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01/08/2026

Confirmed line-up for this years music and motors.

12:00 - Duelling Melodeons
12:30 - Pat Crilly
13:00 - Ali Pulit
13:30 - Test the Waters
14:00 - Grace Chloe
14:30 - The Trees
15:00 - Mayor's presentation
15:05 - Quirky Folk
15:30 - Nuala & guests
16:00 - Adam Fearn

26/07/2026

Today at 3pm is the last of the Festival cycle of free concerts at the Priory.
Join the fabulous Lip Service for their signature blend of New Orleans fusion with an energetic mix of jazz, funk, pop and street-band classics.
Free entry; the Priory Bar will be open.

25/07/2026

Remainder
Today there are music performances taking place across the town.
Unlike previous years the High Street will be open to traffic.

The pavements may get very busy please take care when traveling between venues or if you are driving through the High Street.

Enjoy the day

24/07/2026

🎉 It's the Last Weekend of Festival Month — and What a Way to End It!
Three music events this Saturday mean there's no excuse to stay on the sofa. Here's your guide:

🎸 Old Town Live Ware | Saturday Ware Priory & Tudor Square
Old Town Live is back — and this year with a new format! The main stages are at the Priory and Tudor Square, and the High Street will stay open to traffic. Alongside the stages, a number of local pub venues are also part of the action.
Music runs from 12pm to 10pm on the outdoor stages. Admission to the stage areas is by wristband — £16.49 online or on the day, which includes a reusable festival cup.
Full info and tickets at ware.oldtownlive.co.uk (link in comments)

🎤 Ware Fringe at Southern Maltings | Saturday from 3pm Southern Maltings, Kibes Lane | FREE
Seven bands across the evening, doors open at 2pm with the music kicking off at 3pm and building to a headline set from Fat Sam and the Fugitives — expect crowd-pleasing covers from the likes of Queen, Joe Jackson and Aerosmith. Free entry. Please note: performances are on the first floor.
Full line-up at southernmaltings.co.uk (link in comments)

🎂 Hop Box Birthday Bash | Saturday The Hop Box | FREE
The Hop Box is turning four, and they're celebrating in style. Free entry, excellent beer, and DJs delivering what the Hop Box themselves describe as eargasms. Enough said. 🍺

What a send-off for Festival Month, Ware! 🙌

21/07/2026

Sooz Kempner's show Imposter has been featured in Chortle’s ten laughs before lunchtime at the Edinburgh Fringe!👏

Don't miss this stand up show about finding your voice, silencing trolls and Princess Diana at BEAM this Autumn🌟

Sooz Kempner: Imposter
📆Thu 15 Oct

Book now via the link below!🎫
https://beamhertford.co.uk/whats-on/2p-sooz-kempner-imposter/

19/07/2026

🌞 KEEPING THE KIDS BUSY THIS SUMMER — WARE'S HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES GUIDE
The school holidays are here — which for a lot of us means six weeks of "I'm bored" from a very creative smaller person, alongside trying to actually get some work done (or, let's be honest, just finally getting round to the ironing). Good news: Ware has a genuinely great spread of activities this summer, from free drop-in sessions to paid creative workshops, so there's something to fill the gaps whatever your week looks like.
🆓 FREE — Ware Town Council Holiday Activities
Held across The Priory grounds, Priory Play Park and Fletcher's Lea. Some need booking in advance via Ticket Source, so check details before you go:
• Climbing Wall — 29th July
• Archery — 3rd August
• Water Wars — 4th August
• Makendoo Craft Workshop — 6th August
• Fun Family Workout — 11th August
• Steel Pan Workshops — 12th August
• Bushcraft — 17th August
• Football Skills — 20th August
🎨 PAID — Creative Workshops at Southern Maltings
Prices and times vary by session:
Week commencing 20th July:
• Jewel Beetles – Soft Pastel Study (11+) — 20th July
• Summer Bunting Printing Workshop (8+) — 22nd July
• Face Painting for Beginners (10+) — 23rd July
• Sketching Sea Shells (8+) — 24th July
Week commencing 27th July:
• ⭐ Musical Theatre Holiday Camp (8+) — full details below!
Week commencing 10th August:
• Summer Initial Flag Printing (8+) — 10th August
• Vibrant Veggie Collage (8+) — 12th August
• Willow Weaving: Fish or Hearts (8+) — 13th August
• African Batik – Ocean Collage (7+) — 14th August
• Summer Bunting Printing Workshop (8+)
✂️ More paid workshops are also expected from Donna Reeves (And by Donna Reeves ) over the summer, as in previous years — keep an eye out for details.

