2025 JUNE & JULY FRINGE EVENTS

Friday June 27   The Hub, Fletton House 11:00am

Atmospheric harp and handpan music and insights into Nick’s wonderful writings and music.

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Friday 27 June   Dexters, 1:00 pm

Solo acoustic guitarist/singer from Rutland playing songs from the 60s to modern day classics.

CJ Hatt is a pro solo artist with over 12 years professional experience. His wide range of music is only enhanced by his use of live vocal harmonies and a setlist that will please every ear! Not … (read more…)

Friday 27 June   Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Learn the dances of the Jane Austen period with dancers from Rutland Renaissance. Wear costume if you have it and bring cakes and sandwiches to share for tea. Don’t miss what will be a very enjoyable Friday afternoon on the opening day of the Oundle Fringe Festival in … (read more…)

Friday 27 June   Westgate Room, The Talbot Hotel 7:00 pm

The  Down County Boys were first formed in 1964 and are the UK’s longest running Bluegrass band. During that time there have been some 31 musicians pass through the ranks, staying for various lengths of time. The longest reigning member, and … (read more…)

Friday 27 June   The Montagu Arms, Barnwell 8:00 pm

Cambridgeshire indie rock band OAKES, have hit the ground running following on from their well-received debut single The One, and fan favourites Outside and Fire – after forming in 2023. With music that hits the head and heart, OAKES have a catalogue … (read more…)

Saturday 28 June   Dexters 12:00 noon

Original compositions and covers from singer/songwriter/guitarist Matt Carter and folk singer Lottie.

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Saturday 28 June   Chequered Skipper, Ashton 1:30 pm

Cool Fender blues guitar, bass and drums. … (read more…)

Saturday 28 June   The Talbot Hotel, 2:30 pm.

Jazz, blues and acoustic mixes for the discerning ear. … (read more…)

Saturday 28 June   Rose and Crown 6:00 pm

Come and support emerging young and talented musicians as they battle it out to win a slot on stage at Creative Oundle’s 2025 Party at The Wharf, Oundle. … (read more…)

Saturday 28 June   Queen Victoria Hall, Oundle 7:30 pm

Live band playing toe-tapping tunes from around the British Isles with dance instruction from irrepressible caller Chris Sanders.

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Saturday 28 June   Shuckburgh Arms, Southwick 8:00 pm

Lincolnshire-based 4-piece band playing interpretations of the music of John Martyn and Nick Drake on acoustic guitars, mandolin, bass, electric guitar, keyboards and drums. The set includes such classics as Over the Hill, Go Down Easy, Solid Air, … (read more…)

Sunday 29 June   Dexters 12:00 noon

Pennyless: a high energy four-piece featuring Les Woods, Penny Stevens, Colin Benton and Ray Duffy. Raise the rafters and holler out loud! Fast and furious banjo and fiddle on Americana and Celtic roots music played with wit and danger. Follow the band’s 15 year … (read more…)

Sunday 29 June   Chequered Skipper, Ashton 2:00 pm

Eclectic mix of dance tunes and songs including popular classics, jazz and traditional fiddle.

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Sunday 29 June   Montagu Arms, Barnwell 5:00 pm

Dynamic 6-piece from Sleaford bring a fresh twist and impressive vocal harmonies to classic upbeat rock and pop covers. … (read more…)

Sunday 29 June   The Talbot Hotel 5:30 pm

Peterborough Flute Choir was founded in 2018 by Charlie Kisby who, having enjoyed playing in flute choirs around the south east of England, wanted to have one on her doorstep. Since the first rehearsal with four members, the group has grown to about 18 regular flautists who come from … (read more…)

Sunday 29 June   The Talbot Hotel 7:00 pm

Bring your instrument and join in or simply come and listen. … (read more…)

Monday 30 June   The Hub, Fletton House, Oundle 12:30 pm

Traditional folk songs telling tales of land and sea, past and present, from singer and guitarist Chris Sanders. … (read more…)

Monday 30 June   Montagu Arms, Barnwell  7:00 pm

Gary Lee Ward is an English Singer and songwriter, his inspirations come from the legendary country artist Johnny Cash and the Zak Brown Band as well as folk band Mumford and Sons.

