Canbury Bandstand Concerts

07/09/2026

So, the 2026 bandstand season has come to a close but if you’re among the many people who enjoyed either Soul Rites or Mania’s concerts this year, we have a date for your diary in early 2027.
Both bands will be performing together in charity concert at All Saints Church on May 1st in support of The Mayor’s Charitable Trust (MCT) and the church itself.
For those who are unaware of the MCT, this is a registered charity, via which successive Mayors of Kingston raise funds for local charities and organisations that support the residents of Kingston. The charities supported by this year’s Mayor, Councillor Thay Thayalan, are Kingston Mencap and RBKares, details of which can be found here: https://www.kingston.gov.uk/your-council/representatives/mayor/charitable-trust
Watch this space for further details and enjoy a fun - filled evening, while supporting some of our more vulnerable residents via the MCT and an invaluable community hub and heritage site in All Saints.

For his mayoral term, Mayor Thay Thayalan is pleased to be supporting and raising awareness for two charities: RBKares and Kingston Menca

05/09/2026

The forecast for tomorrow is great so come along and catch the last bandstand concert of the season 3-5 pm. Come on Mole Valley Silver Band, let’s close in style !

01/09/2026

Sadly, this Sunday will be the last concert of the 2026 bandstand season and I hope that many of you will be able to come along and support the Mole Valley Silver Band. Fingers crossed that the weather will be kind and we can get our final act over the line without rain. I know we need it but it can hold off till 5pm for them, surely?
Do check in over the off season and we will try to bring you news of local music events happening in Kingston to keep you limbered up for next year- please do let us know if you are aware of any.
We’ll give you one for your diaries next week, involving not one, but two of this year’s bandstand line up.

25/08/2026

Good Morning all,

There is no concert on the bandstand this weekend so if you fancy a trip to the seaside or a visit to family or friends, do it this week because we’re back next week with more wonderful, live music for you!

18/08/2026

Well, it seems there’s a little something for everyone this week at the bandstand, as the London Saxophone Choir bring us a selection of tunes across a number of musical genres. A musical pick ‘n mix! Get on down there and enjoy the melodie’s floating on some slightly cooler air!

10/08/2026

Ready for this week’s treat band fans?
This Sunday’s band stand attraction is The Ember Big Band, who will be bringing you a fabulous mix of swing and modern classics.
Having seen this band before, I can tell you they are well worth a look.
Enjoy the music, enjoy the sun and soak up the beauty of Kingston Riverside!

03/08/2026

I hope lots of you enjoyed Sunday’s concert from Middlesex Yeomanry Band.

This week we have Kix Jazz Orchestra taking their bandstand slot, with a special guest coming along to watch the first hour of the performance - Councillor Thay Thayalan, Mayor of our fair borough. Why not come along and join him in soaking up the music, along with some lovely sunshine ( the forecast is a little cooler by the weekend) .

27/07/2026

We hope you all enjoyed the Saxon Fayre this weekend and still found time to kick back and enjoy LWO on the bandstand yesterday.
We know you’ll have waiting with bated breath for details of this week’s musical offering . Well, wait no longer - The Middlesex Yeomanry Concert Band will be filling Canbury Gardens with their own brand of music, so come along and enjoy.

21/07/2026

Big apologies band lovers for being late with this week’s update - just back from my hols! We hope you enjoyed the Dragon Boat Racing and are looking forward to the Saxon Fayre in town on Saturday.
After all this excitement, you may want to chill out on Sunday with the LWO symphonic wind orchestra.

Do come along and enjoy!

17/07/2026

As there’s no concert this weekend ( don’t forget the Dragon Boat Racing), we thought we’d share details of the Saxon Fayre. This was brilliant last year and will be taking place in the Market Place, Memorial Gardens and All Saints Church on July 25th this year. Perfect for all the family with animals, performance and all manner of activities to try. You may even see a skirmish develop and if you’re really lucky, spot King Athelstan himself