What’s on | Editor’s pick – June 2017
Music of the heavens
A four-day musical celebration that concludes months of work retuning the mighty, mighty Peterborough Cathedral organ to match the pitch of a modern concert orchestra. Steven Grahl performs Iain Farrington’s Animal Parade at the conclusion of a music day for schools, ahead of further music treats throughout the Friday, Saturday and Sunday (9-11).
Pre-Festival Organ Recital | Peterborough Cathedral Summer Music Festival 2017
Monday, 5 June, 2 pm
Peterborough Cathedral, Minster Precincts, Peterborough
www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk
Dream a dream…
Summer wouldn’t be summer without Stamford Shakespeare Company’s outdoor season in the beautiful grounds of Tolethorpe Hall. An absolutely magical experience awaits those booking tickets to any one of the productions; the programme includes several different plays and runs throughout the summer season. Check the Company’s website for times, dates and further show details.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Tuesday, 6 June, 7.45 pm
Tolethorpe Hall, Little Casterton, Stamford
stamfordshakespeare.co.uk
Here be dragons
A fun-packed family day that has become something of a local annual fixture – and this year’s promises to be bigger and better than ever. Come along to Peterborough boating lake to cheer on your favourite dragon boat team, as well as enjoy food, drink and live entertainment. Proceeds to Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall hospice.
Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival
Saturday, 10 June, 10 am – 5 pm
Peterborough City Rowing Club, Thorpe Meadow, Peterborough
www.dragonboatfestivals.co.uk/peterborough
All the fun of the heritage festival
It’s back! The UK’s largest living history, city-centre festival returns with everything you’ve come to love about this awesome event. Re-enactments, costumed participants, have-a-go activities, food, stalls, music and more, plus a whole battalion of ancillary events such as talks, walks and feasts. And best of all? It’s totally FREE!
Peterborough Heritage Festival
Saturday, 17 June, all day
Peterborough City Centre, Cathedral Square, Peterborough
vivacity-peterborough.com
Witamy!
That’s Polish for “welcome”, and you most certainly will be at this lively and inclusive city centre event that celebrates the firm and affectionate bond between the UK and all its Polish residents. Expect delicious Polish food and drink, entertainment – not to mention a very warm “witamy”!
Peterborough Polish Day
Sunday, 25 June, 10 am – 6 pm
Peterborough City Centre, Cathedral Square, Peterborough
www.facebook.com/events/671306916410953/?active_tab=about