A regular on BBC Radio … (read more…)

Monday 30 June   Rose and Crown 7:30 pm

From Bach to the Blues, and the Beatles to Beyonce, you never know what you’re going to hear at an Open Mic session. All are welcome to come along and play and/or sing. There’s always a wonderful variety of performances in our friendly and supportive Fringe sessions.  … (read more…)

Tuesday 1 July   Market Place, Oundle 12:00 noon

Traditional piper playing Scottish airs. … (read more…)

Tuesday 1 July   Greedy Piglet 1:00 pm

Traditional and original songs from Hilary and Geoff who blend acoustic bass and guitar/mandolin with vocal harmonies and bittersweet humour. … (read more…)

Tuesday 1 July   The Talbot Hotel 7:00 pm

Five String Thing lead a lively evening of folk dance with Peterborough Morris and Crosskey Clog. … (read more…)

Tuesday 1 July     The George Inn 7:30 pm

An evening of performance poetry. Live stand-up poetry from talented local writers. Join them and read your poems to an appreciative crowd or enjoy the poetry of others over a drink.

Are you a poet? Could you become this year’s Bard of the Oundle Fringe Festival? Or maybe you are a … (read more…)

Tuesday 1 July     Rose and Crown 8:00 pm

Acoustic folk and blues, with John on guitar and vocal and Dougie on harmonica and bass; same songs old, some new, some blue.

A mixture of new and old folk, blues and Americana songs. Sing-alongs and old favourites that people love to hear.

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Wednesday 2 July   Coffee Tavern 12:00 noon

Richard Booth is an acoustic finger-style guitarist, inspired by the great Chet Atkins, by Villa Lobos, Clive Carroll, John Renbourn and many more. Playing a mixed styles of classical, ragtime and jazz. Come and enjoy this lunchtime serving of superb music.

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Wednesday 2 July   Greedy Piglet 1:00 pm.

Old standards, jazz and toe-tapping instrumental folk tunes from the British Isles and America. … (read more…)

Wednesday 2 July   Chequered Skipper, Ashton 1:30 pm

Timeless is a trio with a jazz/swing and blues edge. It was set up last year from musicians with 20 years or more experience playing or singing locally. As the name suggests they include in their sets numbers which they believe have stood the test of time. … (read more…)

Wednesday 2 July   The Ship Inn, Oundle 6:30 pm

Get your team together for this light-hearted but ever-so-slightly challenging quiz with some great prizes.

The Quiz will be held in the rear function room.

This is a ticketed event. Ticket price is per person.

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Wednesday 2 July   Dexters 7:30 pm

Welcome return for Nottingham acoustic quartet playing blues, bluegrass, country, folk, jazz and original songs.

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Wednesday 2 July   Montagu Arms, Barnwell 8:00 pm

Acoustic pop/rock from a singer/songwriter whose passion is music by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi, Kings of Leon and more. … (read more…)

Thursday 3 July   The Talbot Hotel 12:00 noon

Classical guitarist with a flamenco influence and a wide repertoire that includes Spanish, classical and modern pieces. … (read more…)

Thursday 3 July   Market Place, Oundle 1:00 pm

Fascinating performance of period music on period instruments with performers in costume. … (read more…)

Thursday 3 July   Onkar, West St., Oundle  7:00 pm

Richard is a singer-songwriter based locally in Elton. Inspired by the likes of James Taylor, Paul Weller, and Neil Young his music and songs blend heartfelt storytelling with rich melodies.

Richard regularly … (read more…)

Thursday 3 July   The Ship Inn 7:15 pm

Come and perform a sketch or a monologue, an extract from a play, a comic skit, some heart-wrenching drama or whatever you will…the floor is yours.

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Thursday 3 July   The Talbot Hotel 7:30 pm

Classical favourites played by the string section of Oundle’s Rusty Players. … (read more…)

Thursday 3 July   Montagu Arms 8:00 pm

The T100s are a lively Rock and Roll / Rockabilly duo, comprising Martin Sellers (vocals) and Guido Maibaum (vocals & guitar).

Martin and Guido have been working together since 2015 covering favourites Elvis, … (read more…)

Friday 4 July   Greedy Piglet 12:00 noon.

