๐Ÿš— Fast Cars, Open Gardens & George Michael - What's On In Bucks This Week


๐Ÿš— Fast Cars, Open Gardens & George Michael
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Good Afternoon Bucks!


Summer has well and truly settled in now. The evenings seem to last forever, gardens are looking their best, and there's every excuse to spend a little less time indoors this week. Whether you're after a relaxing evening, a family day out or something completely different, we've found plenty to tempt you away from the sofa.


Lots happening around the county this week, including:


  • ๐Ÿ’ƒ Lord Of The Dance: 30th Anniversary ๐Ÿ“… Monday to Saturday๐Ÿ“ Milton Keynes Theatre

  • ๐Ÿป We're Going On A Bear Hunt ๐Ÿ“… All week๐Ÿ“ Cliveden

  • ๐ŸŒŒ Cosmic Star-gazing At The Chalfont St Peter Fringe!๐Ÿ“… Wednesday๐Ÿ“ Chalfont St Peter

  • ๐Ÿท Cheese & Wine Pairing ๐Ÿ“… Wednesday๐Ÿ•’ Evening๐Ÿ“ The Wine Place, Amersham

  • ๐Ÿš— Chesham Motor Show 2026 ๐Ÿ“… Sunday๐Ÿ“ Chesham High Street & Lowndes Park

If you're looking for even more events than we can squeeze into this newsletter, you can always explore our full range of upcoming activities by clicking here.

๐ŸŽก Family Fun
FRI
26
JUN
Street Food Evening June

๐Ÿ“ The Walled Garden, High Wycombe

๐Ÿ“… Friday 5pm-9pm

Free entry โ€“ Dog friendly โ€“ Indoor & outdoor seating โ€“ Parking on-site.

FRI
26
JUN
Suntou Susso & The Gambian Superstars

๐Ÿ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

๐Ÿ“… Friday

Suntou Susso has just released his long-awaited second album, Jaliya Silokang - The Path of a Griot, and will be touring it across Summer / Autumn 2026 at festivals and venues throughout the UK as part of the official album tour.

SAT
27
JUN
Annual Summer Fete

๐Ÿ“ St Teresaโ€™s Parish Church

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 10:30am-3pm

Join us for a fun-filled day at St Teresaโ€™s Parish Churchโ€™s Annual Summer Fete on Saturday 27th June 2026, from 10:30am to 3:00pm, at 40 Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 2PL.

SAT
27
JUN
Weekend Tech Academy- More Making, More Imagination, More Confidence

๐Ÿ“ St.Thomas Hall, Mayflower Way, Beaconsfield HP9 1UF

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 10am-12:15pm - ยฃ13

At the ComputerXplorers South Buckinghamshire Weekend Tech Academy, children donโ€™t just consume technology โ€” they learn how to create with it.

SUN
28
JUN
Aylesbury On Sea

๐Ÿ“ Vale Park

๐Ÿ“… Sunday

Aylesbury on Sea returns to Vale Park on Sunday 28 June for a day filled with seaside fun, games and activities as well as 60 tonnes of sand!

SUN
28
JUN
Zumba Kids

๐Ÿ“ Little Missenden Village Hall

๐Ÿ“… Sunday 9am-10am - ยฃ10

Zumba Kids is a fun, high-energy dance fitness program designed specifically for children.

SUN
28
JUN
Choose George: Celebrating George Michael

๐Ÿ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

๐Ÿ“… Sunday

With the production now in its third year, Choose George: Celebrating George Michael continues to amaze fans throughout the UK and Europe.

 
Princes Risborough Festival Week Returns This July โ€“ And It's Bringing the Beach With It! ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐ŸŽ‰

Princes Risborough Festival Week returns 4โ€“11 July 2026 with 70+ community events, live music, family fun and the popular Street Festival, including the pop-up beach and High Street entertainment.

