Epsom & Ewell Times

Christmas Fair
2025-11-29 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | St Martin’s Church, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4PX
The Christmas Fair is set to take place once again in the beautiful and uplifting surroundings of St Martin’s Church. On offer is a delightful selection of stalls, including a chocolate tombola, a variety of unusual gifts, and an assortment of books. There will also be delicious homemade cakes on offer, along with a barbecue for those seeking savoury treats. Children will find plenty of entertainment too, including model trains.

Festive Makers Fair
2025-11-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AQ, United Kingdom
A new Community Xmas event for Epsom bringing together makers from only Epsom and Ewell whilst also raising money for a local charity. 22 makers will be selling their high quality crafts ranging from honey to ceramics, wood turning to felting. In addition there will be local choirs singing in Roots Cafe which will be open for the event in the church. Funds from the event will be donated to Epsom Food Bank. Entry donations will be given to them and the event will serve as a drop off for donations for their Xmas appeal. HIEE is organised by four local established makers who are working on a voluntary basis.

A Christmas Carol
2025-12-04 20:00 - 22:00 | The Horton Arts Centre, Haven Way, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8NP, United Kingdom
The Thick Of It and Happy Valley star Vincent Franklin brings his sell-out solo performance of A Christmas Carol to Horton Arts Centre. You can watch videos, see pictures and find out more at dickensachristmascarol.co.uk

Epsom Rotary Xmas Collections
2025-12-05 18:00 - 2025-12-14 20:00 | Epsom
Epsom Rotary Club are again holding their annual Christmas Collections around Epsom with Tilly the Train – with dates from 5th December to Sunday 14 December 2025 with most starting at 6pm and as per the attached flyer. We should be grateful if you could assist promote this event, as it enables Epsom Club to continue supporting local and other charities throughout the year.
On 14 December 2025 Santa will also be stationed at the Metropolis – Epsom – for children to see Santa and receive a small gift.
And the fun doesn’t stop there as there will also be schools and other choirs singing carols from Friday, 12 December to 15 December at the Ashley Centre, again all in a good cause and to bring some merriment to the community.

Candlelit Christmas Concert
2025-12-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Christ Church, Christchurch Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8NE, United Kingdom
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🎄 Candlelit Christmas Concert 🎶
Christ Church, Epsom
Friday 5th December 2025
The beloved Candlelit Christmas Concert returns to the beautiful Christ Church on Epsom Common, promising a magical evening of seasonal festivities for the whole family.
🎵 Enjoy a wonderful mix of music performed by talented local artists – featuring country, rock, pop, classical, musical theatre, and of course, traditional Christmas carols.
🎤 In the second half, join in with audience sing-alongs to some well known carols and hits.
✨ We’re also thrilled to welcome our very special guest compere – comedian Tim Vine, who’s sure to be the envy of every Christmas cracker!
An evening guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit – come for the music, stay for the laughter, and support a great cause while you’re at it.
Before the concert, enjoy a selection of seasonal treats in our festive hall next door.
🎁 This is a fundraising event for Age Concern Epsom & Ewell, an independent charity supporting older people in our borough.
Registered Charity No. 1139652″

Fantasia Viols & Voices - the music of Orlando Gibbons
2025-12-06 16:30 - 17:30 | St Martin’s Church, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4PX
During the reign of James 1st English music was in very good hands. A particularly popular composer of music for families to play and sing at home of an evening was Orland Gibbons. The locally based group Fantasia Viols and Voices re-creates the sights and sounds of this music making with a consort of viols – predecessors of modern string instruments – and a small choir. Marking the 400th Anniversary of the composer’s death this free afternoon concert includes his sublimely beautiful madrigal ‘The Silver Swan’.

EESB Christmas Concert
2025-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | St Mary’s Church, The Avenue, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7HL, United Kingdom
Join your local brass band for a spectacular evening’s music featuring some fantastic solos alongside the usual outstanding ensemble work, with a mix of yule-inspired and non-seasonal music.

Aladdin Pantomime
2025-12-12 19:30 - 2026-01-04 21:30 | The Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom
Why not join us this Christmas for an ‘Amazing Adventure’ as we travel to the world of ‘Comedy, Laughter & Spectacle’ with our annual family Pantomime. With stunning scenery, ‘outrageous’ costumes and a fabulous cast, this promises to be the perfect festive treat for both young and old!

