Nestling in the heart of the seaside town of Aldeburgh in Suffolk sits the historic and much-loved Jubilee Hall.
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january
30jan12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Extended Music Collective IFriday lunchtime chamber music
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Friday 30th January 2026 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 30th January 2026 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Multibuy offer
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.
Extended Music Collective (EMC) is a chamber ensemble that never shies away from an adventurous programme and strives to explore the diverse spectrum of new music and composers. Today they present their concert “Translating Myself and Others”, featuring exciting new works by Leilehua Lanzilotti and Jason Eckardt, alongside pieces by Philip Glass, Sarah Nemtsov, Jürg Frey and Heinz Holliger.
Extended Music Collective:
Camilo Ángeles flute
Nina Vanhoenacker cello
Stef Van Vynckt harp
Philip Glass:Façades (7’)
Leilehua Lanzilotti:translating myself and others (8’)
Sarah Nemtsov:Schwelle (6’)
Jason Eckardt:Between the sphinx and the bank vault, there is a taut thread that pierces the heart of all poor children (10’)
Heinz Holliger:Zwei Linien, sich findend (from Three Pieces) (5’)
Jürg Frey:Ombre si fragile (13’)
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Saturday 31st January 2026 at 11.00am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Saturday 31st January 2026 at 11.00am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Love affairs. Life and death. Fortunes made and lost.
Join us for a captivating talk with National Trust volunteer and researcher Richard Symes, who has uncovered the extraordinary story of Dunwich Heath, a place where history, drama, and nature collide.
Over the last 300 years this seemingly peaceful landscape has been dug up, cut down, shot over and burnt. From smugglers hiding contraband along the coast, to shipwrecks that changed lives; from coastguards risking it all in treacherous seas, to artists finding inspiration in the wild beauty of the heath, Dunwich has seen it all.
Its history doesn’t stop there. Submarines once prowled its waters. The heath was turned into a battlefield with tanks and big guns, echoing with the threat of invasion during wartime. And yet, out of this turbulent past, it has been transformed into the nature reserve we know today, a place of sanctuary and survival.
Come along and immerse yourself in the remarkable story of a landscape that has shaped lives and witnessed history in ways you would never expect.
The event ends at approximately 12 noon.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
february
06feb12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Extended Music Collective IIFriday lunchtime chamber music
Event Details
Friday 6th February 2026 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 6th February 2026 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Multibuy offer
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.
Extended Music Collective (EMC) is a chamber music ensemble exploring the diverse spectrum of new music.
EMC strives to incorporate new composers within an established contemporary concert experience. Setting aside the norm for what defines a performance, EMC seeks out collaborations wherein the musicians work closely alongside young composers as well as renowned names from all over the world. It is their mission to include and encourage diversity within the field, as they endeavour to bring socially relevant aspects within humanity to the stage.
These performers never shy away from an adventurous programme where flexible combinations are intertwined with solo performances, be it acoustically or accompanied by live electronics.
Extended Music Collective:
Camilo Ángeles flute
Nina Vanhoenacker cello
Stef Van Vynckt harp
Alireza Farhang:Illuminations II: Eight Coloured Plates (8’)
Nina Šenk:T.E.R.R.A. (14’)
Anna Clyne:Beware Of (6’)
Benjamin Portzen and Marie Lévêque:A map of all the places you could be, yet are not (6’)
Leilehua Lanzilotti:Postcards II: Akari (12’)
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
13feb12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Bellot Ensemble IFriday lunchtime chamber music
Event Details
Friday 13th February 2026 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 13th February 2026 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Multibuy offer
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.
This programme – Whose Wills were Laws – begins with works by Nicholas Lanier, the first Master of the King’s Musick, and traces a path through his Caroline contemporaries to the expressive world of Purcell and Banister in the Restoration.
Bellot Ensemble are known for their energetic performances and style-specific improvisation. Specialising in 17th-century repertoire, the ensemble combines rigorous historical research with spontaneous creativity, sharing the joy of this glorious repertoire with their audiences.
Bellot Ensemble are the recipients of the Keith Coventry Bursary and are also supported by The Fidelio Charitable Trust.
Bellot Ensemble:
Lucine Musaelian soprano, viola da gamba
Edmund Taylor violin
Nathan Giorgetti viola da gamba
Daniel Murphy theorbo, baroque guitar
Matthew Brown harpsichord, chamber organ
Lanier:“No more shall meads be deck’d with flowers” (4’)
W. Lawes:Fantasia-Suite No.8 in D (5’)
Webb:“Pow’rful Morpheus, let thy charms” (4’)
Jenkins:Divisions on a Ground for Two Bass Viols (5’)
H. Lawes:“I’m sick of love” (from Select Ayres and Dialogues, Book 3) (3’)
Simpson:February (from The Monthes) (5’)
W. Lawes:“Whiles I this standing lake” (3’)
Jenkins:Fantasia-Suite in D minor (6’)
Simpson:Divisions for two bass viols (6’)
Purcell:Sonata in G minor, Z.780 (8’)
Banister:“Give me my lute” (from Playford’s Choice Ayres, Songs, and Dialogues, Book 2) (4’)
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Saturday 14th February 2026 at 11.00am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Saturday 14th February 2026 at 11.00am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Ruth Leigh has been a freelancer since 2008, writing for, amongst others, a radio station, several Christian charities, an estate agent, a florist and a trainer. She is the author of the Isabella M Smugge novel series about a pretentious influencer who moves to Suffolk from London, as well as a collection of short stories around minor characters in Pride and Prejudice, a book of poetry and a selection of her blogs from 2019-2023.
Years of gazing at photos of other people’s houses has given her a minor superpower. She can identify Farrow & Ball paint a mile off, hence the title of this talk. Ruth hasn’t had the usual writer’s journey and speaks honestly about how she got to the place she finds herself in now.
There is nothing she loves more than talking about writing, comedy, literature and all that goes with it, usually while wearing a statement gown and waving her hands around a lot.
The talk will finish at approximately 12 noon.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
Event Details
Tuesday 17th February 2026, 10am - 12pm Tickets: Pay what you can (suggested £5 per person) Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728
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Tuesday 17th February 2026, 10am – 12pm
Tickets: Pay what you can (suggested £5 per person)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Step into the uplifting world of Wooden Roots and experience the vibrant energy of traditional West African drumming.
No previous experience needed, just bring your heartbeat!
Open to anyone over 8 years old. All abilities welcome.
Maximum 30 participants per session.
Session 1: 10:00 – 10:40
Session 2: 10:45 – 11:25
Session 3: 11:30 – 12:10
Wooden Roots is located in Rendlesham, just outside Woodbridge in Suffolk and is a drum business, with a shop, classrooms and workshop. Marcus and Gemma, who are the founders of Wooden Roots run drumming classes for children and adults everywhere, including local schools, care homes, prisons and offices.
