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Thursday 2nd October 2025

🎉 What’s On in Burton This Week

As the nights draw in and the leaves start to crunch underfoot, Burton is still buzzing with things to do – from wedding fairs and craft markets to quiz nights and a packed live music line-up. Whether you fancy salsa dancing, solving a mystery with Sherlock, or giggling your way through Brew-ha-ha-house, there’s plenty to fill your weekend with.

We’ve also got good news for your tastebuds – a much-loved curry house is making a comeback (you’ll find all the spicy details below). And yes, we’ve checked the forecast – Storm Amy is blowing in, but that’s no reason to stay in. Just bring a brolly and a sense of adventure.

Scroll down for your full what’s on guide, the weekend weather, and the return of a Burton favourite to our High Street.

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Next Week at The Brewhouse...

Little Women

Cabaret Theatre Company - Little Women

Little Women, the musical, is based on Louisa May Alcott's classic tale of the four March sisters and follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy.

Jo dreams of being a famous writer and is trying to sell her stories in New York. We see how she and her sisters grew up during the American Civil War alongside their neighbour Laurie.

Whether you’ve read the book, seen the film or are completely new to the story, you don’t want to miss this gorgeous musical retelling of Little Women!

🗓️ When:
Thursday 9th – Saturday 11th October
Evening shows at 7.30pm | Saturday matinee at 2.30pm

📍Where:
The Brewhouse Arts Centre, Burton

🎟️ Tickets:
£18 – available now from the Brewhouse box office

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Thursday 2nd October

🌙 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)
Sherlock Holmes The Last Act at The Brewhouse
Autumn Dinner with Sir Gareth Edwards at Pirelli Stadium
Open Mic at The Branston Arm, Branston Road

Friday 3rd October

☀️ Daytime Events
Line Dancing Morning at The Priory Centre, Stretton (Weekly)
Valuation Day at Sharpe's Pottery Museum, Swadlincote

🎸 Live Music
Davy Thom at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton
Sphanky at The Sump, Newton Road
Dan Walsh at Burton Folk Club at The Albion, Shobnall Road
Sham Radio at The Mill Wheel, Hartshorne

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Brew-ha-ha-house Comedy at The Brewhouse

Saturday 4th October

☀️ Daytime Events
Collector's Fair at Burton Town Hall
Dickinson's Real Deal at The Deer Barn, Tatenhill
Autumn Pop-up Market at The Octagon Centre
Craft Fair at All Saints Church, Branston Road

🎸 Live Music
The Dark Horses at Tutbury Club
Raphael Tate at The Crown Inn, Newhall
The Detroits at Newhall Social Club
The Pinch at The Railway Inn, Swadlincote
Dr Spork at The Red Lion, Linton
Sarah-Kathleen at The Wheel Inn, Swadlincote
Julie Tickle at The Brickmakers Arms, Newton Solney
Ray Hatfield at The Alfred, Derby Street
Murder of Crows at Gresley Old Hall

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Charity Horse Racing Event at The Oak & Ivy, Wellington Street
Ska/Soul/Brit-Pop & Indie at Prince of Brewers, High Street


Sunday 5th October

☀️ Daytime Events

Sunday Afternoon Racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse
Wedding Fair at The Glade, Rosliston Forestry Centre
Autumn Wedding Fayre at The Waterfront, Barton Marina

🎸 Live Music

The Audio Junkies at The Roebuck, Station Street

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Friday, 3rd October 🌧️💨
Windy in the morning with rain arriving in the afternoon as Storm Amy moves in. Expect mostly cloudy skies.
High of ~17 °C, falling to around ~11 °C overnight.

Saturday, 4th October 🌦️🌬️
Blustery with gusts up to 65 kph. A mix of sharp showers and brief sunny spells.
Highs near 15 °C, lows down to ~9 °C.

Sunday, 5th October ☁️
Cloudy throughout, breezy in the morning but calmer by afternoon. A dry end to the weekend.
High of ~15 °C, overnight low around ~11 °C.

🍛 Burton Favourite Jee-Ja-Jees Returns – Now Serving from the High Street!

After more than two years away, one of Burton’s best-loved curry spots is making a spicy comeback – and we couldn’t be happier. Jee-Ja-Jees, the Indian restaurant that held a special place in many Burtonians’ hearts, is officially returning – this time as a takeaway and delivery service.

Once a staple of Horninglow Street for over 20 years, Jee-Ja-Jees quietly closed its doors a while back, leaving fans with a korma-shaped hole in their lives. But now, under the continued ownership of Anser Mahmood, the business is being lovingly revived at a brand-new location: 83 High Street, Burton.

The grand re-opening is set for tomorrow – Friday 3rd October. It’ll be a soft launch, with a smaller number of orders taken at first to make sure everything runs smoothly and standards stay sky-high in the brand new kitchen.

From Friday onwards, Jee-Ja-Jees will be open:

🕔 Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm – 10pm
🚪 Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (because even curry chefs deserve a break).

Whether you were a regular back in the day or just love discovering new local gems, this is brilliant news for Burton’s food scene. Great to have you back, Jee-Ja-Jees – the High Street just got tastier!

To order, call 01283 511444, use your Just Eat app, or click the button below.

🌶️ Top tip: Get your order in early during the first few nights to avoid missing out!

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Monday 6th October

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)

Tuesday 7th October

☀️ 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 8th October

☀️ Daytime Events

Have Tea with a Pony at Scropton Horse Centre (Weekly)
Free Antiques & Collectables Valuations at Planters, Bretby

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Quiz Night at The Mill House, Stretton (Weekly)
Speed Quiz at The Stanhope Arms (Weekly)
Psychic Night at The Grove, Stapenhill


Thursday 9th October

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Little Women at The Brewhouse
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 Arm, Branston Road
Festival of 21 Beers at The Devonshire Arms, Station Street

Friday 10th October

🎸 Live Music
UB40 vs Madness Tribute Night at Tutbury Club
Elton John Tribute at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton
Jersey Boys Tribute at Dovecliff Hall, Stretton
Burton Folk Club Singaround at The Albion, Shobnall Road
Bon Jovi UK at Newhall Social Club

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Little Women at The Brewhouse
Festival of 21 Beers at The Devonshire Arms, Station Street

Hometown Glory - Adele Tribute at Burton Town Hall
International Medium Debs Kiley at Horninglow Spiritualist Church

Saturday 11th October

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v Bolton Wanderers at Pirelli Stadium

🎸 Live Music
Kyla Porter as Almost Pink at The Anchor Inn, New Street
Elle Bambridge at The Oak & Ivy, Wellington Street
Vox Pockets at Springfield Sports Bar, Swadlincote
Macy Rose at Belmont Services Club, Swadlincote
Dave O'Hara at The Devonshire Arms, Station Street
The Ant Hill Mob at The Elms, Stapenhill Road

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Little Women at The Brewhouse
70s Soul Crossover & Modern at Burton Caribbean Centre, Uxbridge Street
FTGU Wrestling at Conkers
Festival of 21 Beers at The Devonshire Arms, Station Street


Sunday 12th October

🎸 Live Music

The Last of the Summer Vines at The Oak & Ivy, Wellington Street

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Best regards,

Chris Towland

A man came up to me in Burton today and said "What do you do for a living?" I said "I'm a spy". He said "So why are you dressed like a shepherd?" I said "I'm a shepherd spy".