Charity football at LTAA on Sunday, May 17th, 3pm. Enjoy bar, BBQ, quiz and auction supporting The Pear Tree Fund. Bidding closes 8pm via JustGiving. Sponsored by Suffolk Escape Room.

A lively table top sale at Knodishall Village Hall with free entry, refreshments, 50/50 draw, and stalls. Crafters welcome—perfect for browsing, bargains, and community fun.

The Alde Valley Suffolk Family History Group welcomes professional genealogist Richard Holt for a fascinating talk on Apprenticeship Records. Discover how historic apprenticeship records can unlock family stories and help break through those tricky “brick wall” ancestors.

Celebrated psychic medium Ryan Gooding returns to Leiston Film Theatre for one night only on Wednesday 20th May at 7:30pm, following his successful UK tour and recognition among the UK’s top five best-loved mediums.

Don’t miss Voxcetera’s return to the “Cathedral of the Marshes” for an evening of sacred choral music, folk songs and stunning works, featuring Ian Burdge and Martyn Noble, with highlights from Dvořák, Petter and more...

Cakes & Ale Holiday Park hosts its Annual Memorial Airshow with service, flying displays, live music, BBQ, bar and evening disco, offering family‑friendly entertainment from midday into the evening.

Leiston Events Group will host a May 2026 coffee morning supporting East Anglian Children’s Hospice, on Friday 29 May, 10am–12pm at Leiston Community Centre. All welcome; donations encouraged.

FREE willow weaving workshops for adults and families take place Friday 29th May at the Live Well Hub in the Waterloo Centre Leiston. Learn traditional skills with local craftswoman Faye Gosling and create wreaths and stars.

FREE willow weaving workshops for adults and families take place Friday 29th May at the Live Well Hub in the Waterloo Centre Leiston. Learn traditional skills with local craftswoman Faye Gosling and create wreaths and stars.

Quiz Night takes place Friday 29th May at Waterloo Centre, Leiston. Teams of up to six compete from 7pm, £10 entry, bringing drinks and snacks while raising funds for Leiston Events Group.

Authentic folk‑rock celebrating the life and music of Paul Simon, from Simon & Garfunkel classics to Graceland. Live on Saturday 6th June at 7.30pm.

Leiston will join the Great Big Green Week from 6th–14th June, with partners organising activities, an exploration trail, and inviting community events to celebrate sustainability, nature, and inclusive engagement across the town.