Christmas Chimes
2025-12-13 18:00 - 19:00 | St Martin’s Church, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4PX
“What better opportunity to get yourself in the mood than to come along to Epsom Chamber Choir’s Christmas concert?
For our one-hour family-friendly concert, the choir’s inspiring voices will be joined by the rousing sound of St Martin’s organ and the charming chiming of the Epsom Chamber Belles!
Our programme will include contemporary and traditional choir carols along with favourite Christmas songs like “Winter Wonderland” and, naturally, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”! There will be audience carols as well of course, including “Away in a Manger” especially for the children. We encourage you to keep up the merriment when the music is over, with a glass of wine and some festive refreshments.
We are proud to be supporting the Epsom and St Helier Hospitals charity this Christmas and a retiring collection will be taken at the end of the concert.
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PRE CHRISTMAS CHARITY DINNER AT THE STATTION
2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Station, Stoneleigh Broadway, Stoneleigh, Surrey, KT17 2JA, United Kingdom
“BOOK NOW !! DON’T MISS IT!
Epsom Medical Equipment Fund are holding a pre-Christmas Dinner at The Station Pub, Stoneleigh Broadway on Wednesday, 17th December at 7 p.m. Please book early and no later than Friday, 24th October to Bess Harding on 020 8337 8181.
This will comprise of a 3 course festive fayre meal. Cost is £30 each. A deposit of £5 per person (non refundable) is required with balance of money required no later than Saturday, 22nd November. Allergies are requested. No bookings on the night. MENU AVAILABL FROM BESS HARDING 020 8337 8181
We had a delicious meal last year and a great evening. All money raised will go towards the purchase of medical equipment for Epsom General Hospital. Do come and join us either on your own, meeting new friends or with a partner or friend. You will be most welcome. We look forward to seeing you. your support IS APPRECIATED”

Ukraine Christmas Special Music event
2025-12-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AQ, United Kingdom
Freedom Pulse is a London-based brass ensemble formed in the summer of 2022. The group is made up of six professional musicians with academic training and experience playing in different orchestras and bands around the world. In the beginning we mainly performed at charity events in support of Ukraine, and since then the band has continued to grow. Our music mixes Ukrainian and British influences, and our repertoire includes elements of classical, jazz, pop and folk. They play their own brass arrangements of well-known songs and are also working on original material.
They’ve performed with Gavin Greenaway, played at festivals in Richmond, took part in the 2025 Kingston Festival, and regularly perform in Soho pubs, including The Spice of Life.
Their usual line-up is two trombones, two French horns, saxophone and drums.
For this concert it will be two trombones, one French horn, one trumpet, saxophone and drums.
Some of the songs they plan to play include:
1.Funky Town
2.I Feel Good
3.Danza (Lucky Chops)
4.Bad Guy (Billie Eilish)
5.Jingle Bell Rock
Come and enjoy a festive evening with food and soft drinks.
A leaving collection supports these wonderful Ukrainian musicians.
FREE TICKETS – RESERVE HERE OR TURN UP ON THE NIGHT
The evening begins at 6pm with a social of finger buffet (you may contribute your own plate to share) and soft drinks. The music starts at 7pm. No interval and the evening ends about 8.30. There is no parking at the Church.

Epsom Choral Society – Christmas concert
2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | St Martin’s Church, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4PX
Our annual Christmas concert is on Saturday 20th December at 7:30pm at St Martin’s Church, Epsom in the presence of The Mayor, Robert Leach, and Helen Maguire, MP for Epsom & Ewell.
This year ECS has commissioned a new carol, Ring, Bells, Ring!, from composer Gareth Treseder in honour of former member, Liz Kent. As usual there will be much festive music with carols familiar and new with audience invited to join in the traditional favourites. The concert will be conducted by Julian Collings with Connaught Brass providing the true festive spirit.
Come and celebrate Christmas with Epsom Choral Society.

