Events Listing 2025

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Polesden Lacey: Dress to Impress – an exhibition inside the house about historical fashion
Saturday | Oct 18
Dress to Impress is an exhibition delving into the language of dress, power and personality.
Event repeats. Other dates/times available.
Photography/artWorkshop or talkExhibition
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11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Live Event
Suitable for all
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Message In A Bottle – The Theatre Academy at Leatherhead Theatre
Friday | Oct 31
Message In A Bottle is a Pirates & Mermaid workshop & book of inspirational quotes
Event repeats. Other dates/times available.
Book signingCabaret/theatreDanceFamilyPoetry/spoken wordWorkshop or talk
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10:00 am – 2:30 pm
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Come & Try Acro, Ballet, MT or Tap: Lisa Allen Dance & Arts (LADA)
Saturday | Oct 18
Confidence through dance, drama, and musical theatre. Discover your child’s potential with LADA.
Event repeats. Other dates/times available.
Dance
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8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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Event for children
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Colouring Competition – Twinkleton Art
Saturday | Oct 18
Exciting prizes to be won. Collect a colouring coaster from ‘South Street Gallery and Picture Framing’ during Arts Alive & enjoy the cre…
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Read them on the Railings
Saturday | Oct 18
Come and see cards inscribed with Japanese short form poems haiku and tanka in Leatherhead High Street.
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FamilyPoetry/spoken wordArts & craftOutdoor eventExhibition
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7:00 am – 11:30 pm
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The Downsmen: Weekly rehearsals where you are welcome to come along and try barbershop four-part harmony singing
Wednesday | Oct 22
Come and try the fun of acappella singing in four-part harmony with The Downsmen.
Event repeats. Other dates/times available.
Music & choirs
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7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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No booking required
Free event
The Stockroom – The Painted Pause
Saturday | Oct 18
Take time for yourself with our gentle, two-hour guided acrylic painting sessions. Materials provided.
Event repeats. Other dates/times available.
Workshop or talkArts & craft
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Live Event
Best for Adults
Booking required
Pay for event
Freewheelers Theatre and Media Company: Love Leatherhead
Monday | Oct 20
Freewheelers invites you to view their amazing ‘The Other Library’ installation – come and see!
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Cabaret/theatreDanceMusic & choirsFilm/videoPoetry/spoken wordWorkshop or talkArts & craftExhibition
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10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Interpretation of Dance- a collaboration of dancer, photographer and painter
Saturday | Oct 18
A dynamic art and photography exhibition focusing on the movement of dance.
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DancePhotography/art
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Live Event
Suitable for all
No booking required
Free event
Dorking Loud & Proud Community Choir open rehearsals
Wednesday | Oct 22
Open community choir rehearsal for anyone who loves singing, being sociable and making friends!
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Music & choirs
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7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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Free event
Leith Hill Big Band – an afternoon of swing classics
Saturday | Oct 18
The Leith Hill Big Band presents an afternoon of popular big band classics, sandwiched around tea and cake.
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Live Event
Suitable for all
Booking required
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Leatherhead Art Club – Autumn Exhibition
Saturday | Oct 18
A wonderful exhibition showcasing an exciting and diverse selection of original art.
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FamilyArts & craftExhibition
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10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Classical Italian trio at Mickleham Church
Saturday | Oct 18
A magical evening of music from medieval to modern day, from a classical trio of musicians from Sinalunga, Italy. Organised by Dorking TTA.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live Event
Suitable for all
No booking required
Free event
William Cole Church Music Trust Recitals: Composer pianist playing his own works
Saturday | Oct 18
Music recitals Jazz, Vocal and Piano
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Suitable for all
No booking required
Contribution event
Highland Harmony
Saturday | Oct 18
The Greatest Night of Scottish Artists and Celtic Music.
7:30 pm
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Booking required
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The East Surrey Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers: Creative Fibres Open Day
Saturday | Oct 18
A demonstration of crafts and exhibition of members’ work
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Dorking Chamber Orchestra – Mozart and Classical Discoveries
Saturday | Oct 18
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Mozart and classical gems on this musical journey!
