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A singer in a black suit and sunglasses performs on stage with a live band, featuring backup singers and a saxophonist, under colorful stage lighting.

Fastlove: The George Michael Tribute

Starts on Friday 11 July 2025

A brand-new tribute show for 2025!

A performer jumps over a table which is being passed under them by 4 other performers, all on a giant treadmill

Gorilla Circus: RPM

A mesmeric new outdoor show combining exhilarating acrobatics, adrenaline-pumping street dance and breathtaking roller skating, set on a giant moving treadmill!

A band performs on stage with colorful lights and fog. The lead singer, dressed in a flowing black outfit and hat, stands in the center with arms outstretched. Other band members play keyboards, guitars, and drums.

Dreams of FM - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Starts on Saturday 12 July 2025

Relive the magic of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits!

A man with a large camera crouches in the grass. A close-up photo of a kingfisher

Wildlife Photography Experience

Starts on Sunday 13 July 2025

Bring your camera to experience a day with wildlife photographer Simon Booker and gain an insight into the life and techniques of a professional photographer.

A group of people sit cross-legged on the floor while cutting out paper in front of rows of red seats. A man in glasses wearing a lanyard leans on his kneed talking to someone

Beyond the Stage Open Evening

Starts on Tuesday 15 July 2025

Following a successful event in 2024, Beyond the Stage runs as part of the Careers in the Arts programme, and comes to the Corn Exchange in July.

A sunset setting up in the clouds with cards floating around with James Phelan holding balloons

The Dreamer

Starts on Thursday 17 July 2025

Star of The Greatest Magician™, and the BBC’s most broadcast magician of the last decade – the award-winning James Phelan debuts this breathtaking new magic show.

Lit by a red spotlight, a band play on stage together

ELO Again

Starts on Friday 18 July 2025

ELO Again are back with their stunning Re-Discovery Tour celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.

A person in goggles and cloves holds large pincers into a fire. Next to it is a picture of a turquoise vase.

Raku Clay Workshop - Summer 2025

Starts on Saturday 19 July 2025

Suitable for beginners and more experienced potters alike: discover the elemental nature of 'raku-firing' with Base resident artist Cáit Gould.

Red text says contry superstars with Dolly Parton on the left in a yellow dess

Country Superstars

Starts on Saturday 19 July 2025

Endorsed by Dolly Parton on BBC's The One Show stating 'I wish them the best and I appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long'.

A group of people sit around a wooden table playing a card game

Tabletop Gaming Event

Starts on Sunday 20 July 2025

Celebrate all things tabletop gaming!

Two lions in black and white with their teeth bared against a cloudy sky

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60

Starts on Friday 6 June – Ends on Sunday 20 July 2025

The 60th instalment of the world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, comes to The Base this summer.

A child holds their multi-coloured paint hands over their face

Holiday Art Club - Summer 2025

Starts on Wednesday 23 July – Ends on Friday 25 July 2025

Our summer holiday art club is supersized! Join our art club for a fun filled adventure! Try out exciting new mediums and work on your own project.