What's On in Hitchin: Snowdrop Spreading in Paynes Park Peace Garden, Chamber Orchestra's Spring Collection and much more

By Layth Yousif

13th Mar 2024 | Local News

Get set for the brilliant Hitchin Chamber Orchestra's Spring Collection this weekend - find out more. CREDIT: HCO
Get set for the brilliant Hitchin Chamber Orchestra's Spring Collection this weekend - find out more. CREDIT: HCO

Hitchin Nub News is delighted to have a brilliant business in our town as our What's On sponsor: Molly Malones pub

Molly Malones on Nightingale Road is an acclaimed public house that plays a huge part in our community. 

Clare Waller is Molly's renowned landlady who has rejuvenated the popular pub, and is a force for good in our town, with the establishment often providing the platform for charity collections and community events.

Molly's aim is to provide the most welcoming environment to its legion of locals, complete with the best ales available while playing host to live music and a wealth of sociable community events. 

Read on for What's On in Hitchin ahead of the forthcoming weekend

Every week we showcase what's going on in Hitchin - and we share the pick of the best events for you over the forthcoming weekend - Friday, March 15 2024 - Sunday, March 17, 2024

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Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16

Last chance to buy tickets for OVO's Romeo and Juliet at Broadway in Letchworth

Fresh from its run at the Roman Theatre Open Air Festival and described as 'an imaginative and modern telling of a traditional tale', Broadway will be hosting the acclaimed OVO series in the heart of our town. 

Broadway say: "We are excited to once again be partnering with the award winning and critically acclaimed OVO, kicking off a new programme of high quality live theatre with Romeo and Juliet.

"This contemporary re-telling of Shakespeare's beloved classic is set in Belfast in 1998, the year that the Good Friday agreement was signed. 

"Led with movement and live 90s music, this is a high paced, modern take on a timeless classic, and one you don't want to miss!

Tickets £20

Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 only - doors from 730pm

Last chance to buy tickets for OVO's Romeo and Juliet at Broadway in Letchworth

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Friday, March 15

Snowdrop Spreading 

Hitchin Peace Garden, 1 Payne's Park

Please come and help us spread our snowdrops to make the show in The Peace garden even better next spring.

Sat 16th March 

10am - 12pm

Peace Garden, 1 Paynes Park, Hitchin SG5 1EH

We will have tools & garden gloves of various sizes you can borrow.

It will help any waking bees spread cheer on gloomy days in our town centre.

Spreading peace feels impossible in these times. Coming together to do simple tasks like this helps spread ideas as well as snowdrops.  

You can use apps like What3Words to tag yours and visit them in years to come

Snowdrop Spreading 

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Saturday, March 16

Hitchin Chamber Orchestra - Spring Collection

Hitchin Chamber Orchestra's 'Spring Collection' brings together a delightful mix of well-known and lesser-known works and composers including Dvoák's masterpiece, his Serenade for Strings, Joan Trimble's Suite for Strings and one of Elgar's less familiar works, The Spanish Lady Suite.

We are looking forward to welcoming Rufus Frowde back to conduct us again and hope to see you on Saturday, March 16 at 730pm in St Mary's Church, Hitchin.

Hitchin Chamber Orchestra - Spring Collection

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Later this month

Saturday, March 23

Hitchin Town FC v AFC Telford

Support your local team at Top Field!

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Friday, March 22

"THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS" (12) 2022, Italy

An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, The Eight Mountains follows over four decades the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno.

Director(s) Felix van Groeningen, Charlotte Vandermeersch. Running minutes 147m

Cast Luca Marinelli, Alessandro Borghi, Filippo Timi

Film 8pm doors & bar 7.30pm

Saturday, March 23

Hitchin Bike Day

Hitchin's first Bike Day will be promoting everything on two wheels from kids bikes to Harley Davidson's. 

There will also be the opportunity to view and test the latest eBikes on the market, as well as receive expert advice from the police about bike security - and much, much more.

Saturday, March 23, 10-4pm

Hitchin Market Place

Hitchin Bike Day

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Saturday, March 23

North Herts Guild of Singers - Bach B minor Mass

The North Herts Guild of Singers presents Bach's stunning choral masterpiece.

Join us, alongside a selection of top young soloists from the leading London conservatoires, and bathe in the glory of this most amazing of musical compositions. Accompanied by the period instrumental ensemble Musica Donum Dei and conducted by rising star Harry Bradford.

In the beautiful setting of St Mary's Church in the centre of Hitchin, tickets are £15 and £5 full time education. Available at Hitchin Information Centre or here: North Herts Guild of Singers - 23/03/2024 7:00pm - Concert: Bach B minor mass (nhgs.org.uk

We hope to see you there!

North Herts Guild of Singers - Bach B minor Mass

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Summer 2024 in Hitchin and North Herts

Todd in the Hole:

Brilliant family friendly music festival set to return for fifth year - line-up announced

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Craig David to play live concert in Hitchin (on a Saturday)

R&B artist Craig David has announced outdoor shows next year - including an event in Hitchin (on a Saturday...)

Saturday, August 31 – Hitchin Priory, Hitchin

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CLUB 85 - You may have heard the sad news that Hitchin's iconic live venue Club 85 is closing after we exclusively broke the story

Hitchin Club 85 landlord and owner Jas Lidder reveals exactly why he is closing legendary live music venue

Hitchin: Club 85 manager Bob Mardon opens up over planning application to demolish iconic venue

Controversial planning application submitted to demolish Club 85 and replace legendary much-loved Hitchin music venue with apartments

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