The Point Eastleigh with The Berry Theatre has announced its dynamic Summer 2025 programme, offering a diverse array of events and activities designed to creatively engage and entertain the community.
From the spectacular annual and completely free Unwrapped Festival, the return of a live music Summer Social – to a host of Theatre, music, Edinburgh Fringe Comedy stars and family shows.
Unwrapped Festival is a vibrant and free family-friendly celebration of outdoor arts, kicking off with a Pop[1]Up Festival on Saturday 31 May, from 11am to 2pm at Netley Abbey Cricket Ground. The main Festival takes place Saturday 7 to Sunday 8 June, 10am – 5pm at Eastleigh’s Leigh Road Rec and Hedge End’s Greta Park respectively.
Festivalgoers can enjoy an exciting range of performances and activities, including craft workshops, bubble discos, juggling sessions, stunning walkabouts, community performance and theatrical performances such as The Town Band of Bremen by The Fabularium and The Dragon Wagon by Jellyfish Theatre.
Luke Brown Company brings their beautiful Walk of the Dandelion, where you can meet Daniel, an 8ft ethereal puppet who gently roams, sharing moments of joy and quiet reflection.
“Unwrapped Festival is a celebration of community and creativity,” said Charlotte Hall, Artistic Director at The Point Eastleigh. “It’s wonderful to see people of all ages come together to enjoy the arts in the borough’s beautiful outdoor spaces.”
The summer fun keeps on giving as Friday evenings from 27 June – 25 July are taken over by Summer Social and a host of live music in Eastleigh’s Leigh Road Rec.
Featuring appearances from Point and audience favourites, The Moonlighters, Still Moving DJs, Carley Varley, Ri Baroch and more. The perfect summer evening to soak up the sun and great music with friends. Pimms, Prosecco and hot dogs also available from a pop-up kiosk!
In the Point and The Berry Theatres, audiences can grab even more live music fixes with perfect group outings, Now I’m Here – The Real Queen Tribute (Friday 13 June), Disco for Grown-Ups (Friday 13 June) and Steampunk Orchestra (Saturday 14 June).
Comedy takes to the stage with Mark Waston presents Fresh for the Fringe (Saturday 14 June and 5 July), where the gangly Taskmaster star himself has hand-picked his favourite performers before they premiere at Edinburgh Fringe!
An Evening Without Kate Bush (Thursday 19 June), BYOB – Bring Your Own Baby Comedy (Wednesday 25 June and Tuesday 1 July), Pat Cahill and Krystal Evans (Saturday 28 June) and Luke McQueen and Rajiv Karia are further exciting comedy highlights.
Check out thepointeastleigh.co.uk for all events from cinema and theatre to comedy and music. With plenty of opportunities to get involved whether it be taking part in classes and workshops, checking out a free event to enjoying an exciting evening out.
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