We all have rhythm within us, even if we haven’t met it yet. They teach all levels and this workshop will be a special introduction to drumming to uplift our spirits and enjoy a group session.
This easy-to-follow, joy-filled session will help you connect with your natural rhythmic flow, enjoy the magic of teamwork, and create music together. The group is divided into sections, each playing different rhythms that blend together into a powerful, shared sound.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
19feb10:00 pmBrickologists - A LEGO Fun DayBe a brickologist for a day - get creative!
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Thursday 19th February 2026, 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm Tickets: Pay what you can (suggested £5) Tickets for both sessions available HERE Please book a ticket for every person
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Thursday 19th February 2026, 10am – 12pm and 2pm – 4pm
Tickets: Pay what you can (suggested £5)
Tickets for both sessions available HERE
Please book a ticket for every person attending even if you are just watching.
Come and get creative at Brickologists’ Fun Day with Lego including a timed Brickoff LEGO Challenge with prizes for the best model, a ‘free build’ area, Bionicles, Duplo, car building with downhill racetracks and a mini figure hunt with prizes.
The Brickoff Lego Challenge is open to everybody from 4 – 99+ with prizes going to the best models made. Please note adult supervision is required during the event.
Everyone who takes part will go home with a small something!
All Lego prizes are donated by Brickologists, Young Engineers.
Further information here FUN DAYS WITH LEGO | brickologists
Time
(Thursday) 10:00 pm
20feb12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Bellot Ensemble IIFriday lunchtime chamber music
Event Details
Friday 20th February 2026 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 20th February 2026 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Multibuy offer
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.
“O come piace” (as it pleases) – Legrenzi’s invitation becomes the guiding thread through 17th-century Italy. This programme moves freely between sacred lullabies, theatrical laments and virtuosic sonatas, showing how composers from Monteverdi to Farina delighted in blending form and style to expression, invention and pleasure.
Bellot Ensemble are a dynamic period instrument group known for their energetic performances and style-specific improvisation. Specialising in 17th-century repertoire, the ensemble combines rigorous historical research with spontaneous creativity, sharing the joy of this glorious repertoire with their audiences.
Bellot Ensemble are the recipients of the Keith Coventry Bursary and are also supported by The Fidelio Charitable Trust.
Lucine Musaelian soprano, viola da gamba
Edmund Taylor violin
Nathan Giorgetti viola da gamba
Daniel Murphy theorbo, baroque guitar
Matthew Brown harpsichord, chamber organ
Merula:“Hor ch’è tempo di dormire” (from Canzonetta spiritual sopra alla nanna) (9’)
Legrenzi:Sonata sesta a quattro viole da gamba o come piace (from La cetra, Op.10) (6’)
Landi:“A che più l’arco tendere” (from Arie a una voce con l’atri scherzi) (4’)
Cima:Sonata à 4 (from Concerti ecclesiastici) (5’)
Monteverdi:“Si dolce è’l tormento” (4’)
Ferro:Sonata quinta à tre (from Sonate a due, tre & quattro) (8’)
Legrenzi:“Lumi, potete piangere” (from La divisione del mondo, Parte prima) (4’)
Carina:Capriccio stravagante (from Il secondo libro delle pavane, gagliarde… a 4 parti) (20’)
Monteverdi:Lamento della ninfa: “Amor dicea” (from Madrigali guerrieri et amorosi, libro ottavo) (5’)
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Friday 20th February, 7.30pm Doors & bar open at 7pm Tickets: £28 available HERE Jubilee Goes Global presents Buena Vista Social Club Night with the Edgar Macias
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Friday 20th February, 7.30pm
Doors & bar open at 7pm
Tickets: £28 available HERE
Jubilee Goes Global presents Buena Vista Social Club Night with the Edgar Macias Quintet
UK-based Venezuelan pianist Edgar Macias has become a highly regarded performer known for his versatility across genres ranging from jazz to salsa. Over the course of his impressive career, he has collaborated with acclaimed artists such as Wynton Marsalis, David Murray, Scott Hamilton, and Bobby Wellins. This evening, he presents a special tribute to the legendary Cuban ensemble The Buena Vista Social Club. The group and their Grammy Award–winning 1996 album achieved global acclaim, selling over 8 million copies.
Joined by Chris Bowden (saxophone), Tom Hill (bass/vocals), Miles Levin (drums), and Néstor Pedrales (percussion), Edgar offers his own interpretation of the iconic record through fresh Latin jazz arrangements of its timeless songs.
‘A superb quintet (…) who collectively created a compelling mix of Cuban percussive rhythm and jazz improvisation on what was a careful thoughtful crafted re-arranged intoxicating project’. ‘(…) a stand up ovation from a packed enthusiastic audience’
– Paul R. Croft, The Blue Room at Lincoln, UK
This event will end at approximately 9.30pm.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Sunday 22nd February 2026, 10am - 3pm Entry: £3 on the door (children under 14 go free) Discover a world of unique finds at the Antiques & Vintage Fair. Browse a
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Sunday 22nd February 2026, 10am – 3pm
Entry: £3 on the door (children under 14 go free)
Discover a world of unique finds at the Antiques & Vintage Fair. Browse a wide selection of quality antiques, vintage goods, and collectables from experienced dealers. Whether you’re hunting for hidden gems or enjoying a nostalgic day out, this fair has something for everyone.
Please note only assistance dogs are permitted.
Organised by Black Dog Events.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
27feb12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Trio Archai IFriday lunchtime chamber music
Event Details
Friday 27th February 2026 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 27th February 2026 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Multibuy offer
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.
The Piano Trio was the medium by which Beethoven announced himself to the world with his Op.1 set. It is followed by Helen Grime’s Miniatures, inspired by three chalk and pastel works by Whistler, which explore intimate atmospheres and subtle gradations of palate. The programme is completed by Fauré’s Piano Trio in D minor, written at the very end of the composer’s life.
Founded in Basel in 2023, Trio Archai has quickly gained international recognition through winning First Prize and Beethoven Prize at the Schoenfeld International String Competition 2025 in China, and First Prize at the 72nd Royal Over-Seas League Competition 2024 in London. Their performances have taken them to prestigious venues and festivals including Wigmore Hall, St George’s Bristol, Schaffhausen Klassik, Swiss Chamber Music Festival, and Whittington Festival.
The name Archai (pronounced “Ark-ai”), from the Ancient Greek for “origins” or “first principles”, reflects the ensemble’s shared musical values and their commitment to grow together.
Kindly supported by The Albert and Eugenie Frost Music Trust.
