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Burton’s Big Weekend: Sonic Boom, The Dial & Free Parking
Burton’s Big Weekend: Sonic Boom, The Dial & Free Parking
Your full guide to this weekend’s events, plus two big updates for local favourites.
Chris Towland
Sep 11, 2025
All the Good Stuff Happening in Burton! Thursday 11th September 2025 |
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🎉 What’s On in Burton This Week
It’s a blockbuster weekend in Burton – with Sonic Boom Festival bringing big names, local favourites and a full day of live music to venues across town. And if that’s not enough to get your toes tapping, there’s tributes galore (from Robbie to MJ to Oasis), jazz in Hanbury, and a healthy dose of Monsters of Rock in case things were feeling too calm.
Beyond the music, you’ll find Swad Heritage Fest in full swing, Burton Albion at home at the Pirelli Stadium, and history buffs can take a walk through 1,500 years of Burton’s past on a guided town tour. Add in a car boot sale, a country fair, and a few themed club nights for good measure - and you’ve got a packed weekend across the borough.
👇 Scroll down for your full what’s on guide, your weekend weather forecast, and two of this week’s top local reads:
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This week in Burton... |
Sonic Boom Music Festival |
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🎸 This One’s for YOU, Live Music Lovers! 🎸
Sonic Boom Festival 2025 is back in Burton this Saturday 13th September – and it’s bigger than ever.
🌟 “A festival like no other…” – Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6 Music
This year, 56 international, national, and rising local artists will be taking over stages across the town. Think Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, Isle of Wight… but right here in Burton.
🎟️ Tickets are under £25 – that’s less than 50p per artist. Don’t let the out-of-towners grab them all. Burton fam, this one’s ours!
⏰ From Midday to 8pm
🌙 After 8pm – The Official Aftershock
👉 Grab your tickets now... |
Next week in Burton... |
Sunshine on Leith at The Brewhouse |
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This uplifting and moving musical with unforgettable songs by The Proclaimers returns to delight audiences.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Edinburgh, this touching story follows the lives of two soldiers, Davy and Ally, returning home from Afghanistan.
As they return to civilian life, they must navigate love, family and the search for purpose. Davy meets Yvonne on a blind date, while Ally rekindles his romance with Davy’s sister, Liz.
Their relationships are tested by the challenges of readjusting to everyday routines and the secrets they carry from their time abroad. Amidst the joy and struggles, they rediscover the strength of family bonds and the power of love.
Filled with beloved hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), Letter from America, and Sunshine on Leith, this musical captures the essence of resilience and the unbreakable spirit of the human heart.
Don’t miss out! Book your tickets now and be part of a night that celebrates talent, passion, and the undeniable connection that music brings. Grab your friends, family, or that special someone, and let’s make memories together!
⏰ Tuesday 16th to Saturday 20th September at 7.30pm (plus Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm) 📍 The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton 🎟️ Tickets £15 |
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Thursday 11th September
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Friday 12th September
Ultra 90s vs 00s Night at Conkers
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Friday, 12th September☁ A few morning showers possible, followed by better spells of sunshine. It’ll be breezy—just a little nudge of wind, not a gale. Expect a high of 18 °C, dipping to around 10 °C overnight.
Saturday, 13th September🌤 A mix of clouds and sunshine, with breezy conditions continuing. Temperatures reaching about 16 °C, staying around 10 °C overnight.
Sunday, 14th September🌦 Breezy conditions continue, with periods of rain likely. Expect a high near 18 °C and overnight lows around 12 °C. |
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Plans to introduce parking charges at Barton Marina were unexpectedly put on hold, just before their intended launch last Saturday, September 6.
The site owners had stated that the new charges were designed to address parking shortages and stemmed from feedback collected in a recent visitor survey.
However, the marina’s management cited an 'unforeseen issue' as the reason for the delay, with no new implementation date announced.
Despite the pause, ongoing improvements to Barton Marina’s car park will not be affected.
Local businesses, including The Red Carpet Cinema and Café, have welcomed the delay, having voiced strong concerns over potential impacts on customer access and longstanding parking agreements.
For now, at least, visitors can continue to enjoy free parking while exploring the popular lakeside shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities.
Whether stopping for coffee or a movie, there’s no need to worry about meters just yet. Read More... |
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The Dial Bar & Restaurant on Station Street is entering a new era after more than 20 years as a beloved Burton establishment.
Longtime owners James and Emily, who spent 23 years building The Dial’s reputation for relaxed dining and quality service, have sold the venue to Yeomans Developments Ltd, a prominent family-run business.
The couple was determined to find new owners who would maintain The Dial’s welcoming spirit and believe the Yeomans family is the perfect fit.
Laren and Christine Yeomans and their five children will now lead the restaurant, eager to honour its traditions while introducing fresh ideas - hinting at a playful “turning the clock back” concept in future plans.
Regulars can rest easy knowing the dedicated staff and signature friendly atmosphere remain unchanged as The Dial looks toward an exciting future under new local ownership. Read More... |
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Monday 15th September
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music) Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Tuesday 16th September
Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)
☀️ Daytime Events Freddie Mercury Afternoon Tea at Planters, Bretby Lane
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Friday 19th September
🌙 Evening Events (other than live music) Sunshine on Leith at The Brewhouse Mamma Mia The Party at Annie Maison, High Street
Sunshine on Leith at The Brewhouse
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