Welcome to Festival on The Close 2024
SYMPHONIC IBIZA
FLAWLESS STOMP ADELE TRIBUTE
SHOWSTOPPER THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL
MANFORD'S COMEDY CLUB
The Festival On The Close brings world-class entertainment to the heart of Rugby for a five-day celebration of culture, creativity and community
With our bars and food stalls open throughout the evening this year, you can enjoy the full festival atmosphere as you dance and sing along to your favourite Ibiza Anthems performed by a live orchestra, DJ and vocalist with Symphonic Ibiza...or wonder at spectacle of BGT Finalists, hip hop dance crew Flawless...or marvel at worldwide percussion sensation Stomp with student stompers...or laugh along to Manford's Comedy Club featuring The Chase star, comedian Paul Sinha...
...there's so much to enjoy at the festival and this year *NEW FOR 2024* we're adding large screens to our main outdoor arena stage, so you're guaranteed a great view from wherever you are on The Close...
...so why bring a rug, or even a deckchair and settle down for a great evening of entertainment and fun, right here in Rugby!
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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Run by a professional, dedicated team and backed by prestigious and supportive patrons, the Festival on The Close is a world-class public celebration of arts, culture and creativity in the heart of Rugby.
WHAT'S ON?
With five inspiring days of music, dance, comedy, drama and performance, there truly is something for everyone, with the festival attracting interested audiences from across the county and beyond.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
The Tandem Outdoor Arena is situated on the historic grounds of Rugby School. More venues can be found across the school's campus. Town centre car parking and public transport is just a short distance away.
FESTIVAL PATRONS
Dame Judi Dench | Anthony Horowitz | John Agard | Prof Jonathan Freeman-Attwood | Mark Pougatch
“The way to get young people involved and interested in the theatre and the arts is to provide exciting works for them to see. I am proud to support The Festival on The Close in its work creating opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to engage with arts and culture. I wish the festival every success.”
DAME JUDI DENCH
Contact Us
The Festival On The Close
Macready Theatre
Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby, CV22 5EJ
T: 01788 556203
© Festival on The Close 2024