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Wonderland Comes to Rugby

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland have taken over the town centre this summer — one stitch at a time.

Autumn Food & Drink Festival

Get ready to tease your taste buds and enjoy a day of culinary celebration.

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Percival Guildhouse

Artist marks 100th anniversary with special gift

Celebrated Rugby artist Jim Watson has used his talents to help the Percival Guildhouse mark its centenary by creating a 100th anniversary illustration of its Grade II listed home. Jim’s trademark watercolour print features the town centre side of the 19th century building where it nestles in its gardens just behind today’s art gallery and museum.

Published 28 July 2025

Rugby Literary Festival

Town centre festival returns for 2025

Following the inaugural event last year Rugby Literary Festival is set to return to the town centre from Friday 3 till Sunday 5 October. Organisers Rugby First, in partnership with local author Lindsay Woodward and a variety of other groups and organisations, are planning to build on the success of last year by expanding the literary offer and are keen to hear from anyone who is interested in organising an event as part of the festival…

Published 21 July 2025

Diwali Festival of Lights

The popular Diwali celebrations (also known as the Festival of Lights) will be returning to Rugby town centre and organisers are looking for local communities, organisations and individuals to join the celebrations. Organised by Rugby Indian Communities with support from Rugby First, Rugby Borough Council and event management company Unlimited Communications, the free open-air community event will include music, dance, stalls, festive lighting and a lantern parade…

Published 14 July 2025

Details announced for 2025 celebrations

Rugby Wonderland 2025

A community of crafters transforms a town – with no budget and no politics, just generosity of spirit, yarn madness and collaborative fun. This summer, Rugby Yarn bombers launch their first extravaganza of displays by celebrating the 160th anniversary of the first publication of Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland. For four weeks, you can come and see over 30 scenes from the Alice stories as they appear in shop windows and public spaces, inspired by the strange and delightful world created by one of Rugby School’s most famous schoolboys, author Lewis Carroll.

Published 12 July 2025

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland take over town centre

Food & Drink Festival

Be part of the Autumn town centre event

Get ready to tease your taste buds and enjoy a day of culinary celebration at the Rugby Autumn Food and Drink Festival. This delicious FREE event, organised by Rugby First, is set to take place on Saturday 20 September, between 11am and 5pm.The festival, taking place in the heart of Rugby town centre on Regent Street, promises a delightful experience for food lovers and families alike, with stalls, a demonstration kitchen, live music and fun family entertainment.