412 upcoming events in Central England · page 1 of 18
October 2026
Alison Moyet, Buxton Opera House
The distinctive-voiced singer of Yazoo and a solo career performs at the Frank Matcham-designed Buxton Opera House.
Francis Rossi: Songbook - Quo Past, Present, Future, Skegness
Status Quo's frontman shares songs and stories from more than five decades of rock at the Embassy Theatre, a treat for Quo fans on the coast.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Bridlington Spa
Scotland's famous bagpipe band, blending traditional pipes with modern drumming.
Sky Full of Stars: A Tribute to Coldplay, Scarborough Spa
A Coldplay tribute concert at the Spa Theatre in Scarborough, playing the band's biggest anthems.
Charlton Hall & Doxford Barns Wedding Open Day
An open day showcasing wedding venue facilities at Charlton Hall & Doxford Barns.
Doncaster Racecourse Antiques and Collectors Fair
A large antiques and collectors fair with up to 400 stalls in the Exhibition Hall.
Countryside Live
A celebration of food, farming, and agriculture at the Great Yorkshire Showground with 2,000 animals competing, cookery theatre, live performances, and hands-on family activities.
Helios by Luke Jerram, Derby Cathedral
A giant illuminated sculpture of the Sun by artist Luke Jerram hangs inside Derby Cathedral, creating a striking, immersive spectacle and a memorable reason to visit the cathedral.
Rag Wreath Workshop
A hands-on craft workshop making rag wreaths at The Ale Gate.
Steeleye Span, Buxton Opera House
The long-running folk-rock band Steeleye Span bring their electric take on traditional English songs to Buxton.
Tales From The Coroner's Casebook
Local history talk on historic coroner's cases in Brierley Hill.
We Will Rock You, Stourbridge Town Hall
A week-long staging of the Queen jukebox musical at Stourbridge Town Hall, packed with anthems such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Radio Ga Ga.
Autumn Wreath Making Workshop, Bridlington Spa
Hands-on seasonal wreath-making workshop using foliage, dried flowers and berries; all materials included.
John Barrowman: My Life in Musicals, Bridlington
An evening of West End and Broadway favourites, stories and anthems from Barrowman's 30-year stage career.
Queenz - Battle of the Divas, Embassy Theatre, Skegness
A glitzy drag queen show where performers sing live versions of diva anthems, a fun, cheeky half-term night out at Skegness's main theatre.
The Wonder Stuff
Live music performance at Scarborough Spa's Grand Hall.
The Yorkshire Halloween Festival
Halloween festival on Parliament Street, York.
Celine Dion By Candlelight at Lincoln Cathedral
Tribute concert performed by candlelight inside Lincoln Cathedral, featuring vocalist January Butler and a live band.
Dungeon Lates (18+)
The York Dungeon extends its hours for adults-only nighttime scares as part of Halloween season.
Halloween Nights: Monsters and Aliens
Black Country Living Museum in Dudley hosts an after-dark Halloween event with fish and chips, historic fairground games and bakery treats.
Spookydorei Nights
Evening Halloween entertainment for families at Lilidorei, The Alnwick Garden's sister venue.
Swan Lake, Bridlington Spa
A touring production of Tchaikovsky's best-loved romantic ballet, bringing the tale of the swan princess and its famous score to Bridlington's seafront theatre.
The Story of Guitar Heroes, Scarborough Spa Theatre
A live show tracing the great rock guitarists and their best-known riffs, at the Spa Theatre in Scarborough.