What's on near Kingston this weekend: Easter activities and live music

By Tilly O'Brien 17th Apr 2025

There are a variety of things to do in and around Kingston this weekend (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
There are a variety of things to do in and around Kingston this weekend (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

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Welcome to your weekly What's on in Kingston.  

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

Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt at Hampton Court Palace

Thursday 17 April - Monday 21 April, Hampton Court Palace, Various times.

The Lindt GOLD BUNNY Hunt is running at Hampton Court Palace throughout the Easter holidays (Credit: Richard Lea-Hair)

Those taking part in the hunt will be able to explore the palace's gardens in search of the Lindt GOLD BUNNY statues peeking out from the daffodils.

As families embark on this trail throughout the palace grounds, they will also discover the "remarkable" individuals who left their mark on Henry VIII's home.

Once they've found all the statues, visitors will be rewarded with a 10g Lindt GOLD BUNNY treat. 

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Playground Circus

Friday 18 April, The Fighting Cocks, Doors open: 7pm.

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

Playground Circus is a fast, energetic pop punk trio that brings back memories from the early 20's US pop punk and skate punk scene. "We Play Fast Music For Cool People".

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Easter Party

Sunday 20 April, Bosco Lounge in Surbiton, 4pm - late.

Bosco Lounge is located at 9 St Mark's Hill, Surbiton KT6 4LQ (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

Bosco Lounge and Hotel is hosting an Easter Party on Easter Sunday (20 April).

Heartbreak Hotel will from 4pm until late with Ctrinn, Frank Drogman & Jake Spaul, Hollis, Josh Edwards and Molly D in the line-up.

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OHMS / Side Quest

Sunday 20 April, The Fighting Cocks, Doors open: 8pm.

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

Ohms: Thunderous tunes, sublime melodies and glittering guitar hooks. Ohms are a four-piece indie rock band influenced by Shoegaze, Dream pop and Grunge.

Side Quest is a five-piece band based in London. Their music is an eclectic blend of different genres, swiftly alternating between ambient melodic sections and heavy dissonance. They perform with theatricality and intensity and no two shows are ever the same.

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And that was your weekly round up of what's on in and around Kingston this weekend.

Thank you again to our sponsors Nix Academy.

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

     

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