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📻 East Suffolk One · August Bank Holiday

Bank Holiday
Weekend Guide

Your complete companion for the August Bank Holiday weekend — special shows, great music, and 15 events happening right up your street across East Suffolk.

🎧 On-Air Special Highlights
🌟 Bank Holiday Belters — All Day Holiday Monday

Non-stop, high-energy hits all day long. The biggest songs from the biggest artists to set the ultimate holiday soundtrack.

🎭 Belters from Stage & Screen with Gary Elsdon

Iconic anthems from film and theatre, plus special guest Casey from The Lowestoft Players chatting about stepping into the lead role of Evan in their upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen!

📅 Radio Schedule Highlights
06:00 – 09:00
This is East Suffolk One
More of your favourite songs all morning long.
09:00 – 13:00
Weekend Mornings with John
Everything East Suffolk to kick off your Saturday and Sunday mornings.
13:00 – 18:00
The East Suffolk Weekend with Donna B
Great music, community stories, and local chat all afternoon.
18:00 – 20:00
East Suffolk's Indie Disco (Saturday)
Gareth brings two hours of classic indie bangers.
20:00 – 00:00
East Suffolk Old School (Saturday)
The ultimate throwback anthems to round off your night.
Right up your street
15 Events This Bank Holiday Weekend
Across East Suffolk · 29–31 August
🗓 Saturday 29 August
1
Southwold Sounds: Bank Holiday Family Music Festival
Family-friendly festival with live tribute bands, food vendors, and kids' activities.
📍 The Common, Southwold 12:00 – 22:00 Details →
2
The Railway Inn Bank Holiday Beer Festival
Local real ales, cider, pub food, and live entertainment.
📍 The Railway Inn, Framlingham All Day Details →
3
Summer Circus Spectacular at Pleasurewood Hills
Circus Hassini thrills and family performances inside the theme park.
📍 Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft 10:00 – 17:00 Details →
4
The Wooden Roots West African Experience
Interactive drumming, West African song, and folk storytelling.
📍 Snape Maltings, Snape Daytime Sessions Details →
5
A Coldplay Candlelight Experience
Atmospheric live tribute concert surrounded by candlelight.
📍 St Michael's Church, Beccles 19:30 Details →
🗓 Sunday 30 August
6
Woodbridge Festival of Art and Music
Community festival with live acoustic sets, art workshops, and local stalls.
📍 Elmhurst Park, Woodbridge 11:00 – 20:00 Details →
7
MJ Soul Live on the Boardwalk
Smooth soul, Motown, and classic grooves performed live by the sea.
📍 The Boardwalk, Felixstowe 16:00 – 20:00 Details →
8
Classic & Sports Cars by the Bridge
Outdoor show with vintage motors, sleek sports cars, and local food stalls.
📍 Suffolk Food Hall, Ipswich 10:00 – 16:00 Details →
9
Look for a Book — Summer Trail
Interactive children's outdoor book search across local green spaces.
📍 Parks across East Suffolk All Day Details →
10
Cory Band Performance
World-renowned brass ensemble performing classic and modern pieces.
📍 Snape Maltings Concert Hall 15:00 Details →
🗓 Bank Holiday Monday 31 August
11
Autumn & Winter Craft & Gift Fair
Local artisan market with handmade crafts, gifts, and seasonal items.
📍 Carlton Road Sports Club, Lowestoft 10:00 – 15:00 Details →
12
Summer of Play Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor mazes, mud kitchens, and children's theatrical performances.
📍 Ickworth Estate Grounds 10:00 – 16:00 Details →
13
Latin Jazz Evening with Duo Anna & Jules
Atmospheric live Latin rhythms and smooth jazz in a garden setting.
📍 The Hidden Garden Cafe 18:00 – 21:00 Details →
14
Boat and Boot Guided River Walk
Scenic countryside walk combined with a relaxing riverboat trip.
📍 Beccles Quay to Geldeston Starts 10:30 Details →
15
Henham Park Bank Holiday Steam & Country Fair
Heritage steam engines, vintage tractors, craft displays, and family fun.
📍 Henham Park, Southwold 09:00 – 17:00 Details →
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Have a great bank holiday weekend!

East Suffolk One is with you all weekend — on the app, online, or your smart speaker.

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