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Christmas Fayre - Keep an eye on this page for announcements of entertainment and more!
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!
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.
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!
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...
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
Yfest - Find out more about the line up and tickets here.
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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 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...
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!
- 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...
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).
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 –...
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...
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...
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 
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) 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... 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... 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). 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... 
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.
Christmas Carnival - 4.00pm Ross Town Band 4.15pm Carols from St Marys Church Choir 5.00pm Father Christmas arrives at the Market Square
Yfest 2023 - Friday 25 August to Sunday 27 August 2023
Olliefest - Friday 26 to Sunday 28 August 2022
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - A one-man performance by Toby Burchell
Friday 28th November 7:30pm
An Evening of Ghost Stories by M.R. James - A one-man performance by Toby Burchell
Saturday 11th October 7:30pm
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)
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!
Ross Town Band Christmas Christmas Concert - Sunday 15th December – 3pm till 5pm Larruperz Centre, Grammar School Close, Ross-on-Wye, HR9 7QD 
