Saxmundham

Sax Fest Pop-Up Market
2025-08-09 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Seaman Avenue Play Park, Seaman Avenue, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DZ, United Kingdom
In an exciting new collaboration, Saxmundham Market and Sax Music Festival are joining forces to bring a pop-up market to Seaman Avenue play park – the gateway to the festival site. This new addition to the much-loved community music event will see a variety of stalls lining the entrance, offering a colourful array of artisan goods, festival essentials, handmade crafts, and family-friendly treats.
Visitors heading to and from Sax Music Fest 2025 will be welcomed by the sights and sounds of a lively outdoor market – all curated to reflect the creativity and energy of the festival. From unique gifts and sustainable fashion to delicious treats and children’s activities, the pop-up market promises something for everyone.
Organised by Saxmundham Town Council in partnership with Sax Music Festival, this initiative aims to support local traders, showcase independent talent and enhance the festival atmosphere for attendees of all ages.
For Stallholders:
Come along and enjoy the festival atmosphere! Pitches are just £15 each (3x3m space). Interested stallholders are encouraged to apply, especially those with something imaginative or festival-friendly to offer. To register or find out more, email: bookings@saxmundham-tc.gov.uk
Please note the market takes place on grass, with no access to power supply. We are not accepting booking from hot food vendors.

Framlingham & Saxmundham Cats Protection - Summer Fundraising Event
2025-07-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
We are celebrating 35 years of the Framlingham & Saxmundham Cats Protection branch! This is an opportunity to meet our team and talk to us about how we help cats in the area. We look forward to meeting old and new supporters at this fun event.
Tombola, raffle, sales stalls, home-made cakes, and refreshments will be on offer!

Finding Your Feet
2025-07-16 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-07-02 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-18 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom

Great Garden Rail Trail
2025-07-14
The Great Garden Rail Trail with St Elizabeth Hospice and Greater Anglia Monday 14 July.Tour East Suffolk Line station gardens by train! Enjoy a talk by Suffolk Wildlife Trust and station adopters at #Saxmundham.We’ve got 60 Dahlia tubers to give away thanks to Farmer Gracy.With your ticket you can hop on and off the train at your leisure and visit other places along the line.

Saxmundham Saturday Market
2025-07-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Fromus Square, IP17 1DD

24 Hour Treadmill-athon Challenge
2025-06-29 12:00 - 2025-07-01 00:00 | The Cleaning Company, Unit 2 St Johns Road, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1BE, United Kingdom
Fundraising for Cancer Research UK and Alzheimer’s Society, The Cleaning Company are holding an open day with BBQ, raffle, tombola, Brick-a-Brack, stalls and more! Plus have a go on the treadmill for charity!

Wild About Kelsale
2025-06-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Kelsale Recreation Grounds, Bridge Street, Kelsale, Suffolk, United Kingdom
A fun afternoon for the family. Bring a picnic and enjoy nature crafts with Kelsale nature explorers.
Activities include making a textile leaf print with Tiggins Meadow, using a flower press, mini nature trail with KADWAG, creative crafts and bird and insect spotting.
Free entry.
Parking in Kelsale Village Hall Car Park. WildAbout Kelsale-cum-Calton. Sunday 8 June. 3-5pm on Kelsale Rec Ground in the wild area.

A Social Wine Tasting
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Socialbar, Saxmundham, 15 high Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1DF, United Kingdom
An evening of tasting and talking with Jack from The Modest Merchant. Please book tickets in advance using the link or by scanning the QR code – Socialbar will be closed to the public on the Thursday of the event.

Finding Your Feet - Open Afternoon
2025-06-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom

Participate Music Club
2025-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
Come and explore objects and music with our friendly team of workshop leaders and musicians. These sessions will bring you together with others in your local community, providing an opportunity to take part in activities and connect over tea and cake. Sessions last for two hours and tea and cake is provided. No musical experience is necessary. Sessions are free to attend – just show up! Our team are trained to ensure these workshops are suitable for those living with long term health conditions, including dementia and Parkinson’s.

Saxmundham Annual Town Meeting
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom

Suffolk Films - Saxmundham History Society
2025-05-22 14:30 - 17:00 | United Reform Church, Chapel Road, IP17 1BJ, United Kingdom

Saxmundham VE Day Community Picnic
2025-05-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Fromus Square, IP17 1DD

Join Us in our 80th anniversary VE Day Celebrations
2025-05-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Saxmundham Museum, 49 High Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AJ
Thursday 8th May marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The Museum has joined forces with Saxmundham WI and the local Poppy Appeal for a special day to celebrate events of 80 years ago.
A new display board has been produced for the event and there will be films and music from the 1940s to get you in the swing. Saxmundham WI have kindly agreed to provide refreshments.
The Museum will be open from 10.00am – 4.00pm for the occasion, so do come along and join in the fun.

