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Thursday 23rd October 2025

📅 What’s On in Burton This Week

Autumn’s rolling in, but Burton isn’t slowing down - far from it. This weekend is packed with over 40 local events, from spine-tingling ghost stories to Queen tributes, Bavarian beer nights to pumpkin workshops.

Whether you're in the mood for music, markets, or a bit of Halloween mischief, there’s something with your name on it.

This week’s issue is bursting with Burton brilliance:

🍛 An exclusive 20% off voucher for the newly opened Jee-Ja-Jees (takeaway & delivery)
🎆 Full guide to 8 fireworks and bonfire events around town
🎤 A quick natter with the owner of Jee-Ja-Jees
🌦️ Your trusty local weekend weather forecast

Oh, and don’t forget - the clocks go back one hour at 2am on Sunday, as we wave goodbye to British Summer Time. That means an extra hour in bed (or on the dancefloor, depending on your Saturday night plans).

👇 Scroll on for your full weekend lowdown.

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Next Week In Burton...

Jesus Christ Superstar

🎭 Burton Musical Theatre Company presents Jesus Christ Superstar 

Experience Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s legendary rock opera like never before!

This powerful and electrifying musical retells the final days of Jesus through the eyes of Judas, set to an unforgettable score featuring I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane, and Superstar.

With striking visuals, a live band, and a cast bursting with energy, BMTC’s Jesus Christ Superstar promises an evening of drama, emotion, and spectacular music that will stay with you long after the final note.

📅 Performances:
Tuesday 28th October – Saturday 1st November 2025

📍 Venue:
De Ferrer’s Academy, Harehedge Lane, Burton upon Trent DE13 0AS

🎫 Tickets: ticketsource.co.uk/bmtc

Don’t miss this iconic show brought to life by one of the region’s leading musical theatre companies.

Note: You can click on most events to see more details of that event.

Thursday 23rd October

☀️ Daytime Events

Chair Exercise Class at Burton Caribbean Centre (Weekly)

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

Friday 24th October

☀️ Daytime Events

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

🎸 Live Music
The Bohemians - Queen's Greatest Hits at Burton Town Hall
Burton Folk Club Singaround at The Albion, Shobnall Road
Lavinia Leigh at The Lamb Inn, Newhall

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Open Mic at The Brewhouse
A Demonstration of Mediumship at The Brewhouse
Karaoke at The Alfred, Derby Street
The Ghost Stories of M R James at Barton Village Hall

Saturday 25th October

☀️ Daytime Events
CAMRA's 39th National Breweriana Auction at Burton Town Hall
Daytime Disco at Stretton Social Club, Beech Lane
Pumpkin Flower Workshop at Craythorne Farm Shop
The Orton and Spooner Story at Burton Library
Farmer's Market at Moira Furnace

🎸 Live Music
Sound & Vision: A David Bowie Tribute Show at The Brewhouse
WT Funk at Tower Brewery
Gun Money at Burton Banter, Hawkins Lane
The Sakatella Band at Marstons Sports & Social Club, Shobnall Road
Paul Tabor at The Navigation, Horninglow Road
The Best of Grohl at Mount Pleasant Inn, Swadlincote
LoopVox at The Bubble Inn, Coton in the Elms
Area 51 at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Bavarian Oompah Night at Conkers
Karaoke Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road
Furnace Fright Night at Moira Furnace
Disco at The Leopard, Tutbury
Motown Disco at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton


Sunday 26th October

☀️ Daytime Events

Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Kids Halloween Disco at Tutbury Club
Spin It Sunday at The Burton Bridge Inn, Bridge Street
Vets at Bretby Open Day at Planters, Bretby

🎸 Live Music
Rainer at The Roebuck, Station Street
CJ Gibson at The Red Lion, Repton

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Family Halloween Party at Stapenhill Football Club

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🎆 8 Firework Displays Lighting Up The Burton Area This November!

Bonfire Night is fast approaching, and we've already uncovered eight different firework and bonfire events happening in and around Burton - starting Saturday 1st November and running right through to Sunday 9th November.

There’s something for everyone this year. Whether you're after:

• Low-noise sparkles in Newton Solney or Rolleston for little ears 👶

• A firework fiesta with animals and fairground rides at the National Adventure Farm 🐄🎠

• A full-on musical display with steam engines at Klondyke Mill 🚂🎆

• Or a classic community night out at your local rugby club, scout group, or cricket club 🏉🔥

We’ll keep adding new events to our main Fireworks Guide as they’re announced - so be sure to check back there before deciding where to head for your bangers and bonfires!

