Past Events

Picture of woman with blue dress and pearl necklace, white text overlay National Theatre Live show - Saturday 28th February 2026
Painting of forest with text in yellow and dark green Ross-on-Wye Spring Market Fayre - Sunday 1st March 2026
poster with orange and green blured background, text in yellow and white Health & Wellbeing Market - Saturday 14th February
Driving Mum - Wednesday 4th February 2026
white poster with text in black and blue Pancake Races - Sunday 15th Febuary 2026
orange poster with bingo balls surrounfing white text Friends of Weston Bingo - Friday 6th February 2026
Poster with red background and stars Line Dancing sessions - Multiple dates across January 2026
Black background with gold text and fireworks at the top New Year’s Eve Party - Wednesday 31st December from 7pm
Poster with notes of each place and time Ross-on-Wye Tractor Run - Sunday 21st December 2025. In aid of Midlands Air Ambulance. To donate visit - https://www.justgiving.com/page/ross2025tractorrun
White poster with green and red text Friends of Ross Library Christmas Quiz - Thursday 11th December at 7pm
Green background with picture of pottery painting above text Festive Pottery Painting - Monday 8th December from 7pm
Red poster with gold text Christmas Markets - Come and explore a variety of traders selling everything from baked goods and street food to handmade gifts. Each market will have live music or entertainment to give you that festive feeling!
Blue and white background with bold white text Christmas Fayre - Keep an eye on this page for announcements of entertainment and more!
Christmas Concert - Christmas is coming, so get your festive voices in tune for a Christmas concert on 7th December at 3pm at the Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye. The Ross-on-Wye Town Band will be joined by guests, The Village Singers, to celebrate the season of goodwill. The concert is free, and there will be a bar,...
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - A one-man performance by Toby Burchell Friday 28th November 7:30pm
Picture of foggy river and title in white Orchestra of the Swan - Friday 28th November 2025 from 7pm
Picture of 4 musicians and their instruments with title text on top Swing in Paris - Saturday 22nd November 2025 from 7.30pm
White poster with black text and trees with colours for each season Penyard Singers and Ross Academy Choirs Concert - Calling all music lovers!🎶The Penyard Singers & Ross Academy Choirs are hosting a concert next weekend of Joanne Forbes L’Estrange’s choral re-imagining of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons!
Green background with picture of a wintery landscape painting above text Cocktails & Canvas - Monday 17th November from 7pm
Blue poster with glittery pearl orb in centre of text Clairvoyant Evening - Thursday 13th November at 7pm
Grey poster wih picture of book cover and black text Ted Kravitz – F1 Insider - Thursday 13th November 2025 from 7pm
Cream poster with clay snowman in the centre Christmas clay pottery workshops - These children’s clay workshops are ran throughout November, so they are perfect for your little ones to handmake a Christmas gift! Email adam@yatpottery.com to book.
Black poster with white text Fairy Door Trail - Explore Ross Town Centre and its many independent businesses through the Fairy Door Trail. There are prizes to be won so grab a clue sheet from the Market House or scan the QR code!
Photo of Angela standing on cliff edge An Evening with Angela Harding - Saturday 8th November, 7pm. St Mary’s Church, Ross on Wye.
Yellow background with cartoon brain in the middle, surrounded by text Quiz night at The Mill Race - Just a short drive from Ross Town Centre, The Mill Race in Walford is holding a quiz night this Halloween!
Green background with picture of unpainted and glazed mini lanterns Halloween Prosecco & Paint - Thursday 30th October from 7pm
black poster with green and orange lettering Halloween clay sessions - Special spooky children's clay workshops for children!
Orange pister with black text and white ghost and witch hat in the background Free October Half Term Activities - Free October half term activities return!
