What's on in Stamford this weekend: live music, food and drink and Coronation fun for the family

By Evie Payne

4th May 2023 | Local News

Spot a range of Coronation decorations around town, including the Stamford in Bloom chair displays. Image credit: Stamford in Bloom.
Spot a range of Coronation decorations around town, including the Stamford in Bloom chair displays. Image credit: Stamford in Bloom.

Join Stamford Nub News each Thursday for our round up of events going on over the weekend.

Don't forget to share your own events for FREE by clicking the 'Nub It' button on our What's On page.

Read on to find out what you can enjoy in the local area this weekend...

Let's Drift Motown Night

On Friday 5 May, Let's Drift are heading to Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre.

Let's Drift are a musical celebration of The Drifters and Motown. Covering all the hits from, Under the Boardwalk, through to the career highs of Saturday Night at the Movies, Up on the Roof, and Kissing in the Back Row of the Movies. This iconic group's musical legacy has spanned more than 50 years and includes performances at the London Palladium.

Click here to find out more.

Let's Drift. Image credit: Stamford Corn Exchange Theatre.

Stamford Garden & Food Fair

The Stamford Garden & Food Fair is returning on 7 May 2023.

The 10th iteration of the show, the event is hosted by Stamford Rotary and promises to be a great day out for all. 

Visitors can enjoy 40+ stalls including plants, garden and homeware, games, food and entertainment, and more.

Head down to Stamford Meadows, Bath Row, to join the fun from 10am - 4pm.

Stamford Meadows. Image credit: Nub News.

Coronation Service of Thanksgiving

Join the community and town officials at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Coronation of King Charles III on May 7 2023 from 5:30pm. 

All are welcome to attend the service, set to take place at All Saints Church, Stamford.

All Saints' Church, Stamford, Lincolnshire. Image credit: Nub News.

All Saints' Church, Stamford, Lincolnshire. Image credit: Nub News.

All Saints' Church. Image credit: Nub News.

Free Coronation Party

Stamford Diversity Group CIC will be hosting a free party this weekend to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III with a diverse and vibrant range of artists and creatives from across the county. 

Everyone is welcome to a Coronation party at Christ Church, Green Lane, Stamford on Sunday 7 May, from 12.30pm until 3.30pm with music from Latino Sound, King Don Steel Drums, street art from Tony Nero and poetry from Scott Coe and Daniel Paice. 

The bands will be playing in a marquee and there will be complimentary food and drink. The event is free and family-friendly! 

The team said: "Thanks to SK Community Fund - Coronation Event Grant for their support."

Enjoy live music, food and more. Image credit: Stamford Diversity CIC.

Check out our round up of Coronation events to see what else is going on the mark the historic event this weekend.

Alternatively, explore Stamford town centre and see if you can spot the Stamford in Bloom chairs that have been designed and made by volunteers to decorate the town.

Email [email protected] to enquire about sharing your events for FREE, or head to our What's On page to see what else is going on in and around Stamford.

Have a lovely weekend!

     

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