What's On in Letchworth this weekend: Our town's annual Festival starts, Herts Steam & Country Show, Broadway Cinema times and much more

By Layth Yousif 31st May 2023

What's On in Letchworth this weekend: Our town's annual Festival starts, Herts Steam & Country Show, Broadway Cinema times and much more
What's On in Letchworth this weekend: Our town's annual Festival starts, Herts Steam & Country Show, Broadway Cinema times and much more

Welcome to What's On in Letchworth this weekend

Every week we showcase what's going on in our areas over the forthcoming weekend - Friday June 2 - Sunday June 4

If you or someone you know is organising an event during 2023 don't forget to nub it for free in our what's on section here.

Just click the black 'Nub it' button, fill in the form and click submit, it should only take a few minutes to complete - and you'll also be included in our weekly newsletter too!

Browse our What's On section - and remember – you can add your event for FREE using the 'Nub It' button.

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What's On in Letchworth over this weekend

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FRIDAY

Letchworth Festival

Letchworth Festival returns for 2023 celebrating our town's culture and community 

The popular Letchworth Festival returns in June 2023 with a wonderfully varied programme of events that celebrate Letchworth's culture and community. 

Letchworth Festival is a three week community festival in 2023, running from June 2 to June 24.

Featuring music festivals, art events, family fun and fitness - we're planning a packed programme that shows you the best of our garden city.

Letchworth Festival

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SATURDAY

Hertfordshire Steam & Country Show

Standalone Farm will play host to this year's Hertfordshire Steam & Country Show. 

This annual event showcases Steam Engines, Vintage Vehicles, Classic Cars and more. 

The event brings excitement and education to the general public

Hertfordshire Steam & Country Show

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What's On in Letchworth over this weekend

ALL WEEKEND

TOM KAREN RIP - EXHIBITION EXTENDED IN LETCHWORTH LEGEND'S HONOUR

TOM KAREN RIP - EXHIBITION EXTENDED IN LETCHWORTH LEGEND'S HONOUR

Tom Karen - 1926-2022 - Rest in Peace 

2022 ended with the sad news of the passing of Tom Karen. Tom was the lead designer at Letchworth's OGLE Design, and is best remembered for designing the iconic Bond Bug and Raleigh Chopper.

The Museum at One Garden City is currently running an exhibition dedicated to his life and work, which has been extended to 15 April.

TOM KAREN RIP - EXHIBITION EXTENDED IN LETCHWORTH LEGEND'S HONOUR

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WHAT'S ON AT LETCHWORTH'S BROADWAY CINEMA ON SATURDAY

WHAT'S ON AT LETCHWORTH'S BROADWAY CINEMA ON SATURDAY

Madagascar 

Spoiled by their upbringing and unaware of what wildlife really is, four animals from the New York Central Zoo escape, unwittingly assisted by four absconding penguins, and find themselves in Madagascar

1030am

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Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own - a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful

8pm

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The Little Mermaid 

A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince

11am

2pm

4pm

830pm

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Mad About The Boy - The Noel Coward Story 

An exploration of Coward's expansive career which features credits across the stage and screen, including Brief Encounter, Blithe Spirit, and Private Lives

1130am

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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse 

Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero

12pm

140pm

515pm

730pm

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Fast X 

Dom Toretto and his family are targeted by the vengeful son of drug kingpin Hernan Reyes

215pm

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A Light Never Goes Out 

"Cantonese with English Subtitles" Devastated by the loss of her skilled neon sign-making husband, a wife decides to carry on his unfinished dream of making neon signs

5pm

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MET Opera: Die Zauberflöte 

One of opera's most beloved works receives its first new Met staging in 19 years—a daring vision by renowned English director Simon McBurney that The Wall Street Journal declared "the best production I've ever witnessed of Mozart's opera." Nathalie Stutzmann conducts the Met Orchestra, with the pit raised to make

550pm

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MORE ON LETCHWORTH FESTIVAL

Letchworth Festival returns for 2023

The popular Letchworth Festival returns in June 2023 with a wonderfully varied programme of events that celebrate Letchworth's culture and community. 

The festival team are now busily working with local musicians and artists, clubs, societies and businesses to deliver an exciting Letchworth Festival programme for 2023. 

The festival will take place throughout the town over the three week period running from June 2 - 24, kicking off with the family-friendly music festival in Howard Park on the weekend of June 2 – June 4. 

The Letchworth Festival returns for 2023. Credit: Jane Evans

Letchworth Festival returns for 2023

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Oscars Rewind at Broadway Cinema as part of the Letchworth Festival

We are thrilled to be part of this year's Letchworth Festival and will be showing a fabulous programme of Oscar-winning movies to mark to the occasion, including Pulp Fiction, Slumdog Millionaire and Moonstruck. 

Tickets just £5!!

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FURTHER AHEAD IN LETCHWORTH THIS SUMMER

Lazy Sunday Festival

Lazy Sunday Festival

LAZY SUNDAY OLD SKOOL & JUNGLE FESTIVAL at Letchworth Rugby Club

BANK HOLIDAY SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

Lazy Sunday Festival

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FURTHER AFIELD THIS SUMMER

Hitchin Beer and Cider Festival returns with must-have iconic beer glasses sponsored by Lyndhurst Financial Management

Save the date for one of the highlights of the Hitchin summer social calendar

The brilliant Hitchin Beer and Cider Festival returns to its usual spot near to Old Hale Way. 

Since moving from Hitchin Town Hall a few years ago, the community-minded festival will once again take place at King George V Playing Fields next to Hitchin Rugby Club on Thursday, June 15, Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17.

The event will boast more than 200 beers, ciders, perries and meads, with a number of sponsors including Lyndhurst Financial Management, whose name and soon-to-be new logo will appear on the festival's must-have iconic beer glasses.

Hitchin Beer and Cider Festival returns with must-have iconic beer glasses sponsored by Lyndhurst Financial Management

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FURTHER AFIELD THIS SUMMER

Todd in the Hole

The Todd in the Hole team have been busy making sure this year is their biggest festival yet. 

With headliners including Ultimate Coldplay, The Rocket Man – a tribute to Elton John, Supersonic Queen, Judge Jules & Pat Sharp already on the bill they've just released their next wave of announcements for The Woods Stage. 

On Saturday festival goers can enjoy music from; The Saboteurs, The Desert Penguins, The Dirty Half Hundred, The Scallywags, Daisy & The Dukes, Meanstreak and Definitely Could be Oasis. 

Super Sunday in The Woods will welcome The Arctic Monkeyz, Chasing Mumford, Ska Britannia and Kazabian to Todd for the first time. 

With a brand-new Wellness & Wellbeing area and details of the Family Arena still to come, this is shaping up to be a perfect weekend. The camping and glamping offering which includes hot showers, posh loos, great coffee and even morning yoga means family and friends can enjoy the whole festival experience. 

With limited Tier One tickets left visit www.toddinthehole.co.uk for more information.

Have you got your ticket for Todd in the Hole as acclaimed family friendly music festival gears up for its biggest event yet

Todd in the Hole

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Letchworth: Broadway Cinema set to close for two days a week to save money during ongoing cost of living crisis

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