The Apex, Bury St. Edmunds
This April at The Apex
This Spring, The Apex has a wide variety of acts lined up for your entertainment! ...
Syd Lawrence Orchestra at The Apex
The Best Big Band in the Land is back at The Apex with their explosive new show ‘Big Band Brass’ - a rip roaring swing extravaganza, packed with a...
10cc's Graham Gouldman at The Apex
10cc songwriter and musician, Graham Gouldman formed what became ‘Heart Full of Songs’ over 10 years ago, purely for the pleasure of playing songs...
Dance to The Beat at The Apex
One of the biggest bands of the 2-Tone movement, The Beat are known the world over for a string of hit singles, including ‘Mirror in the Bathroom’...
Seasoned hosts Pop-Up Local Suppliers Event at The Apex.
Seasoned, the new catering partner at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds is hosting a Pop-Up Suppliers Day at the newly re-launched Coffee House at The Apex ...
Rush Theatre Company presents the story of Bob Marley
'Let's Get Together And Feel Alright' as Rush Theatre Company, the company that brought you the critically acclaimed RUSH - A Joyous Jamaican Journey,...
Motown & Philadelphia On Tour
Roy G Hemmings embodies the musical golden era of the mid-’60s, and triumphs at capturing the energy and magnetism of singers back then. ...
The South at the Appex
Borne from the ashes of The Beautiful South, The South will perform all their massive hits at The Apex on Sunday 19 February....
Joe Stilgoe at the Apex
Joe Stilgoe and his band are heading to The Apex to bring to life his new hit album ‘Theatre’, which celebrates the great music of theatre from Ku...
RIOPY is a pianist and composer who wants to change the world, one note at a time.
Jean-Philippe RioPy, known professionally as RIOPY, has become one of the most prominent figures of contemporary classical music....
The Songs of Joni Mitchell
Both Sides Now’, at The Apex on Wednesday 8 February, is an homage to the songs of Joni Mitchell....
Swinging at the Cotton Club
Take a step back into 1920s & ’30s New York City and through the doors of Harlem's hottest nightclub!...
Ancient music gets a thrilling new lease of life.
The Academy of Ancient Music was a pioneer in historically accurate Baroque performance. Back in 1973, when Christopher Hogwood founded the AAM, it wa...
The John Martyn Project
A virtuoso guitarist with a laid-back but highly expressive voice, John Martyn emerged from the British folk scene in the late 1960s to make some of t...
Kris Barras Band
Since winning ‘Best New Band’ in the 2019 Planet Rock Radio awards, the Kris Barras Band have become one of the UK’s fastest rising acts....
January at The Apex
Here's what The Apex has to offer in the New Year......
Spring Season at the Appex
The Apex has all manner of music on offer in spring including The South, Roachford, Kris Barras Band, Tommy Baize and The Beat....
Cara Dillon

Cara Dillon has one of those rare talents you only come across a handful times - a staggeringly beautiful voice which reaches inside the soul of a son...
The Apex put the Brakes on…

Turin Brakes return to The Apex to mark the release of their ninth studio album, ‘Wide-Eyed Nowhere’....
Seasoned wins bar and catering contract at The Apex and The Athenaeum in Bury St. Edmunds.

Seasoned wins bar and catering contract at The Apex and The Athenaeum in Bury St. Edmunds....
December at the Apex

Bury St Edmunds' award winning music, entertainment, community & business venue For event line up visit www.theapex.co.uk...
Judy Collins at The Apex

As singer of ‘Send in the Clowns’, ‘Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)’ and ‘Both Sides Now’, Judy Collins has exhibite...
Hugh Cornwell at The Apex

When future historians of rock music draw up a list of the movers and shakers, there will be no doubt that Hugh Cornwell's name will be prominent am...
Singing The Blues!

You can see two powerhouse vocalists at The Apex next month, when soul-blues star Jo Harman joins Grammy-winning Mike Farris, for a double header wi...
A Feast of Folk

There’s a veritable cornucopia of folk music on offer at The Apex this autumn!...
November at The Apex
November at The Apex ...
Howard Jones Acoustic Trio come to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds

Howard Jones Acoustic Trio come to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds with an intimate, stripped-down journey through Howard's colourful 30-year music career...
The Coral are back for a 20th anniversary tour

It’s 20 years since The Coral released their critically acclaimed debut album - and to celebrate their special anniversary, they’re taking to the ...
Autumn at The Apex…

Once the nights start drawing in, a show at The Apex will bring some brightness to your evening…...
Elkie Brooks – Pearls – The Very Best Of
Elkie will be performing her biggest hits as well as many more featured on her recent hit album ‘Elkie Brooks – Pearls – The Very Best Of’....
Five bands for £5 at The Apex!

Local acts Reno & Rome, Anorak, Outbound, Olivia May and Huntar will provide a diverse range of music at the latest 545 at The Apex on 3 September. ...
Ned Boulting, returning to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds on 10th November

