What’s On in Guildford – Upcoming Events

Merrist Wood College (Worplesdon, GU3 3PE) is allowing visitors to meet some of the animals and will address important subjects such as conservation, breeding projects and biodiversity. Tickets are £22.38.

Femme Films is a community-led film club and in April they will be showing Rye Lane (2023). The film follows two twenty-somethings, both reeling from bad break-ups, who connect over the course of an eventful day in South London. The film showing will take place at New House Art Space & Frida’s Coffee House (Fays Passage, Bedford Rd, GU1 4SQ) and tickets cost £8.83 on EventBrite.

There will be a speed dating event taking place at the All Bar One in Guildford (16-17 North Street, GU1 4AF). The hosted event allows singles between the ages of 26 and 44 to meet and maybe even fall in love!

Elvis lovers, mark your calendars. One of the UK’s leading Elvis tribute acts along with a live band is coming to Guildford Cathedral (Stag Hill, GU2 7UP). Visitors will enjoy iconic hits, such as Jail House Rock, Suspicious Minds, Devil in Disguise, The Wonder of You and many more by candlelight.

Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class vocalists and a live band, Ed Sheeran by Candlelight is the perfect event for fans of Ed Sheeran’s music. Iconic hits, such as Shape of You, Thinking Out Loud, I Don’t Care and Galway Girl, will all be performed live by tribute musicians in Guildford Cathedral (Stag Hill, GU2 7UP) by candlelight.

Walk for Wellness 26 is a community walk to bring people (and dogs!) together, celebrating the power of nature, connection and movement. The walk supports children and adults living with learning difficulties, disabilities, and mental health challenges. Participants have the choice of two routes – either 3 or 5 miles – and tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for children. The registration fee includes entry, a burger, and a medal.

Showcasing the best local and independent makers and designers, Guildford’s Craft & Flea Market will take place at the Guildford Cathedral University Campus (GU2). The market is free to enter but you can reserve a space online.

Merrist College (Worplesdon, GU3 3PE) is opening their Rare Breed Survival Trust accredited farm to the public with free entry where visitors can come and meet all of their farm animals.

The All Bar One in Guildford (16-17 North Street, GU1 4AF) will host Speed Dating for people aged 45 and older. The hosted event allows singles to meet in an organised matchmaking event.

Guildford’s Craft & Flea Market is a small traditional craft market, which will be taking place at Guildford Cathedral (GU2 7UP). There will be a selection of products, including illustrations, jewellery, ceramics, candles, and more. Entry costs £3 with children 12 and under free to enter.

Learn what outdoor lawn bowls is all about at the Stoke Park Bowling Club Open Day at Stoke Park Lido Road, GU1 1HB. The Open Day allows prospective bowlers to give the game a try, meet the club members, and enjoy a friendly community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome and all the equipment is provided, though they ask that you wear flat shoes. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be available and it’s free to park!

G Live in Guildford (London Rd, GU1 2AA) will be hosting Aardman In Concert, celebrating 50 years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and friends. The performance includes a live orchestra with a showing of A Matter of Loaf and Death. Tickets range from £20.50 to £33.50.

The Guildford Farmers Market takes place on the High Street on the first Tuesday of the month with seasonal produce from local farmers, as well as freshly baked bread from artisan bakers, and more.

Taking place once again in Stoke Park, the Inflatable 5K will feature brand new obstacles combined with five pumping music zones to motivate you. There is also a 2.5K, 10K, and 15K also available.

If you’re into Trading Card Game (TCG) cards, then this is the event for you. Cardmania will have over 40 different card vendors where visitors can buy, sell, and trade cards. There will also be other collectable items for sale and cosplay photo opportunities. Early bird admission starts at £12.25 with VIP entry £29.74. The event will take place at Surrey Sports Park (Richard Meyjes Road, GU2 7AD).

Merrist Wood is putting on a holiday club for kids aged 8-12 for a day filled with outdoor adventures, learning about nature, and engaging with animals on their large estate.

ShyneFest is a family-friendly music festival that takes place at the end of May at Merrist Wood, Worplesdon. In addition to live food, food and drinks, there is also the option for camping and clamping.