Trio Archai:
Ayla Sahin violin
Finn Mannion cello
Mar Valor piano
Beethoven:Piano Trio in E flat, Op.1 No.1 (30’)
Helen Grime:Three Whistler Miniatures (11’)
Fauré:Piano Trio in D minor, Op.120 (23’)
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
27feb7:30 pmKathryn Tickell & The DarkeningThe songs, landscape and mythology of North-East England
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Friday 27th February 2026 at 7.30pm Doors & bar open at 7pm Tickets: £26 Tickets are available HERE by
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Friday 27th February 2026 at 7.30pm
Doors & bar open at 7pm
Tickets: £26
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Named after the old Northumbrian word for twilight, ‘The Darkening’ is made up of four North-East England-based members: Kathryn Tickell (Northumbrian smallpipes, fiddle, vocals), Amy Thatcher (accordion, synth, clogs, vocals), Tim Bloomer (guitar), Joe Truswell (drums, percussion); with Stef Conner from Cambridge (vocals, lyres). Together these dazzling musicians create musical magic; dynamic and unique “Ancient Northumbrian Futurism”.
Based in the shadow of Hadrian’s Wall yet reaching out to the wider world, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening explore the connecting threads of music, landscape and people over a period of almost 2000 years.
Songs range from themes of freedom, nature and venturing out into the world after times of darkness, to a Roman inscription with links to Libya and Syria magnetically pulled into the 21st century with glorious vocal harmonies and the wildest of piping.
LIVE REVIEWS:
“…tremendously energising, polished and thought-provoking” Americana-UK.
“Dynamic and breathless jigs and spins… this is the energy we want!” The List (Celtic Connections 2024).
“Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening hold Cropredy in the palm of their hand…”At The Barrier.
“… a euphoric experience… edgy, dark dance-based adventures, thoughtful mystical evocations, precise virtuoso instrumental wizardry and
magical, haunting soundscapes” Fatea.
Official website: kathryntickell.com
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Instagram: kathryntickell
Facebook: kathryntickellpiper
Youtube:@TheKathrynTickell
Bandcamp: kathryntickell.bandcamp.com
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
march
13mar12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Terra String Quartet IFriday lunchtime chamber music
Event Details
Friday 13th March 2026 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 13th March 2026 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Multibuy offer
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.
Terra String Quartet:
Harriet Langley violin
Amelia Dietrich violin
Chih-Ta Chen viola
Audrey Chen cello
Haydn:String Quartet in B flat, Op. 33, No. 4 (17’)
Beethoven:String Quartet No. 7 in F, Op. 59, “Razumovsky” No. 1 (42’)
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Saturday 14th March 2026 at 11.00am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: Free but please book. Tickets are available HERE
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Saturday 14th March 2026 at 11.00am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: Free but please book.
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Richard Allenby-Pratt is an award-winning photographer who has been recording rural life in Suffolk for the last 8 years for ‘The Suffolk Project’ which can be viewed on instagram @thesuffolkproject or his website www.thesuffolkproject.co.uk
This year, much of Richard’s efforts have been directed at recording the changes in the landscape made by energy infrastructure works, and recording interviews with the people impacted by them. This project is now supported by East Suffolk District Councillors, in collaboration with The Long Shop Museum, Leiston.
In his ‘Love Letter to East Suffolk’ series of talks, Richard is sharing his photographs of East Suffolk and talking about what he has learned along the way: about the landscapes, wildlife, people, traditions and industries of the coastal area. He’s also introducing his ‘impacts’ project and offering the opportunity for people to tell their own stories.
Refreshments will be available to purchase at the bar.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
Event Details
Saturday 14th March 2026 at 7.30pm Doors & bar open at 7.00pm Tickets: £28 Tickets are available HERE by
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Saturday 14th March 2026 at 7.30pm
Doors & bar open at 7.00pm
Tickets: £28
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Zervas & Pepper present:
This Flight Tonight – The Songs of Joni Mitchell
Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present ‘This Flight Tonight’ an intimate five-piece acoustic live tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell.
Featuring songs such as ‘California’, ‘Blue’, ‘Woodstock’ ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘Coyote’, ‘Big Yellow Taxi’, ‘A Case Of You’, and many more.
Joni Mitchell is one of the most influential artists of the modern age, rising to stardom in the late 1960’s, Her music and songwriting is the jewel in the crown of the Woodstock generation. Bursting onto the scene with a sound entirely her own, Joni earned the respect of her musical peers and the love of her audiences Worldwide.
Mitchell’s albums and songs are widely recognised as masterpieces, standards that would become the soundtrack to the lives of countless fans throughout the world and continue to draw and inspire new generations of fans.
Zervas & Pepper are Welsh Singer/Songwriters Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper. They have been creating and performing original music for over a decade professionally.
The duo and their recording/touring band enjoy cult success on the UK and European Folk/Americana scene and have released five critically-acclaimed studio albums and undertaken countless live headline and support tours, receiving strong national and international network radio support throughout their career and their original music garnering praise and accolades from the likes of CSN&Y legend David Crosby, BBC DJ’s Mark Radcliffe, Bob Harris, Lauren Laverne and Don Letts.
‘This Flight Tonight’ is a celebration of Joni Mitchell’s music that the duo have had in the making for many years, and now 2023 will see them finally take this show on the road for the first time.
The carefully-crafted set list will feature songs from Joni’s million-selling albums such as Clouds, Ladies of the Canyon, For The Roses, Court and Spark, featuring many cuts from her 1972 landmark release ‘Blue’.
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
20mar12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Terra String Quartet IIFriday lunchtime chamber music
Event Details
Friday 20th March 2026 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 20th March 2026 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Multibuy offer
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.
Recent prize winners at the 2025 Bordeaux and Wigmore Hall International Quartet Competitions, the Terra String Quartet is a vibrant young international ensemble based in New York City. It is composed of graduates of The Juilliard School, The New England Conservatory, Harvard University, and the Curtis Institute of Music. Known for their sincere storytelling, commitment to artistic excellence, and versatile approach to repertoire, the Quartet strives to foster conversation and genuine human connection through their performances and pedagogy. Their name is a nod to their multicultural origins, representing four continents and speaking six languages.
Terra String Quartet:
Harriet Langley violin
Amelia Dietrich violin
Chih-Ta Chen viola
Audrey Chen cello
Juri Seo:String Quartet No. 2 “Overgrown Paths” (12’)
Britten:String Quartet No. 3 (36’)
Prokofiev:String Quartet No. 2 in F major (22’)
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Friday 20th March 2026 at 7.30pm Doors & bar open at 6.45pm Tickets: £19.95 Tickets are available HERE by
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Friday 20th March 2026 at 7.30pm
Doors & bar open at 6.45pm
Tickets: £19.95
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Renowned for his performances in Pantomime, local funny-man Wayne Burns makes a welcome appearance on Aldeburgh’s Jubilee Hall stage with an evening of adult comedy and general nonsense.
Be prepared for chaotic comedy, as Wayne performs mischievous magic, delivers disorder with a host of props and puppets and serves up shrieks of laughter with his saucy and often spontaneous sense of humour.
