Oundle Fringe Festival – 27 June to 6 July 2025
There will hopefully be something for everyone at the Oundle Fringe Festival 2025, with most events being free.
The summer programme will include a wonderful range of performers in the pubs, cafes, restaurants and market place of Oundle and nearby village venues.
We look forward to your support for the Oundle Fringe Festival 2025!
Please note that all Fringe events are subject to change.
Friday 27th June
Atmospheric harp and handpan music and insights into Nick’s wonderful writings and music.
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 …… Continue Reading
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 …… Continue Reading
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 …… Continue Reading
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 …… Continue Reading
Saturday 28th June
Original compositions and covers from singer/songwriter/guitarist Matt Carter and folk singer Lottie.
Cool Fender blues guitar, bass and drums. …… Continue Reading
Jazz, blues and acoustic mixes for the discerning ear. …… Continue Reading
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.
Register your interest now! https://forms.gle/omB8wkag6Vb1YWzp9
Live band playing toe-tapping tunes from around the British Isles with dance instruction from irrepressible caller Chris Sanders.
This is a ticketed event.
Tickets available at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/oundle-fringe-festival
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, I Don’t Wanna Know About Evil, Bless the Weather, I’d Rather be the Devil, Cello Song, One of These Things First, Northern Sky, Riverman, Three Hours …… Continue Reading
Sunday 29th June
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 journey through 6 albums of original material and crazy tunes with new life breathed into them this year. It’s great to be back at the Oundle Fringe …… Continue Reading
Eclectic mix of dance tunes and songs including popular classics, jazz and traditional fiddle.
Dynamic 6-piece from Sleaford bring a fresh twist and impressive vocal harmonies to classic upbeat rock and pop covers. …… Continue Reading
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 the Peterborough, Spalding, March and Oundle areas to name a few. The ensemble aims to raise the profile of the flute, and is able to showcase the flute …… Continue Reading
Bring your instrument and join in or simply come and listen. …… Continue Reading
Monday 30th June
Traditional folk songs telling tales of land and sea, past and present, from singer and guitarist Chris Sanders. …… Continue Reading
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 Introducing, Gary has been playing with his folk/rock band Flashback Photograph up and down the country at some of the UK’s biggest festivals and …… Continue Reading
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.
Go on, take the chance to step up and take your turn at the microphone. If you can sing or play an instrument, then please do join us and add …… Continue Reading
Tuesday 1st July
An exciting art exhibition of local artists including superb paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, glass and leatherwork. There will be something to delight everyone.
Work by Ingrid Hunter, Jane Catherine Sanders, Pip Rawlings, Deborah James, Adrian Duffin, Hilary Moralee, Justin Capp, Luisa Mckean, Uli Bankart, Deirdre Blackburn, Mike Moralee, Jeremy Hunter, Kay Hall, Natasha Bankart.
The …… Continue Reading
Traditional piper playing Scottish airs. …… Continue Reading
Traditional and original songs from Hilary and Geoff who blend acoustic bass and guitar/mandolin with vocal harmonies and bittersweet humour. …… Continue Reading
Five String Thing lead a lively evening of folk dance with Peterborough Morris and Crosskey Clog. …… Continue Reading
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 firm fan of the spoken word? Come and be entertained by some of the best spoken word artists in the area. If you would like to enter as a poet please …… Continue Reading
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.
Wednesday 2nd July
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.
Old standards, jazz and toe-tapping instrumental folk tunes from the British Isles and America. …… Continue Reading
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. …… Continue Reading
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.
Tickets available at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/oundle-fringe-festival
Welcome return for Nottingham acoustic quartet playing blues, bluegrass, country, folk, jazz and original songs.
Acoustic pop/rock from a singer/songwriter whose passion is music by the likes of Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi, Kings of Leon and more. …… Continue Reading
An exciting art exhibition of local artists including superb paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, glass and leatherwork. There will be something to delight everyone.
Work by Ingrid Hunter, Jane Catherine Sanders, Pip Rawlings, Deborah James, Adrian Duffin, Hilary Moralee, Justin Capp, Luisa Mckean, Uli Bankart, Deirdre Blackburn, Mike Moralee, Jeremy Hunter, Kay Hall, Natasha Bankart.
