20 - 25 JUNE
THE CLOSE, RUGBY SCHOOL
LINE-UP 2026
SARA PASCOE MANFORD'S COMEDY CLUB
MICHAEL ROSEN NICE!
JUKE IBIZA ORCHESTRA
SHE'S GOT BRASS
LONDON FESTIVAL OPERA A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
ABSOLUTE AMY AMY WINEHOUSE TRIBUTE
KINGS INTERNATIONAL BALLET TEACH REX
GENTS OF ST JOHNS ASCENSION DANCE
SUMMER SPECTACULAR CONCERT
WEST END TO BROADWAY CHAMBER CONCERT
HEADLINERS

MICHAEL ROSEN
NICE!
TEMPLE SPEECH ROOM
SATURDAY 20 JUNE, 18:00

SARA PASCOE
FOR MANFORD'S COMEDY
TANDEM ARENA STAGE
SATURDAY 20 JUNE, 20:00

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
WITH LONDON FESTIVAL OPERA
TANDEM ARENA STAGE
TUESDAY 23 JUNE, 20:00
SUPPORTED BY
This event stands as testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together the remarkable talent of the artists, the generous support of the local businesses, the influential workshops led by industry experts and the enthusiasm and creativity of our local schools.
We extend a special thank you to our principal partner Tandem Property Management and further thanks to our other sponsors and festival friends over the years; CEMEX, Stepnell, Endsleigh Insurance, Kukri, and Chartwells Independent.
2026 BRINGS OUR BIGGEST FESTIVAL VILLAGE EVER
Merchants Bar
Cocktails
Pimms and Aperol Spritz
Pizza
Indian Street Food
Loaded Fries
Burgers
Donuts
Waffles
Ice Cream
ABOUT US
FESTIVAL ON THE CLOSE
Founded in 2017, Festival on The Close brings world-class performances, outreach and education to the heart of Rugby.
Rugby School beats to the rhythm of music, comedy, and dance in this annual celebration of creativity and community.
JO WHILEY
FESTIVAL ON THE CLOSE, 2025
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MAIN STAGE PASS
MAIN STAGE PASS
£85.00
Manford's Comedy presents Sara Pascoe
Juke IBIZA Orchestra
She's Got Brass
A Night at the Opera
Aboslute Amy

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USEFUL TO KNOW
FESTIVAL INFO
Rugby School, Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby, CV22 5EH
T: 01788 556203




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