Yellow background with text in red, black and blue Annual Charity Fireworks Display - Saturday 1st November 2025 from 6pm
Red postwe with white text Gorsley Goffs Primary School Wreath-Making Evening - Friday, 28 November 2025 at 7pm
Poster of man in the dark with a flashlight An Evening of Ghost Stories by M.R. James - A one-man performance by Toby Burchell Saturday 11th October 7:30pm
Mottfest poster, red with black and white images MottFest 2025 - A weekend celebration of Mott the Hoople, one of the most influential bands of the 70s, and offshoots Mott and British Lions takes place in October in Herefordshire, the county that spawned the original band. Featuring live music, film screenings and spoken word events, MottFest ‘2025 will trace the band’s roots around original members Pete...
Headshot of author The Bookseller of Hay by James Hanning - Wednesday 1st October 7pm. St Mary’s Church, Ross on Wye. Ticket – £8 (£3 off the book at the event)
Picture of food with blue and white striped market stall awning at the top Continental Food Market - The market will run from 10am to 6pm on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th September, then a reduced day of 10am to 4pm on Sunday 28th September.
Walking in Ross logo Walking Festival - The 2025 Festival will take place 26th to 28th September. This year has a great programme, some old favourites and some exciting new walks. The programme will be available for booking from 1st March 2025. You can view the programme here.
A Wicked start to the weekend! - So get your picnic blankets and chairs ready and sing your heart out to the film’s iconic soundtrack with your family and friends!
Father Christmas visits Ross-on-Wye - 20th December 2025 at 4pm
Red poster with text in white and movie photos Flicks In The Sticks at The Phoenix Theatre - The Phoenix Theatre is a little gem tucked away in Palace Pound, close to The Royal Hotel. It hosts theatre productions, live performances, and films (Flicks In The Sticks), and serves as a cultural hub within the town.
Red checkered background with green and grey text Teddy Bear’s Picnic - This fun-filled, family-friendly event is open to all, and everyone is encouraged to bring a blanket, a picnic, and of course, their favourite teddy bear for a memorable day outdoors.
Picture of members of te Ross Lions organising plastic ducks in the evening sun Ross’ Racing Ducks Are Back! - The ducks will be gathered down at Ross Rowing Club for the Annual Duck Race at 5.00 o’clock on Sunday 24th August at the end of the Ross Regatta.
Arial view of Yfest site showing fairground rides and crowds listening to live music Yfest - Find out more about the line up and tickets here.
picture of deck chair and event title National Play Day at the Rope Walk - Ross-on-Wye Town Council will be hosting several free activities at the Ropewalk on Wednesday 6th August to celebrate National Play Day. Giant games comprising jenga, chess, noughts and crosses, connect 4, croquet and buzz wire will be available to test your skills along with a giant deck chair to pose for a family photograph or have...
Poster with illistrated bees, list of event details Stalls, Smiles & Sunshine: Ross-on-Wye’s Summer Buzz Market this August! - Ross-on-Wye Town Council is delighted to announce that it will be hosting a vibrant Summer Market on Saturday 9th August, bringing the community together for a day of shopping, food, entertainment, and local celebration. Join us beneath the glorious red sandstone arches of the 17th‑century Market House—newly conserved to shine brighter than ever – to...
Yellow poster with Proms details and logos of Beefy Boys, Ross Bouncy Castles and Kelsmor Dairy Proms in the Park - Part of Ross-on-Wye Town Council’s annual series of FREE weekly outdoor summer concerts at Ross’ bandstand (Wye Street, HR9 8BX) known as Bands in the Park – Proms will run on Sunday 20th July from 2pm to 7.30pm! Bring a blanket, chair, food and drink and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of live music. Information about...
Pink and blue stripy poster with event details Summer Buzz Fun Day - Come to the Market House to enjoy free Punch and Judy shows, have a go at some giant lawn games and browse goodies from local traders!
Drawing of Rossiters The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson - Join bestselling author Laura Shepherd-Robinson for a talk on her fantastic new novel. Location – Rossiter Books, High Street Tickets – £7 (£3 off the book following the event) The Art of a Lie Widowed confectioner Hannah Cole must prove the legitimacy of her late husband’s secret fortune with the help of his associate, William...
