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Thursday 22nd January 2026

📅 What’s On in Burton This Week

Welcome to your latest InBurton Insider - your weekly round-up of what’s happening in and around Burton, with plenty to keep you busy throughout the weekend.

This week’s calendar is a proper mix: live music galore, quizzes and dancing, a few big nights out, and even a wedding fair if you're planning a big event. Highlights include At The Hop at The Brewhouse, a full-on Celebration of Father Ted, plus Burns Night events dotted around the area - so it’s shaping up to be a lively one.

Also in this week’s issue:

🗑️ Brown bin collections return from 26 January - and there’s still time to grab the early bird discount.

🎭 The Brewhouse reveals its auditorium makeover bid - a potential big boost for Burton’s arts scene.

🌦️ Weekend weather forecast – will it be dry enough for that walk or is it another grey one?

👇 Scroll on for the full line-up of events and updates from around Burton this weekend…

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This week at The Brewhouse

A Celebration of Father Ted

📺 A Celebration of Father Ted at The Brewhouse

Join comedian Joe Rooney - aka Father Damo - for a hilarious night of all things Father Ted at the Brewhouse Arts Centre on Saturday 24 January at 7:30pm.

Expect behind-the-scenes stories, a screening of The Old Grey Whistle Theft, the infamous ‘Lovely Girls Competition’, dancing priests, a Craggy Island quiz and even a sing-along to My Lovely Horse.

Tickets are £20 (concessions £16 / under 25s £15). 16+ with adult.

Come and meet Joe and immerse yourself in the very silly delights of Father Ted.  Ah, go on… you will!

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Thursday 22nd January

🎸 Live Music
Dave O'Hara at The Dial, Station Street
Singaround at Burton Folk Club at Marston's Sports & Social Club
 

Friday 23rd January

☀️ Daytime Events

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

🎸 Live Music

At The Hop at The Brewhouse
The Skas at Belmont Services Club, Swadlincote
The Stompboxers at The Albion, Shobnall Road

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
DJ Scroggs at Havana, Guild Street
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)


Saturday 24th January

☀️ Daytime Events

Winter Ladies Day at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Uttoxeter Maker's Market on High Street, Uttoxeter

🎸 Live Music
Audio Junkies at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane
Rival Reputation at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

A Celebration of Father Ted at The Brewhouse
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
Mista Smooves at Havana, Guild Street
Burns Night at Dovecliff Hall, Stretton
Rick Sheehan Comedy Night at Tutbury Club
Motown & Soul Lounge at Burton Caribbean Centre, Uxbridge Street


Sunday 25th January

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

The 5pm Club (Men's Walking Group) in Winshill (Weekly)
Spin It Sunday at Burton Bridge Inn, Bridge Street
Wedding Fair at The Deer Barn, Tatenhill

🎸 Live Music

Midnight Groove at The Cooper's Tavern, Cross Street
Cal White at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton
The Cosmic Twins at The Unicorn, Newton Solney

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Burns Evening at Willows Tutbury

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The Brewhouse Arts Centre in Burton could soon receive a major transformation as East Staffordshire Borough Council seeks £300,000 from the Arts Council to revitalize the venue’s ageing auditorium.

The beloved community hub, open since 1991, hopes to swap out its worn seating and upgrade several ageing features, aiming to enhance comfort for its many visitors.

If approved, this would be the first major overhaul in over 30 years, with around half the grant earmarked for new retractable seating and the rest allocated to additional improvements meant to elevate the audience experience.

The council notes that current fixtures are nearing the end of their lifespan, and investing now would help curb mounting maintenance costs in the future.

An extra £30,000 in local funding will be needed. A final decision is expected by March’s end, potentially ushering in a new era for one of Burton’s cultural cornerstones.

Burton residents can look forward to the return of brown bin garden waste collections starting Monday, 26 January.

If you’ve already subscribed to East Staffordshire Borough Council’s service, simply put your brown bin out alongside your blue bin on your recycling week and your garden waste will be collected as usual.

There’s still time to sign up and enjoy the early bird offer at £35 for a full year of fortnightly collections, but this discounted rate ends 31 January - after that, the price rises to £40.

Now is a popular time for tackling fallen leaves and winter debris, but remember, leaving some piles can help insects and wildlife.

To check your property’s collection calendar, including which bins are due out and when, visit the ESBC website and download the schedule for your address.

Here’s to a tidier Burton and a greener start to the year!

For the early bird offer link and collection calendar link...

📅 Friday, 23rd January ☁️
Cloudy with some light rain or showers possible, staying generally grey. Highs around 7–8 °C and overnight lows near 4 °C — a chilly but typical late‑January day ahead, with breezy conditions likely.

📅 Saturday, 24th January 🌤️
A mix of sun and cloud with temperatures a touch milder. Expect a high around 8–9 °C and an overnight low near 3–4 °C — a slightly brighter day with some clearer spells possible.

📅 Sunday, 25th January ☁️
Cloudy skies continue with occasional light rain possible. Highs around 5–6 °C and lows near 1 °C — still cold, but a fairly typical late winter weekend forecast.

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Monday 26th January

☀️ 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)
Brewers Union Open Night & Quiz at The Devonshire Arms, Station Street

Tuesday 27th January

☀️ Daytime Events
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Ding n John at The Anchor Inn, New 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)

Wednesday 28th January

☀️ 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)
Open Mic at The Cooper's Tavern, Cross Street

Thursday 29th January

No events yet

 

Friday 30th January

☀️ Daytime Events

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

🎸 Live Music

Much Ado About Jazz at The Brewhouse
John Kirkpatrick at Burton Folk Club at Marston's Sports & Social Club
Tom Nicholson Soul/Motown Vocalist at Belmont Services Club, Swadlincote
A Night at the Movies with The Jersey Boys at Tutbury Club
Shelly at The Crown, Stapenhill
Punk Night at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at Tutbury Practice Patient Forum
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)


Saturday 31st January

☀️ Daytime Events

Burton Albion v Cardiff City at Pirelli Stadium

🎸 Live Music
Jamaica Hurricane Relief Fundraiser at Burton Town Hall
The Modest at Newhall Social Club
Vinny at The Crown Inn, Newhall
Medicine Train at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane
Tilted Smile at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place
The Detroits at Oakland Village, Swadlincote
The Incredible Skank Brothers at The Mount Pleasant, Swadlincote

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)



Sunday 1st February

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

The 5pm Club (Men's Walking Group) in Winshill (Weekly)

🎸 Live Music

Ricky Booth at The Cooper's Tavern, Cross Street

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