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RUGBY'S SUMMER FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY AND CULTURE
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.
The Festival on The Close’s workshop programme exists to inspire and empower young people, giving them the opportunity to get creative and try something new. Primary and secondary school students from across Warwickshire are invited to take part in a series of schools workshop activities. From science experiments to samba percussion, brain dissections to bagpipes, mechanical engineering to meditation, our varied workshops will offer curious minds the chance to explore a wide range of subjects with world-class artists and practitioners.
The Festival On The Close is proud to raise vital funds and awareness for our charitable partners, The Bradby Club - a local organisation doing outstanding work with young people in our community. We are passionate about their mission and proud to champion the impact they have on so many lives. Whether you are buying a ticket, grabbing some food and drink from one of our many concession stands or donating to one of the charity buckets in the venues, we thank you for supporting The Bradby Club.
Renowned to bringing world-class entertainment to Rugby's doorstep, year on year Festival on The Close presents an eclectic line-up of professional live performances.
A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS
2023 KICKED OFF WITH A SPECTACULAR NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS EVENT. RADIO LEGEND KEN BRUCE WELCOMED BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA AND A STELLAR CAST OF WEST END STARS, ALONGSIDE MUSICAL THEATRE ENTHUSIASTS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS.
2025 FESTIVAL GOERS RELISHED WHILEY'S INFECTIOUS ENERGY AND EXPERT MUSIC CURATION. MIXING AN ASSORTMENT OF MASSIVE SINGALONG ANTHEMS, PARTY HITS, INDIE CLASSICS AND POP GEMS FOR OUR AUDIENCE TO DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY TO.

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Rugby School, Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby, CV22 5EH
T: 01788 556203