Summer is very nearly here and there are events happening all around the county in June! We've listed them all together so you know how to plan your calendar with the family, making sure you don't miss out!
Find out what's on in and around the county for June, with fun for all the family.
Note: Events will be added to this page as we hear about them
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Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th June
At: Sykes Lane, Rutland Water
Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
About: Fun weekend for all the family. steam engines, tractors stalls, classic cars, bikes stationary engines plus much more!
Sunday 24th June
At: Oakham Castle, LE15 6DR
Time: 4:00pm to 8:00pm
About: If you love tea, or dancing or cream teas, this is the event for you! We've joined forces with a student called Jo to help her raise money for her trip to Japan to teach English. What better way to fuse cultures than with a joint love of tea? Your ticket will welcome you into a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, a tasting of teas from around the world, and a Tea Dance - you'll learn some basic steps to a waltz, a tango and a Charleston (or you can just watch others dance if that all sounds a bit energetic). Your ticket includes a cream tea, served by our lovely neighbour Kavanagh's Tearoom, or you can upgrade your ticket to a Cherry Blossom ticket and have an afternoon tea with delicious sandwiches and cakes as well as your scone. Bring your purses, as Prosecco will also be on sale, and you will have the chance to buy the teas you've tried.
"There are two ticket prices dependant upon what afternoon tea you want i.e. cream tea on its own
plus you will see a Japanese tea ceremony performed by Buddha Maitreya (Pure Land Japanese Garden Nr Newark) which is rare and expensive to see.
The Charleston, Waltz and Tango performed and you can choose to join in and learn as well." - Caroline
Sunday 24th June
At: Oakham Town Centre
Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Price: FREE Entry
About: Outside stalls will all be in the Market Place and Oakham Castle Grounds Indoor stalls will be in The Victoria Hall
Tuesday 26th June
At: Victoria Hall, Oakham, LE15 6AH
Time: from 7:00pm
Price: £45.00 per person (Includes 3-course meal and 2-hour show)
About: Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is the 5-star immersive theatre show that’s 70% improvised and wins acclaim internationally. Served a 3-course meal by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, audiences are promised plenty of laughs and interaction so it’s ideal for comedy fans, theatre fans, and anyone who simply fancies an unforgettable meal. This true blend of ingenious comedy and a unique theatrical script is a multi-sensory treat where chaos and fun reign right from the start.
Wednesday 27th June
At: All Saints Church, Oakham, LE15 6AA
Time: from 1:30pm
Price: FREE
About: Oakham School Chamber Choir gives their annual festival performance in the final week of the Oakham School term. Their programme celebrates American music and in particular the centenary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein with music from his ‘Mass’ and the musical ‘Candide’. The programme is completed by Eric Whitacre’s ‘Alleluia’ and a bluesy arrangement of Gershwin’s ‘Summertime’. The prize-winning choir continues to be acclaimed for its performances in a wide range of repertoire. Notable performances this academic year have included a concert in London’s Brandenburg Choral Festival, and the choir will tour Belgium in early July.
Wednesday 27th June
At: Oakham Castle, LE15 6DR
Price: £3.50 - Tickets available from Rutland Toys & Dance Boutique
About: Walking Tour starting at Oakham Castle and ending at Kavanagh’s Tearoom. £3.50 per person, tour only. £15 for the tour and some food and a drink at Kavanagh’s afterwards. 6.00pm
We will meet plenty of local characters as we make our way around the town, and hear their stories of mischief.
Thursday 28th June
At: Oakham Castle, LE15 6DR
Time: from 1:30pm
Price: FREE
About: Anne has held a close association with Oakham Festival for many years and has previously performed with Leicester Big Band, Rutland Concert Band and Clarinet Charisma. Accompanied on piano by Peter Davis, Anne now presents her first solo performance as part of our lunchtime concert series and offers a lighthearted programme of music by John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, Henry Lazarus, Paul Reade and Rudy Wiedoeft.
Thursday 28th June
At: Oakham Castle, LE15 6DR
Time: from 7:30pm
Price: £5.00 (Tickets available from Rutland Toys & Dance Boutique)
About: The Greatest Showman” is a bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. Inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum, “The Greatest Showman” tells the story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. “The Greatest Showman” is directed by exciting new filmmaker, Michael Gracey, with songs by Academy Award winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (“La La Land”) and starring Academy Award nominee Hugh Jackman. Jackman is joined by Academy Award nominee Michelle Williams, Zendaya, Zac Efron and Rebecca Ferguson. This is the moment you’ve all been waiting for…The world is singing along with the most entertaining movie of the year and now you can too with this special sing-along screening of The Greatest Showman, the Golden Globe winner for Best Original Song. It’s your time to shine – have fun, sing loud and ‘Come Alive’ – It’s Showtime!
