From sports clubs to churches and even the iconic tunnel, Reigate Summer Festival makes the most of the town’s infrastructure. Find out what you can see on the various festival stages.
Tunnel Stage
The Tunnel Stage, at the south end of Tunnel Road, is the focal point of Reigate Summer Festival. Curated and produced by New Music Nights, designed and sponsored by Reigate Architects and made great by Dragonfly Studios and UnusualExpo, this is the main stage for rock and pop over the weekend, from Friday evening to Sunday lunch time.
See what’s on on the Tunnel Stage.
Community Stage
Situated inside Reigate Methodist Church (set back from the road, a few doors along from Marks & Spencer), the Community Stage showcases performances from local performing arts, ballet and drama groups, as well as schools and choirs. Come and take a seat and while away an afternoon listening to beautiful music.
A big thank you to Kutchenhaus for sponsoring the Community Stage again this year!
See what’s on on the Community Stage.
Clocktower Stage
On the very spot where Paul Heaton and Norman Cook serenaded Reigate in 1980 when The Housemartins were still a twinkle in their eye, the Clocktower Stage features music from Reigate’s local talent, curated by New Music Nights. Situated on the cobbles beneath the old Town Hall clock, it’s bound to stop a little traffic. Grab a coffee and a bun from Gail’s or Caffè Nero and just kick back and enjoy the music.
A big thank you to House of Building for sponsoring the Clocktower Stage again this year!
See what’s on on the Clocktower Stage.
Cage Yard Stage
The Cage Bar, situated in Cage Yard, is a popular year round venue for live music, right in the heart of Reigate. Built as a prison in 1811, it was bought by Pilgrim Brewery in 2024 (so it now sells decent beer), and is set to establish itself as one of Reigate’s foremost entertainment destinations, thanks to its central location (down the alley to Morrisons) and the perfect courtyard outside its doors.
New Music Nights have made it their second monthly home, along with other bands and open mics making up a regular menu of live music. It also hosts poetry events and DJs, and will be a big draw during the festival with a programme of music scheduled throughout the weekend, starting with Inner City Groove Band on Friday evening.
Fancy a coffee, a bun, some flowers? Look out for Blooms and Bakes in the corner of the yard.
See what’s on at the Cage Yard Stage.
Fringe Trail
Throughout the town, a Fringe Trail of pubs, clubs, bars, community spaces, shops and cafes host a range of events over the festival weekend. If you have a space that you want to turn into a venue, go to Info > Get Involved and fill out the Venue form.
Reigate Community Centre
Over the Festival weekend, the Art and Design Department at Reigate College will be hosting an exhibition that showcases the work of around 40 predominantly Fine Art students. The exhibition will take place at Reigate Community Centre (that’s situated behind Reigate Methodist church).
The exhibition is taking part over the last weekend of Surrey Artists’ Open Studios. It’s hoped that by taking part, more people will have the chance to benefit from the exceptional talent emerging from the College.
Affordable, limited edition prints of all artworks in the exhibition will go on sale ahead of the exhibition. Please check back for the link.
Our thanks to Reigate Community Centre for enabling us to take over this space over the festival weekend.
Check the Reigate Community Centre schedule for further details.
Somers Hall
Somers Hall on Slipshoe Street is the venue for the Creative Workshop Programme on Saturday and Sunday of the Festival weekend.
We have a diverse range of workshops for you, including art, singing, drama, creative writing and dance – for kids and adults and all priced to be as inclusive as possible.
Check the Somers Hall schedule for information and to book!
Our thanks to the to 30th Reigate Scout Group and the Clark family for lending us Somers Hall over the festival weekend. The building was opened by Lady Somerset in October 1885 and sits within the Reigate Town Centre Conservation Area.
A huge thank you too, to the Good Consulting Company for sponsoring our workshops at Somers Hall.
Everyman Cinema
Everyman Cinema in Bancroft Road offers filmgoers a luxurious level of comfort in which to enjoy the latest blockbusters, cult classics and cinecasts of stage plays that save you having to traipse up to the West End. And since 2024, it’s been host to Reigate film Festival – a showcase of some of the creativity and talent of local filmmakers.
On Saturday and Sunday over the Festival weekend, from 10am to noon, they’ll be screening a selection of short films that cover a variety of genres, from documentaries to drama and historical footage of the local area.
Entrance is free, the cafe will be open and seats will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
If you’ve made a short film that you’d like to be considered for showing as part of the Reigate Film Festival in 2026, click here to submit.
Check the Everyman Cinema schedule for further details.
The Ivory Lounge
The Ivory Lounge is Reigate’s leading nightclub and is a brilliant place to head to when the night is too young to go home! But its so much more than that – a real supporter of live music, with its live Juke Box and open mics. And this summer it will be home to and sponsor’s of the festival’s big fashion event, Conscious Couture, on Saturday 20th June, 4pm–6pm, celebrating creativity and sustainable style.
