Kingston
Nub News Logo
Nub News

What's on in Kingston this weekend: Performing arts school scholarship, pool tournament, and food bank ball

By Tilly O'Brien   2nd Jan 2026

There  is lots to do in Kingston this weekend (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
There is lots to do in Kingston this weekend (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

What's on in Kingston is brought to you by our sponsors 7Seas Holidays.

Without our sponsors, our Kingston online newspaper would not be possible. Thank you.

Struggling to think of what to do this weekend? Don't worry, Kingston Nub News has you covered with some of our top picks!

You can find a full line-up of events in Kingston in our dedicated What's On section.

Want to add your own event? Upload it for FREE on our site here!

Onyx School of Performing Arts scholarship

Friday 2 January - Monday 12 January, Kingston College.

Kingston College is located on Kingston Hall Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2AQ (Image supplied)

Onyx School of Performing Arts has announced the launch of three performing arts scholarships for children aged 6–8, offering young people the opportunity to access high-quality training in acting, singing and street dance.

Applications are now open, with entries closing on 12th January. Successful applicants will receive a full term of structured training, attending two hours of tuition every Saturday as part of Onyx's triple-threat programme.

The scholarships are designed to support both recreational students and children with aspirations for a future professional career. Classes are led by experienced industry professionals and qualified teachers (QTS), ensuring a strong technical foundation alongside confidence and creative development.

********

Food Bank Ball 2026

Saturday 3 January, The Fighting Cocks, 7pm start.

The Fighting Cocks is located in 56 Old London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6QA (Image supplied)

The Food Bank Ball! With The Colour Blind Monks – Bucktail – Aquatic Ape Theory – Interstate

Raising Donations For Kingston Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis

** Free Entry With A Donation ** 

********

Repair Cafe Kingston

Saturday 3 January, Kingston Library.

Kingston Library is located on Fairfield Road, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2PS (Image supplied)

Transition Town Kingston's Repair Café will be back in Kingston Library's community room on the first Saturday morning of 2016, helping residents to save money and keep repairable stuff out of the waste system. Visitors can bring all sorts of broken items to fix on the spot with the help of our skilful volunteer repairers and refreshments while you wait, watch and learn. Find out more on the TTK website, including how to book a repair slot (last booking or drop-in session 12.30) or how to volunteer to help at Repair Café.

*********

Pool Tournament

Sunday 4 January, The Fighting Cocks, 7pm start.

The Fighting Cocks is hosting a pool tournament this Sunday (Image supplied)

CALLING ALL POOL PROS!

We're hosting another Pool Tournament! If you lot aren't careful we'll make these a monthly thing!

It's £2 to enter and the prize is double the entry pot, as a bar tab! You can book your slot online until 6pm on or in person after.

Don't forget Sundays also mean Happy Hour (241 cocktails) ALL DAY, free jukebox, free video games and free pool to practice beforehand!

********

Thank you again to our sponsor 7Seas Holidays.

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

     

CHECK OUT OUR Jobs Section HERE!
kingston vacancies updated hourly!
Click here to see more: kingston jobs

     

Local news is in crisis.

Newspapers around the country are closing at an alarming rate.

Nub News is changing that.
Please consider supporting us.
Your contribution will be a GAME-CHANGER.
Monthly supporters will enjoy:
Ad-free experience

Share:

Comments (0)

Post comment

No comments yet!


Sign-up for our FREE newsletter...

We want to provide kingston with more and more clickbait-free news.

     

...or become a Supporter.
Kingston. Your Town. Your News.

Local news is essential for our community — but it needs your support.
Your donation makes a real difference.
For monthly donators:
Ad-free experience