45 upcoming events in Doncaster · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Doncaster Racecourse Antiques and Collectors Fair
A large antiques and collectors fair with up to 400 stalls in the Exhibition Hall.
William Hill Futurity Trophy Friday
A day of racing at Doncaster Racecourse featuring the Futurity Trophy meeting.
William Hill Futurity Trophy Friday 2026
Flat racing afternoon at Doncaster Racecourse with seven races building up to the Group 1 Futurity Trophy Stakes.
William Hill Futurity Trophy Stakes Day
Stakes day racing at Doncaster Racecourse, part of the Futurity Trophy weekend.
William Hill Futurity Trophy Stakes Day 2026
Final Group One race day of the British flat season at Doncaster Racecourse, featuring the Futurity Trophy Stakes.
Halloween Music Fest
Halloween-themed live music event at Doncaster Racecourse.
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.
Doncaster Mind Body Spirit Event
Wellbeing event at Doncaster Holiday Inn.
Spooky Spectacular Fireworks
A Halloween-themed fireworks display at Doncaster Racecourse with K-pop performances, a funfair and kids' disco.
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.
Virgin Bet November Handicap
A major handicap horse race meeting at Doncaster Racecourse.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical, Cast
A local production of the feel-good musical about three performers road-tripping across the Australian outback, packed with disco anthems and outrageous costumes.
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.
Doncaster Christmas Light Switch-On
Doncaster city centre's Christmas lights switch-on with live entertainment, a brass band, Father Christmas and fireworks.
The Wind in the Willows, Cast Doncaster
JKL Productions stage Alan Bennett's adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's riverbank classic, following Mole, Ratty, Badger and the irrepressible Mr Toad.
Doncaster Gaming Market
The UK's biggest gaming collectors' market, held at the Doncaster Dome.
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
The Great Christmas Train Rescue, Cast Doncaster
A warm-hearted festive adventure for young families at Cast, full of music, laughter and Christmas magic, with relaxed and accessible performances available.
Doncaster Corn Exchange Christmas Market
A Sunday Christmas market at the newly refurbished Corn Exchange in Doncaster city centre.
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.
January 2027
Hometown Glory Candlelit Concert, Cast
Singer Natalie Black performs the songs of Adele by candlelight in an atmospheric tribute concert - a lovely way to brighten a dark January evening in Doncaster.