Ned Boulting, ITV’s lead Tour de France commentator, will be returning to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds on 10th November with a fresh assault on your ...
Spears and Boden are at The Apex on Tuesday 21 June
Spiers and Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground. ...
Humble Stories at The Apex
An Evening with Kate Humble on 29 March, will take you on an uplifting and inspiring journey, packed with travel, adventure and animal stories and ful...
Rush at the Apex - A Joyous Jamaican Journey
Rush is a hugely entertaining show telling the story of Reggae music and the Windrush Generation....
Americana at The Apex
Called "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of his generation" by The New York Times, Teddy Thompson is a native Englishman who has adopted New ...
Maddy Prior and The Carnival Band bring their Carols & Capers to Bury St Edmunds
Renowned folk singer Maddy Prior joins up with the Carnival Band again for their annual festive show “Carols & Capers”....
Strictly Come Dancing stars bring an evening of dance
Strictly Come Dancing’s old-school professionals, Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are back with Act Two....
Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita at The Apex
Jazz pianist Omar Sosa and kora player Seckou Keita will celebrate the release of their second CD ‘SUBA’, by taking to the road on an eleven-...
Thunder at The Apex
Having toured the UK in 2019 with a two-man show, Danny Bowes and Luke Morley from British Rock giants Thunder hit the road again, with their Spoken W...
Americana Music Association UK's Artist of the year comes to Bury St Edmunds
Since his debut album ‘Life in Easy Steps’ in 2013, Liverpool lad Robert Vincent has been one of the most acclaimed new voices in Americana, count...
Wishbone Ash at The Apex
Wishbone Ash emerged on the nascent Progressive Rock scene in 1969, producing a distinctive brand of melodic rock, inspired equally by British folk tr...
London Ballet Company make their first visit to The Apex
London Ballet Company make their first visit to The Apex on 31 October, with a double bill which includes the premiere performance of their new show, ...
A Year in the Life of The Apex
To help celebrate The Apex’s 10th anniversary in 2020, Suffolk-based photographer Geoff Price spent twelve months documenting everyday life at The A...
Courtney Pine at The Apex
No musician more embodies the dramatic transformation in the British jazz scene over the past twenty years than Courtney Pine....
Caravan at The Apex
Caravan are at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds on Thursday 21 October at 8pm. ...
Folk luminaries at The Apex

We’ve a fab selection of folk coming up – 3 gigs in 6 days! Stars of Irish music, Dervish are available for interview, the contact details are at...
Paul Zerdin at the Apex
For more than 25 years the London-born ventriloquist has been wowing audiences across the globe with his cheeky brand of stand-up puppetry....
2-4-6-8 Ain’t Never Too Late To Celebrate
In 2020, broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson intended to mark his 70th birthday by embarking on a month-long tour with his live band. Of course, C...
X-Factor winner and star of musical theatre sings at The Apex
Joe McElderry is the X Factor golden boy with the 24-carat voice and the diamond personality which made him one of the most loved young singers in the...
He Could Be Wrong, He Could Be Right!
Notorious vocal rebel, John Lydon will take to The Apex stage on 18 September, to talk about his life and his extraordinary career and take questions ...
Wonders Beyond Numbers
Johnny Ball’s Wonders Beyond Numbers is suitable for everyone over the age of 9 and is at The Apex on Sunday 12 September at 2pm....
Pictures in the Park
This Summer, in partnership with Pop Up Pictures, West Suffolk Council brings an Open Air Film Festival to Bury St Edmunds, with 3 days of movies and ...
Geordie rockers Lindisfarne cross fingers for their Apex show!
Folk rock veterans Lindisfarne’s ‘2021 Fingers Crossed Tour!’ takes in Bury St Edmunds’ Apex venue on Friday 27 August....
Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival at The Apex
Following the success of the first year, Solid Entertainments are pleased to announce the second annual Bury St Edmunds Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festiva...
Magic Bus make a great ‘Substitute’ for The Who
Johnny Warman’s Magic Bus will play all The Who’s greatest hits in the Total Who show at The Apex on Saturday 21 August....
Aurora Orchestra with Nicola Benedetti

Aurora return to The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, to give live audiences their first opportunity to experience this radiant, intensely personal work. ...
The Apex welcomes the return of live music
Although the Box office, Tourist Information Centre and Cafe are currently open for business, it’s hoped that The Apex auditorium will soon be buzzi...
Legends of Swing
Join the Down for the Count Swing Orchestra for “one hellova celebration of vintage music” (TimeOut London) as they celebrate the Legends of Swing...
Acoustic guitar virtuoso, Jon Gomm will play at The Apex on Wednesday 6 January, as part of a small tour to celebrate the release of his new album
A full tour was originally scheduled for autumn, however a certain virus forced him to change his plans....
Wednesday World Series
Put some heat into your winter nights, with three exciting and diverse gigs at The Apex on biweekly Wednesdays....
January at The Apex
January sees a welcome return for live music, with a variety of reduced-capacity, socially distanced, seated shows at The Apex....
It’s Christmas Jim, But Not As We Know It!
As we know, December is shaping up to be a little bit different this year, with many of our favourite festive events cancelled. However, West Suffolk ...
A panto screening of Jack and the Beanstalk, at The Apex!
We find ourselves in unexpected times with our great festive tradition of the family pantomime cancelled in many towns and cities across the land....
Enjoy a drink or two with friends at The Apex's Christmas Special paint night!
You will be guided through a painting, step-by-step, from start to finish. At the end of the night you can take your very own masterpiece home!...
The Crafty Foxes Christmas Workshop at The Apex!
Crafty kids can come and join The Crafty Foxes for a crafty morning of fun and make a Christmas Eve plate and a Christmas bauble!...
Spooktastic fun heading to the arc this half term
Head to the arc shopping centre in Bury St Edmunds for spooktastic Halloween fun every day this half term. Follow their spooky trail around the shoppi...
‘Gaia’ awe-inspiring Earth sculpture coming to The Apex, Bury St Edmunds 3 - 18 October
Gaia, an enormous and awe inspiring spherical sculpture of our planet Earth, will be installed at The Apex entertainment centre in Bury St Edmunds fro...
What Do You Think Of The Show So Far…?!

The Olivier nominated duo behind the critically acclaimed West End hit, Eric & Little Ern will bring you joy and bring you sunshine on 19 March!...
Ninebarrow Band at The Apex

Ninebarrow are a multi-award-winning duo, who are impressing audiences across the country with their innovative and captivating take on the folk tradi...
Roddy Doyle Rabbittes On!

Celebrate the career of one of Ireland’s best-loved writers, as he discusses his work in an intimate and entertaining evening in conversation with g...
Clare hasn’t Altered her Image…

Altered Images were one of the brightest new wave/pop acts of the 1980s, and the band have recently reformed and hit the road for a greatest hits tour...
Ten Fantastic Fiddlers at The Apex in March!

