Step back in time for a very special evening! We're thrilled to present our "Celebration of Olde Tyme Music Hall" Fundraiser Show - a nostalgic show filled with charm, laughter and timeless entertainment. Featuring your worthy chairman Mr Richard Winch - who will guide you through a heartfelt tribute to the magic of yesteryear - this unique fundraiser also welcomes back much-loved performers from the past 30 years of Summer Seasons at the Pavilion, including: Olly Day, Nigel 'Boy' Syer, Anna Stagg, Tracy Parker-Harris and many more. All performers are generously donating their time free of charge for these two special performances and every penny raised from the show will go directly to the Gorleston Pavilion Trust, supporting the ongoing restoration of Gorleston's original Edwardian building. Join us for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, celebration and community spirit - all in support of a wonderful cause.

02 May 2026 - 14:00 @ Pavilion Theatre - (opening time 13:00) A Celebration of Old Tyme Music Hall

02 May 2026 - 19:30 @ Pavilion Theatre - (opening time 18:30) A Celebration of Old Tyme Music Hall

<div><b>Step back in time for a very special evening!&nbsp;</b></div><div><br></div><div>We&apos;re thrilled to present our &quot;Celebration of Olde Tyme Music Hall&quot; Fundraiser Show - a nostalgic show filled with charm, laughter and timeless entertainment.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Featuring your worthy chairman Mr Richard Winch - who will guide you through a heartfelt tribute to the magic of yesteryear - this unique fundraiser also welcomes back much-loved performers from the past 30 years of Summer Seasons at the Pavilion, including: Olly Day, Nigel &apos;Boy&apos; Syer, Anna Stagg, Tracy Parker-Harris and many more.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>All performers are generously donating their time free of charge for these two special performances and every penny raised from the show will go directly to the Gorleston Pavilion Trust, supporting the ongoing restoration of Gorleston&apos;s original Edwardian building.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Join us for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, celebration and community spirit - all in support of a wonderful cause.</div>

A Celebration of Old Tyme Music Hall

🌼 We're pleased to present another fantastic FREE event for you all to enjoy! 🌼 As part of our 125th anniversary celebrations, we’re hosting a Traditional May Day Festival on the Bandstand on Sunday 3rd May, 11am–4pm. Come along for a wonderful day of classic family entertainment including:
🎭 Punch & Judy

🎶 Live music from The Rogue Shanty Buoys and The Knightingales

🌸 Maypole dancing from local dance school The Dancers School

🎪 And plenty more traditional fun!

Our Theatre Bar will be open 11am–10pm for Bank Holiday drinks, with live music from 7pm to round off the day. It’s set to be a brilliant day of local community entertainment, so spread the word, bring your friends and family, and pop it in your diaries! 🌞

03 May 2026 - 11:00 @ Pavilion Bandstand - (opening time 11:00) May Day Spring Festival

<div>🌼 We&apos;re pleased to present another fantastic <b>FREE</b> event for you all to enjoy! 🌼&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>As part of our 125th anniversary celebrations, we&rsquo;re hosting a Traditional May Day Festival on the Bandstand on Sunday 3rd May, 11am&ndash;4pm.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Come along for a wonderful day of classic family entertainment including:&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>
<ul><li>🎭 Punch &amp; Judy&nbsp;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>&nbsp;🎶 Live music from The Rogue Shanty Buoys and The Knightingales&nbsp;</li></ul>
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<ul><li>&nbsp;🌸 Maypole dancing from local dance school The Dancers School&nbsp;</li></ul>
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<div>Our Theatre Bar will be open 11am&ndash;10pm for Bank Holiday drinks, with live music from 7pm to round off the day. It&rsquo;s set to be a brilliant day of local community entertainment, so spread the word, bring your friends and family, and pop it in your diaries! 🌞</div>
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May Day Spring Festival

Kev Orkian, one of the UK’s finest entertainers, returns to the Pavilion for a one night Comedy Fundraiser Special to mark our 125th birthday. Join us for an evening of musical comedy, big laughs and a slice of birthday cake as we celebrate this milestone together and raise a glass to 125 years on our stage. A proper birthday night at the Pavilion. Please note: Friends’ Discount does not apply to this show.

08 Jul 2026 - 19:30 @ Pavilion Theatre - (opening time 18:30) Kev Orkian's Comedy Fundraiser

<div style="text-align:justify;"><font size="3"><b>Kev Orkian</b>, one of the UK&rsquo;s finest entertainers, returns to the Pavilion for a one night Comedy Fundraiser Special to mark our 125th birthday.&nbsp;</font></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><font size="3"><br></font></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><font size="3">Join us for an evening of musical comedy, big laughs and a slice of birthday cake as we celebrate this milestone together and raise a glass to 125 years on our stage.&nbsp;</font></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><font size="3"><br></font></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><font size="3">A proper birthday night at the Pavilion.</font></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><font size="3"><br></font></div><div style="text-align:justify;"><p><strong>Please note:&nbsp;</strong>Friends&rsquo; Discount does not apply to this show.</p></div>

Kev Orkian's Comedy Fundraiser

We would like to invite you to indulge in our delicious Pavilion’s 125th Birthday Afternoon Tea in our theatre bar. Carefully curated and baked by the talented Dotty's Delights. Menu Includes:
Cream cheese, dil & cucumber finger sandwiches
Coronation chicken fingers sandwiches
Beef & horseradish sandwiches
Caramelised onion & goat's cheese tart
Cheese & Chive scone with butter
Raspberry scone with raspberry jam and clotted cream
Victoria Sponge
Bailey's strawberries & cream Eton mess
Chocolate Tart
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£26.50, 🥂, £31.50, with a glass of Prosecco
Please book now as limited number of spaces available. 

