# Events & Things To Do In Ely, United Kingdom on 16th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Ely, United Kingdom on 16th 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 16th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Ely

- **Event Name**: Wicken Beer Festival
  - **Description**: Founded in 2003, Wicken Beer Festival celebrates local ales and ciders, uniting Wickeners and the surrounding villages in fundraising for our recreation ground.

Come on down to the ground for a bucolic afternoon, rich in community connection, live music,
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/wicken-beer-festival/200029253852523
  - **Venue**: Chapel Lane , CB75XZ Ely, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: festivals, beer-festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, charities, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Caribbean Disco Night (Fund Raiser)
  - **Description**: This is a fundraiser for Kim Oakhill who has terminal cancer and was a keen korfball player and coach, she is looking to raise £150,000 to set up a korfball foundation which will be her legacy. Please come along and help her reach her goal.
Ska, Reggae, C
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/caribbean-disco-night-fund-raiser/200029932243429
  - **Venue**: Littleport ExServices & Social Club
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  - **Categories**: Parties, Entertainment, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Ely MRC Model Railway Exhibition, Sat 16th May 2026, Ely College CB6 3DY
  - **Description**: Just a quick heads up that our Ely exhibition is fast approaching. As always, we're the third Saturday in May. This year we're going to try and open at 10am (instead of 10.30am, for the first time ever!) as an experiment by the Exhibition Team to see if t
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/ely-mrc-model-railway-exhibition-sat-16th-may-2026-ely-college-cb6-3dy/200029934840050
  - **Venue**: Ely College
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  - **Categories**: Exhibitions, Nonprofit, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Isleham Utd Youth FC 2026 5 aside Tournament
  - **Description**: Welcome to the home of our 2026 5 aside tournament. All the information you need you can find here.
From our amazing sponsors, to the winners and runners up of each age group, you will find it all here… 
We hope all that attend have a great day and most o
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/isleham-utd-youth-fc-2026-5-aside-tournament/200029695118412
  - **Venue**: Isleham Recreation Ground
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  - **Categories**: sports, tournaments, football
- **Event Name**: The Soundinjectors @ Littleport Exservices Club
  - **Description**: The Soundinjectors perform an evening of Ska Reggae and Motown hits at The Littleport Exservices Club
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    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/the-soundinjectors-littleport-exservices-club/200029695122537
  - **Venue**: Littleport ExServices & Social Club
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  - **Categories**: reggae
- **Event Name**: Medieval Music Concert - St Peter's Church, Ely
  - **Description**: Medieval Music Concert:

On Saturday 16 May 2026 at 7:30pm (doors 7:00pm), at St Peter's Church, Ely, Marco Cannavo and Steve Tyler present Musica Medievalis, an instrumental journey into the music of medieval Europe. Featuring hurdy-gurdy and its early p
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/medieval-music-concert-st-peters-church-ely/200029695122939
  - **Venue**: Broad St, Ely, ELY CB7 4BQ
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Inspire Ely
  - **Description**: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLTBR8nuZl0KKCmC6kNNOyKnoo09UBuexoReaDIWAtF78UZw/viewform?usp=header

We can't wait to announce our first overnight Inspire trip at Ely Scout Hut from Saturday 16th- Sunday 17th May. 

All Girlguiding Inspire Angl
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ely/inspire-ely/200029695120827
  - **Venue**: Ely, Cambridgeshire
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## 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 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 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
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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**: 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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- **Event Name**: Ely Folk Festival - Frog on a Bike with Fee Lock
  - **Description**: One of Cambridgeshire’s premier ceilidh bands, Frog on a Bike are honoured and delighted to be invited back to Ely and play the 40th anniversary of what they consider to be their spiritual home festival.

An established and popular band on the professiona
  - **Venue**: Ely Folk Festival
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Ely?
  - **A:** Wicken Beer Festival (Sat May 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at Chapel Lane , CB75XZ Ely, United Kingdom), Caribbean Disco Night (Fund Raiser) (Sat May 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Littleport ExServices & Social Club), Ely MRC Model Railway Exhibition, Sat 16th May 2026, Ely College CB6 3DY (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:00 am at Ely College), Isleham Utd Youth FC 2026 5 aside Tournament (Sat May 16 2026 at 08:30 am at Isleham Recreation Ground), The Soundinjectors @ Littleport Exservices Club (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 pm at Littleport ExServices & Social Club).
- **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 Chapel Lane , CB75XZ Ely, United Kingdom, Littleport ExServices & Social Club, Ely College.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Ely?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Ely include Wicken Beer Festival, Littleport ExServices & Social Club, Ely & District Model Railway Club.
- **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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