๐ŸŒธ Gardens
WED
24
JUN
Bledlow Manor Gardens Visit

๐Ÿ“ Bledlow Manor Gardens

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 2pm-4pm - ยฃ15

We invite you to an exclusive private visit to Bledlow Manor Gardens on 24 June, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

WED
24
JUN
Dell Cottage Open Garden

๐Ÿ“ Dell Cottage

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 2pm-4:30pm - ยฃ10

Three years ago, the garden was extensively damaged by a major sewer burst and remained so for almost two years.

THU
25
JUN
Milton's Cottage - National Open Gardens

๐Ÿ“ 21 Deanway, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JH

๐Ÿ“… Thursday

Milton's Cottage is the only surviving residence of John Milton, and the place where he completed his epic masterpiece 'Paradise Lost'.

THU
25
JUN
Chiltern Open Air Museum - National Open Gardens

๐Ÿ“ Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB

๐Ÿ“… Thursday

The gardens at Chiltern Open Air Museum reflect the regionโ€™s rich horticultural heritage.

FRI
26
JUN
Chalfont St Peter Open Gardens

๐Ÿ“ Cornfield Cottage, Roberts Lane

๐Ÿ“… Friday 6pm-8pm - ยฃ3

Enjoy a relaxing evening in the wonderful local garden of Stewart and Debbie Walker.

 
๐ŸŽญ Theatre Shows
TUE
23
JUN
Lord Of The Dance: 30th Anniversary

๐Ÿ“ Milton Keynes Theatre

๐Ÿ“… All week

Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour.

WED
24
JUN
Stables Screenings: Song Sung Blue (12a)

๐Ÿ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday

Joyful and heartfelt,Song Sung Blue celebrates dreams, devotion, and second chances.

THU
25
JUN
Michelle Wolf: Best Job In The World

๐Ÿ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

๐Ÿ“… Thursday

Primetime Emmy Nominee Michelle Wolf has established herself as one of the most influential voices in the comedy landscape.

SAT
27
JUN
Harmonica Beginners Part 2

๐Ÿ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

๐Ÿ“… Saturday

Learn more of the basics of harmonica playing in this Beginners Part 2 workshop.

SAT
27
JUN
Melodeon Beginners Part 2

๐Ÿ“ The Stables, Milton Keynes

๐Ÿ“… Saturday

A chance for melodeon players at the beginner level to explore the instrument and basic rhythms in more depth.

 
The Best Spas In Buckinghamshire

Discover the best spas in Buckinghamshire for a well-earned escape, from countryside retreats to luxury hotel sanctuaries, perfect for rest, recharge and relaxation

โš’๏ธ Workshops
TUE
23
JUN
Weโ€™re Going On A Bear Hunt

๐Ÿ“ Cliveden

๐Ÿ“… All week

Weโ€™re Going on a Bear Hunt is coming to Cliveden this spring! The award-winning animation, based on the much-loved picture book, will be brought to life through a series of interactive installations.

WED
24
JUN
Create Your Floral Artwork

๐Ÿ“ Chalfont St Peter Parish Church Hall

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 10:30am-12pm

In this fun and friendly flower arranging class, you'll learn how to create a beautiful floral centrepiece.

SAT
27
JUN
Two-day Course: Shibori Fabric Dyeing

๐Ÿ“ Queens Park Arts Centre and Limelight Theatre

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm - ยฃ55

Shibori is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting, and binding fabric to create unique patterns.

SAT
27
JUN
Experimental Drawing: Neurodiversity & Creative Practice

๐Ÿ“ Patch, High Wycombe

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 10am-1:30pm - ยฃ6

Discover new ways of seeing, thinking and creating in this experimental drawing workshop led by artist Christopher Kelly.

 
๐Ÿ—ป Outdoor Events
SAT
27
JUN
2026 Chiltern Wine Tours

๐Ÿ“ Dropmore Vineyard, Woodfine Wine and Daws Hill Vineyard

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 11:30am-4:30pm - ยฃ95

These tours a either a full or 3/4 day immersive tour of 2 or 3 vineyards in the Northern Chilterns, with a guide. The price for a visit to 2 vineyards is ยฃ95 and for a full day of 3 vineyards is ยฃ115.

