Theberton Lion’s 10th Annual Summer Beer Festival features 20 real ales, 10 ciders, live music, Morris dancing on Sunday 15th, and Rock and Roll Bingo on Saturday 22nd - put the dates in your diary!

The much-loved Thorpeness Regatta returns with exciting dragon boat races, family activities, a spectacular decorated boat parade and fireworks, celebrating over a century of community spirit, fun and summer tradition.

Get creative this summer at The Long Shop Museum's Craft Camps. Children can enjoy fun activities; just drop in with no booking required. Suggested donation £1 per child. Everyone welcome!

Get creative this summer at The Long Shop Museum's Craft Camps. Children can enjoy fun activities; just drop in with no booking required. Suggested donation £1 per child. Everyone welcome!

Rev up for a fantastic Classic Vehicle Rally featuring pre-1990 cars, motorcycles and tractors, craft stalls, live rockin' blues music, a BBQ, bar and a great family day at Thorpeness Cricket Club.

Help protect Suffolk's rivers by joining free Riverfly Monitoring training. Learn freshwater ecology, gain practical monitoring skills, and support citizen science with no experience required. Lunch and equipment provided.

Counterfeit Brits bring the ultimate Britpop and Beyond experience to the LTAA in Leiston, performing hits from Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Coldplay, Stereophonics, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers and many more.

Join the free Leiston Community Fun Day for family-friendly entertainment, including live music, a BBQ, games, activities, face painting, a bouncy castle, prizes, and free brand new school uniforms for local families.

Leiston Book Festival returns on Saturday 19th September at Leiston Film Theatre, featuring top authors exploring East Anglia’s landscape. Expect an inspiring day—tickets and full programme available online now.

Mourning Campers (16+), a new comedy drama by Wayne Burns, arrives at the Leiston Film Theatre from 25th–27th September 2026, exploring life at a 1980s Suffolk holiday camp.

The return of our Motorcycle Day: arrive by motorcycle, combination or trike for free entry, while pedestrian fees apply. Enjoy bikes of all types and eras, drop in anytime, meet friends, share stories and refreshments.