Ely Today – June 2026 Edition
ELY TODAY
Ely is currently transitioning from intense local community developments into a packed summer calendar of arts and music.
Recent Happenings
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- Lantern Protest Victory: Residents successfully campaigned to keep iconic local lanterns after council pushback.
- Knife Angel Campaign: The famous anti-violence monument concluded an awareness campaign at Ely Cathedral.
- Ely Fest Success: Local families recently wrapped up the city’s annual celebratory weekend.
- Draft Strategic Plan: The City of Ely Council officially published its future community roadmap.
- Major Criminal Jailing: A high-profile Market Street grooming case concluded with a 10-year prison sentence.
- SME Award Winner: Cathedral View Childcare won top honours at the Cambridgeshire business awards.
Upcoming Events
- Ely Arts Festival: Over 50 cultural workshops and performances launch across a two-week period.
- Candlelight Classical Concerts: Pianists perform Rachmaninov masterpieces inside Ely Cathedral on Saturday 13 June.
- The Maltings Showcases: The waterfront hub hosts a Junior Festival Showcase on Tuesday 16 June.
- Rock Tribute Nights: High-energy Bring Me The Horizon and Evanescence tributes perform Friday 19 June.
- Hospice Charity Month: A local lounge hosts ongoing fundraising events for children’s care throughout June.
- Sea Shanty Workshops: Folk enthusiasts gather at King’s Ely Prep School on Sunday 14 June.
- Chamber Business Networking: Regional professionals meet at Grovemere Property for collaborative networking on Monday 22 June.
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