Blazin’ Fiddles celebrate their 22nd year in 2020. With nine albums and many thousands of miles and behind them, and a passion that burns brighter t...
Folk Fiddle meets Contemporary Classical

Jon Boden, ex-frontman of folk-giants Bellowhead is set to join the Sacconi Quartet for a reprise of Elvis Costello’s 1993 collaboration with the Br...
Aces High

Britain's Got Talent stars The Jive Aces are the UK's No.1 Jive and Swing band. Renowned for their high energy show, they put Simon Cowell "in a reall...
Milkshake are Monkeying Around

Following their previous sold-out appearances, the characters from Channel 5’s Milkshake! return to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds for two live shows t...
Motown & Philadelphia Show at The Apex
Roy created his first band in the ’60s, Stax Explosion, and was spotted by Faye Treadwell, a formidable businesswoman, who had inherited the role of...
Marian Keyes at The Apex
Get to know the Keyes to a good story....
Big Band Jazz at the Apex
Pete Long’s All-Star Goodmen Orchestra play a sensational recreation of Benny Goodman’s famous Carnegie Hall Concert at The Apex on Monday 10 Febr...
International Music Collaboration
Catrin Finch is a remarkable musician - one of the world’s leading harp players, her career has featured solo performances with the world’s top or...
Local band showcase
The 545 is a band showcase, featuring five of the area’s most exciting up-and-coming bands....
Strictly Dancing at The Apex
If you were glued to your screens watching Strictly Come Dancing in autumn, you may like to head to the Apex to see one of the TV show’s former danc...
Tributes to the Great and the Good
The chance of seeing these artists performing live are pretty much impossible, so why not enjoy the next best thing at The Apex this spring…...
The Apex have a variety of events to brighten up your February!
An outline of some of the fantastic shows and events at the Apex this February. ...
1000 Endangered Animals
The Suffolk Waste Partnership’s celebration of recycling takes on a theme of endangered animals....
RPS East Anglia Region Exhibition
The Royal Photographic Society East Anglia Region holds an Exhibition every two years. ...
Susie Dent at the Apex
Take a journey into the curious, unexpected, and downright surreal origins of the words we use every day, with Susie Dent’s live show, The Secret Li...
Bury Photographic Society Exhibition
Bury St Edmunds Photographic Society are proud to present their latest annual exhibition. Over 150 prints and hundreds of digital images showcase the ...
Mud, Glorious Mud...
Multi-award-winning artist Mud Morganfield is an established star in the world of Blues music. The eldest son of the legendary Muddy Waters, Mud was b...
2020 Vision...
Yes, there is life after Christmas! Next year The Apex has a wealth of entertainment to see you through the winter and into spring....
Elephant Sessions at the Apex
Hailing from the Highlands of Scotland and exploding onto the indie folk scene in 2017, Elephant Sessions have appeared at some of the world’s most ...
Cara Dillon brings ‘Upon A Winter Night’ at The Apex
Cara Dillon has one of those rare talents you only come across a handful times; her staggeringly beautiful voice has the ability to reach inside the s...
Hugh Cornwell at The Apex

Hugh Cornwell is probably best known as the former singer with The Stranglers – despite the fact he left the band 29 years ago....
We heard a Rumour that Graham Parker is coming to The Apex…

Widely regarded for his distinguished and original songwriting, Graham Parker is perhaps best known as lead singer of Graham Parker & The Rumour....
Ancient music gets a thrilling new lease of life.

Viktoria Mullova joins Richard Egarr and the Academy of Ancient Music for a concert that sets the sublime against the joyful in music by Haydn and Bac...
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers at The Apex

Europe’s longest established taiko organisation, Mugenkyo celebrate their landmark 25th year in their latest captivating performance, with their tri...
Hot Club of Cowtown at The Apex

From the bright lights of Nashville’s Grand Ol' Opry to the Glastonbury and Cambridge Festivals, The Hot Club of Cowtown has ascended from its unlik...
An 'unforgettable' concert at The Apex

The BBC Big Band, and their special guest vocalist, Atila, will present a concert to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Nat 'King' Cole....
Fara Way from Orkney

Fara brings together four leading musicians at the forefront of today’s Scottish folk scene – Jennifer Austin, Kristan Harvey, Jeana Leslie and Ca...
Yeh, Yeh, it’s Georgie Fame!

Georgie Fame, with his much loved blend of Jazz and Rhythm & Blues, has consistently worked in the highest musical circles and is an icon of the Briti...
Nicole Henry pays RESPECT to Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin was one of the best-selling musical artists of all time - the most charted female artist in history, she sold more than 75 million rec...
My Last Supper with Jay Rayner

Imagine you are about to die. You have one meal left. What are you going to have?...
Celtic Dance Trailblazers

Hailing from the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries have created a unique and glorious mix of traditional sounds and dance-floor grooves....
Swing Dancing at the Cotton Club

Take a step back into 1920s & ’30s New York City and through the doors of Harlem's hottest nightclub!...
Sindhu is Vee Funny

Finalist in this year’s BBC New Comedy Awards, Sindhu Vee has extended her critically acclaimed UK tour, due to popular demand....
A New Play with added Strictly!

