On the Edge is a community idea. A festival of communities celebrating and promoting artists, community groups, businesses and localities in Lowestoft.
October Events
| When…………. | What & Where……….. |
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| 2nd Oct. 9.00pm | Through the Rings of Saturn: a musical journey inspired by W. G. Sebald The Triangle Tavern, 29 St Peter’s St, Lowestoft NR32 1QA More info |
| 4th Oct. 10.15am – 12.00pm | Rest: an informal gathering brought to you by The Wild Church Community East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain, Lowestoft NR33 0AP More info |
| 10th Oct. 4.30pm | Beach Labyrinth: an opportunity for pause, grounding and reflection At the shoreline between the Hatfield Hotel and the Claremont Pier More info |
| 17th – 24th Oct. 1pm-4pm | Group Work: an exhibition of work by artists local to Lowestoft Former Tesco building, 125 London Road North, Lowestoft NR32 1LZ More info |
17th – 24th Oct. anytime | The Sonic Aboretum: an archive of unspoken echoes curated by Mark C Sargeant North side of Lake Lothing, Lowestoft More info |
| 17th Oct. 10am – 4pm | Victorian Pharmacy: working on the edge of modern medicine, a display R E Morris General Store, 59 High St, Lowestoft NR32 1JA More info |
| 17th Oct. 1pm – 4.30pm | National Emergency Briefing: an eye-opening film followed by tea, cake and discussion St Mark’s Church, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad NR33 9JX More info |
| 17th Oct. 7pm – 8.30pm | In Our Own Hands: music, images and words tracing the history of communities’ self determination St Mark’s Church, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad NR33 9JX More info |
| 18th Oct. 10.15am – 12noon | Connection: part of The Wild Church Community Rhythm of Rest, Hospitality, Connection, Fun. London Road Baptist Church Gardens, Kirkley Park Road, Lowestoft NR33 0LQ More info |
| 20th Oct. 7.00pm | A Just Transition: Banner Theatre present songs stories and workers’ voices for climate and economic justice. At the festival hub – old Tesco building, 119 – 125 London Road North, Lowestoft NR32 1LX Info & Tickets |
| 21st Oct. 10.30am | Next Stagers sampler: a taster session for the Marina’s over 50’s drama group Marina Theatre, Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH More info |
| 21st Oct. 3pm – 5pm | Marshland Histories: presented by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Dean Parkin and Poetry People Mayfly Cafe, 72 High St, Lowestoft NR32 1XN More info |
| 21st Oct. 6.00pm | Ukelele sampler: a taster session for the Marina’s beginner’s adult ukelele group United Reform Church Hall, London Road North, Lowestoft NR32 1HB More info |
| 21st Oct. 7pm – 9pm | Magic of the Marshes: presented by Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Suzanne Arnold Mayfly Cafe, 72 High St, Lowestoft NR32 1XN More info |
| 22nd Oct. 2.00pm | Clarion Calling: an illustrated talk about the Waveney Clarion, Lowestoft’s alternative magazine Lowestoft Library, Clapham Road South, Lowestoft NR32 1DR More info |
| 22nd Oct – 24th Oct. 10.00am – 4.00pm | Victorian Pharmacy: working on the edge of modern medicine, a display R E Morris General Store, 59 High St, Lowestoft NR32 1JA More info |
| 23rd Oct. 1pm – 4pm | Acoustic Sessions: a music showcase event Mayfly Cafe, 72 High St, Lowestoft NR32 1XN More info |
| 23rd Oct. 7.00pm – 10.30pm | Broken Spoke: live music, poetry, film, art At the festival hub – old Tesco building, 119 – 125 London Road North, Lowestoft NR32 1LX Info & Tickets |
| 23rd Oct. | Beyond the Sunrise: a Pakefield fisherman in Western Australia, a hundred years ago a video installation being shown during Broken Spoke (see above) At the festival hub – old Tesco building, 119 – 125 London Road North, Lowestoft NR32 1LX |
| 24th Oct. 11.am – 4pm | Community Marketplace: find out about what’s happening in your town At the festival hub – old Tesco building, 119 – 125 London Road North, Lowestoft NR32 1LX More info |
| 24th Oct. 1pm – 4pm | Writing from the heart: a writing workshop for fiction and non-fiction writers Mayfly Cafe, 72 High St, Lowestoft NR32 1XN More info |
| 24th Oct. 7.00pm – late | Over the Edge: a gathering and finale to mark the end of On the Edge 2026 Music from Mike Crome & guests. Refreshments & bar At the festival hub – old Tesco building, 119 – 125 London Road North, Lowestoft NR32 1LX More info |