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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02decAll DayChristmas Guildford Farmers’ Market
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Try the best of seasonal produce and ask questions about growing, rearing, manufacture and cooking methods, and help support local businesses.
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Try the best of seasonal produce and ask questions about growing, rearing, manufacture and cooking methods, and help support local businesses.
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02decAll Day23Santa Cruises on the Basingstoke Canal
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Take a magical festive cruise aboard the Rosebud on the Basingstoke Canal and follow the Tinsel Trail to Santa’s canal-side Grotto. After, return to the
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Take a magical festive cruise aboard the Rosebud on the Basingstoke Canal and follow the Tinsel Trail to Santa’s canal-side Grotto. After, return to the Visitor Centre for festive colouring, warm drinks, and mince pies.
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Basingstoke Canal Visitor Centre
Mytchett
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Some of the country’s best comedians are coming to Dorking for a spectacular all-star festive show! Featuring Sam Campbell, Mike Wozniak, Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie,
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Some of the country’s best comedians are coming to Dorking for a spectacular all-star festive show! Featuring Sam Campbell, Mike Wozniak, Maisie Adam, Bridget Christie, and Jin Hao Li.
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Dorking Halls
Dorking Surrey RH4 1SG
03decAll DayVivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas with Candles
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Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta.
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Celebrate the season with Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons, brought to life as you’ve never heard it before by the acclaimed Piccadilly Sinfonietta.
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Guildford Cathedral
Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7UP
03decAll DayChange is Coming in Concert
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Please note that while there are three designated disabled parking spaces in our car park at the rear of our building, all other spaces are
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Please note that while there are three designated disabled parking spaces in our car park at the rear of our building, all other spaces are for the use of Cranleigh Arts staff/volunteers and performers only. Please use the car park in Village Way next to the Leisure Centre which is a three- to four-minute walk away.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
05decAll DayPlatinum – The Live ABBA Tribute Show
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Having wowed audiences on their previous appearances, which always have the whole audience on its feet and dancing in the aisles, Platinum return with their
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Having wowed audiences on their previous appearances, which always have the whole audience on its feet and dancing in the aisles, Platinum return with their spectacular theatre show.
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Dorking Halls
Dorking Surrey RH4 1SG
05decAll DayHundred Watt Club: Festive Burlesque and Cabaret
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Have you been naughty or nice this year? Whatever the answer, Hundred Watt Club’s glorious gift to you is this hot toddy of a show!
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Have you been naughty or nice this year? Whatever the answer, Hundred Watt Club’s glorious gift to you is this hot toddy of a show!
Jam-packed full of festive, glittering showgirls, bawdy comedy, classic vaudeville and awe inspiring circus acts. Always seductive, always sublime and always that little bit ridiculous – enjoy an evening of vintage inspired, Christmas themed entertainment. Hundred Watt Club show you the real meaning behind Christmas stockings!
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
06decAll DayThe Pete Roth Trio Featuring Bill Bruford
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The Pete Roth Trio features leader Pete on guitar, Mike Pratt on bass, and the incomparable Bill Bruford on drums. Operating in the grey area
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The Pete Roth Trio features leader Pete on guitar, Mike Pratt on bass, and the incomparable Bill Bruford on drums. Operating in the grey area between jazz and rock, the band creates intimate, interactive and improvised music for a new generation of enthusiasts. Original compositions, such as Dancing with Grace, Full Circle, or Part of the Charm rub shoulders with sometimes radically altered standards and classics from the jazz repertoire. Expect the unexpected!
“Jazz, funk, contemporary classical, Dvořák. Nothing is sacred. It’s not retro. It’s not comfortable. It’s just brilliantly unruly”.Fasching Club, Stockholm.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
06decAll Day14Through the Park with Scrooge (& Santa’s Grotto!)
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Step into the magical world of A Christmas Carol this December at Knowle Park. Follow an outdoor promenade trail that brings Dickens’
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Step into the magical world of A Christmas Carol this December at Knowle Park.
Follow an outdoor promenade trail that brings Dickens’ timeless story to life through beautifully decorated locations and immersive seasonal experiences.