‘Come Dance With Me’ is a warm-hearted, poignant family saga with ballroom and Hollywood-era dancing. ...
Michael Morpurgo at The Apex

One of the UK’s best-loved authors shares his gift for storytelling… Michael Morpurgo began writing stories in the early 1970s, inspired by th...
Martin Simpson at The Apex

One of the world’s finest acoustic and slide guitar players comes to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds....
Blues Rhythm & Rock Festival at The Apex

On 1 September, an all-day Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival takes over The Apex, featuring Nine Below Zero, Zal Cleminson’s Sin Dogs, Steve Nimmo Trio,...
Rod Stewart Songbook at The Apex

If you didn’t make it to Rod Stewart’s Portland Road gig last month, here’s the next best thing!...
Paying tribute to your favourite artists…

On 12 July, Purple Zeppelin will pay tribute to two of the greatest rock bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. They recreate the excitement...
Jazzing it up…

Holland's legendary Dutch Swing College Band were officially launched on D Day 1945 and are still going strong! With over 100 albums to their name, th...
Wave goodbye to choirs as you know them… and prepare to be spooked by some beefy bearded angels from down under…

Ennobled by improbable facial hair and dignified with cavernous vocal chords, The Spooky Men's Chorale have been gleefully smashing up and reassemblin...
Eddi Reader at the Apex

It was the short-lived but warmly remembered Fairground Attraction that really brought Eddi Reader into the limelight and to the attention of a much w...
Puttin’ on the Ritz at The Apex!

A vintage dance band in every sense of the word - The Pasadena Roof Orchestra, whose musicians have been employed by big stars such as Robbie Williams...
Paul Jones & The Manfreds

ORIGINALLY formed in 1991 to celebrate guitarist Tom McGuinness’ 50th birthday, and showing no sign of stopping, The Manfreds are made up of members...
Simon Schama is Wordy

Can words still pack a punch in the reign of Twitter? Or, have the carriers of thought, the deliverers of argument, the elements of poetry, the sound...
Shiver me timbers, CBBC stars are heading to The Apex!

Ahoy me hearties! Children’s TV stars Callum Donnelly and JezO (from popular CBBC and CBeebies shows such as ‘Justin’s House’, ‘SPOTBOTS’ ...
Albert Lee at The Apex

Undoubtedly one of the finest guitarists the world has ever seen, Albert Lee comes to The Apex at the end of May, as part of his 75th birthday tour....
Lulu: Still On Fire

Lulu still has plenty to shout about as she embarks on another mammoth tour of the UK....
Some Kinda Wonderful – celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder

What happens when one of the UK’s leading saxophonists gets together with “one of Britain’s best soul singers” (Blues & Soul Magazine) and the...
Acid Jazz Pioneers

The Brand New Heavies’ unique mix of jazz, funk and soul has lit up the UK music scene for well over two decades, and the band have been responsible...
A Feast of Fiddles at The Apex

A veritable super-group of folk fiddlers will play at The Apex on the 1 April; Feast of Fiddles are a celebrated collective that combine the colossal ...
Come Up and See Steve Harley, Make Him Smile…

Steve Harley, the original Cockney Rebel, will be touring with his Acoustic Trio, playing an intimate and atmospheric show at The Apex on 14 March....
Bury St Edmunds' award winning music, entertainment, community & business venue For event line up visit

The Academy of Ancient Music is one of the world's first period instrument ensembles. Back in 1973, most orchestras played classical music in a modern...
Classical Jazz

Peter Long is the musical director of the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Orchestra and leader of The Echoes of Ellington Orchestra. For the last thirty years h...
The incredible Dr Feelgood return to The Apex

Gritty Rhythm & Blues combo open their tour in Bury St Edmunds. Having endured for over 45 years, Dr. Feelgood remain one of the most popular and exci...
European Union Chamber Orchestra at The Apex

One of the world’s leading pianists, Peter Donohoe makes his first visit to The Apex along with a welcome return from the European Union Chamber Orc...
West End Star brings his Broadgrass Band!

One of the world’s most accomplished stars of the West End and Broadway Stage, Ramin Karimloo will return to Bury St Edmunds with his acclaimed Broa...
Boogie Night at The Apex

Following the success of the previous fun party gigs, Boogie Night returns in its 9th incarnation on 26 January!...
The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars present The Ronnie Scott’s Story: 60th Anniversary Concert

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of one of the world's most iconic music venues, the Ronnie Scott's All Stars take to the road to celebrate the 'Ronni...
Paul Young's party band, Los Pacaminos play The Apex

Yee-hah! The Apex becomes the cantina setting for a great night's rocking, when the Stetson-wearing magnificent seven, Los Pacaminos ride into town!...
Spring at The Apex

The Apex’s extensive programme of famous faces and less well-known known musicians means there’ll something going on to suit most tastes next year...
A musical guided tour through British Christmas customs

An Albion Christmas has been touring for nearly 20 years, selling out many venues across the UK; in fact, some people say that their Christmas doesn...
Andy Fairweather Low at The Apex

Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner, whose hits in the late '60s included 'Bend Me Shape Me' and ‘(If Paradise...
Carnegie Hall Concert Recreation

Pete Long’s All-Star Goodmen Orchestra play a sensational recreation of Benny Goodman’s famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Concert at The Apex on Sunday 11...
Scandinavian Musical Landscapes

Norwegian pianist and composer, Tord Gustavsen will return to The Apex with his trio on 29 October. Programmer Nick Wells explained why Tord is now a ...
Breaking Tradition presents The Lock In ‘Christmas Carol’ featuring The Demon Barbers, winners of ‘Best Live Act’ @ BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards

Breaking Tradition, the UK’s leading folk and hip hop Dance Company, and multi award-winning folk powerhouse, The Demon Barbers, invites families an...
The Future of Afro-Sound

Zimbabwe’s celebrated young band, Mokoomba return to The Apex on 24 October. With their enthusiastic mix of pan-African styles and Tonga rhythms, Mo...
Sons of Pitches come to The Apex

The multi-award-winning British vocal group Sons of Pitches return to the Apex on 15 October, with their brand new show: ‘100 Number One Hits’....
Bonafide Folk Legends come to The Apex

The Apex sees the return of two giants in the popular folk scene next month; Lindisfarne on Sunday 7 October and Ralph McTell on Wednesday 10 October....
Marcus Brigstocke: Devil May Care

When you hear the name Marcus Brigstocke, chances are you’ll be expecting to hear comedy of a certain flavour. “Audiences who come to see me are u...
The Many Fictions of William Boyd

William Boyd will take to The Apex stage on 27 September to talk about his life as a creator of many fictions, beginning with the publication of his f...
Dervish

With a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians and fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan,...
Barry Douglas comes to The Apex

Barry Douglas has established a major career since winning the Gold Medal at the 1986 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition in Moscow....
Five Bands for £5

The 545 at The Apex on 31 August is a music showcase featuring five of the area’s most exciting up-and-coming bands and musicians....
Now You Has Jazz

Michael Law’s Piccadilly Dance Orchestra celebrate their 30th Anniversary in 2018 and will join forces with Strictly Come Dancing singer Lance Ellin...
Engaging Classical Music Theatre For Children

The Empty Chair is a mischievous adventure for ages 6 and over, which uses playful storytelling and irresistible music to explore the ways in which pe...
It’s The Real Thing!