Blue poster with picture of family Afghan Family Fete - As part of Refugee Week, the Howle Hill Memorial Garden Team together with the Herefordshire City Of Sanctuary is hosting an Afghan Family Fete on Sat. 21st June from 11am – 3pm at Walford Village Hall, HR9 5QS. This year, Refugee Week is focused on ‘Community as a Superpower’: Refugee Week – 16 – 22 June...
Picture of food and title of market Vegan Market - We will be bringing our popular vegan market to Ross-on-Wye for the first time in 2025. Browse a range of products from local and national independent businesses including incredible street food, sweet bakes and treats, deli items like vegan cheese, arts and crafts, charities and outreach and much more. This event isn’t just for vegans....
Riversong Ross poster with swan Riversong at Ross - Gather with us on Saturday 24th May 2025 from 11am, for a soulful day by the water as we come together and celebrate the beauty of the River Wye! This free family event is hosted at the riverside pub, and promises to be an exciting day full of music and community. With the River Wye...
Yellow poster with dates and bands listed Bands in the Park - The annual series of FREE weekly outdoor summer concerts at Ross’ bandstand, every Sunday at 2.30pm to 4.30pm from 18th May until the 7th September!
Picture of movie cover and date Free Movie Night at the Larruperz Community Centre - Visit the Larruperz Community Centre for a free movie night and watch The Sound of Music at 7:30pm! Email info@larruperzcentre.org if you have any questions!
- Join us as we kick off the Summer Buzz at Ross Market! Our traders will be selling their fantastic produce and items and a selection of business owners will be there handing out tasters. So pop along and have a chat with them whilst sampling their delicious goodies. There will also be live music from...
Poster will yellow background and a border of flowers giving details of the Easter market Easter Market and Bunny Bake-Off - Ross-on-Wye Town Council is organising an Easter artisan market for 19th April 2025. The market will sport a variety of traders including, but not limited to, baked goods, hot food trailers and accessories. Alongside the market, the Council will once again be hosting the Bunny Bake-Off, with this year’s theme being traybakes! The Bake-Off will...
Orchard Fest 2025 - OrchardFest 2025 is the Orchard Trust’s first accessible music festival, designed especially for people with learning disabilities. Live music, food vans, a bar, walkabout entertainment, and much more! Join us on Wednesday 20th August, 2pm-10:30pm, at the Orchard Trust Smallholding (Upper Stowfield, Lower Lydbrook, Gloucestershire GL17 9PD).
Yellow poster with activities listed chronologically Free Easter Break Activities - Ross-on-Wye Town Council have organised a variety of FREE activities the 2 week break in April! Unless stated otherwise, the activities are on a drop in basis so you do not need to book. Mon 14th – 2 cinema showings at the The Phoenix Theatre (please book a seat on their website) Tues 15th –...
White poster with illustrations of trees around information about the event Ross Folk Choir concert - One of our regulars at Bands in the Park, the A.W. PARKER (DRYBROOK) BAND, will be performing in Ross-on-Wye on Saturday 29th March with local group the ROSS FOLK CHOIR. Their joint concert at St. Mary’s Church will start at 7.30pm with both groups performing an array of folk-inspired pieces. Join them for a relaxed evening of...
Graphic of a stack of pancakes with the date and title of event above Rotary Club & Ross Lions Pancake Races - Ross Rotary Club and Ross Lions have come together again to organise their annual pancake races! Races for a variety of categories will begin at 12pm and you can register under the Market House (with a closure of Broad Street from the Market House to New Street junction in place from 11am). To support their...
Poster asking public to turn their lights off from 7pm on Sunday 23rd February Herefordshire Big Switch Off - Join us in switching off unnecessary outdoor lighting in and around your homes, businesses and public buildings to save carbon, energy and money. Natural darkness allows nature to thrive and gives us a clear view of the stars. Dark Skies in Herefordshire  
Poster with purple background showing the schedule of activities for February half term FREE Half Term Activities – Sunday 23rd - Ross Town Council have organised a variety of FREE activities that both you and your children can get stuck into! Sunday 23rd – arts and crafts under the Market House from 11pm to 3pm (led by Art Studio Ross)
Poster with purple background showing the schedule of activities for February half term FREE Half Term Activities – Friday 21st - Ross Town Council have organised a variety of FREE activities that both you and your children can get stuck into! More information will be shared shortly! Friday 21st – circus skills session from 12-3pm (led by Engage Circus from Art Space Cinderford) Free hot lunches will be available for up to 30 children alongside the...