👉 All the details, dates, and ticket links can be found in our full Fireworks & Bonfire Night 2025 guide...

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Enjoy your favourite dishes like Chicken Tikka Rungpuri, Lamb Bhuna, or Butter Chicken at a special discount - just for being part of our local community.

The offer is valid until the end of November on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday evenings.

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Friday, 24th October ⛅
Partly sunny and quite windy.
High of ~12 °C, overnight low ~6 °C.

Saturday, 25th October ☀️
Mostly sunny but chilly and windy.
High near ~10 °C, overnight low ~4 °C.

Sunday, 26th October ☁️
Turning cloudier with a breezy feel.
High about ~10 °C, overnight low ~7 °C.

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Monday 27th October

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)

Tuesday 28th October

☀️ Daytime Events
Communi-Tea (Make friends over a cuppa) at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Puss in Boots at The Brewhouse
Halloween Children's Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road

🌙 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)
Jesus Christ Superstar at De Ferrers Academy

Wednesday 29th October

☀️ 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)

Halloween Family Spooktacular Light Walk at Conkers
Jesus Christ Superstar at De Ferrers Academy

Thursday 30th October

☀️ 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)

Halloween Family Spooktacular Light Walk at Conkers
Haunted Dark Beer Festival at The Junction Micro Pub, Stretton
Jesus Christ Superstar at De Ferrers Academy

Friday 31st October

☀️ Daytime Events

Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
Afternoon Autumn Racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Slimetastic Halloween Lab at Coopers Square
Not So Scary Halloween Party at Burton Library

🎸 Live Music
Rip It Up! at Belmont Services Club, Swadlincote
DNA at Tutbury Club Halloween Night
The Jester's Soul Harvest at The Wyggeston, Calais Road
Pete Coe at Burton Folk Club at The Albion, Shobnall Road
Sham Radio at The Mount Pleasant, Swadlincote

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Halloween Burton Gaol Ghost Event at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place
Jesus Christ Superstar at De Ferrers Academy

Halloween Family Spooktacular Light Walk at Conkers
Halloween Karaoke & Disco at The Tavern, Hatton

Haunted Dark Beer Festival at The Junction Micro Pub, Stretton
Halloween Karaoke at The Lamb Inn, Newhall
The Haunting of The Bridge Inn at Burton Bridge Inn
Halloween Fancy Dress Party at The Oak & Ivy, Wellington Street
Halloween Open Mic Night at The Beacon, Tutbury Road
Ghost Hunt at Swadlincote Town Hall

Saturday 1st November

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v St Albans City at Pirelli Stadium
Burton Day Disco at Burton Town Hall
Steaming Day at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station, Stretton
Quirky Market at Swadlincote High Street
Maker's Market & Pre-Loved Clothes Sale at The Priory Centre, Stretton

🎸 Live Music
ABBA Tribute at The Horseshoe Inn, Tatenhill
Alex Elson at The Elms, Stapenhill Road
Murder of Crows at The Tavern, Hatton
Unwanted MCC's at Marston's Social Club, Shobnall Road
ABBA Tribute at The Plough Inn, Horninglow Road North
GSG Vocal Trio at The Red Lion, Linton

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Jesus Christ Superstar at De Ferrers Academy
Sinai Park House - Ghost Walks & Legends of the Holy Grail

Fireworks Night at Stapenhill Football Club

Bonfire & Fireworks in Newton Solney
Tutbury Cricket Club Bonfire & Fireworks, Tutbury

Haunted Dark Beer Festival at The Junction Micro Pub, Stretton
Halloween Karaoke at The Uxbridge Arms, Queen Street
Halloween Party & Disco at The Anglesey Arms, Winshill

Halloween Fancy Dress Disco at The Crown Inn, Newhall


Sunday 2nd November

☀️ Daytime Events

Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)
Steaming Day at Claymills Victorian Pumping Station, Stretton

Haunted Dark Beer Festival at The Junction Micro Pub, Stretton

🎸 Live Music
Blue Yates at Beeropolis, High Sreet
The Franchise at The Roebuck, Station Street

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Fireworks & Fun Fair at Burton Rugby Club, Tatenhill

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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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