Flamenco Christmas with Duo Destino at St Mary’s Church Ewell
2025-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | St Mary’s Church, The Avenue, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7HL, United Kingdom
“St Mary’s Church, Ewell will host a spectacular holiday concert on Saturday 20 December, as internationally acclaimed virtuoso guitar duo Duo Destino bring flamenco fire and festive cheer to the stage.
Virtuoso guitarists Ben Bruant and Will Cashel—known together as Duo Destino—will deliver their signature blend of dazzling fingerwork, rhythmic flair, and infectious energy in a performance that promises to be one of the highlights of the holiday season. Their sound is so rich and layered, audiences often remark that it feels like more than two musicians are on stage.
Since meeting at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Ben (from Le Havre) and Will (from Bath) have captivated audiences across England, France, Italy, and Spain. Their repertoire fuses Latin-inspired originals with bold, flamenco-infused takes on everything from Albéniz to Daft Punk, Dire Straits to The Gypsy Kings—a genre-defying journey that makes familiar tunes feel brand new.
During the pandemic, Duo Destino performed 70 free concerts in NHS workers’ gardens, earning national recognition and the hearts of communities across the UK. They have since played for royalty, appeared on BBC Radio 2 and Scala Radio, now Magic Classical, and lit up stages from Glastonbury Festival to the Bahrain Grand Prix.
This year’s concert will also celebrate their latest release, Heartbeat—a stirring instrumental that fuses classical elegance with flamenco fire. Already a standout moment in their live shows, Heartbeat has been praised for its emotional storytelling and hypnotic textures, further cementing Duo Destino’s reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting virtuoso guitar duos.
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Aladdin Pantomime - Relaxed Performance
2026-01-02 15:30 - 18:30 | The Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom
Our fabulous family pantomime, but with some small changes to lighting and sound, and a more relaxed attitude to movement and noise within the audience.

Marty Supreme - One Night Only
2026-01-20 18:30 - 22:00 | Epsom Picture House, Epsom Square, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8AG, United Kingdom
UCA Students Take Over Epsom Picturehouse Once Again for an Immersive Marty Supreme Cinema Experience
Epsom, Surrey – January 2026 — Students from University for the Creative Arts (UCA) Epsom are set to return to Epsom Picturehouse with another bold and imaginative cinema takeover — this time celebrating the release of Marty Supreme on January 20, 2026.
The project forms part of UCA Epsom’s Experience Economy module, which challenges students to go beyond traditional event planning and instead design memorable, participatory experiences. The module encourages students to think creatively about how audiences engage with culture — blending film, live performance, interaction, and atmosphere to transform a cinema visit into something immersive, playful, and social.
UCA x Marty Supreme
January 20, 2026 – Events starts 18:30
One night only — booking link https://www.picturehouses.com/moviedetails/000/HO00017435/marty-supreme-one-night-only-a-uca-cinematakeover?filter=
Last year, UCA students took over Epsom Picturehouse with a reimagining of Be Kind Rewind, delivering live-action performances, green-screen experiences, and hands-on activities in the cinema. The event turned the venue into a creative playground and proved how film screenings can become shared, experiential moments rather than passive viewing.
Now, a new cohort of students is dreaming up something even bigger.
Following an early planning visit to the cinema, the group is developing a series of interactive ideas and live experiences designed to enhance the Marty Supreme screening — promising big ideas, fresh energy, and a night that is about much more than just watching a movie.
About Marty Supreme
Set in 1950s New York, Marty Supreme follows Marty Mauser, played by Timothée Chalamet, a street-smart optimist with one audacious goal: to become a champion table-tennis player and turn the sport into a national obsession. A story of belief, ambition, and refusing to be overlooked, the film provides the perfect backdrop for a cinema experience built around confidence, creativity, and bold thinking.
At the heart of the project is Epsom Picturehouse, Epsom’s boutique six-screen cinema in the heart of the town, screening the best in arthouse and quality blockbuster films alongside a beautiful restaurant and bar. Joe Stroud, Marketing Manager at Epsom Picturehouse, said: “Collaborating with UCA students is all about celebrating community — supporting local creatives, inviting fresh ideas into the space, and remembering that cinema should be fun. It is about sharing film in new ways and having a genuinely valuable time together.
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Simon Spillett Quartet
2026-01-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Comrades Club, The Parade, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5BT, United Kingdom
As one of the truly establishment voices in British jazz as a leading musician and respected commentator, 2026 will see Simon Spillett celebrating his 30th year in the business – so we’re lucky he’ll visit us for our opening gig of the new year. Inspired by the classic Brit-bop of the 1950s and ‘60s, Spillett is a multi-award-winning tenor saxophonist and band leader, of both his own big band and quartet, but he is also a man of letters, as music journalist, essayist and author (penning a major biography of British sax legend Tubby Hayes), as well as face and voice on TV, radio and various jazz podcasts. Expect a swinging selection of bebop, hard bop and post-bop, and hopefully some shared stories and experience. Simon will be joined by his quartet featuring bassist Alec Dankworth, Johnny and Cleo’s son.
Line-up:
Simon Spillett – tenor sax
Pete Billington – piano
Alec Dankworth – bass
Pete Cater – drums