Children’s afternoon tea are also available on request. State dietary requirements at time of booking.

11 Jul 2026 - 12:30 @ Pavilion Bar - (opening time 12:30) 125th Birthday Afternoon Tea

<div><span style="font-size:0.875rem;">We would like to invite you to indulge in our delicious Pavilion&rsquo;s 125th Birthday Afternoon Tea in our theatre bar. Carefully curated and baked by the talented Dotty&apos;s Delights.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Menu Includes:&nbsp;</b></div><div><ul>
<li>Cream cheese, dil &amp; cucumber finger sandwiches&nbsp;</li>
<li>Coronation chicken fingers sandwiches&nbsp;</li>
<li>Beef &amp; horseradish sandwiches</li>
<li>Caramelised onion &amp; goat&apos;s cheese tart&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cheese &amp; Chive scone with butter&nbsp;</li>
<li>Raspberry scone with raspberry jam and clotted cream&nbsp;</li>
<li>Victoria Sponge&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bailey&apos;s strawberries &amp; cream Eton mess&nbsp;</li>
<li>Chocolate Tart&nbsp;</li>
</ul></div><div><br></div><div>🫖. 

&pound;26.50,&nbsp;</div><div>🥂, &pound;31.50,&nbsp;<span style="font-size:0.875rem;">with a glass of Prosecco&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:0.875rem;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>
</div><div><span style="font-size:0.875rem;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:0.875rem;">Please book now as limited number of spaces available. 

Children&rsquo;s afternoon tea are also available on request.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:0.875rem;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:0.875rem;">State dietary requirements at time of booking.&nbsp;</span></div>

125th Birthday Afternoon Tea

🎉Our Special Birthday Bandstand Celebration!🎉 Join us for a very special FREE Birthday Bandstand at the Pavilion Bandstand Gardens as we celebrate our iconic theatre in style! This year’s celebration is bigger and better, with a full day of entertainment and plenty of surprises in store. We’re delighted that the one and only Olly Day will be hosting the day, keeping the party atmosphere going from start to finish 🎤✨ 🎶This week’s fantastic live entertainment includes: Kirsten-Jade— 11am–1pm Near Misses— 2pm–4pm Juke Showband— 5pm–7pm, they will be playing us into the early evening as part of our extended birthday programme. Expect a truly celebratory atmosphere, with the possibility of special guest appearances, bar promotions, and plenty of fundraising fun to support our much-loved and iconic theatre 🎭 Relax and enjoy the music, with the option to hire a deckchair from our box office for a small donation to our charity. While you're here, why not grab a drink from our theatre bar and soak up the birthday atmosphere? 🍹 🎭Plus — FREE Punch & Judy shows for the little ones at 1pm and 3pm! 🥳Come along, join the celebrations, and help us mark this special birthday in true Pavilion style!

12 Jul 2026 - 11:00 @ Pavilion Bandstand Birthday Bandstand: 'Kirsten-Jade', 'Near Misses' & 'Juke Showband'

<p><span>🎉</span><strong><span>Our Special Birthday Bandstand Celebration!</span></strong><span>🎉</span></p><p><span>Join us for a&nbsp;</span><strong><span>very special FREE Birthday Bandstand&nbsp;</span></strong><span>at the Pavilion Bandstand Gardens as we celebrate our iconic theatre in style! This year&rsquo;s celebration is bigger and better, with a full day of entertainment and plenty of surprises in store.</span></p><p><span>We&rsquo;re delighted that&nbsp;</span><strong><span>the one and only Olly Day&nbsp;</span></strong><span>will be hosting the day, keeping the party atmosphere going from start to finish 🎤✨</span></p><p><span>🎶</span><strong><span>This week&rsquo;s fantastic live entertainment includes:</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>Kirsten-Jade</span></strong><span>&mdash; 11am&ndash;1pm</span></p><p><strong><span>Near Misses</span></strong><span>&mdash; 2pm&ndash;4pm</span></p><p><strong><span>Juke Showband</span></strong><span>&mdash; 5pm&ndash;7pm, they will be&nbsp;</span><span>playing us into the early evening as part of our&nbsp;</span><strong><span>extended birthday programme</span></strong><span>.</span></p><p><span>Expect a truly celebratory atmosphere, with the possibility of&nbsp;</span><strong><span>special guest appearances</span></strong><span>,&nbsp;</span><strong><span>bar promotions</span></strong><span>, and plenty of&nbsp;</span><strong><span>fundraising fun&nbsp;</span></strong><span>to support our much-loved and iconic theatre 🎭</span></p><p><span>Relax and enjoy the music, with the option to&nbsp;</span><strong><span>hire a deckchair&nbsp;</span></strong><span>from our box office for a small donation to our charity. While you&apos;re here, why not grab a drink from our theatre bar and soak up the birthday atmosphere? 🍹</span></p><p><span>🎭</span><strong><span>Plus &mdash; FREE Punch &amp; Judy shows&nbsp;</span></strong><span>for the little ones at&nbsp;</span><strong><span>1pm and 3pm!</span></strong></p><p><span>🥳</span><strong><span>Come along, join the celebrations, and help us mark this special birthday in true Pavilion style!</span></strong></p>

Gorleston Pavilion Theatre 125th Anniversary

Gorleston Pavilion Theatre 125th Anniversary

Fundraising & Celebratory Events:

A Celebration of Old Tyme Music Hall

May Day Spring Festival

Kev Orkian's Comedy Fundraiser

125th Birthday Afternoon Tea

Birthday Bandstand: 'Kirsten-Jade', 'Near Misses' & 'Juke Showband'

🎗️ Donate to our £125k Fundraiser

🎗️ Donate to our £125k Fundraiser