412 upcoming events in Central England · page 12 of 18
December 2026
Lost in Music: New Year's Eve, Bridlington
70s disco tribute show with a live band and cast performing hits by Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Made in Tennessee: New Year's Eve Hoedown, Scarborough Spa
A country-themed New Year's Eve party in the Grand Hall at Scarborough Spa, with live music and a hoedown atmosphere to see out 2026.
New Year's Eve Extravaganza with Tony Skingle as Elvis, Scarborough Spa
Ring in the New Year in the Ocean Room at Scarborough Spa with Elvis tribute act Tony Skingle and a party night.
New Year's Eve Gala Concert, Buxton Opera House
See out the year with a gala concert in the grand Edwardian auditorium of Buxton Opera House.
January 2027
Swan Lake, Buxton Opera House
The classic ballet of Swan Lake visits Buxton Opera House for two January performance dates.
Beauty and the Beast, Riverhead Theatre, Louth
A New Year staging of the classic tale of Belle and the Beast at Louth's Riverhead Theatre, a family-friendly show to brighten January.
Gary Delaney, Derby Theatre
One-liner specialist Gary Delaney brings his fast, gag-packed stand-up to Derby Theatre in January 2027, a good option for a comedy night in the city.
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, Buxton Opera House
A Sunday night of live jazz as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club takes its famous sound on the road to Buxton.
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.
Princess Rapunzel: The Heir with the Hair, Joseph Rowntree Theatre
A local pantomime take on Rapunzel at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, with colourful characters, songs and plenty of hair-related jokes.
Aladdin, Stourbridge Town Hall
The award-winning Stourbridge Pantomime Company stages its annual January panto, a traditional family show full of slapstick, songs and audience participation.
An Evening with Jimmy Anderson, York Barbican
England's record-breaking fast bowler talks about his cricket career in an on-stage evening at York Barbican.
Dance of the Emerald Isle, Cast Doncaster
A high-energy Irish dance and music spectacular, with fast-footed dancers and live musicians taking audiences on a journey through Ireland's traditions.
Royal Northern Sinfonia: Chamber Music on a Grand Scale, Queen's Hall
Players from the region's leading orchestra perform a January chamber concert in Hexham, bringing top-flight classical music to the Tyne Valley.
Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens, Dudley Town Hall
Wildlife cameraman and Strictly champion Hamza Yassin shares footage and stories from his life filming nature, from Sudan to the Scottish Highlands.
Treasure Island, Halesowen Town Hall
A family stage adaptation of the classic pirate adventure Treasure Island, running over a late-January weekend at Halesowen's refurbished town hall.
Wolf Country - The John Godber Company, Cast
A new comedy-drama from the John Godber Company, led by the Yorkshire playwright known for blending sharp humour with heartfelt observation of everyday life.
Banff Mountain Film Festival (Red Programme), Buxton Opera House
The touring Banff Mountain Film Festival screens adventure, climbing and outdoor films, a natural fit for the Peak District's walking and climbing crowd.
February 2027
Emeli Sande, York Barbican
Emeli Sande celebrates 15 years of her debut album Our Version of Events with a live show at York Barbican.
Eagles by Candlelight, Lincoln Cathedral
Classic Eagles songs reimagined by a live string ensemble in the candlelit nave of Lincoln Cathedral, an atmospheric winter evening out.
Not the BBC Panto: Dick Whittington, Bridlington Spa
Past and present presenters from BBC Look North and BBC Radio Humberside swap the newsroom for the stage in a fun charity-style pantomime of Dick Whittington.
The Fratellis, Engine Shed Lincoln
Glasgow indie rockers The Fratellis play the Engine Shed in Lincoln, with the singalong hits that made them a staple of 2000s guitar music.
York Ice Trail
Weekend trail of ice sculptures placed at landmarks around York city centre, produced by Visit York.
York Ice Trail 2027
Winter ice-sculpture trail through York city centre.