412 upcoming events in Central England · page 15 of 18
April 2027
The Lincoln 2027, Doncaster Racecourse
One of the big days of the Flat racing season, featuring the historic Lincoln handicap - a lively spring raceday that draws big crowds to Doncaster's Town Moor course.
Matt Forde, Stourbridge Town Hall
Political comedian and impressionist Matt Forde brings his sharp take on Westminster and current affairs to Stourbridge.
Tom Meighan, Dudley Town Hall
The former Kasabian frontman plays a live set mixing solo material with the big indie anthems that made his name.
This Feeling by the Sea 2027, Bridlington Spa
The fifth edition of a two-day indie rock festival from tastemakers This Feeling, showcasing up-and-coming bands from the UK's grassroots venue circuit. Day and weekend tickets available.
Mo Gilligan: The Mo You Know, York Barbican
Stand-up from the popular comedian Mo Gilligan on his The Mo You Know tour at York Barbican.
Natural History Museum Presents Dinosaurs Live, Buxton Opera House
A family show with life-size dinosaur puppets and fossil facts, ideal for Easter-holiday visitors.
Luca Luciano, Derby Cathedral
A concert in the newly refurbished Derby Cathedral on Iron Gate, offering a chance to see the revamped historic building alongside live music.
Psychic Sally, Dudley Town Hall
TV medium Sally Morgan presents her popular live show of readings and audience interaction at Dudley Town Hall.
Julian Clary: Fully Dilated, Lincoln Theatre Royal
Julian Clary's flamboyant, innuendo-laden live show comes to the New Theatre Royal in Lincoln as part of his UK tour.
St George's Days, Dudley Zoo & Castle
Annual celebration in the Castle Courtyard at Dudley Zoo & Castle marking St George's Day with themed activities.
The Ultimate 70s Show, Riverhead Theatre, Louth
A nostalgic concert of glam, disco and pop hits from the 1970s, a lively spring evening out at Louth's riverside theatre.
Phil Wang: UH OH, Cast Doncaster
Comedian Phil Wang extends his latest stand-up tour into 2027 with a stop at Cast - smart, playful comedy from the Taskmaster and Live at the Apollo regular.
Chris Difford, Stourbridge Town Hall
Squeeze co-founder and lyricist Chris Difford performs songs and tells stories behind hits such as Up the Junction and Cool for Cats.
Embrace, Engine Shed Lincoln
Yorkshire indie band Embrace play Lincoln's Engine Shed, bringing anthemic songs such as Come Back to What You Know to a lively local crowd.
Embrace, Scarborough Spa Grand Hall
Indie-rock band Embrace play the Grand Hall at Scarborough Spa, a seafront gig for fans of the Yorkshire group's anthemic hits.
Wigstock 2027, Border Park Rugby Club
A friendly small-scale music festival with camping, live bands and real ale at Border Park Rugby Club in the Kielder and Redesdale area of rural Northumberland.
Young Elton - The Tribute Show, Riverhead Theatre, Louth
A tribute focused on Elton John's early career and classic piano anthems, performed live at the Riverhead Theatre on the bank holiday weekend.
May 2027
Dear Zoo Live, Cast Doncaster
Rod Campbell's best-selling lift-the-flap picture book comes to life on stage with puppets and songs - perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers on a bank holiday weekend.
Nik Kershaw, Stourbridge Town Hall
1980s pop star Nik Kershaw plays a bank holiday weekend gig featuring favourites like Wouldn't It Be Good and The Riddle.
Cirque: The Greatest Show, York Barbican
A family spectacle mixing circus acrobatics with musical theatre numbers, featuring Britain's Got Talent performers, at York Barbican.
Ed Byrne: No Dramas, Lincoln Theatre Royal
Irish stand-up Ed Byrne performs his No Dramas tour at the New Theatre Royal in Lincoln.
Truckfest Lincoln 2026
Family motoring event at Lincolnshire Showground with monster trucks, stunt shows, live music and food and drink stalls.
Giovanni Pernice - Unstoppable, Cast
Former Strictly professional Giovanni Pernice returns with a new live dance tour full of ballroom and Latin routines, bringing plenty of glamour to Doncaster.
Bat Out Of Hell 50th Anniversary Concert, Cast
Steve Steinman and his band celebrate half a century of Meat Loaf's iconic Bat Out of Hell album with a full-throttle rock concert.