SAT
27
JUN
Stony Stratford Open Gardens

๐Ÿ“ Stony Stratford, near Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

๐Ÿ“… Saturday & Sunday

This is the 12th occasion that this biennial event has been staged since 2003, when it was set up by Sheila Plater, in memory of her gardening friend, to raise money for Willen Hospice.

SUN
28
JUN
Oving Open Gardens

๐Ÿ“ Oving, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

๐Ÿ“… Sunday

Please come and explore a wide variety of gardens in our lovely village, from an allotment type to English country garden.

 
๐Ÿฅ˜ Food & Drink
WED
24
JUN
Waterside Singers

๐Ÿ“ Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm - ยฃ6

Come and join Waterside Singers - a new weekly singing group - all are welcome!

WED
24
JUN
Cheese & Wine Pairing

๐Ÿ“ The Wine Place, 1 Market Square Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 0DF

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday 7pm-9pm - ยฃ30

If you've ever wondered why certain wines and cheeses seem to bring out the best in each other, this evening is for you.

FRI
26
JUN
Sip & Snip At The Patch

๐Ÿ“ The Walled Garden, High Wycombe

๐Ÿ“… Friday 5pm-9pm

Enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco or Rebellion lager, grab your bucket and tools, and wander through the flowers to pick your own stunning homegrown blooms to take home.

 
๐Ÿ›๏ธ History & Heritage
TUE
23
JUN
Aston Manorโ€™s Reminiscence Express

๐Ÿ“ Aston Manor Care Home, De Havilland Rd, Weston Turville, Aylesbury HP22 3BZ

๐Ÿ“… All week

Aston Manor on De Havilland Way is inviting the Aylesbury community to step inside our purpose-built, vintage-style train carriage for a unique journey through time.

SUN
28
JUN
Strawberries, Cake And A Summer Afternoon In The Museum Garden

๐Ÿ“ Amersham Museum: 49, High Street, Old Amersham

๐Ÿ“… Sunday

On 28 June, Amersham Museum is inviting visitors to slow down and enjoy one of lifeโ€™s simpler pleasures: strawberries and cake in the beautiful surroundings of the Museumโ€™s Herb Garden.

 
๐Ÿงฎ Educational
TUE
23
JUN
Open Event

๐Ÿ“ Aylesbury UTC

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday

We are inviting all students that have a genuine interest in Film & TV, Content Creation, Digital or Health & Social Care, to find out more about our fantastic learning opportunities.

TUE
23
JUN
Open Event

๐Ÿ“ Aylesbury UTC

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 5pm-8pm

We're inviting all students that have a genuine interest in Film & TV, Content Creation, Digital Technologies, or Health & Social Care, to find out more about Aylesbury UTC's fantastic learning opportunities.

 
๐ŸŽช Festivals
SUN
28
JUN
Chesham Motor Show 2026

๐Ÿ“ Chesham High Street and Lowndes Park

๐Ÿ“… Sunday 10:30am-4pm - Free

Chesham Motor Show is back and is bigger and better and would be one of the biggest and unique shows to display 130+ Supercars on a Public High Street. Last saw c.10,000 footfall and expect 2026 to be even bigger!

 
๐ŸŽฌ Films
WED
24
JUN
The Devil Wears Prada 2

๐Ÿ“ The Elgiva

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday & Wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pm - ยฃ10

Almost twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel โ€“ Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation.

 
๐Ÿ”ฌ Science
WED
24
JUN
Cosmic Star-gazing At The Chalfont St Peter Fringe!

๐Ÿ“ Chalfont St Peter

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday

Join us for a welcoming and inspiring introduction to amateur astronomy, designed especially for members of the public curious about the night sky.

 
โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน Health & Wellness
TUE
23
JUN
Sunset Yoga And Sound Bath

๐Ÿ“ Chalfont St Peter Memorial Gardens

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 7pm-8:15pm

Lovely opportunity to experience yoga and a sound bath in the lovely surroundings of our beautiful Memorial Gardens with its wildflowers, peace and calm.

