be. Design a Vision Board to capture your dreams, values and goals.
Leave inspired, focused and ready to create the life you want.
“Thank you Danyah for creating such a lovely and uplifting experience.”
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
27janAll DayHarry Hill: New Bits and Greatest Hits
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Join Harry as he warms up ahead of recording a new TV special. Including classic topics like the demise of the SCART lead, the culture
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Join Harry as he warms up ahead of recording a new TV special. Including classic topics like the demise of the SCART lead, the culture wars, and other back catalogue material from his Wheel of Jokes.
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Farnham Maltings
Bridge Square Farnham Surrey GU9 7QR
28janAll DayBudapest Cafe Orchestra
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BCO are a gypsy & folk-flavoured boutique band of four virtuoso musicians. They present music from all corners of the world in their own unique,
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BCO are a gypsy & folk-flavoured 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.
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!
“Not so much a band name as a whole genre of its own, Budapest Café Orchestra embraces an encyclopaedia of music and mischief.” SCOTSMAN
“Your music is really great.” Helena Bonham
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
29janAll DayLive Music Showcase
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Live Music Showcase is where local performers book a slot to entertain their neighbours. Launched as a community event, it’s free to watch, so you
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Live Music Showcase is where local performers book a slot to entertain their neighbours. Launched as a community event, it’s free to watch, so you can sample the special talents of Cranleigh and surrounding areas performing anything from rock to poetry by way of musicals, ballards and synth-pop. To play please email [email protected] to find out more or book a slot. Or if you don’t want to perform just turn up on the night at 7.30pm. Grab a drink and enjoy the show.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
30janAll DayCranleigh Comedy Club (with AITC Stand Up Comedy)
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MILTON JONES“King of the surreal one-liner” – THE TIMESAs seen on Mock the Week (BBC2), Live at the Apollo (BBC1), Michael McIntyre’s COMEDY
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MILTON JONES
“King of the surreal one-liner” – THE TIMES
As seen on Mock the Week (BBC2), Live at the Apollo (BBC1), Michael McIntyre’s COMEDY Roadshow (BBC1) and House of Games (BBC2)
STEVE WILLIAMS
Tour Support for Lee Mack and Russell Howard.
As seen on Russell
Howard’s Good News (BBC2)
Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1)
DINESH NATHAN
Tour Support for Tom Davis & Tom Allen
(MC)
One of the UK’s hardest working comedians, bringing with him a wealth of experience in finding and grinding the funny out of everyday situations.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
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This all-new multi-format show has already been dazzling audiences at clubs and festivals across the world with its faithful tribute to the musical ‘Eras’ of
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This all-new multi-format show has already been dazzling audiences at clubs and festivals across the world with its faithful tribute to the musical ‘Eras’ of Taylor’s albums. From the eponymous ‘Taylor Swift’, through to record breaking album ‘Midnights’, this really is the definitive ‘Taylor Swift’ tribute show, and a real must for any ‘Swifties’ with all the hits and glitz of a true Taylor Swift show.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
31janAll DayRoyal Surrey Choir Charity Concert
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For one night only, the multi-award winning Royal Surrey Choir returns to present ‘Camp Classics’ a charity concert supporting Parkinson’s UK.
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For one night only, the multi-award winning Royal Surrey Choir returns to present ‘Camp Classics’ a charity concert supporting Parkinson’s UK.
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Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church, High Street, Guildford