The show also includes live music from the fabulous Flashdance 80s Band.
(18+) If easily offended, please sit in the front!
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Event Details
Saturday 21st March 2026 at 3pm Doors open at 2.30pm Tickets: £10 (plus £1 booking fee) Tickets are available
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Saturday 21st March 2026 at 3pm
Doors open at 2.30pm
Tickets: £10 (plus £1 booking fee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Enjoy a captivating afternoon of chamber music performed by Ipswich School’s award-winning ensembles.
The Music Department at Ipswich School nurtures a genuine love of music in an environment where every pupil can thrive, and those with exceptional commitment can truly excel. This special concert celebrates the outstanding achievements of our young musicians, whose dedication has earned national recognition at the Pro Corda Chamber Music Festival, with several groups reaching the finals and two quartets winning their age categories.
Chamber music lies at the heart of Ipswich School’s instrumental provision, running alongside two full symphony orchestras. It plays a vital role in developing musicianship, fostering collaboration, creativity, and expressive performance. This concert offers a wonderful opportunity to hear some of the most talented young performers in the region presenting a programme of well-known chamber works. Join us for what promises to be an inspiring afternoon of exceptional music-making.
Programme to include:
Beethoven Quartet in C Minor, Opus 18, No. 4
Dohnanyi String Trio
Mendelssohn Piano Trio
Brahms Piano Quartet
Haydn Piano Trio in C Major, No. 43
This event will finish at approximately 4.15pm.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm
27mar12:00 pmFriday Lunchtime Concert: Paddington Trio IFriday lunchtime chamber music
Event Details
Friday 27th March 2026 at 12pm Doors open at 11.30am Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price) Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE Alternatively from Britten Pears
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Friday 27th March 2026 at 12pm
Doors open at 11.30am
Tickets: £15.00 (under 25s half price)
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
Alternatively from Britten Pears Arts’ box office at Snape Maltings Concert Hall or by calling 01728 687110.
Multibuy offer
Tickets only £12 when you book for three or more concerts.
Finnish for “Hem”, Päärme is a creative exploration of craftsmanship in music. Inspired by sewing, Wennäkoski stitches together a delicate soundworld of shimmering pulses and playful canons. It is paired with Beethoven’s noble “Archduke” Trio.
The Paddington Trio has been recognised in international competitions and live performances for their fresh interpretations and exuberant energy. Like Paddington Bear – after whom the trio takes its name – Finnish violinist Tuulia Hero, Irish cellist Patrick Moriarty and American pianist Stephanie Tang have made London their home and emerged as an ensemble of an entirely unique and lasting entity. The trio is celebrated for its close and energetic communication, insightful and imaginative programming as well as its highly refined ensemble playing.
Paddington Trio are the recipients of the Richard and Gillie Cave Bursary.
Paddington Trio:
Tuulia Hero violin
Patrick Moriarty cello
Stephanie Tang piano
Lotta Wennäkoski:Päärme (12’)
Beethoven:Piano Trio in B flat major “Archduke”, Op. 97 (40’)
Main image: Paddington Trio © Pietari Purovaara
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Saturday 28th March 2026 from 10am - 2pm Doors & bar open at 10am Tickets: Free entry. £3 per item to be
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Saturday 28th March 2026 from 10am – 2pm
Doors & bar open at 10am
Tickets: Free entry. £3 per item to be valued (payable on the day).
The bar will be open serving hot and cold drinks and refreshments.
Clarke & Simpson Antiques Valuation Day
Curious about the history or value of your treasured items? Bring them along to our Antiques Valuation Day, hosted by Clarke & Simpson Auctions.
Expert valuers will be on hand to appraise items within the following categories:
- Militaria/Medals
- Silver
- Jewellery
This is a fantastic opportunity to discover the hidden stories and potential worth of your possessions.
Plus Geoffrey Barfoot will be giving a short talk sharing insights into the world of Clarke & Simpson and the auction trade.
Whether you’re a collector, antiques enthusiast, or simply curious, come along for an enjoyable and informative day.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am
Event Details
Saturday 28th March 2026 at 7.30pm Doors & bar open at 7.00pm Tickets: £25 Tickets are available HERE by
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Saturday 28th March 2026 at 7.30pm
Doors & bar open at 7.00pm
Tickets: £25
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
A remarkably versatile and expansive guitarist/singer, encompassing swing, bebop, blues and everything between, Denny Ilett is also director of the Bristol International Jazz & Blues Festival.
Formerly with legendary New Orleans singer Lillian Boutté, Denny has recently received great acclaim for his appearances at Ronnie Scott’s fronting the Electric Lady Big Band in his jazz salute to Jimi Hendrix.
Expect an evening of swinging blues entertainment with Denny and the Jazz@Jubilee Trio.
Jazz@Jubilee Trio
Jim Watson – piano
Andy Crowdy – bass
George Double – drums
“A knock-out player…soulful and jazz-tinged” GUITARIST
“Comprehensive mastery of the guitar” THE WHITMAN REVIEW
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Event Details
Tuesday 31st March, 2pm Doors open at 1.30pm Tickets: £12 available HERE From the creator of The Bubble Show® comes a dazzling new adventure full of bubble artistry and
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Tuesday 31st March, 2pm
Doors open at 1.30pm
Tickets: £12 available HERE
From the creator of The Bubble Show® comes a dazzling new adventure full of bubble artistry and visual magic!
Journey through the awe-inspiring legends of Bubbleland, as they are brought to life in a breathtaking theatrical experience made of soap and water. Watch as the master of bubbles breathes life into: light, water, plants, animals, stars, and even the essence of human nature itself — in a celebration of creation!
This magical production is a feast for the senses, featuring fire effects, poetic puppetry, light-displays, majestic music, and brand-new bubble masterpieces never seen before. Whether you’re discovering bubble theatre for the first time or returning for more, this show promises a fresh and unforgettable delight for all ages.
Don’t miss this mesmerizing family spectacle that will leave you spellbound. Book your tickets today and enter an enchanted realm where dreams do come true — through the wonder and joy of bubbles!
Suitable from age 2+
Duration: 60 minutes – No interval
Some reviews from our original production of The Bubble Show:
★★★★★ Deadline News, Edinburgh “The Bubble Show: flawlessly simple and full of wonder”
★★★★ The List, Edinburgh “Engaging showmanship from bubble maestro the Highland Joker”
★★★★★ Theatre Review New Zealand “Mr Bubbles works wonders with buckets, bowls and troughs of water and detergent”
★★★★ Edinburgh49 “This show’s gentle humour and obvious passion will lift your spirits”
Best Family-Act award, Face TV New Zealand 2016
Audience Choice Award, Nelson Fringe 2018
Top Children’s Entertainer Award, New Zealand Variety Artists club 2019
Caravanserai Award Nominee, Brighton Fringe 2023
As seen in the Guinness World Record Book 2025
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
april
Event Details
Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 6pm Doors open at 6pm, show begins at 6.30pm. Tickets: £15 Tickets are available
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Wednesday 1st April 2026 at 6pm
Doors open at 6pm, show begins at 6.30pm.
