What’s on in Kingston: Acoustic performances, family-fun days, beer festivals and more

By Oliver Monk

23rd May 2024 | Local News

There's plenty to keep you busy in Kingston this weekend. (Photo: Oliver Monk)
There's plenty to keep you busy in Kingston this weekend. (Photo: Oliver Monk)

Welcome to your weekly update of what's on in and around Kingston.

Every Thursday we round up all the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend. 

Read on for Kingston's not-to-be missed outings this week, and remember: you can add your local event for free using the Nub It button in our What's On section!

Nathan O'Regan and Duane Forrest @ Old London Road Café – Sunday, 26 May

Old London Road Café is hosting two incredible acoustic musicians this weekend. (Photo: Old London Road Café)

Old London Road Café describes their Sunday show as the merging of "two insatiable tours" – and we have to agree.

Nathan O'Regan has a mastery over his voice that his peers surely envy. Slipping gracefully between gritty impassioned pleas and sweet longing melodies. 

A natural raconteur, his songs are full of melancholy and hopefulness that have captivated audiences all around Ireland and beyond.

Duane Forrest professional singer-songwriter and multimedia artist from Toronto, Ontario, who's unique sound blends jazz, reggae, bossa nova, soul, and smooth vocals. 

Over the past decade, Forrest has released two full-length original albums and toured in Canada three times, in Europe four times, and in Central America three times. 

Duane has just released his new EP "Blackest Bird" which speaks to political issues facing the Canadian Black community. 

He is developing a new album called "Sunrise in Jasper", that will explore Indigenous and Black experience in present day Canada into it's history, excited to use music to further shine light on issues of social justice and change

Doors open 7pm. Tickets are £6 in advance or £8 on the door.

Family Funday @ Pop Playrooms – Monday, 27 May

Keep the family busy over the bank holiday with this Monday event. (Photo: Pop Playrooms)

A recent addition to Rotunda in Kingston, Pop Playrooms is most well-known for their neon decor and nine-hole mini golf course.

However this Bank Holiday, Pop is hosting a number of family-friendly additions for those struggling to keep the kids busy over the long weekend.

Featuring face painting, balloon artists, arts and crafts, it's your one-stop shop for making the most of a Monday off with the family.

Kingston Beer Festival @ Kingston Workmen's Club – Thursday, 23 to Saturday, 25 May

Kingston Beer Festival will be held at Kingston Workmen's Club & Institute on Old London Road. (Photo: Google Maps)

One for the real ale fans among you! Kingston & Leatherhead CAMRA is hosting their annual beer festival this weekend.

For the first time in the festival's 23-year history, its roster will feature a selection of keg beers – undoubtedly a controversial addition.

This means there's something for everyone among the festival's over 110 real ales, cask beers, lagers, ciders and perries.

Get the full rundown of the event in our article here.

Foodies Festival @ Syon Park – Saturday, 25 to Monday, 27 May

Foodies Festival is returning to Syon Park. (Photo: Foodies Festival)

While a little further afield, this one is not to be missed.

Known as Gastro-Glastonbury, this three-day event will feature live cooking demonstrations from TV celebrities and chefs drawn from the ranks of MasterChef, Great British Bake Off and Great British Menu, plus a number of the region's most-highly acclaimed Michelin and award-winning chefs.

This weekend's lineup of talented musicians includes Sister Sledge, Blue, and Symphonic Ibiza.

However, you probably already knew that from our article giving you everything you need to know about the festival, so what are you waiting for?

Tickets are £21 for adults and £4 for children, while under 6s go free.

For more local events, please check our What's On section here.

     

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