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Live Event
Suitable for all
No booking required
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Haibun from Highbury
Saturday | Oct 18
A Jane Austen themed haibun workshop
Poetry/spoken wordWorkshop or talk
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Live Event
Best for Adults
Booking required
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Painted Pause workshop – The Stockroom
Saturday | Oct 18
Take time for yourself with our gentle, two-hour guided acrylic painting sessions. Materials provided.
Workshop or talkArts & craft
More details & booking info
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Live Event
Best for Adults
Booking required
Pay for event
Come & Try Acro, Ballet, MT or Tap: Lisa Allen Dance & Arts (LADA)
Saturday | Oct 18
Confidence through dance, drama, and musical theatre. Discover your child’s potential with LADA.
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Live Event
Event for children
Booking required
Pay for event
Autumn Market at Denbies Wine Estate
Sunday | Oct 19
Join us for a wonderful day of discovery, shopping and inspiration!
FamilyArts & craft
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11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Live Event
Suitable for all
No booking required
Free event
Dorking Blue Plaque and Statues walk
Sunday | Oct 19
Guided walk with Museum guide
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Live Event
Suitable for all
Booking required
Free event
David Olusoga: History’s Missing Chapters
Monday | Oct 20
David examines some of history’s missing chapters to uncover how and why some events and people are remembered or forgotten.
Workshop or talk
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7:30 pm
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Dorking Camera Club – Photography Exhibition Display at Dorking Library
Monday | Oct 20
Dorking Camera Club – Selected Photography Prints Display
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Photography/art
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10:00 am – 2:00 pm
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Free event
LeRoc Surrey – Monthly Tuesday Nights. Learn the Fun way to dance Modern Social Jive in Ashtead.
Tuesday | Oct 21
Monthly Class night Special by LeRoc Modern Jive Surrey in Ashtead.
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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Best for Adults
No booking required
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Short Stories Tall Tales: Adventures of an Ugly Duckling – theatre for our littlest customers
Wednesday | Oct 22
First theatre experience from Short Stories Tall Tales, brings classic and original stories to life.
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Family
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11:30 am
Live Event
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Dorking Folk Club: Singers’ Night – fundraiser
Wednesday | Oct 22
Open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all, to raise funds for The Brigitte Trust.
Music & choirsPoetry/spoken word
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8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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Music on Thursdays: present the superlative London-based pianist Elena Toponogova
Thursday | Oct 23
An opportunity to see and hear pianist Elena Toponogova in a solo concert.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Live Event
Suitable for all
No booking required
Contribution event
Dr John Cooper Clarke
Thursday | Oct 23
Don’t miss this opportunity to see this living legend known as the Godfather of Punk Poetry.
Poetry/spoken word
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8:00 pm
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Booking required
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A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie (Talk)
Thursday | Oct 23
A fascinating talk on how Agatha Christie used her extensive knowledge of drugs & medicines to create her plots.
Workshop or talk
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7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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Booking required
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Gilbert and Sullivan: The Yeomen of the Guard
Thursday | Oct 23
A comic opera of love, deceit and humour with beautiful music. Performed by Bookham Light Operatic Society, directed by Eleanor Hegarty.
Event repeats. Other dates/times available.
Cabaret/theatreMusic & choirs
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7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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Women In Rock
Friday | Oct 24
Don’t miss the ultimate tribute to the fierce females who rocked the globe.
DanceMusic & choirs
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8:00 pm
Live Event
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Booking required
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David Marsh presents a talk on Gardens in Paintings
Friday | Oct 24
Art History with a difference – Gardens in Paintings
Photography/artWorkshop or talk
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Jacky Power: Finding Your Footing In A Wobbly World
Saturday | Oct 25
Funny, touching poetry meeting you where you are – wobbling through modern life with wisdom.
Poetry/spoken word
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7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Live Event
Best for Adults
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Collage Workshop at The Stockroom
Saturday | Oct 25
A creative and hands-on Collage Workshop – all materials provided. A fabulous morning of creativity and mindful activity.