 
๐Ÿคก Comedy Shows
FRI
26
JUN
Comedy Club

๐Ÿ“ Norman Bragg Studio, Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

๐Ÿ“… Friday 8pm-10pm - ยฃ16

Comedy Club is back by popular demand with even more of the finest up-and-coming comedians from the UKโ€™s prestigious comedy circuit, itโ€™s the hottest Comedy Club in town!

 
๐ŸŽ Markets
๐ŸŽต Live Music

Music And Poetry In The Church - Tuesday 12:15pm-1:15pm at Chalfont St Peter Parish Church

The Irish House Party - Tuesday at The Stables, Milton Keynes

Stony Music Makers - Wednesday 9:30am-10:15am at Stony Stratford Library

The Collaboration Choir - Wednesday 7:30pm-9pm at Oakgrove Primary School, Milton Keynes

A Midsummer's Evening Concert With Vache Baroque - Thursday 7pm-8:30pm at St Peter's Church, Chalfont St Peter

Open Mic Night - The Mad Squirrel Amersham - Thursday 6:30pm-10pm at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Marlow Orchestra Live In The Garden - Thursday 7:30pm-9:30pm at The Kings Head, Little Marlow

Fairford Leys Community Choir - Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm at Fairford Leys Church, Faiford Leys, HP19 7HT

Aylesbury Lunchtime Music - Thursday from 12:45pm at St Mary's Church, Aylesbury

Centre Stage Open Mic At The Brewery Tap House - Thursday from 6:30pm at Brewery Tap House, 17 Twizel Close Milton Keynes

Wendover Choral Society - Thursday 7:45pm-9:45pm at St Mary's Church, Wendover

Ellis & Green Band - The Mad Squirrel Amersham - Friday 7:30pm-10pm at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Papa Truck - Friday at Wycombe Arts Centre

Live Music At Cuba - Friday & Saturday from 6pm at Revoluciรณn de Cuba Milton Keynes

Concert - BeVox, Village Voices & Seer Green Singers - Saturday 3pm-4:30pm at St Marys Church Beaconsfield

Folk Night At The Bell Inn - Sunday at The Bell Inn, Tring

Lunchtime Live - The Mad Squirrel Amersham - Sunday 1:30pm-4:30pm at The Mad Squirrel, Amersham

Vaults Acoustic Music Workshop - Sunday from 12:30pm at The Vaults Bar, High Street, Stony Stratford

 
๐Ÿค” Quizes
โšฝ๏ธ Sports & Exercise

Laser Tag At Wendover Woods - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm at Wendover Woods

Olney Walk and Talk - Saturday from 10:30am at The Olney Centre

Marlow Inclusive Cycling - Saturday 12:30pm-2:30pm at Little Marlow Athletics Track, Wycombe District Athletics Complex, Marlow Rd, Little Marlow, Marlow SL7 3RS

Aylesbury Inclusive Cycling - Sunday 11am-1pm at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Rd, Aylesbury HP21 9PP

๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ Running

Park Run - at various locations across the county. Click to find your closest run

๐Ÿธ Badminton

Aylesbury and District Rainbow Badminton Club - Wednesday 8pm-9:45pm at John Colet School

Aylesbury Pheonix Badminton Club - Thursday 7:30pm-10pm at Aylesbury High School

โšฝ๏ธ Football

Walking Football With The Wycombe Wanderers Foundation - Monday, Tuesday & Thursday at Wycombe High School, Marlow Rd, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB

MK Walkers Football - Thursday 6:30pm-8pm at The Pavilion, Woughton on the Green, MK6 3EA

๐Ÿ’ƒ Dance

All-level, Adult-Only Street Dance Classes - Thursday 6pm-7pm at St. Maryโ€™s Centre, Haddenham

All-level, Adult-Only Burlesque Dance Classes - Friday 7pm-8pm at St. Maryโ€™s Centre, Haddenham

๐ŸŠ Swimming

Intermediate Women Only Casual Swim Sessions - Tuesday 7:40pm-8:40pm at Aylesbury Grammar School

Beginner Women Only Swimming Aylesbury - Wednesday 7:40pm-8:40pm at Aylesbury Grammar School

 
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