421 upcoming events in Central England · page 1 of 18
October 2026
Chuckl. with Milton Jones, Embassy Theatre, Skegness
Master of the one-liner Milton Jones headlines a stand-up comedy night with guest comedians at Skegness's seafront Embassy Theatre. Expect quickfire gags.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie, Grand Opera House
York Stage presents the feel-good musical about a teenager who dreams of becoming a drag queen, at the Grand Opera House.
Murder, She Didn't Write
Improvised murder-mystery comedy from Edinburgh Fringe favourites Degrees of Error.
Northern Soul Weekender 2026
A weekend of Northern Soul music and dancing at Scarborough Spa's Ocean Room.
Queen Rhapsody, Riverhead Theatre, Louth
A tribute concert celebrating Queen's greatest hits across two nights at Louth's Riverhead Theatre, ideal for rock fans visiting the market town.
Shaun Ryder, Buxton Opera House
The Happy Mondays frontman tells tales from a colourful career in an evening of stories and music at Buxton Opera House.
The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Hexham
Choral concert exploring Spain's Renaissance sacred music at Hexham Abbey.
The Magic of the Bee Gees
West End tribute concert celebrating the Bee Gees' catalogue across the 1960s-80s.
The Phantoms Starring Lee Mead
West End star Lee Mead headlines a musical theatre showcase at Dudley Town Hall.
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.