Guildford Games
Friday 10 February 2023, GLive, Guildford
Supporting Guildford's world famous Games Industry
Meet educators, developers, employers and more...
FreeFest
13- 14 May 2023, University of Surrey, Guildford
Join us by the Lake for our incredible summertime event set over two days, with music, movies, entertainment and a fun zone everyone can enjoy!
Everyone is welcome to join us, so bring a picnic, enjoy some incredible entertainment and visit one of the licensed bars or stalls serving a selection of hot food and drinks.
Pint of Science Guildford
22- 24 May 2023, Various Venues, Guildford
Pint of Science brings scientists to share their latest research with you.
University of Surrey researchers share and discuss their findings with people in their local pub, bar, cafe or public space.
Surrey New Writers Festival
Saturday 27 May 2023, University of Surrey, Guildford
Discovering new writing from emerging & established writers
2023 Theme: The Best of Surrey
Meet authors, Learn how to get published, Interactive Writing, Innovative Writing, Visual Writing and more...
Shynefest
3 June, Merrist Wood College, Guildford
Family friendly music festival with camping
Surrey Showcase
Sat 17 June, University of Surrey, Guildford
Surrey Showcase Live is an annual opportunity for you to discover more about the University of Surrey's future-facing research and teaching
Jack Fest
Sat 8 July, The Suburbs, Holroyd Arms, Guildford
Raising funds and awareness for Tonic Music for mental health
6 bands, 3 DJs, 7 hours of music
Burpham Wellfest
Sunday 9 July 2023, Sutherland Memorial Park, Burpham, Guildford
The FREE to enter Summer Wellbeing Festival
2023 Theme: #StayAllDay
Free workshops, talks and activities for all including aerial yoga, cacao ceremonies, forgaging, nutrition, exercise, education, therapies and more...
Wood Street Jazz Festival
Sunday, 16 July 2023, 12:30 17:30, Wood Street Village Green
With “1960’s Soul Jazz- The music of Horace Silver and the Adderley Brothers“ fronted by leader of the Ronnie Scott’s Big Band Pete Long on alto sax and trumpeter. Ryan Quigley, plus Redtenbacher’s Funkestra featuring guest Jana Varga, and an opening set from The Somethin' Else Big Band and special guest Martin Shaw!
The Big Mouth Chill Out Picnic
Saturday 6 August, Guildford Castle Grounds
A afternoon of funk and soul by the best local DJs live from the Guildford Castle Grounds bandstand
Wey River Festival
16 Sep 2023, 11am - late, Dapdune Wharf, Guildford
Visitors can browse local food and craft stalls, enjoy the sights and sounds of Morris dancers and a brass band, and chat to representatives from the RSPB, British Canoeing, Surrey Wildlife Trust and many more. Children’s activities take place on the Adventure Island and include den building, bug hunting, games and more.
The highlight of the event is the Saturday evening illuminated pageant, which processes slowly downstream from the centre of Guildford to Dapdune Wharf, where it is met by crowds on the Wharf and live music.
Dub by the River
16 Sep 2023, The Rowbarge, Guildford
Free Dub music festival
Boom and Bass, Da Vinci Sound & Dubtastic
Kids of Kane
30 September, Kids of Kane, Wilfred Noyce Centre, Godalming
A fun-filled family rave event featuring great music we have a bouncy castle, face painting, dance competitions, lighting shows, arts and crafts, parachute play, games and lots of fun attractions to create an exciting experience for kids and adults alike.
Guildford Book Festival
1-22 October 2023, various venues
The premier literary festival in the South East
Established in 1989, Guildford Book Festival is staged annually across venues within the town with a mission to celebrate great writing and share a love of books.
Space Week Guildford
7 October 2023, various venues, Guildford Town Centre
Fun for all ages PLUS careers in space!
Try on a space suit, see a Mars Rover, Hear about Space careers, Music, Art, Demos and Talks.