All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton!

Thursday 12th March 2026

📅 What’s On in Burton This Week

There’s plenty happening around Burton again this week, with theatre, live music, sport and community events all on the calendar.

One of the highlights is My Fair Lady at The Brewhouse, bringing the much-loved musical to the Burton stage across the weekend.

Meanwhile, racing fans will have their eyes on Saturday’s Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter Racecourse, one of the region’s biggest sporting events of the year.

Elsewhere you’ll find everything from line dancing in Stretton and a vegan market at Barton Marina to live music and karaoke nights across local pubs and venues.

We’ve also got a few local updates for you this week, including news about the county council’s “Stop the Solar Land Grab” campaign, new public padel courts now open at Shobnall Leisure Complex, and confirmation that discount retailer Boyes is set to open in the former Wilko store in Burton Place.

You’ll also find the weekend weather forecast below to help plan your days out.

Have a scroll through and see what catches your eye this week. 👇

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This week at The Brewhouse...

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady is an award-winning musical by Lerner and Loewe. It is the tale of Eliza Doolittle, a young flower seller with an unmistakable Cockney accent which keeps her in the lower rungs of Edwardian society. When Professor Henry Higgins tries to teach her how to speak like a proper lady, an unlikely friendship begins to flourish, and we see just how much she also teaches him.

Filled with well-known musical theatre classics like “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”, “The Rain in Spain”, “I Could Have Danced All Night”, “Get Me to the Church on Time” and many more.

Back on the Burton stage for the first time in 20 years, you won’t want to miss this musical theatre favourite

Tickets £18 🎟️

Next week in Marchington...

'Allo 'Allo

Listen very carefully - we shall say this only once! MADS invites you to enjoy this hilarious stage adaptation of the beloved TV comedy, ’Allo ’Allo, featuring all your favourite characters.

In war-torn occupied France, hapless café owner René and his wife Edith attempt to hide a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis, concealed inside a sausage in their cellar. Meanwhile, René is secretly sheltering two British airmen and, with help from the Resistance, trying to

repatriate them. Misfiring wireless messages via a cockatoo and the
impending visit of the Führer create chaos.

Can René save his café - and his life?

Tickets £12 🎟️ available from Marchington Village Shop

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Thursday 12th March

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
My Fair Lady at The Brewhouse
Pub Quiz Night at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill (Weekly)

 

Friday 13th March

☀️ Daytime Events

Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)

🎸 Live Music

Too Much Too Young at Burton Town Hall
The Shamrockers at The Tavern, Hatton
Joel Foster at Isabel's, Station Street

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
My Fair Lady at The Brewhouse


Saturday 14th March

☀️ Daytime Events
Midlands Grand National at Uttoxeter Racecourse

🎸 Live Music
Britney Spears Tribute at the Monk's Bridge, Stretton
Mike Hardy at The Waterloo, Ashby Road
The Modest at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place
Dr Spork at The Red Lion, Linton
Dave O'Hara at The Horseshoe Inn, Tatenhill
Elle Bambridge at The Crown, Newhall
Ruby Bridge at The Wyggeston, Calais Road
Emma's Britney Spears Tribute Show at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton
Chris George at Newhall Social Club
Tick Tick Boom at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
My Fair Lady at The Brewhouse
Ceroc Dancing at Burton Town Hall
Northern Soul Night at The Leopard, Tutbury
DJ Nico at Isabel's, Station Street


Sunday 15th March

☀️ Daytime Events
Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Vegan Market at Barton Marina
Burton Bridge Archers Taster Session at Marston's Sports & Social

🎸 Live Music

Double Cross Duo at The Tavern, Hatton
The Fast Trax at The Roebuck, Station Street
Conor Smith at The Coopers Tavern, Cross Street

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Staffordshire residents are being urged to join a county-wide campaign to protect local farmland from large-scale solar developments.

Staffordshire County Council reports rising numbers of solar panel and battery storage proposals on agricultural land, sparking concerns over the loss of space for food production.

Council cabinet member Andrew Mynors supports renewable energy but stresses the importance of a balanced national strategy that safeguards both food and energy security.

Many local communities feel overwhelmed by the current planning process, according to Mynors, who emphasizes that solar projects should focus on rooftops and brownfield sites, rather than prime countryside.

The “Stop the Solar Land Grab” campaign invites residents to sign petitions, write to MPs, and share the initiative, aiming to amplify Staffordshire’s voice and influence future national policy.