Be sure to check out Guildford High Street’s monthly farmers market for fresh produce, baked goods, local crafts, and more. With over 50 local vendors, you’re sure to find whatever you need (and then some)!

If you want to learn more about lawn bowls, be sure to check out the Stoke Park Bowling Club Open Day at Stoke Park Lido Road, GU1 1HB. Here you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the game, meet the members, and enjoy the friendly and welcoming community of lawn bowlers. Equipment is provided but they ask that you please where flat shoes. Parking is free and hot beverages and biscuits will be served!

The Royal Philharmonic performs Pop Goes Classical by candlelight in Guildford Cathedral (Stag Hill, GU2 7UP) with some of the world’s best loved songs by Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Coldplay, U2, Oasis, and more reimagined by the Royal Philharmonic. Tickets start from £41.23.

The Guildford RNLI fundraising branch presents an evening of jazz music with the Louisiana Rhythm Kings. Guests can enjoy live jazz music from the 1920s and 30s and are encouraged to bring along a picnic to the Papercourt Sailing Club (Polesden Ln, Ripley, GU23 6JX) just a 20-minute drive outside of Guildford. Tickets are £20, which includes a glass of wine on arrival with the opportunity to purchase more throughout the evening.

The Surrey Country & Craft Food Show is a family-friendly day out with artisan shopping, delicious food, live entertainment, craft demos, music, and children’s rides. The event will take place in Loseley Park in Guildford (GU3 1HS) with tickets starting at £10.

Extreme Robots Live Tour provides a 2-hour interactive show with live robot combat. The event is taking place at the Guildford Spectrum (GU1 1UP) with times being 12 noon and 4pm on both the Saturday and the Sunday. Choose from standard tickets, VIP, and Platinum experience tickets.

Guilfest will once again take place at Stoke Park and will feature 7 different stages of music, performing an array of genres. There will also be a various tents that feature food and drink, live comedy & theatre, kids’ zones, and more.

Carmine Crimson Studios in Guildford (39.5 Castle Street, GU1 3UQ) will be putting on a five-day portrait workshop led by painter Luca Indraccolo where budding artists can learn the art of portraiture painting in oils. All levels are welcome and the week-long course costs £650.

The Guildford Farmers Market on Guildford High Street makes the perfect stop on a warm summer’s day with plenty of fresh market fruit and vegetables available in the summer months, along with homemade crafts and other goods.

Just a 15-minute drive from the centre of Guildford, Wanborough Great Barn (Wanborough, GU3 2JR) will be hosting an afternoon of Celtic-inspired music, raising funds for the Artventure Trust. There will also be an art exhibition, along with a bar and refreshments with all proceeds going to the charity. Tickets are £16.

The Guildford Cheese & Chilli Festival is returning in July 2026 at Shalford Park in Guildford (GU4 8BL). Expect plenty of cheese and chilli related items, along with live music, wrestling, a chilli eating contest, children’s entertainment, crazy golf, bars, food vendors, and more.

Located in Stoke Park, the Pretty Muddy® obstacle course involves climbing, crawling, and sliding through the mud over 5k (or just over 3 miles). There is also a kids course available. On average, it takes about an hour to finish. Have fun and get muddy while raising money for life-saving cancer research.

If you can’t make it to the Caribbean this summer, the Caribbean is coming to Guildford. The event will include an outdoor street food experience with food from different Caribbean islands, live music, funfair rides, and rum punch. The festival is taking place at Merrist Wood College, Holly Lane, Worplesdon, GU3 3PE.

The Magic of Thailand festival is coming to Stoke Park (GU1 1ER) this summer, bringing a taste of Thai culture to Guildford. The festival will include Thai food, arts, crafts, traditional Thai dances, Thai boxing (Muay Thai) demonstrations, a Thai beer garden and more!

The Cranleigh Farm & Food Festival is taking place on the Cranleigh Showground
Bookhurst Road, Cranleigh, GU6 7DW, which is less than a 30-minute drive outside of Guildford. The country show will feature farm animals, working gun dogs, donkey rides, tractor rides, crafts and trade stalls. There will also be live bands and a variety of food and bars. Tickets can be purchased in advance for a small discount but can also be purchased on the day.