Poor Form
2025-05-03 14:00 - 17:00 | The Old Bank, The Old Bank, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 1AE, United Kingdom
Poor Form solo exhibition by Karen Densham at The Art Station
Exhibition opens on Saturday 3rd May – 28th June 2025
Opening event: Saturday 3rd May 3pm – 5pm
Open daily, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm
Venue: The Old Bank, The Art Station, Saxmundham, Suffolk
The Art Station is proud to present Poor Form, a solo exhibition by acclaimed sculptor Karen Densham, opening on 3rd May 2025 at The Old Bank, Saxmundham.
This new body of work brings an innovative and provocative approach to ceramic sculpture, redefining traditional boundaries with wit and satire.
Curated by Clare Palmier, Director of The Art Station, in collaboration with the artist, Poor Form expands on Densham’s 37-year practice, which subverts the conventions of ceramic art. This exhibition continues The Art Station’s commitment to showcasing contemporary sculptural practice that challenges perceptions of craft and fine art.

Finding Your Feet - safer falls course
2025-03-14 09:45 - 10:30, 2025-03-07 09:45 - 10:30, 2025-02-28 09:45 - 10:30, 2025-02-21 09:45 - 10:30, 2025-02-14 09:45 - 10:30, 2025-02-07 09:45 - 10:30 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
Gain confidence, improve your balancee.

Market Hall Dances - Market Hall, Saxmundham - IP17 1AF
2025-03-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
Bof!
If you have never tried French or Breton dancing before why not come along and give it a go, for most of the dances you do not require a partner and some are fairly simple to pick up. Most towns in Brittany have a fest noz in the summer often weekly where the whole community meets up, dances, socialises and has a drink or two. There will be lots of people who will show you the steps. It appeals to both young and old, if you don’t fancy dancing, come along and just enjoy the wonderful music. Bringing a slice of Brittany to Saxmundham.
Bof!
In 2000 Bof! started playing as a four piece band specialising in traditional French and Breton music for dancing and listening to. During this time they have played in folk clubs, for dance groups and at festivals in England and France. The band’s repertoire is mainly traditional music from Central France and Brittany, but also include compositions by members of the band and others. Bof line up: Gwendal Moele (vocals), Val Woollard (bagpipes, Recorder, Flute, Desk bells), Simon Haines (diatonic accordeons, vocals), Phil Lyons (acoustic guitar, bass guitar and vocals)
Tickets: £10 paid in advance and £12 on the door
Contact: Monica – frenchdancer2006@yahoo.co.uk or Lin – 07919188549

Finding Your Feet - safer falls course
2025-01-31 09:45 - 10:30 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom

Market Hall Dances - Market Hall, Saxmundham - IP17 1AF
2025-01-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
Dave Shepherd and Anna Pack
If you have never tried French or Breton dancing before why not come along and give it a go, for most of the dances you do not require a partner and some are fairly simple to pick up. Most towns in Brittany have a fest noz in the summer often weekly where the whole community meets up, dances, socialises and has a drink or two. There will be lots of people who will show you the steps. It appeals to both young and old, if you don’t fancy dancing, come along and just enjoy the wonderful music. Bringing a slice of Brittany to Saxmundham.
Dave Shepherd and Anna Pack
Both these musicians are returning to play for us again, but this time as a duo. Anna Pack (Oscina) and Dave Shepherd (duo Shepherd/Gielen) have been playing together for over a decade. Their style combines Anna’s signature rhythmical box playing and Dave’s melody-driven fiddle lines. They both have extensive experience of the European folk scene.
Dave is currently touring with Blowzabella.
Tickets: £10 paid in advance or £12 on the door
Contact: Monica – frenchdance2006@yahoo.co.uk or Lin -07919188549

Saxmundham Christmas Fayre
2024-12-07 15:00 - 19:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
The historical market town of Saxmundham hosts a spectacular annual Chrismtas Fayre! Visitors come from all over the region to attend our bustling street market, artisan craft market and enjoy festive activities and performances.
If you would like to book a stall, please visit our Eventbrite listings

Market Hall Dances - Market Hall, Saxmundham - IP17 1AF
2024-11-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
Dance with Les Hirondelles
If you have never tried French or Breton dancing before why not come along and give it a go, for most of the dances you do not require a partner and some are fairly simple to pick up. Most towns in Brittany have a fest noz in the summer often weekly where the whole community meets up, dances, socialises and has a drink or two. There will be lots of people who will show you the steps. It appeals to both young and old, if you don’t fancy dancing, come along and just enjoy the wonderful music. Bringing a slice of Brittany to Saxmundham.
Les Hirondelles
This band joined us last season and it was a cracking night!
Les Hirondelles formed following an encounter at the Folk East Sandlings sessions in February 2018, to play french and breton music. Drawing influences from the English, European and Irish folk traditions, indie and classical music. They have a unique driving sound and innovative arrangements aimed to get everyone on their feet. Emma Hardy and Pete Sewell (fiddles), Vicky Lambert (flute and whistle) and Tom hardy (guitar).
Pete and Vicky were the organisers of Bungay Folk Festival held on 6th, 7th and 8th September.

Saxmundham Artisan Market
2024-11-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Saxmundham Market Hall, High Street, Saxmundham, IP171AF, United Kingdom
The historic town of Saxmundham hosts bustling artisan markets on the 2nd Saturday of the month between April and December. They are popular, varied, and well-supported by residents and visitors. Held across the town in 2 possible locations, the monthly markets offer traders the option for one-off or regular bookings across a varied schedule of events.

If you would like to book a stall, please visit our Eventbrite listings
