The Oundle Fringe Festival with 55 free events filling the historic market town from 27 June to 6 July.

Most of the performances are music – rock, pop, heavy metal, soul, folk, jazz, harp, classical guitar, flutes, sea shanties, ukuleles, an orchestra, songs from the musicals, a piper – and more. There is also a week-long Treasure Trail (£2), an art exhibition, a Festival Quiz (£5), a Regency Dance, a Ceilidh (£12), poetry, drama, an open mic night, and a competition for teenage bands.

While no charge is made to watch – and hopefully participate – the hat is passed round for performers’ expenses.

Music pours from every pub, café, restaurant and public venue for the 10 days of the Festival and gives the town a most welcoming atmosphere!