Poster with purple background showing the schedule of activities for February half term FREE Half Term Activities – Wednesday 19th - Ross Town Council have organised a variety of FREE activities that both you and your children can get stuck into! Wednesday 19th – free film showings at the Phoenix Theatre 2pm – Shrek (2001) 4pm – Encanto (2021) Wednesday 19th – dance session under the Market House Free hot lunches will be available for up...
Poster with purple background showing the schedule of activities for February half term FREE Half Term Activities – Tuesday 18th - Herefordshire Wildlife Trust will be running 2 Wildplay sessions – one in Dean Hill Playpark and one under the Market House (please look at their website for timings).
Poster with purple background showing the schedule of activities for February half term FREE Half Term Activities – Monday 17th - Ross Town Council have organised a variety of FREE activities that both you and your children can get stuck into! Monday 17th – children’s readings and craft workshop in the library from 11-3pm 11-11:30am – Hedgehog and the Fence by Helene Gardiner 11:45-12:15pm – Time for bed Sleepyhead! by Charlotte Taylor 12:30-1pm – Make your...
Poster showing the date of the market Health & Wellbeing Market - Join us at our Health & Wellbeing Market on Saturday 15th February.  A perfect opportunity to explore a range of products and services designed to help you feel good and live well.
Green picture with schedule written in yellow Christmas Carnival - 4.00pm Ross Town Band 4.15pm Carols from St Marys Church Choir 5.00pm Father Christmas arrives at the Market Square
Picture of the brass band playing under the Ross bandstand in summer Ross Town Band Christmas Christmas Concert - Sunday 15th December – 3pm till 5pm Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7QD  
Walford Christmas Fayre promotional poster Walford Village Hall Christmas Fayre - Sunday 7th December 2024
Christmas Fayre promo poster Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre - Sunday 1st December 2024
Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival - Fri 27 to Sun 29 September 2024
Equinox Festival 2024 - Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September 2024
Musicians playing on the Bandstand at Proms in the Park Proms in the Park 2024 - Sunday 14 July 2024
Charity 2 Choirs Concert - Saturday 6 July 2024
Musicians playing on the Bandstand at a Bands in the Park event Bands in the Park 2024 - Sunday 19 May to 25 August 2024
Wild About Gardens Workshop - Saturday 23 March 2024
Peter Apps in wheelchair and the cover of his new book Deterring Armageddon Peter Apps book talk: Deterring Armageddon - Wednesday 28 February 2024
Peter Gill playing piano Peter Gill’s Comedy Songbook - Saturday 3 February 2024
The Agate String Quartet concert - Saturday 27 January 2024
Oppenheimer film preview poster Oppenheimer [12] film screening - Saturday 13 January 2024
Wassail at Westons Cider - Saturday 6 January 2024
New Year’s Eve Party with Junction 7 - Saturday 31 December 2023
Soul Strutters live - Saturday 30 December 2023
Picture of the Grinch on film publicity poster How The Grinch Stole Christmas [PG] + pizza - Saturday 23 December 2023
Christmas tree with red baubles and fairy lights Ross Choral Society Christmas Concert - Saturday 16 December 2023
The Holiday [12A] film, fizz & canapés - Saturday 16 December 2023
Wythall Estate Christmas Wine Tastings - Saturday 16 December 2023
Will Ferrell as Elf with Papa Elf in the background Elf [PG] film screening - Saturday 10 December 2023
Poster of Ross Penyard Singers' Tidings of Comfort & Joy concert 9 December at St Mary's Church Tidings of Comfort & Joy Concert - Saturday 9 December 2023
Love Actually [15] film, fizz & canapés - Saturday 9 December 2023
