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Thursday 11th December 2025

🎄 What’s On in Burton This Weekend 🎅

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Burton – and the weekend’s packed with festive fun.

🎶 Friday brings live music all over town, from cosy concerts to rock and karaoke.

🎁 Saturday’s bursting with things to do: Burton Albion at home, Christmas markets in Shobnall and Swadlincote, plus panto, discos, and more live music than you can shake a candy cane at.

🎅 Sunday slows the pace with carols, craft fairs, Santa visits (including Santa Paws 🐾), and a mellow afternoon of pub gigs and quizzes.

🍻 We’ve also got big news from Burton Bridge Brewery, updates on Santa’s sleigh routes, and your full weekend weather forecast.

👇 Scroll down to plan your weekend…

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18–20 December | 5pm–8pm | FREE | St Modwen’s Church, Bass Water Tower & Memorial Gardens

Burton upon Trent will glow brighter than ever this December with the arrival of Canvas of Light: Starlight, an immersive art spectacle by award-winning collective Luxmuralis.

For three enchanting evenings, St Modwen’s Church and the Bass Water Tower will be illuminated with vibrant projections, beautifully celebrating Burton’s rich history.

A magical trail, awash in colour and light, will weave through the rejuvenated Memorial Gardens, connecting these legendary sites and creating a unique festive experience for all ages.

Visitors can explore a bustling night market featuring local traders, enjoy live music, and even meet Santa and his elves at Burton Library.

No tickets are required - just wrap up, gather friends and family, and step into this free winter wonderland shining in the heart of Burton.

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Thursday 11th December

☀️ Daytime Events

Chair Exercise Class at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Play Rounders at Granville Academy, Woodville (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Albion, Shobnall Road (Weekly)
Open Mic Night at The Wyggeston, Calais Road

🎸 Live Music
Burton Folk Club Christmas Singaround at Martons Sports & Social Club, Shobnall Road

Friday 12th December

☀️ Daytime Events

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

🎸 Live Music
Cosy Christmas Concert at St Mark's Church, Winshill
Hard Row Revival at Belmont Services Club, Swadlincote
Claire Zamore at The Sump, Newton Road
Unforgiven at The Greyhound, Swadlincote
The Dark Horses at Tutbury Club

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Treasure Island at Linton Village Hall
Karaoke at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place
Karaoke at The Tavern, Hatton

Saturday 13th December

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v Wycombe Wanderers at Pirelli Stadium
Christmas Market at The Albion, Shobnall Road
Aquascaping Workshop at Byrkley Aquatics
Swadlincote Christmas Market / Car Show / Live Music etc, High Street

🎸 Live Music
Phil Bradley at The Crown, Newhall
Rolleston Choral Society at St Mary's Church, Stretton
Christmas Concert at Barton Village Hall
Incredible Skank Brothers at The Greyhound, Swadlincote
Phil Jester at The Wyggeston, Calais Road
StonePunch at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place
Echo Fire at The Rising Sun, Willington
MLC at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane
Julie Tickle at The Navigation, Horninglow Road

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
Beauty & The Beast Jr at The Brewhouse
Treasure Island at Linton Village Hall
The Panto Express at Stanton Village Hall
Soulleston at Rolleston Club
Northern Soul Night at The leopard, Tutbury
Christmas Disco at the Monk's Bridge, Stretton


Sunday 14th December

☀️ Daytime Events
Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
The Mayors Charity Christmas Carol Concert at Burton Town Hall
Christmas Market with Tutbury Band at The Bell Inn, Anslow

The Panto Express at Stanton Village Hall
Meet Santa Claus & Santa Paws at The Hub Cafe, Rosliston
Christmas Open Day at RSPCA Burton in Stretton

🎸 Live Music
Ricky Booth at The Coopers Tavern, Cross Street
Lydia Bee at The Brickmaker's Arms, Newton Solney
Double Cross Duo at The Tavern, Hatton
April Davies at The Anchor Inn, New Street

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Burton Bridge Brewery is set to expand in exciting new directions after receiving a vital grant through the People, Innovation and Place Programme (PIPP), secured in partnership with Heritage Brewing.

This funding, championed by East Staffordshire Borough Council and the Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce, will deliver cutting-edge equipment - most notably, a state-of-the-art fermentation and conditioning tank designed for keg beer.

For the first time, the beloved Burton brewery will be able to craft crisp, refreshing lager, as well as continue innovating with experimental cask ales - bringing fresh creativity to a classic brewing town.

The custom tank will arrive from Scotland, thanks to local haulier H. Young Transport, and will be celebrated with an inaugural cask ale before lager production ramps up.

Proudly merging traditional roots with new ambition, the brewery promises even more choice for thirsty locals at the Burton Bridge Inn.

