Chris Towland
Jul 30, 2026
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 30th July 2026 |
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📅 What’s On in Burton This Week
Hello and welcome to this week’s InBurton Insider.
It feels like Burton is squeezing every last drop out of summer this weekend, with everything from football and festivals to tribute bands and street parades filling the calendar.
Our featured event this week is Musicals in the Park on Sunday, promising an afternoon of show tunes in the great outdoors. If that's not quite your thing, Burton Albion welcome Derby County to the Pirelli Stadium on Saturday, there's a colourful New Orleans Street Parade in nearby Uttoxeter on Sunday, plus plenty of live music, markets and nightlife to keep you busy all weekend.
Elsewhere in this week's Insider, we've got a bumper edition of Business Bites, news that Burton's own Sonic Boom Festival has earned a mention in the Government's new music strategy, the latest on rising petrol prices (sadly the pumps seem to have caught the summer holiday bug), and, as always, this weekend's weather forecast to help you decide whether the sunglasses or umbrella deserve the front seat.
Whatever you've got planned, we hope you have a fantastic weekend - and thanks, as always, for reading the Insider. |
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Bite-sized updates from the businesses that help make Burton tick.
⚽️ Burton Albion Charges
🏛️ Town Hall Upgrade
🔧 MotorSorted Moving In
🍨 Scoops Express Coming Soon
🍽️ Bla Blaa Opens in August
🍺 Country Pub of the Year |
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Music in the Park |
Music in the Park at Maurice Lea Memorial Park, Church Gresley
Free Entry
This Sunday from 2pm til 4pm, The Mellow Dramatics return with a sparkling selection of singalong musical favourites.
Join them for an uplifting performance packed with well-loved songs, theatrical flair and classic West End energy.
Whether you want to sit back and enjoy the show or sing along, this promises to be a feel-good event for musical lovers of all ages.
Ice cream and coffee van at all events. Bring your own chairs and picnics.
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Thursday 30th July ☀️ Daytime Events
🎸 Live Music Georgia Hair at The Dial, Station Street
Friday 31st July
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) ☀️ Daytime Events
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Burton's Sonic Boom Festival has gained national attention, being featured in the Government’s new Turn It Up music strategy as a shining example of how live music can energise local communities.
This free event, held in the town centre since 2024, has drawn over 10,000 visitors, filling venues with both local and nationally acclaimed acts like The K’s and Everything Everything.
Alongside vibrant performances, the festival’s TURBO training programme has offered hands-on industry experience to more than 50 young people, with future plans for a permanent grassroots venue to further nurture homegrown talent.
The Government report estimates Sonic Boom delivers £2.34 of value for every £1 invested, underlining its positive economic and cultural impact.
This year’s festival takes place on Saturday 12 September, promising another unforgettable day for music lovers across Burton. Read More... |
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The cheapest petrol and diesel prices we’ve spotted in the Burton & Swadlincote area today. Prices can change quickly, so they may vary by the time you fill up.
⛽ Unleaded
Available at:
153.9p Morrisons Swad, Sainsbury's Swad 156.9p BP Midway Most others are 169.9p or above
Why is petrol at Morrisons Burton 6p per litre more than it is at Morrisons in Swad?
⛽ Diesel
Available at: 171.9p Morrisons Swad 173.9p Bridge Garage - Midland Road, Swad
Spotted cheaper fuel locally? Let us know and we’ll include it in next week’s Burton Fuel Watch. |
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Monday 3rd August
☀️ Daytime EventsThe Monday Club - Remote working and networking at The Brewhouse Arts Centre (Weekly) Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Tuesday 4th August
🎸 Live Music English & Irish Traditional Music at The Alfred, Derby Street
BACT Extra Time Hub for over 55s at Pirelli Stadium (Weekly)
☀️ Daytime Events LEGO Day at Coopers Square Shopping Centre
Friday 7th August
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly) ☀️ Daytime Events
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That’s it for this week!
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Best regards, Chris Towland |
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