Free Saturday afternoon concert - Mariia Zhornikova - piano
2026-01-31 16:30 - 17:30 | St Martins, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4PX, United Kingdom
Moving to the UK after the start of the war in Ukraine, Mariia has continued her piano studies in Oxford and has given a number of solo recitals in London and beyond. We’re delighted to welcome her to be a part of our Saturday afternoon Music @ St Martin’s concerts. She plays music by Debussy and Granados and offers us the chance to hear works by her fellow Ukrainians – Lyatoshinsky, Sylvestrov and Shukailo.
The concert lasts about an hour
Admission is free but donations are asked from those who can.

Ramadhan Fair London 2026
2026-02-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Epsom Racecourse, Tattenham Corner Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5LQ
“Ramadhan Fair London, organised by Inspiring Community Events, returns this year for its fourth consecutive year, bringing together families, small businesses, and the wider community to celebrate the holy month of Ramadhan.
Taking place from 11:00am to 5:00pm at Epsom Downs Racecourse, the family-friendly event offers a welcoming day out featuring halal food vendors, modest fashion, gifts, faith-inspired products, and children’s activities.
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Coffee shop launch event
2026-02-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Green and Bean, 19, High Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8DD, United Kingdom
We are excited to be opening our new independent coffee shop in Epsom High Street. Our Launch event is 2pm til 6pm with live music. We welcome the local community

Free Concert - Red House Rhythm & Blues
2026-02-21 16:30 - 17:30 | St Martin’s Church, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4PX
Rhythm & Blues has its roots in the spirituals of the African American slaves, but since the middle of the last century its blend of gospel, jazz and pop has been loved the world over. St Martin’s Church is delighted to welcome back to its afternoon concert series the wonderfully entertaining duo of Chris Hollingshurst and Danny Wignall who show how magical and fun this music is.
Admission free but we ask for donations from those who can.

Gala Concert, Band of the Irish Guards
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | The Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom
By popular demand we are delighted to welcome to Epsom Playhouse the Band of His Majesty’s Irish Guards. The Band is comprised of musicians from the Royal Corps of Army Music and is one 14 Regular Army Bands in the British Army. It was formed on 1st April 1900, to commemorate the bravery of the men from the Irisg Regiments who fought with distinction in the South African campaigns.
The Band has a worldwide reputation for performing outstanding and spectacular concerts to packed houses in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world to critical acclaim. They can be seen performing for Changing of the King’s Guard at Buckingham Palace and also the King’s Birthday Parade.
Come along and enjoy one of the top Military Bands in the Armed Forces today in, what promises to be, a spectacular evening of top quality entertainment.

SOLD OUT - Mario Bukana
2026-02-26 19:30 - 22:00 | Comrades Club, The Parade, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5BT, United Kingdom
Now sold out. Book early for March 26th. London-based guitarist, singer, composer and band-leader Mario Bakuna is a driving force on the home and international scene taking Brazilian jazz to audiences as far afield as Egypt, Madagascar, Canada and Azerbaijan, while closer to his adopted home Mario has played many of the UK venues that count, including the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s and the Jazz Cafe, as well as jazz clubs and festivals around Europe. In his home town of Sao Paulo, Mario Bakuna studied with prominent musicians including Roberto Bomilcar, the pianist who played with Frank Sinatra during his visit to Brazil, and between touring extensively, Mario has recorded two albums: ‘Where Rio de Janeiro Meets Bahia’ and ‘Brazilian Landscapes’. Expect a rich night of Afro-Brazilian jazz, samba, bossa nova and post-bossa nova.
Mario Bakuna – acoustic guitar & vocals
Davide Mantovani – bass
Duncan Eagles – saxophone
Uccio Gaeta – drums

Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra Concert, 28th February
2026-02-28 19:30 - 21:45 | St Georges Church, Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, KT21 2DA, United Kingdom
“The Surrey Philharmonia’s first concert of the year will take place on Saturday, 28th February, at St George’s church, Ashtead. It features Mozart’s flute concerto with award winning soloist Daniel Shao. Adapted, by Mozart, from an original oboe concerto, it is said to be an excellent showpiece for a modern virtuosic soloist.
The concert opens with Schumann’s Overture, Sherzo & Finale. Written rapidly in 1841, the work reflects Schumann’s happiness at marrying Clara Wieck.
You will also hear Beethoven’s 8th symphony. Described as compact & witty, it is Beethoven’s penultimate, & shortest symphony.”

Epsom World Day of Prayer Service
2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:15 | St Barnabas Church, Temple Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8HA, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome at the World Day of Prayer Service at St Barnabas Church, Epsom on Friday 6 March at 10am. This year the chosen country is Nigeria and the women of Nigeria have prepared a service that speaks to our need for peace and solace, drawing on their faith and experiences. It is based on Matthew Chapter 11 verses 28 to 30: I will give you rest. This truly ecumenical and international service creates a continuous wave of prayer that moves across the world over a total of 36 hours. Note there is limited parking at the venue.

Schools Art Exhibition Epsom Library
2026-03-07 09:30 - 2026-03-12 17:00 | Epsom Library, 6 Epsom Square, KT19 8AG
Saturday 7th-12th March
Primary Schools Art Exhibition Epsom Library
The brightly coloured new mixed media paintings displayed will depict Heads based on Pablo Picasso & Guiseppi Arcimboldo’s Fruit & Vegetable series depicting the Four Seasons as part of the Art National Curriculum. The Art Society Epsom led by volunteer Angie Child has been liaising with these schools over the past 2 years showing their Artworks on the station platforms of Epsom, Ewell and Tattenham Corner. Some of these will also be displayed.

Bach St John Passion Concert
2026-03-07 19:30 - 22:00 | St Martin’s Church, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4PX
The renowned Ashtead Choral Society is joined for this performance by a supreme team of soloists and the effervescent Kent Sinfonia orchestra for what promises to be more than a concert: a soundtrack of pain, love, and redemption. Whether you’re into drama, history, or just want to feel something real, this concert is your chance to experience a masterpiece that’s been shaking hearts for 300 years.

International Women's Day - free racquet event
2026-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Ebbisham Sports Club, Eastway, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SG, United Kingdom
Free event for Women. Ebbisham Sports Club, come and play social and friendly badminton, squash, racketball, tennis, touch tennis, table tennis and High Ball. Followed by free tea, coffee, cake and chat.

Epsom Choral Society – Brahms: A German Requiem and Rheinberger
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:00 | St Martin’s Church, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4PX
This concert features one of the choral masterpieces Brahms’ A German Requiem, performed in a chamber version.
The German Requiem was scored for symphony orchestra and a version for piano duet, but Epsom Choral Society will perform the work in a relatively new arrangement by Iain Farrington. We will be joined by the English Sinfonietta Chamber Ensemble and soloists, Elizabeth Findon and Dominic Sedgwick, and be conducted by Julian Collings.
We will also perform works by Josef Rheinberger: the much-loved motet Abendlied, and his Mass in E flat, a work for double choir, considered to be Rheinberger’s finest work.

Bach Magnificat - Roth Time to Dance
2026-03-21 19:30 - 21:45 | St Martin’s Church, Church Street, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4PX
18th century meets 21st Century in Epsom Chamber Choir’s spring concert where J S Bach’s brilliant Magnificat is paired with Alec Roth’s equally exuberant ‘A Time to Dance’. The Magnificat is popular with singers and audiences alike and ‘A Time to Dance’ consists of numerous short and highly rhythmic movements for choir and soloists. The choir will be joined by the Affinity Chamber Orchestra and expertly directed by their conductor Jack Apperley. With St Martin’s Church providing the ideal acoustics for this programme, the audience can look forward to a memorable and energising concert.

Eco Church Talk at Epsom Methodist Church
2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Epsom Methodist Church, Ashley Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AQ, United Kingdom
Eco Church at Epsom Methodist Church will be welcoming William Ward, Co-Founder of Epsom & Ewell Climate Action Network to talk to us about what the organisation can do for us.