Head to Guildford High Street for the monthly farmers market on the first Tuesday of the month. Here you’ll find around 50 vendors with freshly baked breads and pastries, seasonal produce, along with speciality items, such as homemade crafts.

Guildford United Reformed Church (83 Portsmouth Road, GU2 4BS) will host the Bach to Baby Family Concert. The concert will include performances from live musicians, including a variety of genres, instruments, and styles. The concert is suitable for the whole family and is intended for babies, toddlers, and their carers to experience the joy of classical music.

Pride in Surrey will be taking place at Stoke Park in Guildford and will include a parade through the historic town of Guildford, live entertainment, food and drink vendors, a youth zone, and a fun fair. The event celebrates the LBGQTIA+ community in Surrey and makes for a wonderful family-friendly day out.

For fans of 2000s music, be sure to head to Guildford Cathedral (Stag Hill, GU2 7UP) for a silent disco with some of the UK’s best DJs playing your favourite 00s tunes. Tickets start from £32.01 and is only available to those aged 18 and over.

Military Fun Day is hosted by the Frimley & Camberley Cadet Corps and will take place in Loseley Park (New Pond Road, GU3 1LP). Expect military displays and exciting activities for the whole family. Tickets are £6.13 for adults and £2.88 for children with discounts available for family groups.

G Live (London Road, GU1 2AA) will host the Princess Proms – a concert singing themes from popular movies, including Frozen, Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Moana, The Wizard of Oz, Beauty & The Beast, Anastasia, Pocahontas, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and more! Tickets prices vary from £18 to £43 depending on where you are seated.

Expect plenty of sausages and ciders at this festival, which takes place in Stoke Park. There will be bars, food vendors, live music, and a festival market with activities for both kids and adults.

Guildford Farmers Market takes place on the first Tuesday of each month and offers a great opportunity to support local vendors. Here you’ll find fresh fruits and vegetables, along with baked goods and more.

Holy Trinity Church (High Street, GU1 3RR) will be hosting a flamenco show, featuring Rebeca Ortega-Ramon Ruiz, an internationally acclaimed dancer from Seville, Ramon Ruiz, a composer and guitarist from Granada, and Carlos Lobo, a renowned puro flamenco singer from Jerez de la Frontera. Tickets start from £21.98.

The monthly farmers market takes place on the first Tuesday of every month on Guildford High Street. Vendors change week to week but you can expect items like fresh produce, bread, chutneys, and homemade goods.

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight is a 90-minute concert that includes covers of iconic rock and metal bands, such as Metallica, AC/DC, Guns N Roses, Rage Against The Machine, Linkin’ Park, and more! The event will take place at G Live (London Road, GU1 2AA) and tickets start from £34.71.

The Guildford 10k is taking place this October and will see the iconic cobbled streets of Guildford closed to cars to make way for runners. There will also be a 2k race for juniors. Whether you are running to help a charity or just to keep fit, the Guildford 10k provides a beautiful backdrop and a friendly, supportive environment.

There’s no set time or place for trick-or-treating, however, the sun sets around 4.30pm on Halloween and trick-or-treating traditionally starts around sundown. Please only visit homes that have clearly decorated and have their porch lights on. If you would like to pass out candy, it’s a good idea to put up some decorations up so trick-or-treaters know you are participating. As for the cut off time, we think 8pm is a polite stopping point (9pm at the very latest), but if you’re tired of visitors before this, simply put a sign up on your door to indicate you are finished. Be respectful, stay safe, and don’t forget to say thank you!

Remember, remember the 4th of November where the monthly farmers market will take place on Guildford High Street. Meat, cheese, bread, vegetables, chutneys, baked goods, fresh herbs, oils and teas are just some of the many things you will find here.

Christmas at the Musicals will take place at Christ Church Guildford (23 Waterden Road, GU1 2AZ) and will feature songs from Phantom of the Opera, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz, and other classic musicals. Tickets start from £22.38.

The monthly farmers market on Guildford High Street is sure to have some extra vendors in the month of December with plenty of specialty items in time for Christmas.