# Events & Things To Do In Ely, United Kingdom on 2nd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Ely, United Kingdom on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Ely, United Kingdom on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Ely

- **Event Name**: Ely's Eel Day 2026
  - **Description**: Ely's much-loved and entirely unique celebration is back for 2026!

With the same fantastic range of stalls and entertainments, this promises to be the best year yet.

From Eel Throwing (Not real eels!), the Environment Agency (Real Eels!), fun family act
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/elys-eel-day-2026/200029631170400
  - **Venue**: Jubilee Gardens Ely
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Ely Eel Festival
  - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate Ely Eel Festival dancing in various locations around the city!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/ely-eel-festival/200029934842409
  - **Venue**: Ely City Centre
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  - **Categories**: festivals
- **Event Name**: Beethoven and Walton: Heroism, Harmony and Triumph
  - **Description**: In Ely Sinfonia’s Spring concert, we present an exciting evening that brings to life some of Beethoven and Walton’s most dynamic works—filled with conflict, perseverance, and triumph.

Beethoven’s gripping Egmont Overture sets the stage with dramatic forc
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/beethoven-and-walton-heroism-harmony-and-triumph/200029531159227
  - **Venue**: Ely Cathedral
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, live-music, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Ms Amber Guity’s Drag Bingo Show @ The Maltings, Ely - 02/05/26
  - **Description**: Self proclaimed drag legend, Ms Amber Guity, returns to the Maltings, Ely on May 2nd! A member Cabaret & Drag Lab at the West Ends prestigious Soho Theatre she has toured her sell out Drag Bingo shows across London and the Southeast.

Expect a night o
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/ms-amber-guity’s-drag-bingo-show-the-maltings-ely-02-05-26/200029695119719
  - **Venue**: The Maltings, Ely riverside
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  - **Categories**: bingo, comedy, workshops, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Sound Bath at FRESH Broad Street Ely
  - **Description**: Hi my name is Laura and I am a Music Therapist and Sound Healer and I have been practicing healing through the powerful energies of music for a number of years.
I have a Masters in music therapy, diplomas in Sound Healing, meditation teaching and am a pro
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/sound-bath-at-fresh-broad-street-ely/200029631175037
  - **Venue**: FRESH 16-18 Broad Street Ely
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  - **Categories**: music, health-wellness, entertainment, meditation
- **Event Name**: The Time Warps
  - **Description**: The Time Warps are back at the club. This fantastic four piece rock, pop, soul, garage and r 'n' b covers band, enjoy music from the 70's, 80's, 90's and right up to todays popular hits. which include a mix from 'The Killers' & 'Shania Twain'

Members
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/the-time-warps/200029847365759
  - **Venue**: Littleport ExServices & Social Club
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, pop
- **Event Name**: Ely Sailing Club Open Day
  - **Description**: https://www.elysailingclub.org/event/open-day-2

Ely Sailing Club Open Events, Saturday 2nd May 1:00pm to 4.00pm Friday 8th May 2025 6:30pm to 8:00pm.

FREE SAILING TASTER SESSIONS, MEMBERSHIP AND TRAINING COURSE INFORMATION.

Are you looking for a new wa
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/ely-sailing-club-open-day/200029934841302
  - **Venue**: Roswell Pits, Prickwillow Road, CB74TX Ely, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: workshops, sports, meetups

## Trending Events in Ely

- **Event Name**: Angry Boater aka Joel Sanders (C4's Narrow Escapes) Live in Ely
  - **Description**: TICKETS: angryboater.comIn 2000, Joel Sanders performed a run of shows in Las Vegas.26 years on, he's finally made it to Ely.“Sharp,
  - **Venue**: The Maltings
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- **Event Name**: The Royal Philharmonic: Pop Goes Classical
  - **Description**: Pop Goes Classical shows that a great melody transcends time and genre. Join us for an unforgettable musical experience where the world’s best loved songs are reimagined by the iconic Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, orchestrated by the producers of
  - **Venue**: Ely Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Ely's Eel Day 2026
  - **Description**: Ely's much-loved and entirely unique celebration is back for 2026!

With the same fantastic range of stalls and entertainments, this promises to be the best year yet.

From Eel Throwing (Not real eels!), the Environment Agency (Real Eels!), fun family act
  - **Venue**: Jubilee Gardens Ely
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/04fdfff8958d20bbc311026aace0322b2a4cd68576b97f029acf7ef48fe4ba5a-rimg-w1200-h301-dc171916-gmir?v=1775864681
- **Event Name**: The Royal Philharmonic: Pop Goes Classical by Candlelight
  - **Description**: The Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performs Pop Goes Classical, uplifting orchestral versions of the world's most iconic pop songs.About this EventPop Goes Classical shows that a great melody transcends time and gen
  - **Venue**: Ely Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: The Drifters - Candlelight Concert - Ely Cathedral
  - **Description**: See The Drifters in the magical and remarkable setting of Ely Cathedral, lit by a thousand candles!

Join us on Friday 27th Nov 2026 to be part of this special event and experience the wonder of The Drifters in a cathedral as they perform all of their cla
  - **Venue**: Ely Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Ely's Food, Drink & Craft Festival 2026
  - **Description**: We are really excited to be able to announce that we are returning to Ely for the Food, Drink and Craft Festival on Palace Green for the Early May bank holiday weekend. 

On May 3rd and 4th head up to Palace and Cross Green where you’ll find over 70 stall
  - **Venue**: Palace Green, Ely, CB7 4EW
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- **Event Name**: The Best in Comedy
  - **Description**: The Best in Comedy show returns to The Maltings this May with another top line-up featuring the hilarious Reginald D Hunter, Josh Pugh, Jack Barry & Matt Foster!

Georgia-born Reginald D Hunter’s searingly honest observations both onstage and on TV an
  - **Venue**: The Maltings, Ely riverside
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- **Event Name**: Ely Folk Festival - contains Merry Hell
  - **Description**: We played at Ely Folk Festival the year we were emerging from lockdown - it was a marvellous liberating experience but one where we still had to keep our distance.  This year we will fully embrace the festival and everyone there as we are  part of a great
  - **Venue**: Ely Folk Festival
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- **Event Name**: Etheldreda Craft & Food Fair
  - **Description**: Stall-holder applications are open. 

Please use the following link to apply: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfueKy-pi7GN3MzRsZ6YKSEcmVjWD-Qykb_aS3fEJhxJnmzcQ/viewform


The Etheldreda Fair is a traditional craft and food fair that has been a
  - **Venue**: Ely Cathedral
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Ely?
  - **A:** Ely's Eel Day 2026 (Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am at Jubilee Gardens Ely), Ely Eel Festival (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at Ely City Centre), Beethoven and Walton: Heroism, Harmony and Triumph (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ely Cathedral), Ms Amber Guity’s Drag Bingo Show @ The Maltings, Ely - 02/05/26 (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Maltings, Ely riverside), Sound Bath at FRESH Broad Street Ely (Sat May 02 2026 at FRESH 16-18 Broad Street Ely).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Ely?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Ely on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Ely?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Ely?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Ely include Jubilee Gardens Ely, Ely City Centre, Ely Cathedral.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Ely?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Ely include Visit Ely, Chelmsford Morris, Ely Sinfonia.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Ely?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Ely.

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