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FARNHAM MALTINGS SPRING SEASON
22nd January-24th February 2026
Venue: Farnham Maltings
Website: www.farnhammaltings.com/whats-on
New programme of theatre, live entertainment, cinema, craft, community events and more for the new year and beyond
Farnham Maltings welcomes the new year with a Spring 2026 programme full of joyful and active experiences for all ages. The season brings together theatre, live music, comedy, cinema, craft fairs and workshops, encouraging people to take part, be creative and enjoy time together. Highlights include theatre shows such as All For Your Delight and Blubber, stand-up from Marcus Brigstocke, folk favourites Megson, big screen events including NT Live: Hamlet, and two popular craft festivals, Quilters’ Fair in January and unravel… a Festival of Yarn in February. Alongside markets, half-term activities and a wide range of creative courses, the Spring season shows the breadth of new work at Farnham Maltings and its place at the heart of the local community.
Browse the complete listings and book tickets online at www.farnhammaltings.com/whats-on or see the full flip book brochure at https://farnhammaltings.com/season-brochure
Here are some January and February highlights:
THEATRE AND LIVE PERFORMANCE
Baby Broadway - A stage show designed for very young audiences on Friday 30 January.
The Jane Austen Fan Club - A night of performance celebrating Jane Austen on Saturday 31 January.
All For Your Delight - An energetic variety theatre show, produced by Farnham Maltings with music by double Olivier Award winning composer Darren Clark on Saturday 28 February.
It’s the Economy, Stupid! – Fringe award-winning theatre show on Friday 6 February
Blubber – A beautiful and reflective theatre show on Saturday 21 February
The Other Library – An interactive exhibition spotlighting stories made by artists with disabilities from Tuesday 17 February
COMEDY AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Stand Up Comedy Club - Weekly comedy nights with a range of performers on Wednesday evenings
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club - Comedy sessions welcoming parents and babies from Thursday 22 January.
Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango - Stand up performance on Friday 20 February.
Blunter Brothers - Classic funk, Motown and soul grooves on Saturday 21 February.
Megson – Original British folk on Saturday 24 January.
EVENT CINEMA AND SCREENINGS
Met Opera: I Puritani - Opera broadcast on Tuesday 13 January.
NT Live: Hamlet - National Theatre Live screening on Thursday 29 January.
The Royal Ballet: Woolf Works. Dance screening on Tuesday 10 February.
R.E.M. X Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr. - Music and film event on Tuesday 24 February.
CRAFT, MAKERS AND FESTIVALS
Quilters’ Fair - A one-day marketplace celebrating quilting with exhibitors offering fabrics, haberdashery and more on Sunday 11 January. Local quilting groups will display work and Farnham Young Quilters will run creative sessions for under 16s.
unravel… a Festival of Yarn
The South East’s largest yarn festival runs from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 February. Visitors can explore a curated marketplace of hand-dyed yarns, indie patterns and maker tools, attend talks, book workshops and enjoy social stitching events throughout the weekend.
Maltings Monthly Market
Family-friendly craft and makers’ market on the first Saturday of each month from 3 January.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS (HALF TERM) half-term | Farnham Maltings
Mon 16 February:
Screenprint a Pop Art Picture Workshop
Screenprint a Tote Bag Workshop
Snapshot: Photography Improvers
Tues 17 February:
Shell Jewellery Making Workshop
Pirates & Mermaids Drama Party
Smugglers & Ghost Ships Drama
Film: Wicked for Good (Free child ticket with every adult ticket purchased)
Wed 18 February:
Artbox: Watercolour, Collage & Print Workshop
Silent Disco: Under the Sea
Museum of Farnham: Crafty Kids Workshop
Thurs 19 February:
Soap Making Workshop: “Going to the Beach”
Museum of Farnham: Crafty Kids Workshop
Sat 21 February:
Cupcake Decorating Workshop: Bees & Sunflowers
Friday 20 February:
Tales From The Lighthouse A live theatre performance featuring puppetry and music for ages 5+