Enjoy hands-on crafts, festive activities, and a visit to Father Christmas in his enchanting grotto. Capture plenty of memorable photos in a wintery setting as the park transforms into a sparkling festive wonderland. Perfect for families, friends, and Christmas lovers, this unique experience celebrates the spirit of the season while following the story of Scrooge and the magic of Christmas.
Full experience tickets and grotto-only tickets now available. Free entry for accompanying adults!
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Knowle Park
Knowle Lane, Cranleigh, United Kingdom
07decAll DayAndre Rieu’s 2025 Christmas Concert: Merry Christmas
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This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols,
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This holiday season, the magic begins on the big screen. Join André Rieu for his 2025 Christmas Concert – “Merry Christmas” and experience joyful carols, beautiful waltzes, and plenty of surprises – it’s the ultimate Christmas cinema event! With his fabulous Johann Strauss Orchestra, and special guests including the sensational Emma Kok and over 400 brass players bringing the majestic sound of Christmas, André’s concert is bursting with warmth, laughter, and holiday cheer. Christmas is André’s favourite time of year – and he can’t wait to share this spectacular concert with you, only in cinemas!
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
09decAll DayThe Funny Bones (Trombone Quartet)
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Amelia Lewis, Miguel Zoco Sesma, Jack Myles (tenor trombone), Cameron Bahmaie (bass trombone) Virtuosic yet mellow, we are delighted
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Amelia Lewis, Miguel Zoco Sesma, Jack Myles (tenor trombone), Cameron Bahmaie (bass trombone)
Virtuosic yet mellow, we are delighted to welcome back this London based prize-winning trombone quartet. A programme of rich variety – classical repertoire, jazz arrangements anda sprinkle of Christmas including music by Tchaikovsky, Callum Au and Florence Price. Winners of the 2024 Musicians’ Company Brass Ensemble Prize.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
09decAll DayA Christmas Carol – As Told by Jacob Marley (Deceased)
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“Just as Dickens intended…a definitive telling of A Christmas Carol”– Redditch Standard Jacob Marley is dead, condemned to an eternity of carrying
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“Just as Dickens intended…a definitive telling of A Christmas Carol”– Redditch Standard
Jacob Marley is dead, condemned to an eternity of carrying a heavy chain, forged in life; a life to which he can no longer return except to recount the tale of his miserly business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the path that lead to his redemption. Through Marley’s words, we learn how three magical spirits opened Scrooge’s eyes and made him realise the true value of love and forgiveness. This multi award-winning stage adaptation delivers thrills, chills and excitement aplenty for all ages.
“riveting acting…stunning voice work…unforgettable” – The Stage
“extremely powerful…a masterful performance” – British Theatre Guide
“a tremendous achievement… a wonder to watch” ★★★★★ Plays To See
“Hyland was the only actor on stage, yet was able to bring a whole cast to life.” ★★★★★ Voice
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
10decAll DayAir Ambulance Christmas Carol Concert
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Sing, support and save lives this Christmas. From stirring music to powerful stories from the crew, every moment helps raise vital funds to bring lifesaving
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Sing, support and save lives this Christmas. From stirring music to powerful stories from the crew, every moment helps raise vital funds to bring lifesaving care to people across the county.
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Guildford Cathedral
Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7UP
10decAll DayGreenMatthews: Midwinter Revels
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Following on from A Christmas Carol: In Concert and A Brief History of Christmas, GreenMatthews present their new festive show. Spanning several centuries, GreenMatthews’ Midwinter
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Following on from A Christmas Carol: In Concert and A Brief History of Christmas, GreenMatthews present their new festive show. Spanning several centuries, GreenMatthews’ Midwinter Revels is a celebration of Yuletide Past guaranteed to warm the cockles of the most Scrooge-like heart. Featuring Christmas carols, winter folk songs, toe-tapping tunes and a plethora of weird and wonderful instruments, the show is brought to life with GreenMatthews’ trademark wit and humour.
“You guys are awesome!” – Bill Barclay, Director of Music at Shakespeare’s Globe
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
11decAll DayHellfire Comedy Club
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Enjoy an evening of entertainment by some of the hottest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit, all while enjoying a delicious curry prepared by one of
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Enjoy an evening of entertainment by some of the hottest up-and-coming comedians on the circuit, all while enjoying a delicious curry prepared by one of the in-house chefs.