When soul legends The Real Thing call in at The Apex on 15 September, they will be celebrating almost 50 years in the music business. The original voc...
Pop-tastic feel-good 1970s show!

Now in its 9th year of touring, Supersonic 70s has been wowing audiences nationwide with a show glam-packed with incredible hits from the greatest mus...
Milkshake! Childrens Show at The Apex

Following sold-out appearances in 2017, the characters from Channel 5’s Milkshake! return to The Apex in Bury St Edmunds for two live shows on 9 Sep...
Folk Rock for the 21st Century

BBC Folk Awards winners, Jim Moray and Sam Carter are well known for their solo work and each has a reputation for musical experimentation. ...
The Apex Membership Scheme is here!

The Apex have recently conducted some customer research and discovered that, overwhelmingly, members of the public wanted to see a membership scheme p...
Viva Miss Vega

Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has...
Elio Pace comes to The Apex

Elio Pace brings a special guest to the UK for his new show at The Apex. ...
Crooners, at The Apex on 27 April

Crooners, the Show: three self-assured gentlemen of style and vigour, who swing the hell out of the music of The Rat Pack with a live 9-piece band and...
Jon Boden comes to the Apex

Jon Boden is probably best known is the lead singer and main arranger of the progressive folk juggernaut Bellowhead. ...
Yeh, Yeh, it’s Georgie Fame!

Georgie Fame, with his much loved blend of Jazz and Rhythm & Blues, has consistently worked in the highest musical circles and is an icon of the Briti...
Lee Hurst calls in at The Apex with his new show ‘Mucking About’ on Friday 13 April.

Having earned his stripes over twenty years ago as a circuit comic and one of the best TV warm-up men in the business, Lee was quickly promoted to bei...
Michael Parkinson at The Apex

Parky's Kind Of Music...
Songbook Sundays at The Athenaeum

Songbook Sundays take place in the regal setting of Bury St Edmunds’ Athenaeum Ballroom...
Britten Sinfonia return to the Apex

Britten Sinfonia is one of the world’s most celebrated and pioneering ensembles. ...
Fascinating Rhythm

Acclaimed singer and comedienne, and one third of the satirical comedy trio Fascinating Aida, Liza Pulman brings her new show, Liza Pulman Sings Strei...
Ancient music gets a thrilling new lease of life

The Academy of Ancient Music is one of the world's first period instrument ensembles...
So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs?

Dinosaur aficionado Ben Garrod stars in an interactive, educational and highly entertaining show, which takes audiences on an exciting pre-historic ad...
The best of Madagascar

Toko Telo are a dazzling trio from the unique and exceptionally rich musical island of Madagascar, who will be making their way to Bury St Edmunds on ...
Jack Jones Comes To Bury On His 80th Birthday Tour

When Frank Sinatra calls you ‘One of the major singers of our time’ you know you’re doing something right. ...
Butterfly's Wing to play The Apex

Butterfly’s Wing is a new quartet featuring Grammy-Award-winning singer Jacqui Dankworth, who play a panoply of seductive rhythms...
The Apex is On Top Of The World!

Chouk Bwa are a traditional Haitian roots music ensemble who bring the essence of Vodou...
Muddy Waters' Son Bring Chicago Blues To The Apex

Multi-award-winning artist Mud Morganfield is an established star in the world of Blues music. ...
Eliza Carty & The Wayward Band Come To The Apex

Pioneer of contemporary folk music, Eliza Carthy brings her Wayward Band to Bury St Edmunds. ...
Only Men Aloud announce festive UK tour for Christmas 17

Welsh male vocal group Only Men Aloud have announced a new Christmas tour to get audiences into the festive spirit with dates across the UK. ...
Roy Wood comes to The Apex

Roy Wood and his Big Rock & Roll Band bring the Red E 2 Rock Tour to Bury St Edmunds!...
Seasonal Swinging Jazz at The Apex

Have a Swinging Christmas with Jazz at the Movies! ...
Classical Music at The Apex

Schubert Ensemble Classical Concert at The Apex...
Hazel O'Connor at The Apex

Award-winning singer, writer and actress Hazel O’Connor has announced a thirteen-date UK tour...
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas!

Join the best Christmas party night at The Apex this December....
The Vera Lynn Story – endorsed by Dame Vera herself

‘Sincerely Yours - The Vera Lynn Story’ will take you on a journey through the career of the forces sweetheart...
Older Persons Information Fair

Jo Churchill MP is hosting an Older Persons Information Fair in Bury St. Edmunds...
Omar Sosa And Seckou Keita at The Apex

Two celebrated and acclaimed musical adventurers come to Bury St Edmunds. ...
Mawkins rebel-rousing folk songs and DIY ethic

Since their formation in 2002, Mawkin have grown into one of Brit-folk's brightest new guns. ...
British Jazz Pioneer at The Apex

Courtney Pine Presents Black Notes From The Deep Featuring Special Guest Vocalist Omar. ...
Simon Day - In Character

Comedian and actor, Simon Day, has announced a live tour of his brand-new show...
10cc Acoustic at The Apex

Graham Gouldman and his band will play all these hits and more at The Apex on Wednesday 4 October...
Jeremy Hardy Live this Autumn 2017

