Events in Bury st Edmunds From 15th June – 21st June 2026

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This week in Bury St Edmunds, you can find a diverse range of events, from opportunities to boost your skillset to evenings dedicated to live performance. A strong selection of courses for professional development is available, covering crucial areas for the workplace. Consider refining your training and enhancing your capabilities with courses designed to support career progression.

Beyond professional development, a lively programme of evening entertainment is planned. Musical performances span different genres, and well-known names are taking to the stage at venues across town. For those seeking entertainment outside the city, concerts are frequently held in the surrounding forest and accessible via the A1101 and A14 trunk road.

Family-focused activities are also well represented, offering chances to make memories over the weekend. Explore opportunities in the town’s many green spaces, ideal for kids and play. This week also marks celebrations for Suffolk Day, with events taking place in Bury St Edmunds itself, reflecting the county’s traditions. The programme extends to theatrical shows at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, and a diverse range of experiences designed to suit all tastes.

Check the listings below for times and venues, remembering secure cycle storage is available at Bury St Edmunds railway station and free parking is often available after 3pm. Be aware of potential congestion on St John’s Street and around market square, particularly during peak events.

Monday 15th June

First Aid at Work (Faw) Course - Bury st Edmunds

· Fitness & Outdoors

A comprehensive HSE-aligned First Aid at Work course for workplace emergencies.

Tuesday 16th June

Iosh Managing Safely

· Culture & Arts

Managers and supervisors learn key health and safety responsibilities in the workplace.

Caroline: a New Musical

· Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds · Culture & Arts

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds presents the new musical 'Caroline' about a young dreamer's aspirations.

Wednesday 17th June

Mcfly - Thetford Forest

· Nightlife & Music

McFly performs a live concert at High Lodge in Thetford Forest.

Queen of The Night - a Tribute to Whitney Houston

· Nightlife & Music

A tribute performance celebrating Whitney Houston's music at Apex in Bury St Edmunds.

Thursday 18th June

Aurora Orchestra

· Culture & Arts

Aurora Orchestra performs at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds.

Nile Rodgers & Chic - Thetford

· Nightlife & Music

Nile Rodgers & CHIC perform a live concert at High Lodge in Thetford Forest.

Friday 19th June

Paul Higgs Quartet - Brown And Blue

· Nightlife & Music

The Paul Higgs Quartet performs 'Brown and Blue' at The Hunter Club in Bury St Edmunds.

Five Live After Racing - Grandstand & Paddock

· Nightlife & Music

Five Live After Racing returns to Newmarket Racecourses with live entertainment following the race day.

Fatboy Slim - Thetford

· Nightlife & Music

Fatboy Slim performs a live DJ set at High Lodge in Thetford Forest.

Saturday 20th June

Dragon Fest – West Stow Anglo Saxon Village

· West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village · Family & Kids

Dragon Fest offers a family day of fun for Father's Day weekend at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village.

Suffolk Sinfonia Summer Concert

· Culture & Arts

Suffolk Sinfonia performs at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds for a summer concert.

Snow Patrol - Thetford Forest

· Nightlife & Music

Snow Patrol performs a live concert at High Lodge in Thetford Forest.

Sunday 21st June

Bury st Edmunds to Host Suffolk Day 2026

· Bury St Edmunds & Beyond - Blog · Culture & Arts

Bury St Edmunds will host Suffolk Day 2026 on 21 June, celebrating local culture and community.

Scott Bennett

· Nightlife & Music

Scott Bennett performs at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds.

Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell - Thetford

· Nightlife & Music

UB40, featuring Ali Campbell, performs a live reggae concert at High Lodge in Thetford Forest.

Scott Bennett - Stuff

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Scott Bennett performs his stand-up show 'Stuff' at Apex in Bury St Edmunds.