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Thursday 5th March 2026

📅 What’s On in Burton This Week

Another week, another packed line-up of things happening across Burton.

This weekend’s events diary brings everything from live music and comedy nights to community walks, quizzes and a scooter fair, so whether you fancy a relaxed afternoon out or a lively evening, there’s plenty to choose from.

One of the standout events is Friday’s 60th anniversary celebration for Burton Folk Club, marking six decades of music and memories. The special evening at Shobnall Sports & Social Club will see musicians past and present come together to celebrate one of the country’s longest-running folk clubs.

Football fans will also have their eyes on Burton Albion’s home game against Stevenage on Saturday at the Pirelli Stadium. With the season heading into its final stretch, every point counts for the Brewers now, so it could be an important afternoon in their campaign.

Elsewhere across the weekend you’ll find everything from a GeoAdventure walk from Moira Furnace to Hicks Lodge, a psychic night inside Burton Gaol, and a Drag Queen Bingo event in Swadlincote, alongside plenty of live music in pubs and clubs around the area.

Beyond the events diary, we’ve also got a few local updates for you. There’s news about free Easter holiday clubs for children, details of the Newton Park Hotel reopening in early April, and a look at a hidden gem of a restaurant right in the town centre – 99 Station Street.

And of course, we’ve also got the weekend weather forecast to help you plan your plans.

So grab a brew, scroll on, and see what’s happening around Burton this week… 👇

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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

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Thursday 5th March

☀️ Daytime Events
GeoAdventure Walk: Moira Furnace to Hicks Lodge

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Angst with Angela Barnes at The Brewhouse
Pub Quiz Night at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill (Weekly)

 

Friday 6th March

☀️ Daytime Events

Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
Matilda After School Party at The Horseshoe, Tatenhill

🎸 Live Music

Don't Stop Believing at Belmont Services Club, Swadlincote
April Davies at The Navigation, Horninglow Road
Burton Folk Club 60th Anniversary Celebration

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke Night at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Psychic Event at Burton Gaol, Market Place
Brew-ha-ha House Comedy Club at The Brewhouse
DJ Dan at Havana, Guild Street
Karaoke at The Tavern, Hatton


Saturday 7th March

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v Stevenage at Pirelli Stadium
Scooter Fair & Parts Show at National Forest Adventure Farm, Tatenhill
Drag Queen Bingo at The Queens Head, Swadlincote

🎸 Live Music
Blues Brothers Tribute at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton
Closer to the Coast at The Mount Pleasant, Swadlincote
Murder of Crows at Rolleston Club
Margo Peters at The Crown, Newhall
Sharlene at The Wyggeston, Calais Road
Jonno Hornby at The Alfred, Derby Street
Breaking Poynt at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane
Queen Day at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
DJ Aldo at Havana, Guild Street


Sunday 8th March

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

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

🎸 Live Music

Anthony Ward at The Tavern, Hatton
Sophie Sax at The Cooper's Tavern, Cross Street
The Good Biscuits at The Roebuck, Station Street

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Burton Folk Club is marking its remarkable 60th anniversary with a special free concert this Friday, 6th March, at Shobnall Sports & Social Club, starting at 7:30pm.

The evening promises a lively celebration of the club’s storied past, featuring returning musicians and community members who’ve shaped Burton’s folk music scene.

Founder Dave Bull, who started the club in 1966 as a teenager, will headline the night, alongside past resident performer Andy Wall and others.

Current organiser Geoff Noble, Dave’s younger brother, will host and perform, keeping the tradition vibrant.

Admission is free, but guests are encouraged to support Burton YMCA Food Bank with a donation.

The night will blend music, memories, and community spirit  - a true testament to a local institution still singing strong after six decades.

Burton families can now book spots in Staffordshire’s popular Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for Easter, offering eligible children free access to holiday clubs packed with exciting opportunities.

Funded by the Department for Education and run by Staffordshire County Council, the scheme is open to children aged 5–16 who receive benefit-related free school meals.

From Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026, kids can enjoy up to four fully funded sessions with nutritious hot meals provided. Paid places are also available to help more local children take part.

Activities range from sports, dance, and drama to animal encounters and horse riding, with special opportunities for teenagers aged 11–16.

Sessions in Burton will be held at Shobnall Leisure Complex, De Ferrers Academy, and other local venues. Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

The historic Newton Park Hotel is set to reopen in Burton on Tuesday, April 7th, marking an exciting new beginning for a beloved local landmark.

After several years away from hospitality, during which the building was used to house asylum seekers under previous ownership by Mercure Hotels, the venue has undergone significant restoration since its 2022 purchase by Raky Hotels.

The reopening promises to boost the town’s hospitality scene, with jobs, venues for family events, and more visitors returning to Burton.

Locals can look forward to seeing Newton Park Hotel shine again — with its doors once more open for visitors, celebrations and a good Sunday lunch.

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Monday 9th 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)

Tuesday 10th March

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

🌙 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 11th 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)
My Fair Lady at The Brewhouse

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

🌙 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
Hexial Supported by James Glew at Burton Library

🌙 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


Sunday 15th March

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

The 5pm Club (Men's Walking Group) in Winshill (Weekly)
Vegan Market at Barton Marina
Burton Bridge Archers Taster Session at Marston's Sports & Social

🎸 Live Music

Anna Milne at The Tavern, Hatton
The Fast Trax at The Roebuck, Station Street

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I was chatting to a girl at a party last weekend. She said that people call her Vivaldi. I asked "is that because you're a musician and compose your own music?" She said "no, it's because my name is Viv and I work at Aldi."