🎭 SPOTLIGHT: MUSICAL THEATRE HOLIDAY CAMP
Southern Maltings, w/c 27th July · Ages 8+
Five days of singing, dancing and acting, working on performing numbers from the likes of Matilda, Annie and Mary Poppins, finishing with a free live performance for family and friends! Run jointly by Southern Maltings and MB Dance Academy, young performers will:
• Learn show-stopping songs and choreography
• Build acting skills through scenes, character work and improvisation
• Play high-energy theatre games
• Create and perform a mini musical theatre production together
Everyone gets equal billing regardless of age or ability — this is about confidence, teamwork and fun, not star turns. A brilliant way to kick off the summer for first-timers and seasoned performers alike.
📍 Booking details in the comments below 👇

🏊 Need full-day childcare instead?
Barracudas Activity Day Camps are running a summer camp at Presdales School for the holidays — worth a look if you need more comprehensive cover while you're working.

17/07/2026

🎉 THIS WEEKEND IN WARE
A quieter one on the festival calendar, but two very different nights out on offer 👇
🎸 SATURDAY — Nashville Nights & Hog Roast
Doors 6.30pm, food from 7.30pm, live music from 8pm. Tickets include an American hog roast supper (vegan option available) — £35 on the door, if any remain.
The Nashville Nights Band brings together an eclectic mix of talent from across the world, with support from:
Savannah — a California cowgirl rewriting the outlaw country genre. Her raw, freewheeling performances have sold out venues across the UK, with festival slots at Glastonbury and C2C. Her debut album 'Recovering Good Girl' was released to great acclaim last September.
Steve — a music industry veteran of over 30 years, from his first record deal with Warners in 1996 to session guitar work at the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley and beyond. He's also spent 20 years teaching music in schools and colleges.
Hog roast provided by Russell's Hog Roasts.
🎟️ Tickets are still available — don't miss out, booking link in the comments below!

🍔 SUNDAY — 12th Annual Food Festival
Noon–4pm, Priory Lawn. Free entry.
Ware's biggest food event of the year returns! Enjoy a wide range of local produce and street food, face painting, and live music from the Unswung Heroes. Returning favourites include Smokin' Greek, French & Day, Kaur's Spices, Stort Valley Gifting, Azahar, and the Rocking Horse Mobile Bar.
🎶 Then stick around for... Zeroes Concert
5–7.30pm, Ware Priory. Free entry, bar open.
A free picnic concert on the back lawn to round off the day — expect indie and rock favourites from Pulp, Blur, Happy Mondays, Kings of Leon and more. High energy, plenty of singalongs, all welcome.
📍 See you on the Priory lawn this Sunday!

17/07/2026

🎬 THE PEOPLE'S EMERGENCY BRIEFING — screening + discussion in Ware
What happens when ordinary people are given the facts about climate change, nature loss, rising food prices, extreme weather and flooding — and the chance to talk about what it all means?
Ware sits right on the River Lea, with The King's Mead and Rye Meads on our doorstep, and the town's existence and history are tied to them. So it's a good place to ask that question — and to talk about what a changing climate could mean for a town so closely tied to its river and its meads.
That's exactly what this event sets out to do.
📺 The film
Following the format of Gogglebox, this thought-provoking 50-minute film invites audiences to watch alongside a diverse range of people from across the UK as they react to excerpts from expert briefings originally presented to MPs and decision-makers. Hosted by naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham, it captures honest reactions, questions and conversations about some of the most pressing challenges facing society today.
🌍 Connecting the dots
The film links climate change and nature loss to everyday life, while highlighting practical solutions and positive actions. Rather than leaving audiences feeling overwhelmed, it aims to offer hope, inspiration and a sense of collective responsibility.
💬 After the film
Audiences are invited to take part in a facilitated discussion — a chance to share reactions, exchange ideas and explore what individuals and communities can do next. Whether you're already deeply engaged with environmental issues or just curious to learn more, this is a welcoming space for conversation, reflection and action.
⚠️ Please note: Spaces are limited, and the event is recommended for ages 16+.
📍 Saturday 18th July, 3pm–5.15pm at the Southern Maltings
This event is in the Main Studio, accessed from the café entrance. It's on the first floor, but a lift is available and provides step-free access.
Tickets are free but spaces are limited — booking link in the comments below 👇

16/07/2026