Events in Burton Upon Trent From 13th April – 19th April 2026

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You can find fitness sessions at local hubs including the Coopers Square Leisure Centre, where structured outdoor activities take place on weekends. These include guided stretching and low-impact cardio in green spaces near the River Trent Navigation path.

For live music, evening performances feature tribute acts playing classic rock and pop hits at venues like The George Inn and Burton Town Hall. These are curated sets with polished acoustics, drawing on familiar soundscapes from past decades rather than informal jam sessions.

Family-friendly options appear through open-activity days hosted at interactive play zones near Burton Abbey Park. These involve crafts or storytelling for children and require no pre-registration. While not highlighted in weekly listings, they align with the area’s high family-friendliness index tied to green space availability.

Evenings out can be planned around public transport gaps by focusing on walkable areas like High Street near Ferry Bridge. Traffic congestion is noted during peak times, and parking at Coopers Square remains limited. The town’s history as a brewing centre, dating back from the 17th century via river access, continues to inform its cultural rhythm through events hosted in historic settings along key roads including A50 and M1 motorway junctions.

Check event details on times and locations below.

Tuesday 14th April

The Bsdc Way Training Sessions

· Tower Brewery · Fitness & Outdoors

The BSDC Way Training Sessions are held at Biome in Burton-upon-Trent.

Saturday 18th April

Queen | The Emporium| April 18th

· Nightlife & Music

QE2, the world's leading Queen tribute act, performs an unforgettable evening of Queen hits at The Emporium.

The Ultimate Blues Brothers

· Nightlife & Music

The Ultimate Blues Brothers bring a live musical tribute to the iconic film with soulful performances.

Sunday 19th April

The Bootleg Beatles in Concert

· Nightlife & Music

The Bootleg Beatles perform a tribute concert at Vaillant Live in Derby.