Acoustic duo performing a variety of classic songs from Bruce Springsteen to Bob Dylan and Beatles to Bee Gees and more. … (read more…)

Friday 4 July   The Talbot Hotel 1:00 pm

A spanking new venture for Graham Starkie on renaissance guitar joined by Penny Stevens and Les Woods.  Deep throated viola and nimble guitars weaving through beautiful renaissance melodies, early Irish airs and Downland songs. … (read more…)

Friday 4 July   Lyveden New Bield 6:00-7:00 pm

The rise and fall of Will Kemp, Shakespeare’s Fool. A Shakespearian tragi-comedy (and musical) history presented by Theatre 17.

It is the year 1600 and one-time theatrical superstar Will Kemp is down on his luck. … (read more…)

Friday 4 July   The Talbot Hotel 7:30 pm

Peter and Will began to write together in 1997 when they discovered they shared an unhealthy obsession with puns. Every year since then they have written and appeared in a comedy play or pantomime for the Denford Thespians in East Northants. This led to the … (read more…)

Friday 4 July   The George Inn 8:00 pm

Local singer/songwriter with 4-decade career touring and recording music ranging from alternative rock, Americana and alt-folk to progressive rock. Supporting Stevie will be well-established Leicestershire songwriter Calder with influences including David Gray and Kelly Jones. … (read more…)

Friday 4 July   The Ship Inn 8:30 pm

Classic rock and pop covers to get you moving: Stereophonics, AC/DC, The Killers, Springsteen, ZZ Top, Guns ‘n Roses, T Rex, Free, Cockney Rebel.. … (read more…)

Saturday 5 July   Market Place, Oundle 11:30 am

The West End comes to Oundle! Beautiful and bewitching arrangements of songs from the musical Wicked.

A wonderful way to spend your Saturday morning after a coffee break in the local cafes. … (read more…)

Saturday 5 July   No.1 St.Osyth’s Lane, Oundle 12:30 pm

Nic’s short, witty and perceptive poems offer a hilarious and truthful perspective on the irritations and uncertainties of modern life. Do not miss this wonderfully engaging and fun opportunity to reflect on life! … (read more…)

Saturday 5 July   Dexters 1:00 pm

Uplifting, timeless covers and heartfelt originals: a melodic blend of keyboard and voice. … (read more…)

Saturday 5 July   The Yarrow Gallery 1:30 pm

Helen Thompson and Paul Rogers from local folk band Frumenty combine flute and guitar to provide an eclectic mix of classical and modern music. … (read more…)

Saturday 5 July   The Talbot Hotel 2:00 pm

Sea shanties and folk from an energetic all-male acapella group from Stamford. … (read more…)

Saturday 5 July   Rose and Crown 6:00 pm

Come and support emerging young, talented musicians as they battle it out to win a slot on stage at Creative Oundle’s 2025 Party at The Wharf. … (read more…)

Saturday 5 July   The George Inn 8:00 pm

Kings Cliffe band inspired by the 60s, British R&B and 70s rock, with songs by The Rolling Stones, Yardbirds, Bluesbreakers, Canned Heat, Hendrix and more. … (read more…)

Saturday 5 July   The Ship Inn 8:30 pm

High energy Anglo-American band from Cambridgeshire, nominated for best rock group in East Anglia by NMG Awards. … (read more…)

Sunday 6 July   Salerno’s 12:00 noon

Gorgeous close harmonies from Daisy, Polly and Elly singing 40s and 50s songs like Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree. … (read more…)

Sunday 6 July   The Talbot Hotel 1:00 pm

Shaun and Oli are a young acoustic duo from Peterborough. You can expect to hear a wide range of music, stretching from pop hits to the best of musical theatre. When paired with the powerful vocal from Shaun who is currently studying Musical Theatre at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland … (read more…)

Sunday 6 July   Chequered Skipper 2:00 pm

Groovy shuffling blues in the classic style, from Chicago to the West Coast: Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Jimmy Reed, Muddy Waters and more. … (read more…)

Sunday 6 July   St Peter’s Church 4:00 pm

Pomp and circumstance from Oundle’s spirited 50-strong orchestra with their tribute to the last night of the proms: The Last Afternoon of the Fringe!

The prize giving for the Fringe Festival Treasure Trail will take place in the interval. … (read more…)