Following a sellout tour earlier this year, Jeremy Hardy hits the road this Autumn with his new show...
Mike Westbrook brings his Uncommon Orchestra to The Apex

Hear an impressive array of musicians and vocalists from the worlds of Jazz, Classical & Rock...
Noah and the Whale front-man brings new show at The Apex

Former Noah and the Whale front-man, songwriter Charlie Fink brings his new production ‘Cover My Tracks’ to The Apex on 24 September. ...
80's pop star, Nik Kershaw comes to The Apex

Nik Kershaw returns to The Apex after his visit on his popular "Me, Myself and I tour"...
Blake sing Songs of Stage and Screen at The Apex

British harmony trio, Blake are back with a brand-new tour ...
Matt Cardle & Kerry Ellis at The Apex

Kerry Ellis and Matt Cardle will appear on stage together for the very first time at The Apex this month. ...
Mods and Rockers. Which side were you on?

The Mods & Rockers Show starts at 7.30pm at The Apex on Thursday 20 July...
Wave goodbye to choirs as you know them

The Spooky Men's Chorale have been gleefully smashing up and reassembling the world of men's singing since 2001...
Life is a Cabaret, old chum

An Evening of Burlesque - the original touring burlesque spectacular - celebrates its sixth sizzling year of touring...
Swinging Sixties Nostalgia at The Apex

Brian Poole and The Tremeloes play The Apex on Sunday 25 June....
Puttin’ on the Ritz at The Apex!

A vintage dance band in every sense of the word! ...
American blues folk at The Apex

Having distilled his own signature sound of blues and folk for 50 years, Chris Smither is truly an American original. ...
‘Fire and Passion’ at The Apex
One of the top flamenco guitarists in the world, Juan Martín will be at The Apex on 8 June...
Gypsy Jazz at The Apex