Thursday 28th June
At: Doncaster Close, Oakham
Time: from 6:45pm
Price: £15.00 - Book in advance - Tickets available from Oakham School Music Dept: 01572 758820
About: A highlight of the Oakham School calendar is an evening of superb music performed by Oakham’s fabulous Big Band and singers, directed by the school’s Head of Brass and Percussion, Steve Foster. These talented young musicians will perform a magical mix of classic jazz, soul, pop and more, which is guaranteed to entertain. Come prepared with a picnic for the interval and enjoy a drink at the marquee bar, which will be open all evening. Retiring collection for Anna’s Hope.
Friday 29th June
At: Oakham Castle, LE15 6DR
Time: from 1:30pm
Price: FREE
About: Thomas McDavid is a recent graduate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, having studied with David Pollard. Recent engagements include Dialogue of the Carmelites for GSMD Opera School and First Armed Man in Die Zauberflöte, also at the GSMD. Masterclasses include Peter Rose, James Gilchrist and Lynn Dawson. Thomas is delighted to be making his Oakham Festival debut and his concert will feature operatic arias by Verdi, Handel and Mozart.
Friday 29th June
At: Oakham Castle, LE15 9DR
Time: from 7:00pm
Price: £12.00 (Tickets available from Rutland Toys & Dance Boutique)
About: Hosted by 52nd Jump Street Lindy Hop dancers and Rutland Big Band this promises to be a great social evening full of 1940’s flair. Our experienced teachers will lead you through some basic Lindy Hop steps and there will be plenty of live music for putting them into practice on the dance floor. A fabulous night out for movers, music lovers and 1940’s enthusiasts.
Barrowden Village Fete (with Battle of Britain Fly Past)
Saturday 30th June
At: Barrowden Village, LE15 8EQ
Time: 1from 12:00pm
Price: FREE / Evening Event: Ticket Only
About: Children's Activites, Pimms Stall, Bric a Brac, Cakes, Ice Cream, Raffle, Classic Cars, Silent Auction, Duck Race and much more! Battle of Britain Fly Past at 12:45pm.
Saxophone Shenanigans
Saturday 30th June
At: Oakham Methodist Church, LE15 6QS
Time: from 1:30pm
Price: £5.00 (Tickets: rutlandsinglereeds@gmail.comcall or text Anne on 07710 054699)
About: Mass saxophone ensemble and ‘pop-up’ performance. This is an exciting opportunity for all saxophone players to come together for an informal rehearsal, meet fellow players and experience the buzz of playing in a large sax ensemble. Weather permitting, we will do a short ‘pop-up’ performance at 6pm. The more, the merrier! Sopranos, Altos, Tenors & Baritones all very welcome. You will need to be somewhere close to Grade 4 standard to make the most of the afternoon. Music can be distributed in advance. Please book in advance to enable us to allocate parts and distribute music where preferred.
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RYDA Dance Showcase
Saturday 30th June
At: Cutts Close, Oakham,
Time: from 4:00pm
Price: FREE
About: Rutland Youth Dance Academy will showcase energetic routines by performers of all ages. This is a free event in Cutts Close with donations to LOROS. Come along and support Rutland’s young dancers.
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Proms in the Park
Saturday 30th June
At: Brandstand at Cutts Close, Oakham
Time: from 6:00pm
About: Following on from the success of the previous three year’s FREE event, the Rutland Concert Band return. We look forward to a relaxed summer evening programme to include well-known classics, as well as memorable film and TV themes. Also Prom's favourites, such as the 1812 Overture, Fantasia on British Sea Songs and Pomp and Circumstance. Rutland Concert Band have chosen to support a different charity each year and this year the collecting buckets will be out for LOROS. Enjoy an evening out with friends and family and we would ask that you show your appreciation by giving generously to the collecting buckets in aid of this worthy cause. Bring picnics, chairs, blankets, garden furniture, candelabra, flags to wave, your best singing voices and big smiles. Catering available to purchase from Lions Club of Rutland and Festival Pimms also available to purchase. Please note: This is a FREE, low-cost event. As such, there will not be a sound system on the band so we encourage you to sit as close to the bandstand as possible.
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Barrowden Bop!
Saturday 30th June
At: Exeter Arms, Barrowden, LE15 8EQ
Time: from 7:30pm
Price: Tickets £15.00
About: Post fete park hosted by Exeter Arms. Live Band: Two Gentlemen Play the Pops and Main Meal & Dessert. Tickets available to purchase from Exeter Arms or Call: 01572 747365 to reserve or for more information! Tickets can be obtained from The Exeter Arms or Barrowden Community Shop.
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Michael Moralee Exhibition - Rutland Open Studios
Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July
At: Exeter Arms Barrowden, LE15 8EQ
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Price: FREE Entry
About: Photographic images exploring the natural and man-made landscape. Contemporary stone sculptures representing the natural world. Exhibiting at The Exeter Arms, 28 Main St, Barrowden, LE15 8EQ from 12:00pm - 4:00pm. The pub itself will also be open during these dates and hours so you can enjoy food, wine, the beer garden, the duck pond and the village views.
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