The …… Continue Reading
Thursday 3rd July
Classical guitarist with a flamenco influence and a wide repertoire that includes Spanish, classical and modern pieces. …… Continue Reading
Fascinating performance of period music on period instruments with performers in costume. …… Continue Reading
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 performs at small gigs and open mic nights in the East Midlands. With a passion for soulful song writing, Richard continues to craft songs that resonate with …… Continue Reading
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.
Classical favourites played by the string section of Oundle’s Rusty Players. …… Continue Reading
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, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochrane, Johnny Cash, and others.
An exciting art exhibition of local artists including superb paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, glass and leatherwork. There will be something to delight everyone.
Work by Ingrid Hunter, Jane Catherine Sanders, Pip Rawlings, Deborah James, Adrian Duffin, Hilary Moralee, Justin Capp, Luisa Mckean, Uli Bankart, Deirdre Blackburn, Mike Moralee, Jeremy Hunter, Kay Hall, Natasha Bankart.
The …… Continue Reading
Friday 4th July
Acoustic duo performing a variety of classic songs from Bruce Springsteen to Bob Dylan and Beatles to Bee Gees and more. …… Continue Reading
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. …… Continue Reading
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. Reduced to long-distance morris dancing as a publicity stunt, there’s only one person to blame: Will Shakespeare. T’other Will.
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 formation of ‘Sweet F.A.’, allowing the duo to write and perform their own comic songs, ably supported by the fabulous musical talents of The Julie …… Continue Reading
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. …… Continue Reading
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.. …… Continue Reading
An exciting art exhibition of local artists including superb paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, glass and leatherwork. There will be something to delight everyone.
Work by Ingrid Hunter, Jane Catherine Sanders, Pip Rawlings, Deborah James, Adrian Duffin, Hilary Moralee, Justin Capp, Luisa Mckean, Uli Bankart, Deirdre Blackburn, Mike Moralee, Jeremy Hunter, Kay Hall, Natasha Bankart.
The …… Continue Reading
Saturday 5th July
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. …… Continue Reading
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! …… Continue Reading
Uplifting, timeless covers and heartfelt originals: a melodic blend of keyboard and voice. …… Continue Reading
Helen Thompson and Paul Rogers from local folk band Frumenty combine flute and guitar to provide an eclectic mix of classical and modern music. …… Continue Reading
Sea shanties and folk from an energetic all-male acapella group from Stamford. …… Continue Reading
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.
Register your interest now! https://forms.gle/omB8wkag6Vb1YWzp9
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. …… Continue Reading
High energy Anglo-American band from Cambridgeshire, nominated for best rock group in East Anglia by NMG Awards. …… Continue Reading
An exciting art exhibition of local artists including superb paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, glass and leatherwork. There will be something to delight everyone.
Work by Ingrid Hunter, Jane Catherine Sanders, Pip Rawlings, Deborah James, Adrian Duffin, Hilary Moralee, Justin Capp, Luisa Mckean, Uli Bankart, Deirdre Blackburn, Mike Moralee, Jeremy Hunter, Kay Hall, Natasha Bankart.
The …… Continue Reading
Sunday 6th July
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. …… Continue Reading
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 and the melodic guitar playing from Oli who is currently studying Popular Music at The Royal Northern College of Music it’s definitely a …… Continue Reading
Groovy shuffling blues in the classic style, from Chicago to the West Coast: Howlin’ Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Jimmy Reed, Muddy Waters and more. …… Continue Reading
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. …… Continue Reading
An exciting art exhibition of local artists including superb paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, glass and leatherwork. There will be something to delight everyone.
Work by Ingrid Hunter, Jane Catherine Sanders, Pip Rawlings, Deborah James, Adrian Duffin, Hilary Moralee, Justin Capp, Luisa Mckean, Uli Bankart, Deirdre Blackburn, Mike Moralee, Jeremy Hunter, Kay Hall, Natasha Bankart.
The …… Continue Reading
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All Fringe Events are FREE unless an entrance price is specified.
All dates and acts subject to change. Please see www.oundlefringe.org and Facebook for updates.