Tickets: £15
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of style, sparkle, and community spirit!
Step into the world of fashion as O&C Butcher and Fleur unveil their stunning women’s and men’s collections for spring/summer ’26. Join us to celebrate the latest styles, colours and outfits to see you through the season.
Enjoy bubbles on arrival, mingle with friends old and new, and soak up the atmosphere as familiar faces take to the catwalk in this fabulous local showcase. Afterwards you can enjoy some canapés, take a closer peek at the looks and meet the models!
All proceeds will go towards supporting the Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall, helping to keep this much-loved venue at the heart of our community.
Refreshments will be available to purchase at the bar throughout the evening.
It promises to be a night of fashion, fun, and fundraising you won’t want to miss!
Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm
Event Details
Saturday 4th April 2026, 10am - 3pm Entry: £3 on the door (children under 14 go free) Discover a world of unique finds at the Antiques & Vintage Fair. Browse a
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Saturday 4th April 2026, 10am – 3pm
Entry: £3 on the door (children under 14 go free)
Discover a world of unique finds at the Antiques & Vintage Fair. Browse a wide selection of quality antiques, vintage goods, and collectibles from experienced dealers. Whether you’re hunting for hidden gems or enjoying a nostalgic day out, this fair has something for everyone.
Please note only assistance dogs are permitted.
Organised by Black Dog Events.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th April 2026 Friday 10th April 2026, 2pm & 6pm Saturday 11th April 2026, 11am & 3pm Sunday 12th April 2026, 11am Doors open 30 minutes before each performance Tickets:
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Friday 10th to Sunday 12th April 2026
Friday 10th April 2026, 2pm & 6pm
Saturday 11th April 2026, 11am & 3pm
Sunday 12th April 2026, 11am
Doors open 30 minutes before each performance
Tickets: £17.50
Tickets are available here:
Friday 10th April, 2pm HERE
Friday 10th April, 6pm HERE
Saturday 11th April, 11am HERE
Saturday 11th April, 3pm HERE
Sunday 12th April, 11am HERE
Fly away to Neverland this Easter with our panto-perfect production of Peter Pan.
Join Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, the Lost Boys, and the ever-glamorous Tiger Lily for a swashbuckling, side-splitting, sparkle-filled adventure the whole family will love! With toe-tapping tunes, laugh-out-loud comedy, and just the right amount of fairy dust, this magical tale is packed with panto fun, larger-than-life characters, and a sprinkle of audience participation (oh yes it is!).
Whether you’re cheering the heroes or booing the baddies, this Easter holiday treat promises pixie-dusted pandemonium and flying fun for everyone.
Don’t miss the high-flying family show of the season – tickets are selling fast, so hook yours today.
Book now for a magical Easter escape – it’s a pantomime that’s simply never-to-be-missed!
Early-Bird Ticket Rate (until 1st January 2026): £15
Presented by Bright Sparks
Time
10 (Friday) 2:00 pm - 12 (Sunday) 1:00 pm
18apr10:00 am1:00 pmSpring Makers MarketFine Suffolk food, drink & crafts
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Saturday 18th April 2026, 10am - 1pm Free entry Come to our Spring Makers' Market, for fine Suffolk produce and crafts. This is a friendly market offering an excellent range of high-quality
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Saturday 18th April 2026, 10am – 1pm
Free entry
Come to our Spring Makers’ Market, for fine Suffolk produce and crafts.
This is a friendly market offering an excellent range of high-quality local produce and products.
Stall holders
If you are interested in booking a stall, please contact manager@aldeburghjubileehall.co.uk.
We are open to producers who operate within a 25-mile radius of Aldeburgh.
No re-sellers please, only primary producers.
Spaces will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis, and producers may be put on a waiting list dependant on other confirmed stall holders and what they offer.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Friday 24th April 2026 at 11.00am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £15 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Friday 24th April 2026 at 11.00am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £15 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
A relaxed morning recital featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra.
The Ward Piano Quartet
Nicholas Ward violin, Wendy Gudgin viola, Harriet Bennett cello, Tim Carey piano
Programme to include:
Faure Piano Quartet
Mozart Piano Quartet in E flat major
The event ends at approximately 12.00 noon.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am
Event Details
Friday 24th April 2026 at 7.30pm Doors & bar open at 7.00pm Tickets: £15 Tickets are available HERE by
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Friday 24th April 2026 at 7.30pm
Doors & bar open at 7.00pm
Tickets: £15
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Sefo Kanuteh, with his versatile mastery of the kora, balafon, and voice, is making waves across the UK’s vibrant Mande music scene. Rooted in the musical traditions of the Mande heartland of West Africa, Sefo has been based in the UK since 2011. In addition to his regular solo performances, he is the founder of the popular ensemble Meriya Band.
A specialist in the kora, a sweet-sounding West African harp, and the balafon, a traditional wooden xylophone, Sefo brings to life two of the core instruments of Mande griot music, alongside the ngoni.
Over the past decade, the kora has seen a surge in popularity in the UK and across the world music industry, celebrated for its ability to blend seamlessly with a wide range of genres. While deeply rooted in traditional repertoire, Sefo expands its possibilities through his exploration of Latin, reggae, jazz, and blues influences.
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Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm
Talk: Lois Gunn – ceramic artist & jeweller on her craft, creativity and The Great Pottery Throwdown
Event Details
Saturday 25th April 2026 at 11.00am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Saturday 25th April 2026 at 11.00am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Join us for an inspiring and creative talk with Lois Gunn, celebrated Woodbridge potter, jewellery maker, and winner of The Great Pottery Throwdown 2023. She is known for her unique stoneware clay pieces which frequently combine thrown and sculpted forms, featuring intricate and graphic decoration with fun elements.
In conversation with curator Devi Singh, Lois will share insights into her artistic journey and also discuss the techniques, materials and inspirations that inform both her ceramics and jewellery. As well as an exciting glimpse behind the scenes of her time on the popular TV series, learning how the challenges, pressure and camaraderie shaped her work and confidence as a maker.
There will be a selection of her products on sale after the talk.
See Lois’ work at www.loisgunn.com
The talk will finish at approximately 12 noon.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
may
Event Details
Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11.00am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11.00am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
2026 marks a significant milestone, the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth.
This talk by Patricia Hodgkins of the National Trust, begins with a look at Flatford as it stands today, where every building in the small hamlet is now under the care of the Trust. Much of the surrounding Stour Valley is also owned by them, though not in its entirety.
