About The City Brief Burton Upon Trent
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Burton Upon Trent
You can find weekly updates on what’s happening across Burton upon Trent, from markets to seasonal festivals. The annual Statutes Fair in Cooper Square draws people to historic ground near the River Trent, a tradition that began in medieval times as a central part of local trade and civic life.
The long-running Burton Market at Market Place has been active since the 19th century, offering fresh produce from areas like Anslow and Hodgson Cross. Stalls are located on Lichfield Street during spring and summer months, with many vendors sourcing dairy items from Rangemore or baked goods from Alrewas.
Brewery Heritage Week brings visitors to the National Brewery Centre (formerly Coors Visitor Centre & Museum of Brewing) and Marstons Brewery Visitor Centre. The week includes guided tours through old fermenting chambers, talks on brewing innovation from the 17th century onward, and children’s activities at St Modwen's Parish Church.
Families also gather in June for St Modwen’s Day Market near Benedictine Abbey of St Modwen, the site dates to 1003. Local craftspeople use traditional techniques seen in nearby Burton India Pale Ale (IPA) Monument installations.
Other seasonal events include the monthly Farmer's Market at Rolleston-on-Dove and open-air stalls during Burtfest, held annually between July 10–12 across St George’s Park National Football Centre grounds. These occasions reflect a consistent rhythm of community participation that connects residents from Tatenhill to Drakelow.
We don’t list every detail, just the events worth attending near you.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Burton upon Trent – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
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About the editor
The City Brief Burton upon Trent is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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