Arthur Christmas [U] film with breakfast - Saturday 9 December 2023
Comedy Club with Angelos Epithemiou - Saturday 9 December 2023
Poster with details of The Phoenix Theatre Christmas concert Christmas with The Phoenix Theatre Singers - Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 December 2023
Picture of Christmas tree baubles and decorations Festive Decorations Pottery Workshop - Saturday 2 December 2023
Border Belles poster of their annual concert at St Mary's Church December 2023 Border Belles Christmas Concert - Saturday 2 December 2023
Christmas wreath with oranges and pine cones Christmas Wreath Making Workshop with fizz - Thursday 30 November 2023
Christmas Wreath Making Workshops with fizz - Wed 29 Nov to Sat 16 Dec 2023
Kate Humble book talk – Where the Hearth Is - Wednesday 29 November 2023
Christmas Decorations Workshop - Sunday 26 November 2023
Christmas Fayre 2023 - Sunday 26 November 2023
The four Mellstock Band members holding their instruments The Mellstock Band - Saturday 25 November 2023
Gold and white decorated Christmas tree at St Mary's Church for the Christmas Tree Festival Christmas Tree Festival - Saturday 25 - Tuesday 28 November 2023
Ross Lions Firework Display - Saturday 4 November 2023
Scary pumpkin lit up on a bed of autumn leaves Ross-on-Wye Halloweenfest - Tuesday 31 October 2023
Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival - Friday 29 to Sunday 1 October 2023
Halloween scarecrow Scarecrow Trail - Sat 28 Oct - Sun 5 Nov 2023
Comedy club poster for MC Hammersmith at the Corn Exchange Comedy Club – MC Hammersmith - Friday 20 October 2023
Saxophonist at the Corn Exchange Jazz Club with the Ollie Weston Quartet - Thursday 19 October 2023
Outside of the Corn Exchange venue Green Hop Festival - Friday 13 - Sat 14 October 2023
Equinox Festival 2023 - Friday 22 & Saturday 23 September
Yfest 2023 - Friday 25 August to Sunday 27 August 2023
Wild Hops Wild Hop Walk & Hop Rubbing Session - Saturday 12 August 2023
Ross-on-Wye Vegan Market - Saturday 29 July 2023
Proms in the Park - Sunday 16 July 2023
Linton Festival 2023 - Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July 2023
Ross-on-Wye Children’s Book Festival - Friday 30 June to Sunday 2 July 2023
Market Day Charity Fundraiser - Saturday 10 June 2023
International Yarnbombing Day 2023 - Saturday 10 June 2023
Ross Open Gardens Weekend - Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 June 2023
Bands in the Park 2023 - Sunday 21 May to Sunday 27 August 2023
Gardeners’ Question Time - Friday 19 May 2023
Gardens Great & Small Art & Photo Exhibition - Thursday 18 May to Thursday 8 June 2023
Coronation Afternoon Tea - Monday 8 May 2023
Coronation Service & Big Lunch - Sunday 7 May 2023
Mayor’s Coronation Ball - Saturday 6 May 2023
Ross Beer and Cider Festival 2023 - Saturday 29 April & Sunday 30 April 2023
Coronation Art Exhibition - Fri 28 April-Wed 17 May 2023
Pancake Races 2023 - Sunday 19 February 2023
Ross-on-Wye Christmas Fayre - Sunday 27 November 2022
Halloween Pumpkin Competition - Saturday 29 October 2022
Equinox Festival 2022 - Saturday 24 September 2022
Ross-on-Wye Walking Festival - Friday 23 to Sunday 25 September 2022
Olliefest - Friday 26 to Sunday 28 August 2022
Summer Sounds in the Market Place - Saturday 20 August 2022
Proms in the Park - Sunday 17 July 2022
Herefordshire Armed Forces Day - Saturday 25 June 2022
International Yarn Bombing Day - Saturday 11 June 2022
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - Monday 30 May to Monday 6 June 2022
Bands in the Park (every Sunday) - Sunday 22 May to Sunday 28 August
Ross-on-Wye Beer & Cider Festival - Saturday 30 April to Sunday 1 May 2022
Pancake Races 2022 - Sunday 27 February 2022
Ross Lions Firework Display - Saturday 5 November 2022