The latest phase of the Staffordshire Warmer Homes scheme is now open, providing free heating and insulation upgrades to local households who need them most.

The new Warm Homes: Local Grant targets families struggling with cold homes, costly energy bills, or health issues worsened by low temperatures.

Eligible residents could receive loft or wall insulation, modern heating systems, solar panels, and smart heating controls completely funded.

This initiative is managed by Staffordshire County Council in collaboration with district and borough councils—including East Staffordshire—to make homes warmer, healthier, and cheaper to heat.

Funding is limited and will be prioritized for low-income families, those facing hardship, and people whose health is affected by cold homes.

If your winter comfort is at stake, applying soon could mean a cozier season ahead - without higher bills.

The much-loved Burton Santa Sleigh is back for 2025, lighting up streets across the town and surrounding villages.

Organized by dedicated volunteers from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Burton Group, Santa and his sparkling sleigh will visit a different neighborhood each evening from late November through December.

Families can step outside, wave hello, and bask in the festive spirit as the sleigh winds through Stretton, Brizlincote Valley, Winshill, Hilton, Willington, Branston, Rolleston, Clays Lane, Stapenhill, Barton, and more.

Routes start after dark, typically from 5:30pm, and cover as many streets as possible each night.

Don’t forget your hats and gloves - this is a magical Burton tradition for children and grown-ups alike!

For the full list of routes and dates...

Friday, 12th December 🌧️
Rain and drizzle in the morning, then times of clouds and sun in the afternoon. High around 10 °C, overnight low about 4 °C.

Saturday, 13th December 🌥️
Turning cloudy; breezy in the afternoon. High near 11 °C, overnight low around 8 °C.

Sunday, 14th December 🌧️
High chances of rain throughout the day. Cloudy and breezy through the afternoon. High around 12 °C, overnight low about 9 °C.

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Monday 15th December

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)

Tuesday 16th December

☀️ Daytime Events
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (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 17th December

☀️ 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)
Men's Support Group at Burton Fire Station, Moor Street (Weekly)

Thursday 18th December

☀️ Daytime Events

Chair Exercise Class at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Canvas of Light - Free event at St Modwen's Church, Bass Water Tower and Memorial Gardens
Salsa on Thursday at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)
Play Rounders at Granville Academy, Woodville (Weekly)
Epic Smartphone Quiz Night at The Corner House (Weekly)
Quiz Night at The Albion, Shobnall Road (Weekly)

🎸 Live Music

The Wilderness Yet (Burton Folk Club) at Marston's Social Club

Friday 19th December

☀️ Daytime Events

Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
Christmas Party Raceday at Uttoxeter Racecourse

🎸 Live Music
Word Up 80s Christmas Party at The Brewhouse
Benji Heenan at The Tavern, Hatton
Ultimate 80s Party with Kezza at The Beacon, Tutbury Road
Paul Gene at The Crown, Stapenhill
Metal Marching Over Burton at The Olde Roayal Oak, Market Place
The Modest at The Greyhound, Swadlincote

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Canvas of Light - Free event at St Modwen's Church, Bass Water Tower and Memorial Gardens
Open Mic Night at The Albion, Shobnall Road

Saturday 20th December

☀️ Daytime Events
Captain Sprout and the Christmas Pirates at The Brewhouse

🎸 Live Music
Elwoods Tribute to The Blues Brothers at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton
The Dark Horses at the Tavern, Hatton
Murder of Crows at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place
Big Rhino / Kiten Pyramid / Zebedee at Prince of Brewers, High Street
Fleetwood Mac Tribute at Marston's Sports & Social Club
The Detroits at The Greyhound, Swadlincote
Sarah-Kathleen at The Red Lion, Linton

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Karaoke & Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road (Weekly)
Canvas of Light - Free event at St Modwen's Church, Bass Water Tower and Memorial Gardens
Carol Singing at The Jinnie, Rolleston


Sunday 21st December

☀️ Daytime Events
Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Captain Sprout and the Christmas Pirates at The Brewhouse
A Tut-Merry Christmas with Tutbury Band at Burton Town Hall

🎸 Live Music
Rainer at The Roebuck, Station Street
Unforgiven at The Coopers Tavern, Cross Street

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If you’ve ever craved a Chicken Tikka Rungpuri or a rich, comforting Butter Chicken from Jee-Ja-Jees, we’ve got good news… they’re back!

After more than 20 years as one of Burton’s best-loved Indian restaurants - and a two-year closure - Jee-Ja-Jees has officially reopened, this time as a high-quality takeaway and delivery service.

Still run by local favourite Anser Mahmood, they’re serving up the same award-winning flavours with a fresh new format.

Find out what inspired Anser’s comeback, how the new kitchen is raising the bar, and why loyal customers are already coming back in droves.

 

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