Through a series of familiar paintings and related sketches, we’ll explore Constable’s life in Suffolk, his artistic methods, and how he balanced his work between London and his beloved Suffolk landscape.
Finally, in this special anniversary year, we’ll consider how Constable’s art came to capture the hearts of the English public and earned its enduring place in the nation’s affection.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
Event Details
Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm Doors open at 2pm & 7pm Tickets: £10 (plus £1 booking fee) Tickets are available
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Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Doors open at 2pm & 7pm
Tickets: £10 (plus £1 booking fee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
John is worried he will be forgotten after he’s passed on. When his troubled grandson comes to visit, he decides to share his life story, hoping to inspire him. But can John’s history really connect with the “youth of today”?
Reflex Theatre revives this local tale of love, conflict, loss and hope that spans generations and beyond.
Nominated for two 2024 Norfolk Arts Awards (New Writing & Theatre Award)
There will be a post-show discussion with the cast and director after each performance.
“Captivating. Wonderful storytelling and acting.” East Anglian Theatre Podcast
“A brilliant, beautiful play of such poignance…” Peter Steward
“Neatly crafted, a charming and gentle play…” Cultivated
This production has been made possible with funding from Alan Boswell Charitable Trust, East Suffolk Council, Hornsea 3 Community Fund and Norfolk Community Foundation.
This performance is 70 minutes long with no interval.
Time
(Saturday) 2:30 pm
Event Details
Sunday 10th May 2026 at 4pm Doors open at 3.30pm Tickets: £15 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Sunday 10th May 2026 at 4pm
Doors open at 3.30pm
Tickets: £15 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
A relaxed morning recital featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra.
Kathryn Parry violin
Jody Hughes cello
Jonathan Rutherford piano
Programme
Schubert Piano Trio in B flat major D.898
The event ends at approximately 5pm.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
15may7:30 pm9:30 pmDire StreetsSix piece tribute to one of the world's greatest guitar bands.
Event Details
Friday 15th May 2026, 7.30pm Tickets: £25 Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office. Dire Streets
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Friday 15th May 2026, 7.30pm
Tickets: £25
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world’s greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail, making them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK.
The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of the legendary Dire Straits concerts.
For over a decade, Dire Streets have performed Dire Straits’ incredible back catalogue to thousands of theatre-goers across the UK.
No other Dire Straits tribute act comes as close to reproducing Mark Knopfler’s distinctive guitar and vocal tones – making Dire Streets as near to the original band as you can see live.
The six-piece band is made up of some of the country’s top tribute musicians and delivers a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands the UK has ever produced.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Saturday 16th May 2026 at 7pm Doors open at 6.30pm Tickets: £20 Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728
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Saturday 16th May 2026 at 7pm
Doors open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £20
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Experience an extraordinary evening of music as world-renowned violinist Danny Koo from South Korea joins celebrated violist Meghan Cassidy and the acclaimed Orion Orchestra.
Fresh from enchanting London audiences with their breathtaking performance at Cadogan Hall, the Orion Orchestra brings their passion and artistry to the stage in Suffolk.
Founded to empower the next generation of musicians, the Orion Orchestra bridges the gap between study and the professional world, while inspiring audiences of all ages through dynamic, accessible performances.
Programme
W.A. Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante
Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons
The evening will be presented by Rob Rinder.
Proceeds will go to the Alde and Ore Association and Suffolk Energy Action Solutions
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm
Event Details
Friday 22nd May 2026 at 11am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £15 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Friday 22nd May 2026 at 11am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £15 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
A relaxed morning recital, part of a series featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra.
Programme
French Suite William Alwyn
Flute, Violin, Viola & Harp
Arioso J. S. Bach
Apres un Reve Faure
Viola & Harp
Romance Rubinstein
Elegia Tedeschi
Violin & Harp
Variations for Flute on a Theme from Rossini’s La Cenerentola Chopin
Flute & Harp
Irish Suite William Alwyn
Flute, Violin, Viola & Harp
The Goldcrest Ensemble
Duke Dobing flute
Michael Dolan violin
Raphael Hurwitz viola
Miriam Keogh harp
The event ends at approximately 11.50am.
The Goldcrest Ensemble
The Goldcrest Ensemble was formed in 2016 by Miriam Keogh and Duke Dobing, to perform mixed ensemble, harp-based chamber music from the 18th to the 21st century.
Duke Dobing, flute made his debut with the English Chamber Orchestra aged 18, participating in several Aldeburgh Festival concerts and recordings conducted by Benjamin Britten. Duke played as Guest Principal Flute with most of London’s major orchestras and was Principal Flute of City of London Sinfonia (CLS), appearing as soloist throughout the UK and abroad, giving many broadcasts including the UK première of Jean Françaix’s Double Concerto. The BBC chose Duke as flute soloist in Radio 3’s “A Breath of Virtuosity” series, playing concertos by Mozart and Nigel Osborne. John Rutter composed his Suite Antique for flute and strings for Duke, who gave its world première and recorded it for John’s Collegium label. For three decades, Duke was a member of the Vega Wind Quintet, one of the UK’s leading wind ensembles. In 2000, Duke changed career, successively becoming full-time Director of Development at CLS (2000-2004), Aldeburgh Music – now Britten-Pears Arts (2004- 2009), and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (2009-2012), returning to Aldeburgh Music as Fundraising Adviser for the Britten Centenary. In 2004, The Duchess of Kent invited Duke to become a founder trustee of her charity Future Talent, a position he held for ten years, the last four as Deputy Chair. Duke now concentrates on performance as soloist and in chamber music.
Michael Dolan was born in Scotland and studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. Michael plays the violin and viola. After completing his studies, he joined the Scottish National Orchestra and subsequently was appointed Assistant Leader of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Later he was invited to join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, where he became Co-Principal Second Violin. After a busy, successful career in London and touring the world he moved to Suffolk. Michael has led the Prometheus Orchestra for seven years and enjoys playing chamber music with the many fine musicians based in Suffolk.
Raphael Hurwitz, viola studied the viola with Jonathan Barritt at the Junior Royal Academy of Music and began his career as section leader of the National Youth Strings Orchestra, London International Orchestra and subsequently went on to form the London FILMharmonic Orchestra in 2012. As a prominent multi-instrumentalist, his work has taken him around the world as well as performing in many West-End shows and independent theatre as a freelance Musical Director. Raphael has also worked in collaboration with Pizza Express Jazz Club Dean Street and King’s Place for the Global Music Foundation. As well as performing chamber music, Raphael also works as a dealer and specialist in fine instruments and bows.
