What’s on in Southwold
From classical music concerts to comedy nights to crime writing festivals which attract the biggest names in the genre, there’s always something happening in Southwold. Find your next must-attend event below.
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Date Range
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Performance
The Phantom of Friar Street
- 9th October 2026
- 7.30PM
- £17.50
- Southwold Arts Centre
“There was a mystery attached to 17 Friar Street that the townsfolk wouldn’t discuss.”
Music
Southwold Jazz Club
- 10th October 2026
- £21.50
- £21.50
- Southwold Arts Centre
Denny Ilett with the Chris Ingham Trio plus special guest Jo Fooks.
Music
Bowie by Moonage
- 17th October 2026
- 7.30PM
- £21.50
- Southwold Arts Centre
MoonAge is a David Bowie Tribute Band comprising acclaimed musicians.
Family Fun
Southwold Lighthouse Sunrise
- 31st October 2026
- 06:00am
Watch the sunrise over the North Sea from the top of Southwold Lighthouse. Enjoy breathtaking, panoramic coastal views. Reaching the top means climbing 113 stairs, and there’s no lift, but you’ll be more than rewarded for the effort. Take a unique behind-the-scenes landmark tour.
Family Fun | Free
Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On
- 28th November 2026
- 2pm - 6pm
- Free
- Southwold Market Place
Southwold Christmas Lights Switch On in Southwold Market Place at 5pm
Family Fun
REYDON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
- 5th December - 5th September 2026
- 5:00pm-6:00pm
- Reydon
REYDON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS – Switch On Jubilee Green Reydon Suffolk IP18 6GY
Saturday 5th December 2026 starts at 5 pm, with the switch-on at 6 pm.