Photography/artWorkshop or talkArts & craft
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10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Family Halloween Silent Disco
Saturday | Oct 25
Want to go clubbing with your kids but don’t want to listen to their music?
DanceFamilyMusic & choirs
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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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Halloween Silent Disco
Saturday | Oct 25
When it comes to clubbing, there’s no experience like this. Strictly 18+ and happy hour on cocktails.
DanceMusic & choirs
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8:00 pm
Live Event
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LeRoc Surrey – Freestyle Dance Modern Social Jive
Saturday | Oct 25
LeRoc dance night with Jive Connection.
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Dance
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8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
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No booking required
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Little Shop of Horrors film showing
Saturday | Oct 25
A convivial showing of this classic 1986 American horror comedy musical film
7:30 pm – 10:00 am
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Suitable for all
No booking required
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The Magic of Bees – Rituals Workshop
Saturday | Oct 25
A unique workshop that blends the spiritual with the practical, exploring the rich folklore, history, symbolism, rituals and timeless connec…
Workshop or talkArts & craft
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10:30 am – 3:00 pm
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Best for Adults
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Love Art Workshop at The Inglenook Studio
Saturday | Oct 18
Creative mixed media art workshop.
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Photography/artWorkshop or talkArts & craft
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10:30 am – 3:30 pm
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Chamber concert by ChamberMusicBox
Saturday | Oct 25
Music for Flute, strings and harp by ChamberMusiBox
7:30 pm – 10:00 am
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Science Museum – The Live Stage Show
Monday | Oct 27
This unmissable family production is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
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Suitable for all
Booking required
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Macbeth
Tuesday | Oct 28
William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth presented by Dorking Dramatic & Operatic Society.
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Cabaret/theatre
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7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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The Littlest Yak
Tuesday | Oct 28
A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect…just the way you are!
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Family
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11:00 am
Live Event
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Canal Boat Stories – Live! With Robbie Cumming
Tuesday | Oct 28
An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.
Workshop or talk
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7:30 pm
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At Home with The Moles in Leatherhead
Tuesday | Oct 28
Hear some of The Moles recent writings and take part if you wish: refreshments available.
Poetry/spoken wordWorkshop or talk
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2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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Dorking Folk Club: Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer
Wednesday | Oct 29
…Pfeiffer. Come and be charmed by this magical duo’s expressive vocals and authentic musicianship – a rare opportunity for Dorking.
Music & choirsPoetry/spoken word
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8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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An Evening With Harry Redknapp
Wednesday | Oct 29
Come and have a great laugh with Harry and the audience.
Workshop or talk
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7:30 pm
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Best for Adults
Booking required
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Phoenix Writers Open Evening
Wednesday | Oct 29
Phoenix Writers Open Evening – an entertaining evening of poetry and the spoken word
Poetry/spoken word
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7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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Best for Adults
No booking required
Free event
Music on Thursdays: Cappricci Duo – violin & viola
Thursday | Oct 30
Music on Thursdays: Cappricci Duo – Mackenzie Richards, violin, & Julian Latham, viola
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Live Event
Suitable for all
No booking required
Contribution event
Ockley Dramatic Society: Murdered to Death
Thursday | Oct 30
A hilarious Agatha Christie/Miss Marple spoof with a cast of characters guaranteed to delight, at Ockley Village Hall.
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Cabaret/theatreComedy
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8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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The Bubble Show
Thursday | Oct 30
Let your imagination soar as we dive headfirst into the spectacular world of bubbles!
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Live Event
Event for children
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Halloween Wicked Craft Caper
Friday | Oct 31
A free, Wicked-themed craft morning, as part of the launch of Wicked at Dorking Halls
FamilyArts & craft
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10:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Event for children
No booking required
Free event
Halloween Ghost Walk
Friday | Oct 31
Historic Ghost Walk
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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LeRoc Surrey – A 30 year celebration
Saturday | Nov 1
A special black & white dress dance night celebrating 30 years of dancing with LeRoc Surrey.
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
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Best for Adults
No booking required
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