Simply put, The Robin Nolan Trio are one of the world’s best known and most admired Gypsy Jazz acts of the last 20 years. ...
The world’s longest-running international jazz band comes to The Apex
These world-class young players are fiery, soulful, tasteful, and enthusiastic....
Trees in Town Community Competition
Art Branches launch Trees in Town community competition for residents of Bury St Edmunds....
1950’s Hollywood Glamour, Sinatra-style
Join swing vocalists Kevin Fitzsimmons and Kitty La Roar, plus the Pete Long Orchestra, for Sinatra, Sequins and Swing...
A Klezmer celebration
Three renowned performers of Eastern European Jewish music come together in this exceptional new trio...
Fantastic Finnish Fiddles!
Frigg went down a storm at The Apex on their last visit to The Apex and they’re back on 29 March!...
Charlie’s Angels come to The Apex!
You can see Charlie's Angels fabulous stage show at The Apex on Thursday 30 March. ...
The Oysterband, but not as you know it!
Get up close and personal with the three founder members of folk-rock legends Oysterband, at The Apex on 21 March. ...
Aurora at The Apex
Aurora Orchestra begins the second season of its five-year journey through Mozart’s piano concertos at The Apex....
Lady Sings The Blues!
Jo Harman is widely regarded as one of the most exciting blues/soul/roots artist to emerge in Europe for decades. ...
Ancient music gets a thrilling new lease of life
The Academy of Ancient Music is one of the world's first period instrument ensembles. ...
A Melange á Trois!
Called "three of the finest folk violinists anywhere" by The Washington Post, The Celtic Fiddle Festival celebrates the violin in all its globe-trotti...
Angela Hewitt comes to the Apex
One of the world’s leading pianists, Angela Hewitt makes her first visit to The Apex...
Bruce Lee Exhibition at The Apex
Kudos Memorabilia present an exhibition of timeless iconic photographs, fine art prints and ephemera celebrating Bruce Lee ...
Genre-defying solo guitarists
Two virtuoso guitarists feature in a double bill of contrast and beauty at The Apex on 5 February...
West End Star brings his Broadgrass Band!
West End and Broadway star, Ramin Karimloo takes his unique brand of musical theatre on the road ...
Martha Wainwright comes to The Apex
With an undeniable voice and an arsenal of powerful songs, Martha Wainwright comes to The Apex....
Los Pacaminos ride into town!
Yee-hah! The Apex becomes the cantina setting for a great night's rocking...
Songbook Sundays moves home!
Songbook Sundays has now relocated to a new home in the beautiful ballroom of The Athenaeum...
Chicago Blues Brothers come to the Apex
The legendary Chicago Blues Brothers are back on their brand new Jailbreak Tour!...
Tommy Emmanuel Live Show coming to Bury St Edmunds
It’s Never Too Late to see Acoustic Guitar Phenomenon Tommy Emmanuel ...
Spring at The Apex
The Apex keep the party going into 2017! ...
The Locrian Ensemble Christmas Concert
The Carols By Candlelight Concert is an ideal way to get into the spirit of Christmas!...
Big Country at The Apex
Big Country at The Apex will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary...
One of the world’s leading quartets comes to The Apex
The concert at The Apex is on Monday 12 December at 7.30pm...
Glenn Tilbrook to play at The Apex
Glenn Tilbrook, one of Britain’s most cherished singers and songwriters, has embarked on a solo tour including The Apex...
Shane Ritchie comes to The Apex
Actor, comedian, singer and presenter, Shane Richie will bring his all-round entertainment to The Apex...
Accordion magic and deep swing from Argentina
Chango Spasiuk returns to Britain with an autumn tour, calling in at The Apex on 14 November...
Chinese State Circus is coming to town!
Prepare to have your breath taken and your jaw dropped by the Chinese State Circus! ...
Ally McBeal singer comes to The Apex
American singer-songwriter and musician, Vonda Shepard is coming to the Apex....
Britain's oldest chamber group perform at The Apex
The Allegri Quartet is Britain's oldest chamber group and will play at the Apex in October...
Sizzling fiddles and Balkan beats
The Budapest Café Orchestra bring their traditional Eastern European folk and gypsy-flavoured music to The Apex...
Y Viva Espana!
Explosive flamenco dancer Jairo Barrull, presents his new show 'Gitano', at The Apex...
See A Man About The Garden
TV presenter and gardener Joe Swift will be calling in a The Apex on Sunday 2 October. ...
Harlem-born Globe Trotter Sings in The Apex
The tenor flows through the music like a soft-edged knife through butter...
Graham Parker & Brinsley Schwarz
We heard a Rumour that Graham Parker is coming to The Apex...
Latin and Gypsy jazz at The Apex
Lulo Reinhardt is one of Europe’s finest gypsy guitarists and he will return to The Apex in September....
Glen Campbell's songwriter comes to The Apex
This September at The Apex, Jimmy Webb will offer fans a very personal music event...
Songwriter Albert Hammond to appear at The Apex.
One of the world's greatest songwriters to come to The Apex this September....
Chantel McGregor plays The Apex
Chantel McGregor is back to showcase her own style of contemporary rock-blues. ...
Andy Kershaw comes to The Apex
Take a rock and roller coaster ride through a life spent in music....
Gerry Sets The Pace at The Apex
Make a musical journey through the life and times of a 1960s icon... Gerry Cross...
That Will Be The Day at The Apex
That’ll Be The Day is highly acclaimed for its special ability to recreate nostalgia with LIVE entertainment. ...
More Toilet Humour from TaleGate Theatre!
The Giant’s Loo Roll is at The Apex on Monday 1 August at 11.30am....
Fancy something a little less mainstream?
You might not see their records in the charts, but these artists are all leading lights in their particular genre. ...
Autumn Music at The Apex
Popular Music to warm your autumn nights...
Secrets, Stories and Stand up
Autumn Comedy at The Apex...
Magic Bus make a great ‘Substitute’ for The Who
Johnny Warman’s Magic Bus will play all The Who’s greatest hits at The Apex. ...
Have some fun, fun, fun at this Beach Boys tribute show
The Beach Boys at The Apex...
See Europe’s finest Traditional Jazz and Blues Band
Jazz Legend, Chris Barber, celebrates his 67th year with a Europe-wide tour...
Get back to your folk roots with Fotheringay
Fotheringay is to appear at The Apex on Sunday 26 June at 8pm...
Blazin Scottish Fiddles at The Apex
Blazin Fiddles play at The Apex on Saturday 19 June at 8pm...
Bad Manners at the Apex
Lace up your boots, pull up your braces and help Bad Manners celebrate their 40th Anniversary! ...
The East Anglian Children’s Arts Festival
The East Anglian Children’s Arts Festival, Once Upon a Festival, has two shows for families at the Apex. ...
Innovative folk figureheads come to The Apex
Martin Carthy and his daughter Eliza Carthy, join forces to perform songs from their first duo album....
Symphony to a Lost Generation
The world's first fully holographic production, Symphony to a Lost Generation comes to The Apex this June. ...
Blockheads return to Bury St Edmunds
The band behind, Ian Dury, The Blockheads return to Bury St Edmunds to perform at The Apex this June. ...
Festival events for families at The Apex
The last weekend of Bury Festival sees two shows suitable for families! ...
Oz and Armonico Drink to Music
A four-course musical entertainment with wine expert....
Nell Bryden at The Apex
Singer-songwriter, Nell Bryden makes her first visit to Bury St Edmunds on 16 May....
Top Bluesman comes to The Apex
Eric Bibb is one of the leading blues artists of his generation...
Teddy Thompson & Kelly Jones at The Apex
Teddy Thompson plays at The Apex on Thursday 4 May ...
Atlan at The Apex
Altan will play at The Apex on Monday 25 April....
Moulettes at the Apex
If you are looking for unique but accessible surreal pop tunes, then Moulettes is the band for you! ...
Ancient music gets a thrilling new lease of life.
The Academy of Ancient Music will play at The Apex on Friday 15 April....
Treacherous Orchestra to play at the Apex
Treacherous Orchestra are a powerful force in Scottish music will be playing at The Apex....
Subversive energy and surreal wit from Russia.
Otava Yo bring the abandoned traditions of Russian folksong bang up to date. ...
The Enid to return to The Apex
The world’s foremost symphonic rock band will be making a welcome return to Bury St Edmunds. ...
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) is at The Apex on Sunday 24 January at 1pm....
Shake a tail feather for the Chicago Blues Brothers
The legendary Brothers are back and on a new mission! ...
The Apex is good for your health!
If getting healthy is one of your New Year's resolutions, The Apex could be just what the doctor ordered! ...
The Apex puts a spring in your step
On 8 January, Son Yambu will banish the post-Christmas blues with red hot rhythms ...
Classical Music at The Apex
It’s not every day that you see an orchestra perform a complete symphony from memory...
Carols By Candlelight Concert
Carols by Candlelight is at The Apex on Tuesday 15 December....
Festivities keep on coming as Coca Cola Truck visit draws near
The excitement in the build-up to Christmas continues at arc shopping centre....
Have a Swinging Christmas with Jazz at the Movies!
Having previously sold out, this festive jazz show swings by The Apex....
The Wonder Stuff's Miles & Erica at The Apex
The Wonder Stuff’s singer and violinist embark on series of live dates, making their debut visit to The Apex on Wednesday 18 November. ...
Jonathan Dimbleby at The Apex
One of the UK’s most recognisable political commentators and presenters comes to The Apex on Bonfire Night. ...
Come and draw your story
#DrawBury - a one day festival of drawing at The Apex! ...
Hugh Cornwell at The Apex
On 1 November there will be a solo performance by Hugh Cornwell, one of the UK's finest song-writing talents....
Halloween In The Ghostly Gardens
Join us in the Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds for a family Hallowe'en evening!...
Half-Term Fun at The Apex

