13 upcoming events in Doncaster
September 2026
250th Betfred St Leger Festival
Historic 250th anniversary of the world's oldest Classic flat race, with four days of top-class racing, live entertainment, Ladies Day and a free family fun day on the Sunday.
Betfred St Leger Festival 2026 (250th Anniversary)
A four-day flat racing festival at Doncaster Racecourse marking the 250th anniversary of the world's oldest Classic, the St Leger Stakes.
Betfred St Leger Festival 250th Anniversary
Doncaster Racecourse hosts its historic four-day St Leger Festival, marking 250 years of the world's oldest Classic horse race.
Betfred St Leger Day
The Group 1 Betfred St Leger Stakes, the world's oldest Classic flat race, runs at Doncaster Racecourse as the festival's showpiece day.
Doncaster VW Festival
The 12th annual Volkswagen festival takes place at Parklands Sports & Social Club, Wheatley Hall Road, with live music, traders, camping and dog-friendly grounds.
November 2026
Bonfire Night Fireworks Display
Doncaster Lawn Tennis Club holds its bonfire and fireworks night with gates opening at 6pm and the main fireworks display starting at 7:30pm.
Festival of Fireworks at Eco-Power Stadium
Doncaster's Eco-Power Stadium hosts its annual bonfire night fireworks show with a children's display, street food and funfair rides.
Doncaster Racecourse November Handicap
Doncaster Racecourse closes its flat racing season with the historic November Handicap, one of the longest-running fixtures in British racing.
Festive Market and Light Switch On
Doncaster's Corn Exchange hosts a festive market and Christmas lights switch-on event to kick off the festive season in the city centre.
Dick Whittington and His Cat
Doncaster's Cast theatre presents its family Christmas pantomime Dick Whittington and His Cat, running from late November into the new year.
Doncaster City 10K 2026
A 10K road race around Doncaster city centre starting and finishing at Doncaster Racecourse.
December 2026
Frost Festival Christmas Cabins
Wooden Christmas cabins set up around Clock Corner between Frenchgate and Doncaster Market, offering festive shopping and food through December.
Sunday Christmas Market
A Sunday Christmas market takes place at the Corn Exchange in Doncaster city centre, with stalls selling festive gifts, crafts and food.