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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Sutton (Sutton)

10 picks around Sutton (Sutton), from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Sutton (Sutton)

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 Sutton (Sutton), 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 Sutton (Sutton)

Well-Crafted - Hand-Painted Fans In celebration of Pride Month, design your own hand-painted fan: a functional piece...1

Well-Crafted - Hand-Painted Fans In celebration of Pride Month, design your own hand-painted fan: a functional piece...

at Sunbeam Studios

Patron Tickets £25 In celebration of Pride Month, design your own hand-painted fan: a functional piece that doubles as a personal statement. Inspired by movement and expression, you’ll explore colour and composition to create something bold or refined. Hosted by Alexandra, founder of Well–Crafted. Drinks provided by Wednesday’s Domaine. During the Workshop, You Will: Explore colour palettes and decorative motifs. Learn foundational brush techniques for fabric or paper surfaces. Experiment with pattern, negative space and fine detailing. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Materials: All supplies provided

9.6 milesSun 26 Jul£35
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Festivals & Events
Exhibition: Daniel Regan: (be)longing2

Exhibition: Daniel Regan: (be)longing

at Bethlem Gallery

Installation view. Image courtesy Daniel Regan Share this event Daniel Regan: (be)longing Bethlem Gallery22 April – 11 July 2026 Open 9.30am – 5pm, Wednesday – Saturday This exhibition explores Daniel Regan’s long-held complex relationship to a sense of belonging. The works touch on family estrangement, cultural heritage, queerness and neurodivergent identity through mixed-media works. The culmination of works […]

9.2 milesSun 26 Jul
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Arts & Culture

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Arthur

at Polka Theatre

Performances – Saturday 20 June – Sunday 9 August (Previews 20 & 21 June) Duration – Approx. 1hr 25 mins (incl. interval) Age Recommendation – Ages 6-12 A Polka Theatre and The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath co-production

3.1 milesSun 26 Jul15:30£2.50
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Community
Open Church9

Open Church

at St Antony

OPEN CHURCH: Sunday afternoons, 2pm – 4pm All Saints’ Church will be open for visitors on Sunday afternoons in July, except on the first Sunday. 12th , 19th & 26th July, 2-4pm. Bring your neighbours!

8.6 milesSun 26 Jul15:00
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Religion & Spirituality
Deb FA10

Deb FA

at 77 London

Deb FA headlines the night with her global sound, building a sound that's rooted in cultural richness and influenced by Afro House, Afro Tech, Melodic, Tech House, Latin and Arabic music

9.9 milesSat 25 Jul
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Live Music

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