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Thursday 9th October 2025

🎭 What’s On in Burton This Week

As we roll into mid-October, Burton shows no signs of slowing down. The nights might be drawing in, but the local events calendar is bursting at the seams – with everything from cracking tribute acts and beer festivals to salsa dancing, psychic nights, and a Saturday home game at the Pirelli Stadium.

🎬 Don’t miss Little Women at The Brewhouse – showing this week only. It's a heartfelt stage adaptation of the classic novel and a perfect excuse to escape the chill for a cosy evening at the theatre.

Meanwhile, The Last of the Summer Vines are on a mission to play 14 pubs in just 2 days – all to raise money for First Responders and the Air Ambulance. 

There’s plenty more going on too: a Festival of 21 Beers at The Devonshire Arms, UB40 and Madness tribute night at Tutbury Club, Northern Soul, Sunday’s Autumn Market, and even some ringside action with wrestling at Conkers.

👇 Scroll down for your full weekend guide.

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This 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

This weekend at a pub near you!

🎸 The Last of the Summer Vines 🍻

The Last of the Summer Vines are hitting the road (and a fair few bar stools) in an epic two-day charity music marathon – performing at 14 pubs across Burton and beyond to raise vital funds for two brilliant causes: the First Responders and Air Ambulance.

Grab your mates, plan your pub crawl, and support live music and life-saving charities while you’re at it. It’s all happening on:

🎶 Saturday 11th October

• 2pm – The Vine, Tutbury

• 3pm – The Rising Sun, Willington

• 4pm – The Sump, Burton-on-Trent

• 5pm – Anglesey Arms, Winshill

• 6pm – New Inn, Stapenhill

• 7pm – Freehold Tavern, Newhall

• 8pm – The Midway Inn, Midway
  
  

🎶 Sunday 12th October

• 2pm – The Oak and Ivy, Burton-on-Trent

• 3pm – The Anchor, Burton-on-Trent

• 4pm – The Plough Inn, Horninglow

• 5pm – The Jinnie Inn, Rolleston

• 6pm – The Kings Head, Hilton

• 7pm – The Hilton Brook, Hilton

• 8pm – The Vine Inn, Tutbury
  
  

🎤 Whether you join them for one pint or the full tour, you’ll be helping raise funds for two vital services that do incredible work in our community. Let’s give them the support (and crowd) they deserve!

👉 Follow their journey, spread the word, and donate if you can.

Every song played and every drink poured is for a great cause. See you at the bar!

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

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
G.S.G at The Green Man, Willington

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Little Women at The Brewhouse
Festival of 21 Beers at The Devonshire Arms, Station Street
International Medium Debs Kiley at Horninglow Spiritualist Church
Northern Soul at South Stapenhill Social Club

Saturday 11th October

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v Bolton Wanderers at Pirelli Stadium

🎸 Live Music
The Last of the Summer Vines - at 7 different pubs (see above)
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
Rattler at The Tavern, Hatton
James Cowley at The Jinnie, Rolleston

🌙 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
An Evening with Psychic Medium David Maddock at Barton Marina


Sunday 12th October

☀️ Daytime Events
Autumn Market at Burton Market Place
Sunday Afternoon Quiz at The Alfred, Derby Street (Weekly)

🎸 Live Music
The Last of the Summer Vines - at 7 different pubs (see above)
Josh Hart at The Tavern, Hatton

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Friday, 10th October 🌥️
Low clouds early, then possible breaks of sunshine.
High of ~16 °C, overnight low around ~8 °C.

Saturday, 11th October ☁️
Mostly cloudy skies.
High near ~15 °C, low down to ~8 °C.

Sunday, 12th October 🌫️
Persistent low cloud / misty conditions, cooler in the evening.
High around ~15 °C, overnight low ~7 °C.

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Monday 13th October

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Quiz Night at The Jinnie, Rolleston (Weekly)
Clairvoyance Evening at The Plough Inn, Horninglow Road North

Tuesday 14th 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 15th 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)
Record Fair at High Street, Swadlincote


Thursday 16th October

☀️ Daytime Events

Jobs Fair at Burton Town Hall
Soul & Motown Afternoon Tea at Planters, Bretby Lane

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Murder: Staged 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 Arms, Branston Road

Friday 17th October

☀️ Daytime Events

Gents Day at Uttoxeter Racecourse

🎸 Live Music
Ninebarrow (Folk duo) at The Brewhouse
Metal Marching Onto Burton at The Olde Royal Oak
Martin Gregory at The Tavern, Hatton
Tom Nicholson at Belmont Services Club, Swadlincote
Ruby Rich at The Brickmaker's Arms, Newton Solney
Freddie Mercury Tribute at Railway Inn, Swadlincote
Sarah-Kathleen at The Red Lion, Linton

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Karaoke at The Alfred, Derby Street

Saturday 18th October

☀️ Daytime Events
Burton Albion v Peterborough United at Pirelli Stadium
Klondyke Steam Party in Draycott in the Clay
Burton History Tours presents The Brief History of Burton
Halloween Market at The Octagon Centre

🎸 Live Music
Music of John Williams by Burton Concert Band at The Brewhouse
Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert (Adele Tribute) at Burton Town Hall
Knight Kings at The Olde Royal Oak, Market Place
Clones at The Wyggeston, Calais Road
The Detroits at The Crown, Newhall

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)

Karaoke Disco at The Branston Arms, Branston Road
Rage in a Cage (MMA) at Gresley Old Hall


Sunday 19th October

☀️ Daytime Events
Klondyke Steam Party in Draycott in the Clay
Barton Marina Artisan Market
Uttoxeter Racecourse Wedding Show
Professional American Wrestling at Marston's Sports & Social Club

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

🎸 Live Music

Matt Peach & Edd Saffell at The Tavern, Hatton
Cal White at The Monk's Bridge, Stretton
Lunar & The Groove at The Roebuck, Station Street

🌙 Evening Events (other than live music)
Crumbs (Comedy Theatre) at Linton

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