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G Live
London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2AA
12decAll DayCranleigh Community Choir and Friends Christmas Show
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The Cranleigh Community Choir and Friends Christmas Show is no ordinary choral show! It’s a true variety show with dancers, soloists, instrumentalists, duos and, of
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The Cranleigh Community Choir and Friends Christmas Show is no ordinary choral show! It’s a true variety show with dancers, soloists, instrumentalists, duos and, of course, the choir. This year they will be singing Easy Lover, Goodnight Girl, Need You Now, Big Yellow Taxi, Carol of the Bells and more. Highly entertaining and guaranteed to put you in the festive mood, our Christmas Show is a fantastic event for all the family…so why stay in, when you can have a great night out with us?!
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
13decAll DayFree Festive Guided Walk
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Immerse yourself in the festive traditions of this period of the year, some of which have been forgotten, but not all. The walk is about
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Immerse yourself in the festive traditions of this period of the year, some of which have been forgotten, but not all. The walk is about a half mile long with a duration of approximately 60 minutes.
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Tunsgate Arch
London Road Guildford Surrey GU1 2AA
13decAll DayMy Mountain Life by Simon Yates
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A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons andoutdoor enthusiasts alike! On the remote Siula Grande in Peru
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A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and
outdoor enthusiasts alike!
On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in a desperately unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled off the
mountain face by his injured partner, Joe Simpson, dangling on the rope 50 metres below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives in the epic
of survival that followed and with the publication of the book ‘Touching The Void’, later film and stage play, both climbers became household names.
It was an experience that could have put many off the sport of mountaineering – but not Simon. Over 35 years later, he is still a very active exploratory climber and guide, making several expeditions to the mountains each year. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Alaska to Central Asia there is hardly a significant range that he has not visited.
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
14decAll DayCranleigh Santa Dash
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Get ready to dash through Cranleigh in your festive best! Whether you’re running, walking or jogging, the Santa Dash 5km is a fun-filled event for
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Get ready to dash through Cranleigh in your festive best! Whether you’re running, walking or jogging, the Santa Dash 5km is a fun-filled event for all ages.
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Stocklund Square
Cranleigh
17decAll 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
18decAll Day21The Nativity Journey at Wintershall
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Discover the true meaning of Christmas with an unforgettable event for all the family. It’s a Nativity like no other, placing you in the middle
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Discover the true meaning of Christmas with an unforgettable event for all the family. It’s a Nativity like no other, placing you in the middle of an immersive theatre experience.
Stand with the shepherds, walk with Mary, Joseph and the donkey, journey with Roman soldiers and enter the stable to watch the miracle unfold.
It’s the perfect festive event for kids, parents and grandparents, it’s suitable for all ages. Due to the realistic nature of some scenes, we recommend parental guidance for those under 5 years old.
Each performance lasts approximately 90 minutes. There is free parking onsite.
Tickets can be booked now on our website, performances run from 18-21 December.
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Wintershall
Gate Street Bramley Guildford Surrey GU5 0LR
19decAll DaySwing into Christmas
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Paul Rich is back with his swingin’ Christmas Show. You’ll be taken on a journey through some of the most iconic Christmas classics, as well
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Paul Rich is back with his swingin’ Christmas Show. You’ll be taken on a journey through some of the most iconic Christmas classics, as well as exploring some of the biggest hits of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin and Michael Bublé to name a few. There may even be some musical surprises along the way!
From selling ladies-wear in the market, to performing for you in the Arts Centre and wowing international audiences in-between, Paul is excited to make you feel all Christmassy with a show that is oozing flair, charm and heart, whilst being served with a huge dollop of yuletide cheer.
‘Swing into Christmas’ is the perfect show to kick off your festive celebrations!
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Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh Arts Centre, 1 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AS
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All you want for Christmas is this festive show of ‘hohohos’ and ‘hahahas’, as ITV award winning comedian and writer Paul Kerensa brings singalong-atunities and
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All you want for Christmas is this festive show of ‘hohohos’ and ‘hahahas’, as ITV award winning comedian and writer Paul Kerensa brings singalong-atunities and a sleigh ride through Christmas past.
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Yvonne Arnaud Theatre
Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UX