Further details and a video message from Cllr Mynors are available on the county council’s website.

Shobnall Leisure Complex has unveiled brand-new padel courts, giving Burton locals a fresh opportunity to try one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports.

Officially opened on 9th March, the courts are now open for bookings, inviting players of all abilities to experience padel’s unique blend of tennis and squash.

Unlike the town’s existing courts, which are often found in private clubs, the Shobnall courts are fully accessible within a public leisure facility, making this fast-paced, social sport available to everyone.

Padel is easy to pick up and welcomes both complete beginners and racket-sport enthusiasts.

Operated by Everyone Active, the council-run centre is now taking bookings, giving the Burton community a vibrant, engaging new way to stay active close to home.

Boyes, a well-known discount chain, is set to open a new store in Burton Place, filling the vacant unit formerly occupied by Wilko in Burton town centre.

The retailer’s latest move will breathe new life into Worthington Walk and offer Burton shoppers a wide choice of household and family products.

Boyes operates nearly 90 stores nationwide, recognised for its traditional department store format and a selection of approximately 30,000 items, from homeware and clothing to crafts, DIY, and seasonal goods.

Hints of the new store surfaced with recent job listings for roles in Burton upon Trent, signaling preparations are well underway.

While an exact opening date has yet to be confirmed, recruitment is already under way and the store is expected to open later this year, bringing a wide range of affordable household and family goods to Burton town centre.

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Monday 16th March

☀️ Daytime Events
The Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly)

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Burton Phab Club at St Chad's Community Centre, Hunter Street (Weekly)
Burton Art Club Open Evening at Stretton Methodist Chapel

Tuesday 17th March

☀️ Daytime Events
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Knit & Natter at McDonalds, Station Street (Weekly)

🎸 Live Music
Matt Peach at The Tavern, Hatton
Irish Songs & Music at The Coopers Tavern, Cross Street

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at The Sump (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Crossing (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Dragon, Willington (Weekly)
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Burton Albion v Reading at Pirelli Stadium

Wednesday 18th March

☀️ Daytime Events

BACT Extra Time Hub for over 55s at Pirelli Stadium (Weekly)
Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Speed Quiz at The Stanhope Arms (Weekly)
Men's Support Group at Burton Fire Station, Moor Street (Weekly)

Thursday 19th March

☀️ Daytime Events
Waterloo Tower and Scalpcliffe Woods Walk

🎸 Live Music
Harp and a Monkey at National Forest Adventure Farm

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Pub Quiz Night at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill (Weekly)
'Allo 'Allo at Marchington Village Hall
Looking For Me Friend: The Music of Victoria Wood at The Brewhouse
CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival at Burton Town Hall
 

Friday 20th March

☀️ Daytime Events

Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
Burton Jobs Fair at Pirelli Stadium

🎸 Live Music

Legends of Motown at The Brewhouse

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
'Allo 'Allo at Marchington Village Hall
CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival at Burton Town Hall


Saturday 21st March

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v Bradford City at Pirelli Stadium
Antique, Collector & Vintage Fair at Uttoxeter Racecourse

🎸 Live Music
Joel Foster at Ice & Slice, Swadlincote
Murder of Crows at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
'Allo 'Allo at Marchington Village Hall
Comedy Special with Ed Byrne at The Brewhouse
CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival at Burton Town Hall
Motown & Soul Lounge at Burton Caribbean Centre, Uxbridge Street


Sunday 22nd March

☀️ Daytime Events
Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)

Antique, Collector & Vintage Fair at Uttoxeter Racecourse
An Afternoon with Ted McMinn in Swadlincote

🎸 Live Music

Edd Saffell & Peach at The Tavern, Hatton
Mark Sharp Trio at The Coopers Tavern, Cross Street

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Nestled at the quiet end of Burton’s town centre, 99 Station Street stands out as a true local hidden gem for those seeking delicious, seasonal cuisine.

Led by husband-and-wife team Dan and Andrea Pilkington, this restaurant has thrived since 2008 thanks to their passion for quality and resilience in a changing industry.

Dan, originally the head chef, and Andrea took ownership early on, making the restaurant not just a business but a community cornerstone.

Emphasizing locally sourced ingredients - including beef from Abbots Bromley and lamb from Anslow - they pride themselves on homemade breads and ice creams, keeping everything in-house while ensuring affordability.

Guests enjoy fine dining without the fuss in a relaxed, contemporary space, with no rush or pressure to finish.

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