All clothes makers and designers are invited to showcase outfits they’ve created from pre-loved, reimagined or handmade items, modelling themselves or nominating their own model.
See event info for full details
See the schedule for The Ivory Lounge
Reigate Priory Football Club
Situated off Park Lane, next to Reigate Priory Cricket Club, Reigate Priory Football Club can trace its history as far back as April 1870, not long after The Football Association was formed in 1863. In 1871 the club was one of only 15 teams that played in the first ever FA Challenge Cup.
The Club house will be home to Reigate Summer Festival’s Comedy Stage, in association with Comedy Cottage on the Friday night of the Festival.
A big thank you to The Thornton Group for sponsoring the Comedy again this year!
Check the Reigate Priory Football Club schedule for further details.
Address
Park Ln, Reigate RH2 8JXPilgrim Brewery
In Pilgrim Brewery, Reigate boasts the oldest craft brewery in the South East, as well as a great venue for beer, music and comedy. The name is a nod to Reigate‘s position on the old pilgrimage route from Winchester to Canterbury and there are records of beer being brewed in the town for hundreds of years.
The Brewery is a family run business driven by the desire to brew the very best of beers, consistently. With a collaborative culture, the brewery associates itself with many local businesses and organisations to increase creativity and cooperation within the community.
On the Saturday of the Festival, you’ll be able to enjoy the ‘Pilgrim Brewery Jazz and Smooth Sounds Stage‘ from 12 to 5.30pm. Enjoy an afternoon of high-quality, live jazz and swing music from across the decades, while relaxing in their lovely outdoor garden space and savouring Surrey’s best top-quality range of beers, gin specials and wine choices.
Entry is free!
Come around 12pm and grab a table to settle in for an exciting afternoon of jazz classics and jazz-inspired contemporary music from across the ages.
Check the Pilgrim Brewery schedule for further details.
Basil’s Wine Bar & Shop
Basil’s Wine Bar & Shop at the Dorking end of town (just along from M&S) is a gem of a wine bar. Opening at the tail end of 2024, it’s now firmly on the map (alongside the Vineking at the other end of town) as a local favourite for wine-lovers, seeking an intimate and mellow place to meet.
Basil’s Wine Bar is an independent, intent on providing not only exceptional European wine but also a delicious cheese and charcuterie offer to accompany the wine list. Give it a go. You certainly won’t regret it!
Owner Tom has curated plans for free events at Basil’s across the whole Reigate Summer Festival weekend!
Check the Basil’s Wine Bar Schedule for further details.
Address
73 High Street, Reigate RH2 9AEParkside
Parkside (previously Cullenders) is a brilliant, independent family-run restaurant opposite Reigate Priory Park serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its friendly staff and delicious menu, make it the perfect restaurant to head to when you’re out-and-about in Reigate, or want to book somewhere that’s guaranteed of a chilled, easy-going vibe.
Parkside regularly hosts local singers and smaller, acoustic bands. Its owner is a huge advocate for pushing the live music agenda in Reigate town centre.
Thank-you Parkside for getting behind this year’s festival with events across the whole weekend!
Check the Parkside Schedule for further details.
Address
71 Bell Street, Reigate RH2 7ANSavills Reigate
Savills Reigate is the local branch of a nationwide chain of estate agents. Its residential sales experts draw on years of relevant experience and local knowledge, backed by the extensive resources and specialist knowledge within their whole network. Savills act as ambassadors for the town and trusted advisors to generations of buyers and sellers.
They have come on board as sponsor of The Cage Yard Stage and host venue for the photographic exhibition, curated by Reigate Photographic Society, which is a new addition for 2026. Watch out for their photos in this year’s festival posters and get yourselves snapped by their photographers outside Savills at the top end of Church Street.
Canakin
Canakin is a much-loved Reigate independent serving speciality coffees and patisseries. All products are made daily on site. The egg custard tarts (Pastéis de Nata) and cinnamon buns are to die for!
Owner Lee is putting a toe into the festival water, with a special Friday night opening. See schedule for details.
The café will be open over the festival weekend: Friday 8am to 3.30pm; Saturday 8am to 4pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm.
Click here for schedule…
Address
69 High St, Reigate RH2 9AESociety
Located on Bell St, Society is a gym with a difference, empowering Reigate locals to look and feel their best, boost confidence, and get fit in a fun, welcoming space.
Society will host a series of hip-hop dance workshops on Festival Saturday, with classes for different age groups.
Check the Society schedule for full details.
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33-35 Bell St, Reigate RH2 7ADWaterstones
Reigate is blessed with a proper book shop in Waterstones, which opened in Bell Street in 2018, as part of the popular chain that has played a big part in making reading trendy again, both through its shops and events.
For the festival weekend, the team at Waterstones Reigate are lining up a host of book signings with a variety of local authors, covering both adults and children‘s books.
