All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton!

Thursday 14th August 2025

🎭 What’s On in Burton
It’s a busy one! Legally Blonde the Musical lights up The Brewhouse, Burton Pride brings colour to Shobnall Fields (plus an after party), and there’s live music everywhere - from ABBA and Paul Weller tributes to folk and sunshine sessions. Full listings below.

☀️ Your Weekend Weather Forecast
Sunhat or brolly? We’ve got your Friday-to-Sunday forecast so you can plan BBQs, beer gardens, and big nights out.

🏰 Could YOU Be the King (or Queen) of Tutbury Castle?
A 954-year-old castle is on the hunt for a new ruler - find out how you could take charge of this historic gem.

🎁 The Burton Bonus Box
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This week in Burton...

Legally Blonde The Musical

🎭 Legally Blonde The Musical - Live at The Brewhouse!

Elle Woods is heading to Burton - and she’s bringing a whole lot of pink with her!

From Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th August 2025, Promising Productions take to the Brewhouse Arts Centre stage with their sparkling take on Legally Blonde The Musical.

Join Elle on her journey from sorority queen to Harvard Law heroine in this upbeat, feel-good show packed with catchy tunes, big laughs, and a generous helping of fabulousness.

🕒 Showtimes:

• Evening performances at 7.30pm (Wed–Sat)

• Saturday matinee at 2.30pm
  
  

🎟 Tickets:

• Wed & Thu: £15

• Fri & Sat: £18 adults / £15 concessions

Whether you’re a fan of the film or new to the story, this is an unmissable summer treat.

Book now and get ready to bend, snap, and sing along!

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Thursday 14th August

☀️ Daytime Events

Circus Stars at Coopers Square

🎸 Live Music

Greg Coulson at The Deer Barn, Tatenhill

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Burton Albion Recruitment Evening at Pirelli Stadium
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Legally Blonde the Musical at The Brewhouse
Back to the 90s Quiz at The Oak & Ivy, Wellington Street

Friday 15th August

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton's Bollards Launch Event at The Brewhouse

🎸 Live Music
Fred Zeppelin at Marstons Sports & Social Club, Shobnall Road
April Davies at Stapenhill Football Club
Paul Weller Tribute at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton
Julie Tickle at The Boot, Repton
Chris Fox at Moira Furnace Folk Festival
 

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Legally Blonde the Musical at The Brewhouse
Beer Festival at The Cross Keys, Tutbury
Karaoke Night Party at Annie Maison, High Street
Karaoke at The Anchor Inn, New Street
Karaoke at The Leopard, Lichfield Street
Soul & Motown Night at The Railway Inn, Swadlincote


Saturday 16th August

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v Port Vale at Pirelli Stadium
Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club at The Albion
Pride Event at Shobnall Fields
Fun Day at Queen Street Community Centre
Car Boot Sale at The Railway Inn, Swadlincote

🎸 Live Music
Unplugged in the Sun at The Waterloo, Ashby Road
Foo Fighters GB Tribute Night at Conkers
The Hat Tricks at The Elms, Stapenhill Road
Donna Louise at The Crown Inn, Newhall
ABBA Sensationelle at Newhall Social Club
StonePunch at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane
Claire Shaw at The Jinnie, Rolleston
Sarah-Kathleen at The Beech Hotel, Stretton
Old Skool at The Wyggeston, Calais Road
The Cabanas at The Hourglass, Hilton
Moira Furnace Folk Festival
EMO, Rock & Metal at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Legally Blonde the Musical at The Brewhouse
Burton Pride After Party at The Burton Bridge Inn
Back to School Disco at The Anchor Inn, New Street
Karaoke at The Leopard, Lichfield Street

Sunday 17th August

☀️ Daytime Events
Barton Marina Artisan Market
Winshill Parish Community Fayre at Canterbury Road Park, Winshill
Live Wrestling at Winshill Parish Fayre
Kings Bromley Treasured Vehicle Show

Summertime - The Needwood Singers at Barton Church

🎸 Live Music
Martin Ward at The Anchor Inn, New Street
G.S.G at The Red Lion, Linton
Cal White at Beeropolis, High Street

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The very first prize next week is a £20 voucher for the superb Claypot Indian Restaurant in Burton! 🍛

Burton businesses: If you’d like to sponsor a Burton Bonus Box prize, please get in touch.

☀️ Friday, August 15th

Very warm with plenty of sunshine. Highs reaching approximately 28 °C, lows dipping to around 15 °C.

🌤️ Saturday, August 16th

Partly sunny and pleasantly warm. Daytime highs close to 25 °C, overnight lows near 12 °C.

🌤️ Sunday, August 17th

Nice and warm with sunshine and a few clouds. Highs around 25 °C, lows dipping to about 13 °C.

Tutbury Castle is looking for a new ruler - and this time, there’s no risk of a siege. The Duchy of Lancaster is seeking an operator to take on the historic site, which dates back to 1071 and has played host to Norman barons, the Earls and Dukes of Lancaster, and even Mary Queen of Scots.

The castle and grounds - fresh from a £1.2 million restoration - offer plenty of space for events, weddings, and heritage fun, with function rooms, a café, gardens, parking, and the remains of a moat.

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Monday 18th August

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)

Tuesday 19th August

☀️ Daytime Events
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Burton Bridge Archers Taster Session at Washlands Sports Club
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)
Midlands Open Mic at The Elms

🎸 Live Music
The Decoys at The Plough, Horninglow

Wednesday 20th August

☀️ Daytime Events

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)


Thursday 21st August

☀️ Daytime Events

Circus Day at Church Farm Tearooms, Anslow

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)

Friday 22nd August

🎸 Live Music
Metal Marching Over Burton at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place
Oasis Tribute at The Railway Inn, Swadlincote
 

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke at The Leopard, Lichfield Street


Saturday 23rd August

☀️ Daytime Events
Pooh & Piglet at Church Farm Tearoom, Anslow
Balloons & Tunes Festival at Uttoxeter racecourse
Maker's Market on Uttoxeter High Street
Flower, Vegetable & Handicraft Show at Tutbury Club

🎸 Live Music
Country Bound (country music night) at Conkers
Sarah-Kathleen at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill
G.S.G at The Crown Inn, Newhall
Sons of Purple at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane
Lou Dylon at The Plough Inn, Horninglow
Justin Timberlake Tribute at The Mount Pleasant, Swadlincote
LoopVox at The Bubble Inn, Coton in the Elms

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

90s Pub DJ at The Albion, Shobnall Road

Comedy Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston
Karaoke at The Leopard, Lichfield Street

Sunday 24th August

☀️ Daytime Events
Balloons & Tunes Festival at Uttoxeter racecourse
Steaming Day at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
Charity Day & Fancy Dress Party at The Navigation, Horninglow Road
Reggae Party at The Leopard, Lichfield Street
FTGU Wrestling at Comkers

🎸 Live Music

Sham Radio at The Roebuck, Station Street
Unforgiven at The Brickmakers, Newton Solney
Thomas Atlas at The Railway Inn, Swadlincote

Bank Holiday Monday 25th August

☀️ Daytime Events

Steaming Day at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station
Rolleston Fayre
Animal Themed Messy Play at Church Farm Tearoom, Anslow
Crown & Sounds Music Festival at The Crown Inn, Newhall
Craft Fair at Moira Furnace
Companion Dog Show at The Mount Pleasant Inn, Swadlincote

🎸 Live Music

Paul Gilles at The Bubble Inn, Coton in the Elms

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Best regards,

Chris Towland

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