The Rugby Town

06/09/2026

👀What’s on in Rugby?

From live music and arts to family fun, workshops and everything in between, there’s always something happening in Rugby!

Want to see what’s coming up? 👇
https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/whats-on/


Mayor of Rugby Visit Warwickshire Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

05/09/2026

🏛️ Step behind closed doors and uncover Rugby’s hidden gems this September!

Heritage Open Days returns from 11–20 September, offering free events, tours and experiences across the town. It’s the perfect chance to discover somewhere new and celebrate local history✨

Pick up a brochure from Rugby Visitor Centre or visit https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/whats-on/heritage-open-days/ for details!


Mayor of Rugby Visit Warwickshire Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Heritage Open Days

04/09/2026

Looking for the perfect gift? 🎁

Discover something special in Rugby’s independent businesses 🛍️

Find unique gifts and support your local shops ❤️

They’re ready to help you find something special 🌟

Discover Rugby’s local businesses here 👇
https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/shop-local/


Mayor of Rugby Visit Warwickshire Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

03/09/2026

We’d love to hear from you! 🎭🌳

😍 If you joined us for Summer Sessions: Theatre in the Park, please take a couple of minutes to fill in our feedback form.

Your thoughts help us understand what you enjoyed and how we can make future events even better!

Fill out here 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=am086il5yES_kvkG234g65GaCGxjWExKnIfOzEHTds9UOVNPMlhPSk8zSkE1WEFVVEQwTElWT1ZEWi4u



Mayor of Rugby Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Visit Warwickshire Rugby Borough Council

02/09/2026

Get ready to taste the best of Rugby at the Autumn Food & Drink Festival! 🤩

Celebrate the flavours of the harvest season with a fantastic day packed with street food, artisan producers, refreshing drinks, delicious discoveries, live entertainment and family fun🎶

👩‍🍳 Live Cooking Demonstrations
Pick up recipes, practical cooking tips and inspiration throughout the day:

🕦 11:30am – Rotary Club of Rugby: Spaghetti Bolognese
🕛 12:15pm – Rugby College: One Pot, Three Meals
🕐 1:00pm – Sweet Art: Swiss Roll
🕜 1:45pm – Rugby Real Bread: Simple Soup & Bread
🕝 2:30pm – Rugby College: Nature’s Bounty
🕒 3:15pm – Super Me Foods: Fabulous Fibre
🕓 4:00pm – New Bilton Community Association: Low Budget, High Nutrition Air Fryer Cooking

From 11am, head to St Andrew's Church garden for local farm stalls, honey, Garden Organic, Eco Hub and more!

🎨 Little ones can get creative with a fun art activity, while steel pan musicians bring the garden to life

☕ And don’t forget to pop into the church for refreshments at the Community Café

📅 Saturday 19 September 2026
⏰ 11am–5pm
📍 Rugby Town Centre – Regent Street, Henry Street & Bank Street


Mayor of Rugby Visit Warwickshire Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

01/09/2026

❗️Don’t miss your chance to share your thoughts!

Did you join us for Playhem Town Takeover?

We took over Market Place, Caldecott Park, Percival Guildhouse or St Andrews Church gardens with play and fun 🫟

If so we need your help by filling out our quick feedback form📝

https://forms.gle/XiLUrGXxJnJMhqXs7

👉 Take a few minutes and have your say!


Mayor of Rugby Visit Warwickshire Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

31/08/2026

❗️Only a few days to go until Rugby Calendar competition closes!

Don’t miss your chance to have your photograph featured in the 2027 Rugby Calendar

📅 Entries close: 6 September 2026

Ready to enter?

Find all the details and submit your photograph here: https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/things-to-do/calendar-competition/

There’s lot of prizes up for grabs thanks to our generous local sponsors: Pickle & Pie The Gallery & Museum Percival Guildhouse The Aviary Bar Macready Theatre Hand Inc Shape It Up Pilates Studio Cheese on the Green

We can’t wait to see Rugby through your lens! 📷✨


Rugby Borough Council Visit Warwickshire Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Mayor of Rugby

31/08/2026

❗️Town centre businesses don’t miss out!

Today is the FINAL DAY to submit your expression of interest for the Rugby Festive Window Trail!

Selected businesses will receive a free hand painted window as a part of the trail from 21 November- 31 December 🎨

Don’t miss the chance to be on the trail map for participants to discover your shop 🤩

Find out more and submit your business at: https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/whats-on/festive-window-trail/


Rugby Borough Council Mayor of Rugby

🤔 Are you a town centre business in Rugby?

Get involved in the Festive Window Trail! ✨🎄

We’re looking for up to 12 independent town centre businesses to take part 🎅

Selected businesses will receive a free hand-painted window by local artist Alphabeth 🎨✨

Find out more information about the trail and participation at: therugbytown.co.uk/whats-on/festive-window-trail/

📅 Expressions of interest close 31 August so act now!


Mayor of Rugby Visit Warwickshire Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

30/08/2026

🏛️ How well do you know Rugby?

This September, step behind the scenes and discover some of the town’s hidden places during Heritage Open Days, running 11–20 September! ✨

Best of all? It’s completely FREE! 🙌

📖 Grab your brochure from Rugby Visitor Centre or head to https://www.therugbytown.co.uk/whats-on/heritage-open-days/ to start planning.

Some events require advance booking, so don’t miss out! 👀

🤩 Who will you discover Rugby with?


Mayor of Rugby Rugby Borough Council Visit Warwickshire Rugby Art Gallery and Museum Heritage Open Days

29/08/2026

Your feedback matters! ✨

🎨 If you joined us for Summer Sessions: Arts Festival, we’d love to hear what you thought.

Take a couple of minutes to fill in our feedback form and let us know what you enjoyed, what stood out, and how we can make future events even better!

Fill out here 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/75yXEmgAGt


Mayor of Rugby Visit Warwickshire Rugby Borough Council Rugby Art Gallery and Museum