Surrey


<p>There’s something wonderfully smug about quaffing fizz whilst listening to mellow music alfresco &#8211; and Surrey has some belting outdoor events lined up this summer. From larger festival style gigs to alfresco acoustics at your local pub, the live‑music scene is having a moment. Let the music play!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-lazy-jazz-at-polesden-lacey-great-bookham"><strong><a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/surrey/polesden-lacey/events/a88fe8f3-1352-4c4f-ae59-a1703cf37d7a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lazy Jazz at Polesden Lacey</a></strong>, Great Bookham</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="997" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/05/Polesden-Lacey-Jubilee_The-Polka_Dots_Credit-Toby-Merritt-Photography.jpg" alt="The Polka Dots Jazz musicians playing at Polesden Lacey." class="wp-image-40013" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/05/Polesden-Lacey-Jubilee_The-Polka_Dots_Credit-Toby-Merritt-Photography.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/05/Polesden-Lacey-Jubilee_The-Polka_Dots_Credit-Toby-Merritt-Photography-800x532.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/05/Polesden-Lacey-Jubilee_The-Polka_Dots_Credit-Toby-Merritt-Photography-1000x665.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/05/Polesden-Lacey-Jubilee_The-Polka_Dots_Credit-Toby-Merritt-Photography-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/05/Polesden-Lacey-Jubilee_The-Polka_Dots_Credit-Toby-Merritt-Photography-768x510.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2022/05/Polesden-Lacey-Jubilee_The-Polka_Dots_Credit-Toby-Merritt-Photography-790x525.jpg 790w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Polka Dots. <em>Photo credit: Toby Merritt</em></figcaption></figure>



<p>Enjoy chilled-out jazz in the beautiful gardens at Polesden Lacey every Sunday  throughout the summer. Pack a picnic, bring your own chairs or a rug, and settle in for a relaxed afternoon stretched out on the lawns. The programme runs between 2-4pm on Sundays until 6 Sept, as well as Bank Holiday weekends (29-31 Aug). Acts include The Polka Dots, Mood Indigo, Candy Girls and The Vital Organs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sandown-park-esher"><strong><u><a href="https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown/events-tickets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sandown Park</a></u></strong>, Esher</h2>



<p>Get ready for a night of pure energy as <a href="https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown/events-tickets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ministry of Sound</a> hits Sandown Park Racecourse on 24 July joined by special guest,&nbsp;Judge Jules. It’s not your average DJ set so dust off your glow sticks for the biggest dance anthems of all time, reimagined by a full 30-piece orchestra. Experience iconic tracks from artists like Faithless, Fatboy Slim, and Dario G in a fusion of classical mastery, pulsating beats, and spectacular light and sound. &nbsp;</p>



<p>If the 1980s are more your era then Get Outta Your Dreams and into <a href="https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown/events-tickets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Billy Ocean</a> at Sandown Park Racecourse on &nbsp;29 July. With a career spanning over four decades and hits like&nbsp;“Caribbean Queen,”&nbsp;and&nbsp;“When the Going Gets Tough,”&nbsp;Billy is set to deliver an electrifying live performance full of soul, energy, and timeless classics after some top-class racing.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-jazz-saturdays-at-rhs-wisley"><a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/viewevent?EFID=2724&amp;ESRC=CMS" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jazz Saturdays at RHS Wisley</a></h2>



<p>Listen to the sounds of Chi Jazz in the beautiful surroundings of RHS Garden Wisley near Woking. Every Saturday until 25 July, from 1-4pm on Seven Acres Lawn in the Butterfly Lovers Pavilion. Even better, why not take a picnic or you can buy snacks from the Food Hall and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with all the family.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-queens-head-nutfield"><a href="https://www.queensheadpublichouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Queens Head</a>, Nutfield</h2>



<p>This charming pub just outside Redhill regularly holds live music events. Enjoy a BBQ alongside live soul and reggae on Sat 11 July and guitarist Andy Robinson on Sat 30 August. Keep an eye on their <a href="https://www.queensheadpublichouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">socials</a> for other alfresco events.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wood-street-jazz-festival-guildford"><a href="https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk/listings/wood-street-2026" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wood Street Jazz Festival</a>, Guildford</h2>



<p>Head to Wood Street Jazz Festival for some soul-stirring jazz. On Sunday 19 July they have a wonderful afternoon planned on Wood Street Village Green, all in support of Challengers. Headlining this year multi-award-winning Liane Carroll, one of the most popular and dynamic vocalists in the UK, plus the James Davison Quintet bringing the atmosphere and vibe of 50’s and 60’s jazz to life for the modern day. &nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-summer-sounds-at-lingfield-park"><a href="https://www.lingfieldpark.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summer Sounds at Lingfield Park</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1224" height="713" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Take-That-Experience.jpeg" alt="The Take That Experience" class="wp-image-66194" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Take-That-Experience.jpeg 1224w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Take-That-Experience-800x466.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Take-That-Experience-1000x583.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Take-That-Experience-400x233.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Take-That-Experience-768x447.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1224px) 100vw, 1224px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Take That Experience comes to Lingfield Park Racecourse as part of the Summer Sounds Series.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Enjoy live music after the racing at Lingfield Park with a series of summer party nights starting on Saturday 27 June, featuring a 90s-themed evening with a live performance from The Take That Experience.</p>



<p>On Saturday 11 July, the Elemental Music Festival brings a full day of DJs, live musicians, performers, multiple stages, plus street food and bars.</p>



<p>Later in the season, there’s country sounds on Saturday 25 July, an ABBA tribute on Saturday 1 August, and Rum &amp; Reggae on Saturday 8 August for a more relaxed finale.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-guildford-castle-bandstand-concerts"><a href="https://www.visitsurrey.com/guildford/events/guildford-castle-grounds-bandstand-concert-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Guildford Castle Bandstand Concerts</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="999" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Guildford-Castle-Grounds-Band-in-the-valley.jpg" alt="Guildford Castle bandstand concerts" class="wp-image-66191" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Guildford-Castle-Grounds-Band-in-the-valley.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Guildford-Castle-Grounds-Band-in-the-valley-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Guildford-Castle-Grounds-Band-in-the-valley-1000x666.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Guildford-Castle-Grounds-Band-in-the-valley-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2026/06/Guildford-Castle-Grounds-Band-in-the-valley-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Sunday afternoons from mid-June enjoy free music at the charming Bandstand. Performers range from brass bands to a wind ensemble and sax choir. From 2-4pm see the full schedule <a href="https://www.visitsurrey.com/guildford/events/guildford-castle-grounds-bandstand-concert-programme/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-epsom-downs-racecourse-epsom"><a href="https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/epsom/events-tickets/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Epsom Downs Racecourse</a>, Epsom</h2>



<p>Whatever your genre there is a live event at Epsom Downs Racecourse to tickle your fancy. Starting with ABBA Revival (recently voted the UK&#8217;s official number 1 ABBA tribute band) on 9 July. Later that month on 16 July it’s still in the 1970’s with a Fleetwood Mac tribute, it’s bang up to date with a Taylor Swift tribute on 16 July, and Ellie Sax saxophone on 14 August.</p>



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