Check the Waterstones schedule for further details.
Kutchenhaus
Kutchenhaus has taken Reigate by storm. As well as offering a brilliant range of beautifully engineered kitchens that are built to last, you can expect to receive the highest level of service from their lovely team of staff.
Meet the people behind the Reigate shopfront at their ‘Kitchen Party’ lunchtimes over the festival weekend.
A huge thanks to Kutchenhaus for sponsoring the Community Stage (inside Reigate Methodist Church) over the festival weekend.
CLICK HERE for festival events at Kutchenhaus!
Address
51A High St, Reigate RH2 9AEReigate Library
In an age when so many public libraries have closed, we’re lucky to have Reigate Library, a thriving local hub, providing books and information to the community, as well as a variety of exciting events throughout the year. For many, it‘s also a warm, welcoming place to spend time out of the house, reading or studying.
Over the Festival weekend, the library will be hosting storytelling sessions, a display by Holmesdale Natural History Club and a photography exhibition created with the support of Reigate Philatelic Society.
Big thanks to the library staff for their support and enthusiasm in creating this brilliant mix of engaging events for all ages.
Check the Reigate Library schedule for further details.
Adam’s Gallery
Adam’s Gallery offers exciting and unique artworks from leading contemporary and modern artists.
Watch this space to find out how Adam’s Gallery plans to be involved in 2026.
The gallery will be open during its regular hours including: Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.
Check the Adam’s Gallery schedule for further details.
Art K
Art K, situated above Coughlans Bakery on Reigate High Street is passionate about nurturing creativity and building confidence through artistic expression.
Their weekly classes, workshops, events and parties provide a supportive environment where students of all ages can further develop their artistic skills.
CLICK HERE for more information on their Festival Family Workshops.
Address
14A High St, Reigate RH2 9AYKnights Haberdashery
Situated on Lesbourne Rd, a 10 minute walk from Reigate High Street, in a beautiful former dairy with listed Edwardian tiling, Knights Haberdashery is a brilliant one-stop shop for Fabric, Haberdashery, Knitting and Crochet, Thread, Patchwork, Quilting, Gifts, Crafts and Kits.
The people making up the small team of staff are all keen makers and are happy to assist with any questions or tips about projects you’re working on!
On festival Saturday, Knights Haberdashery is offering a fabulous Kimono-making workshop. Places are extremely limited, so check schedule and book early!
CLICK HERE for workshop & booking details.
Address
27 Lesbourne Rd, Reigate RH2 7JSReigate Priory
Reigate Town Treasure Trail
If you’re keen to learn more about Reigate’s history, then take a look at the Reigate Town Treasure Trail, published by the Steering Group for the 2013 Reigate and Redhill 150th Anniversary Celebrations. The perfect accompaniment for a short walk around the town!
Start in Priory Park, facing north to view the front of the Priory School building, with the fountain in the sunken gardens behind you.
Click here for event listing.
Address
Bell Street, Reigate RH2 7RLJusThai
JusThai offers authentic Thai food in the heart of Reigate. Sample an array of dishes served family-style or enjoy a multi-course meal featuring soups, Thai salads and main dishes. Pair each course with fine wines or hand-shaken Thai Taste cocktails. Or kick back in the cocktail bar and choose from flavourful small plates to accompany an expansive range of classic and signature cocktails.
JusThai will host a DJ and live band on Festival Saturday until 2am in their cocktail/club space Bar Noir.
Check the JusThai schedule for more details.
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38A High St, Reigate RH2 9ATClarendon Fine Art
Situated in a charming 100 year-old building in the heart of Reigate, Clarendon Fine Art offers a broad range of limited edition prints and original artworks.
If you’re interested in art, but would like a friendly steer, you might want to pop along to their drinks and nibbles party on festival Saturday and meet the team!
CLICK HERE for festival event details.
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58 High Street RH2 9ATBru & Bear
Located conveniently on Bell St, right in the centre of town, Bru & Bear brings you everything from a casual coffee and cake to a tasty, leisurely lunch to a simple takeaway to enjoy on your walk around the festival. Warm atmosphere and a friendly team. With a standing capacity of up to 60 and custom menus available, this central spot is the perfect place to host your evening celebration.
Bru & Bear will be hosting a DJ on festival Friday.
Check the Bru & Bear schedule for further details.
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13 Bell St, Reigate RH2 7ADCaffè Nero
Based in the Clock Tower (Reigate’s old town hall) right in the middle of Reigate, Caffè Nero is the perfect place to meet friends, work or just watch the world go by while enjoying your favourite blend or brew.
Over the Reigate Summer Festival weekend, it will be hosting an exhibition in its upstairs space, of information and wonderful artefacts from the much loved, and much missed Reigate Priory Museum. The exhibition is being curated by members of The Reigate and Redhill Society.
Check the Caffè Nero schedule for further details.