Miriam Keogh, harp was born in Dublin into a large musical family; both her parents were professional musicians. Miriam was awarded a Countess of Munster Trust Scholarship to study the harp with Osian Ellis at the Royal Academy of Music, and she undertook further studies with Renata Scheffel-Stein. As a freelance harpist her career has taken her to many countries including the USA, Europe and the Far East as Guest Principal harpist with leading orchestras, including The London Symphony Orchestra, The Philharmonia and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Miriam was awarded an ARAM by the Royal Academy of Music “for achieving distinction in the profession”. As well as performing chamber music with several groups, Miriam enjoys teaching at the Royal Academy of Music, coaching for various youth orchestras, organising master classes and summer schools and has a busy private teaching practice.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am
Event Details
Friday 22nd May 2026, 7.30pm Tickets: £15 Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office. Get ready
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Friday 22nd May 2026, 7.30pm
Tickets: £15
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
Get ready for a heart-steeped night of Australian country music as two powerhouse acts share the spotlight: Charlotte Le Lievre and the Double Dole Stringband. Together, they deliver a double headliner built for anyone who loves twang, truth, and a good yarn. Expect harmonies that wrap around you, tunes that travel from tender to rollicking, and a night that celebrates the beating heart of Australia’s country tradition.
Charlotte Le Lievre writes country songs that cut deep — honest, raw, and grounded in real life. With a voice that’s equal parts vulnerable and commanding, her music pulls from early country and folk traditions to make sense of grief, joy, resistance, and the stories we carry.
Charlotte spent her 20s hitchhiking, living at blockades in remote corners of the continent, and learning how to live with grief. Her style and sound combine the richness of that life experience with a deep admiration for the roots of country and folk music.
Double Dole Stringband play innovative, original and driving old-time tunes. Holding down the fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and vocals ranging sweet to rowdy, they’ve become stalwarts at venues around their hometown of Naarm/Melbourne, as well as folk festivals across the continent. Inspired by death, political discourse, animus for police and love of native birds, DDSB will have you tapping your toes so hard you’ll forget about your misspent taxes.
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
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Friday 29th May - Sunday 31st May 2026 Tickets: Coming Soon A weekend exploring madness in Shakespeare’s plays with performances, conversations and guest speakers. Curated by Nick Hutchison. Raising funds for Second Stage
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Friday 29th May – Sunday 31st May 2026
Tickets: Coming Soon
A weekend exploring madness in Shakespeare’s plays with performances, conversations and guest speakers.
Curated by Nick Hutchison.
Raising funds for Second Stage – a charity created to provide training, support and employment routes into the creative industries for those leaving the criminal justice system.
Time
29 (Friday) 10:00 am - 31 (Sunday) 9:30 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
june
05jun7:00 pmJazz@Jubilee presents Chris Ingham's Steely JazzA Becker-Fagen Songbook
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Friday 5th June 2026 at 7pm Doors & bar open at 6.30pm Tickets: £25 Tickets are available HERE by
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Friday 5th June 2026 at 7pm
Doors & bar open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £25
Tickets are available HERE by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
The singular songs of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, aka Steely Dan, combine cryptic, pungent lyrics with sophisticated music deeply influenced by, in their own words, “the best jazz players of the ‘50s and ‘60s”. Steely Jazz (aka the Chris Ingham Quintet) re-examines the Dan canon in a poignant, edifying and exciting show, featuring tracks from the quintet’s acclaimed album Walter/Donald. Famous classics (“Rikki Don’t Lose That Number”, “Josie”, “Reelin’ in the Years”) juxtapose deep cuts from the nine Steely Dan albums 1972-2003 in a fresh, exciting celebration of two giants of 20th Century popular song.
Chris Ingham vocal, piano, guitar
Simon Bates saxophone
Freddie Gavita trumpet
Geoff Gascoyne double bass
George Double drums, vocal
+ special guest
Jim Watson organ
“Ingham brings it off…wonderful songs carefully turned” THE BLUE MOMENT
“Excellent interpretations, full of riches” JAZZ JOURNAL
“This quintet is a cut above” **** MOJO
“Compelling – the same, but different, magnetism of the originals”
BEBOP SPOKEN HERE
“Brings the songs to life in a jazz group context in a remarkable way” UK JAZZ NEWS
Watch the Steely Jazz trailer here
Watch the Walter/Donald trailer here
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm
Event Details
Sunday 7th June 2026 at 4pm Doors open at 3.30pm Tickets: £15 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Sunday 7th June 2026 at 4pm
Doors open at 3.30pm
Tickets: £15 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
A relaxed afternoon recital featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra.
Delightful Companions
Caroline Radcliffe recorder and Baroque oboe
Liz Page recorder
Elly Harrison Baroque violin
Jody Hughes Baroque cello
Julian Larkin harpsichord
Programme TBC
Music from the early 18th century.
The event ends at approximately 5pm.
Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
Event Details
Thursday 25th June 2026 at 11am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £25, £17.50; under 25s half price Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
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Thursday 25th June 2026 at 11am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £25, £17.50; under 25s half price
Tickets are available from Britten Pears Arts’ website HERE
In July 1945 Britten and Menuhin gave a series of concerts in the liberated concentration camps. One of their recitals took place at Belsen: in the audience was the cellist Anita Lasker (later Lasker-Wallfisch) who had been transferred there from Auschwitz where she had been a cellist in the women’s orchestra. She later vividly recalled the performance, particularly Britten’s playing: “He was completely unobtrusive and yet I found myself transfixed by him sitting there as if he wouldn’t say boo to a goose – but playing to perfection”. Menuhin also paid tribute to his pianist:
“He didn’t accompany me, I didn’t accompany him, we simply played as one.”
The music performed during these recitals has been pieced together through camp survivor testimony, including that of Anita Lasker-Wallfisch, and is performed in this recital as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the war in the camps, and to those who survived its unimaginable horrors. The versatile Polish violinist Maria Włoszczowska is joined by James Baillieu at the piano for this memorable tribute.
Maria Włoszczowska violin
James Baillieu piano
J.S. Bach:Chaconne (from Partita No.2 in D minor, BWV 1004) (14’)
Beethoven:Adagio sostenuto–Presto (from Sonata for Piano and Violin No.9 in A, Op.47 “Kreutzer”) (14’)
Chausson:Poème, Op.25 (15’)
Grieg:Sonata Violin and Piano No.1 in F, Op.8 (20’)
Debussy:La fille aux cheveux de lin (from Préludes Book 1, arr. for violin and piano) (2’)
Debussy:La plus que lente (arr. for violin and piano) (5’)
Tchaikovsky:Valse sentimentale (from Six morceaux, Op.51, arr. for violin and piano) (2’)
Tchaikovsky:Valse-scherzo in C, Op.34 (7’)
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
july
Event Details
Friday 3rd July 2026 at 11am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £15 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Event Details
Friday 3rd July 2026 at 11am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £15 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
A relaxed morning recital featuring musicians from the Prometheus Orchestra.
Programme & musicians to be confirmed.
