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What's on near Kingston this weekend: Open Mic Night, St George's Day, and J.M.W Turner art exhibition

Local News by Tilly O'Brien 23rd Apr 2026  
There is lots to do in and around Kingston right now (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
There is lots to do in and around Kingston right now (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
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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.

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Open Mic Night

Thursday 23 April, The Bricklayers Arms, 8pm - 11pm.

The Bricklayers Arms is located in 53 Hawkes Road, Kingston (Image supplied)

Show your talent! Weekly Open Mic Nights to let you be the star. Each slot is 15 minutes and the voted winner will receive a £50 bar tab. Launch will be Thursday 23rd April, then every Saturday.

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Unfinished Business

Friday 24 April - Sunday 26 April, Turner's House.

Unfinished Business is running at Turner's House until 25 October (Image supplied)

This fascinating exhibition explores the history of J.M.W. Turner's painting Margate(?), from the Sea (1835–40), and explains the complex legacy of his will and the large body of work known as the Turner Bequest.

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St. George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April, 18 Southsea Road, 2pm - 5pm.

Save the World Club is hosting St George's Day celebrations this weekend (Image supplied)

In celebration of St. George's day we'll be celebrating and exploring English culture & cooking with educational videos, hands on cooking and community members.

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Spring Wellness Day

Sunday 26 April, Morden Hall Park, 10am - 4.30pm.

The event is taking place in the National Trust Morden Hall Park (Image supplied)

Join us for a unique, outdoor day retreat that blends yoga, mindfulness, embodied connection with nature and creative expression through guided outdoor painting.

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