It may feel like the school summer holidays are only just over, but it’ll be October half-term soon!...
Ray Quinn to perform at The Apex
Many know Ray Quinn as one of the stars of X Factor in 2006, where came second to Leona Lewis....
Duke Special to appear at The Apex
Duke Special appears at The Apex on Thursday 15 October....
Evocative, lyrical and refreshing Zambian afro-folk.
Namvula, Zambian artist will be appearing at The Apex on Monday 28 September....
RURA hit the road for UK tour, after globetrotting summer
One of this year’s most in-demand and critically acclaimed Scottish folk acts, RURA, is coming to The Apex....
Some Enchanted Evening, you may see Lee Mead at The Apex!
Some Enchanted Evening is coming to The Apex during its ten-date concert tour...
‘V’ for Victory!
Anita Harris joins The Piccadilly Dance Orchestra for a musical tribute to the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War Two. ...
Acclaimed Broadway Show to come to Bury St Edmunds
The 2015 UK tour of acclaimed musical show ‘Back to Broadway’ is coming to The Apex on 6 September. ...
Sam Sweeney's Fiddle: Made in the Great War
Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle is at The Apex on Tuesday 8 September...
An Autumn of Music at The Apex
A jam-packed autumn programme with musical theatre and award-winning artists....
Prepare to be Spooked!

Ennobled by improbable facial hair and dignified with cavernous vocal chords, The Spooky Men's Chorale have been gleefully smashing up and reassemblin...
A magical summer concert for all the family.

Magic of the Movies is a brand new show featuring music from all of your favourite animated films. ...
Songbook Sundays
Songbook Sundays are a new addition to The Apex music programme with special guest singers from the world of jazz....
Dougie MacLean comes to The Apex

Scotland’s Dougie MacLean has built an international reputation as songwriter and composer....
The Ultimate Rock Tribute Show!

Purple Zeppelin play homage to not one, but TWO of the world’s greatest rock bands....
Shalamar Make It A Night To Remember
Shalamar have been acknowledged as one of the best funk and soul groups of their generation. ...
Bad Manners
Lace up your boots, pull up your braces and get ready to party with heavyweight ska legends, Bad Manners! ...
Chantel McGregor
Chantel will be playing with her band at The Apex on Friday 10 July....
Bury St Edmunds gears up for first ever Dragon Festival
Celebrate one of the greatest and most magical creatures of all time. ...
Jackson – Live in Concert
Jackson Live in Concert will be at The Apex on Wednesday 17 June....
They long to be close to you…
After selling out The Apex on their last visit, The Carpenters Story returns to the venue on Saturday 20 June....
Risk it for a Biscuit…
Half Man Half Biscuit are a truly genuine band, blessed with a magical capacity to make the most jaded of listeners fall back in love with music again...
An audience with John Humphrys
John Humphrys is one of Britain’s best known and most controversial broadcasters and has been a journalist for more than half a century...
Peggy Seeger
As a singer and multi-instrumentalist, Peggy Seeger is considered to be one of North America's finest female folksingers. ...
Rod Woodward 'The Journey Starts Here' in Bury St Edmunds
Rod Woodward may not be a household name just yet, but that is all sure to change...
The sound of Portugal comes to Bury St Edmunds
Gisela João is the new fado singer making waves in Portugal and she is coming to The Apex on June 3rd....
Simpson Cutting & Kerr
Comprising three of Britain’s finest musicians and interpreters of songs and tunes, this gig is one not to be missed!...
Thea Gilmore and Special Guests at The Apex
Thea Gilmore comes to The Apex on 26 May performing hits from her new album 'Ghosts & Graffiti’...
Spend An Evening With Julian Lloyd Webber
In his new presentation, Julian Lloyd Webber will take the audience on an historical and musical journey...
Fantastic Finnish Fiddles!
Frigg went down a storm at The Apex on their first ever UK tour in 2013 and now they’re back...
The Amazing Bubble Man at The Apex
Louis Pearl is the world's leading Bubbleologist and he will bring his international hit show to The Apex this Easter Saturday....
Boom Boom! It’s foxy fun with the legendary Basil Brush!
Britain's most loveable fox is back on the road and you can see and meet him this Easter!...
Academy of Ancient Music: The Baroque Trumpet
Unfortunately Tine Thing Helseth is now unable to perform & will be replaced by David Blackadder....
The Apex New Year Line Up
Another New Year and another equally as exciting line up of events, productions and live music from the Apex Theatre....
Hits from the Blitz At The Apex
The Apex hosts matinee performance of Hits from the Blitz: We’ll Meet Again....
Celebrate the New Year at The Apex
The Apex are hosting a night to remember this New Year's Eve with The Take That Experience performing. ...
The Big Draw Comes To Bury St Edmunds
This half-term, a new local group, Bury St Edmunds Urban Sketchers, are supporting the world’s biggest drawing festival, ‘The Big Draw’...
Mayor's Charity Concert
The Mayor of St Edmundsbury, Councillor Robert Everitt, would be delighted if you could join him at his Charity Concert at the Apex. ...
Immersive ‘Museum of the Moon’ at The Apex, Bury St Edmunds 19 – 23 February

Its 50 years since man first walked on the moon. Now you can enjoy an immersive lunar experience for free at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds when artist L...
Hits & Laughter Matinee Show

The popular ‘golden oldies’ show, Hits & Laughter present a matinee performance of ‘60s and ‘70s music at The Apex on Sunday 10 February at 1....
Etta James Story At The Apex
At Last - The Etta James Story, starring the sensational Vika Bull, comes to Bury St Edmunds on 12 April....
Have a Swinging Christmas with Jazz at the Movies!
Jazz at the Movies return to the Apex for their sixth consecutive year. Refreshed and revitalised for 2019, this joyous show gets jazzy with a stockin...
NYJO pay tribute to Amy at the Apex
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra is world-famous as a glittering showcase for the country’s best young musicians....
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