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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Little Gaddesden

10 picks around Little Gaddesden, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Little Gaddesden

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Little Gaddesden, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Little Gaddesden

Young Dancers Show 20261

Young Dancers Show 2026

at Markova Theatre

Join us for an exciting evening of dance, celebrating the talents of our young dance course students. Showcasing all genres studied at the school, the performance will highlight the dedication and creativity of our young dancers. Don’t miss this opportunity to support our students and experience a memorable night of movement and expression!

4 milesSun 26 Jul£22 / £18 concessions
Local gemSee the details→
Community
The Comedy of Errors2

The Comedy of Errors

at Markova Theatre

Shakespeare’s most uproarious farce receives a music festival revamp: a madcap tale of two sets of identical twins, separated at birth and reunited by fate in a single chaotic, music fuelled day.

4 milesSun 26 Jul£12 / £8 concessions
Local gemSee the details→
Comedy

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