The event ends at approximately 12 noon.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am
october
Event Details
Tuesday 6th October 2026, 7pm Tickets: £20 Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office. As the shipping
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Event Details
Tuesday 6th October 2026, 7pm
Tickets: £20
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life, celebrating what he firmly believes to be the greatest invention of the modern age.
How did a weather forecast for mariners capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dog to insomniac landlubber? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire?
Delving into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it, Charlie explains what all those curious phrases really mean, celebrates its wide cultural impact, shares rip-roaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas and presents his case for the shipping forecast being our finest achievement.
Inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book, which has sold more than a quarter of a million copies, this pacy, moving and hilarious show is selling out theatres up and down the land as it takes you all the way from Viking to South-East Iceland. Attention All Shipping guarantees the shipping forecast will never sound the same again.
“Charlie Connelly is one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of sitting in a studio with…He has a natural wit that doesn’t get crushed by an over-zealous ego with a lovely personality attached to it.” Fi Glover, broadcaster
“Charlie is always warm, funny and engaging…I actually sent him a fan letter – and I’ve never done that to anyone in my life before.” Bernard Sumner, New Order
“I can thoroughly recommend an evening spent in the company of the very funny and very lovely Charlie Connelly whose knowledge of what I call ‘the ships’ is excellent. Sou’westers optional.” Corrie Corfield, BBC Radio 4
This performance will finish at approximately 9pm.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:05 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Event Details
Saturday 10th October 2026 at 11.00am Doors open at 10.30am Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee) Tickets are available
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Event Details
Saturday 10th October 2026 at 11.00am
Doors open at 10.30am
Tickets: £10 (including a free tea or coffee)
Tickets are available HERE, by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
The jazz pianist, singer and bandleader and author of ‘Rough Guide to The Beatles’ dips in and out of his book, shares his experiences interviewing Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono and reflects on why the Beatles still matter to him, not to mention the rest of the world.
“Over and above his impish arpeggios, droll introductions and left-handed singing the thing that fascinates me about Mr. Ingham is his erudition” Jazz Journal
Chris Ingham
Rated by the Evening Standard as “one of Britain’s best singer-pianists”, Chris has performed over 300 festival and club performances of his repertoire shows and has released five acclaimed CDs: Hoagy, Hoagy II, Dudley, Stan and recently Walter/Donald, his jazz quintet interpretations of Steely Dan songs. He is musical director of film song group Jazz at the Movies and classic modern jazz sextet Rebop. Chris is also a record producer (Ruthie Henshall, Joanna Eden), author (Rough Guide to The Beatles and Rough Guide to Frank Sinatra) and TV composer (Wartime Crime, How The Beatles Changed The World, Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind). Based in East Anglia, he curates jazz clubs in Diss (The Corn Hall) and Bury St Edmunds (Hunter Club).
This talk will finish at approximately 12 noon.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am
november
13nov7:00 pmOf Mice and MenAdaption by Nigel Miles-Thomas and Directed by Larry Lamb
Event Details
Friday 13th November 2026 at 7pm Doors open at 6.30pm Tickets: £16 Tickets are available HERE , by phoning
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Event Details
Friday 13th November 2026 at 7pm
Doors open at 6.30pm
Tickets: £16
Tickets are available HERE , by phoning 01728 454022, or in person Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10-12pm at the AJH corner office.
OF MICE AND MEN by John Steinbeck
Adapted by Nigel Miles-Thomas
Directed by Larry Lamb
Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International: www.mtishows.co.uk
Set against the harsh backdrop of the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men is the story of George and Lennie, two friends with a simple dream: to own a farm and live off the fat of the land.
There are times, though, when sharp-witted George feels the burden of looking after Lennie, while gentle giant Lennie doesn’t realise his own strength… As they drift from job to job, trouble’s never far away, and before long it’s time to move on again.
When the pair get work in Soledad, California, however, the dream looks set to become a reality. But a tragic turn of events threatens to destroy George and Lennie’s friendship and leaves George faced with an impossible choice…
Starring:
Nigel Miles-Thomas
Michael Roy Andrew
Directed by Larry Lamb
Nigel Miles-Thomas
Nigel has had an extensive career spanning five decades. He has worked with Steven Berkoff, performed a leading role in London’s West End in The Fifteen Streets as well as many of the regional theatres in the UK.. Internationally Nigel has performed in the USA and all over Europe and Asia.in over 100 plays. Founder member of The Cherub Theatre and Medieval Players Theatre companies, first performing in Edinburgh at the Fringe in The Two Noble Kinsmen in 1979. .Well known on TV for his appearance in ‘Dr Who’, ’Grange Hill’ as well as many of the UK’s popular programmes. Together with his Fringe Management partner Michael Blaha they produced the first Pantomime in Los Angeles starring Zsa Zsa Gabor in 1993. Last seen in Doha as Sherlock Holmes The Last Act which has since being touring the UK and will be part of the Cunard programme in 2026 on The Queen Mary 2.
Michael Roy Andrew
Since graduating from The Arts Educational Schools in 1984, Michael has appeared in countless theatre productions over the years. Most notably as John Merrick in ‘The Elephant Man’, Dr Frankenstein in ‘Frankenstein’ Puck in ‘A Midsummer Nights Dream, Mercutio in ‘Romeo and Juliet, Dr Watson in ‘The Return of Sherlock Holmes and of course George in Of Mice and Men. He has appeared in several TV and Films including ‘Coronation Street’
Michael is regular, year round cold water swimmer in the Hampstead ponds in London and featured in the recent documentary ‘The Ponds’.
This performance is 65 minutes with no interval.
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm
About the Hall
Nestling in the heart of the seaside town of Aldeburgh in Suffolk sits the historic and much-loved Jubilee Hall. Built in 1887 by local businessman Newson Garrett to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, the hall was intended for “concerts and dramatic entertainments provided by well-known artistes, dances for the little people on wet afternoons and for ‘the grown-ups’ in the evenings”. Ever since then the hall has offered an array of musical and dramatic performances, both amateur and professional and has also served the community as a film-theatre, dance-hall, badminton court and roller-skating rink. The Jubilee Hall is nothing if not adaptable.
At Jubilee Hall we are ambitious for our building and what goes on within it, ensuring we not only survive, but thrive, for decades to come. We work in partnership in Aldeburgh, Suffolk and beyond, from schools to businesses, from community groups to performing artists, providing excellence balanced by diversity in both programming and activities.
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A Brief History
The Jubilee Hall gained unexpected fame in 1948 when local residents Benjamin Britten and Peter Pears chose it as a venue for their ‘Festival of Music and the Arts’. In 1960 the first ever performance of Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream was given in the hall, and since then many notable opera premières have taken place there, such as Britten’s The Little Sweep, William Walton’s The Bear and Harrison Birtwistle’s Punch and Judy. Although the main venue of the Aldeburgh Festival has moved to Snape Maltings, many of the Festival events continue to take place in the Jubilee Hall.
