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Clubs

The Return to V7 Saxon Street - The Final Chapter at Arena MK

The Return to V7 Saxon Street - The Final Chapter

Saturday 7th November

2:00pm - 1:00am

Arena MK, Milton Keynes

The Return to V7 Saxon Street - The Final Chapter

Arena MK, Milton Keynes

We return one last time to the hallowed ground of V7 Saxon Street for the final dance - One last time. One last chance. #TheReturnToV7SaxonStreet

PaSSion & Craig Connelly Present Experience at O2 Academy

PaSSion & Craig Connelly Present Experience

Saturday 7th November

7:00pm - 3:00am

O2 Academy, Leicester

PaSSion & Craig Connelly Present Experience

O2 Academy, Leicester

Introducing a brand-new concept, EXPERIENCE, which debuts at Passion on 7th November 2026. This is a 3-hour set featuring 3 different eras of Craig

K MOTIONZ & more! at Unit Nine

K MOTIONZ & more!

Saturday 27th June

9:00pm - 4:00am

Unit Nine, Milton Keynes

K MOTIONZ & more!

Unit Nine, Milton Keynes

K MOTIONZ makes his Unit Nine debut and it's gonna be a BIG ONE!!

440 ROLLERS | Particle | DRUM AND BASS RAVE LEICESTER at 440 Venue

440 ROLLERS | Particle | DRUM AND BASS RAVE LEICESTER

Friday 19th June

10:00pm - 4:00am

440 Venue, Leicester

440 ROLLERS | Particle | DRUM AND BASS RAVE LEICESTER

440 Venue, Leicester

LEICESTER: Back in the brewery. 440 Rollers brings you Particle. Don't sleep. Limited capacity.

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Turno & Friends - Milton Keynes at Unit Nine

Turno & Friends - Milton Keynes

Friday 19th June

10:00pm - 4:00am

Unit Nine, Milton Keynes

Turno & Friends - Milton Keynes

Unit Nine, Milton Keynes

Join Turno & Friends on Friday 19th June

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Old School Bhangra Daytimer Pt 2 at 2FunkyMusic Cafe

Old School Bhangra Daytimer Pt 2

Saturday 20th June

3:00pm - 8:00pm

2FunkyMusic Cafe, Leicester

Old School Bhangra Daytimer Pt 2

2FunkyMusic Cafe, Leicester

OLD SCHOOL BHANGRA DAYTIMER PART 2. Back by Popular Demand. We're taking it right back to the Golden Era of Bhangra, 80s 90s 00s Classics only.

Trancecoda pres Fright Night: Resurrection at The Emporium

Trancecoda pres Fright Night: Resurrection

Saturday 31st October

4:00pm - 3:00am

The Emporium, Coalville

Trancecoda pres Fright Night: Resurrection

The Emporium, Coalville

Trancecoda returns to The Emporium this Halloween, Saturday 31st October 2026 for the Biggest Trance & Hard Dance Halloween Event of 2026.

The Greatest Musicals SINGALONG - Coventry at HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY

The Greatest Musicals SINGALONG - Coventry

Friday 13th November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY, Coventry

The Greatest Musicals SINGALONG - Coventry

HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY, Coventry

You choose the music of the night & get to SINGALONG to all your favs from Mamma Mia to Showman, High School Musical to Hamilton & Many More!

Gigs

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Craig Charles Live At Coventry Cathedral at Coventry Cathedral

Craig Charles Live At Coventry Cathedral

Friday 2nd October

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Coventry Cathedral

Craig Charles Live At Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral

Join us this October as Funk & Soul maestro Craig Charles performs live inside Coventry Cathedral

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | Athena, Leicester at The Athena, Leicester

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | Athena, Leicester

Saturday 11th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Athena, Leicester

Road to Nashville Indoor Rodeo Show | Athena, Leicester

The Athena, Leicester

Following a trail of sell-out shows, The Road to Nashville rolls into Leicester for a night of pure country spirit!

The Chris Stapleton Experience at MK11 LIVE MUSIC VENUE

The Chris Stapleton Experience

Friday 3rd July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

MK11 LIVE MUSIC VENUE, Milton Keynes

The Chris Stapleton Experience

MK11 LIVE MUSIC VENUE, Milton Keynes

Get ready for an epic night of live music with The Chris Stapleton Experience at MK11 - Milton Keynes

Space / MK11 Milton Keynes at MK11 LIVE MUSIC VENUE

Space / MK11 Milton Keynes

Friday 11th September

8:00pm - 11:00pm

MK11 LIVE MUSIC VENUE, Milton Keynes

Space / MK11 Milton Keynes

MK11 LIVE MUSIC VENUE, Milton Keynes

Space return to MK11

DMAs at HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY

Wednesday 3rd February 2027

7:00pm - 11:00pm

HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY, Coventry

HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY, Coventry

DMA'S // DMA'S Album Tour // hmv Empire Coventry Wednesday 3rd February 2027

Aba Shanti-I (full sound) - Leicester Carnival 2026 at 2Funky Music Cafe

Aba Shanti-I (full sound) - Leicester Carnival 2026

Saturday 1st August

10:00pm - 4:00am

2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

Aba Shanti-I (full sound) - Leicester Carnival 2026

2Funky Music Cafe, Leicester

A Unique roots and culture sound system groundation!

The Smiths Ltd Live at The Black Prince at The Black Prince

The Smiths Ltd Live at The Black Prince

Saturday 8th August

7:30pm - 9:45pm

The Black Prince, Northampton

The Smiths Ltd Live at The Black Prince

The Black Prince, Northampton

The Smiths Ltd bring their full live show to The Black Prince, Northampton for a rare, intimate pub show. Expect all the classics!

KING KING Friday 11/09/26 at The Assembly Leamington

KING KING Friday 11/09/26

Friday 11th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Assembly Leamington, Leamington Spa

KING KING Friday 11/09/26

The Assembly Leamington, Leamington Spa

Throughout the music industry, King King are renowned for exceptional musicianship and unforgettable live shows.

Festivals

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Reggae Land 2026 at The National Bowl

Reggae Land 2026

Fri 31st July - Sun 2nd August

4:00pm - 10:30pm

The National Bowl, Milton Keynes

Reggae Land 2026

The National Bowl, Milton Keynes

Friday 31st July: 4PM - 11PM Saturday 1st August: 12PM - 10:30PM Sunday 2nd August: 12PM - 10:30PM

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Symphonic Ibiza - KNOWLE - Friday 26th June 2026 at Knowle Park Longdon Road

Symphonic Ibiza - KNOWLE - Friday 26th June 2026

Friday 26th June

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Knowle Park Longdon Road, Solihull

Symphonic Ibiza - KNOWLE - Friday 26th June 2026

Knowle Park Longdon Road, Solihull

An incredible journey of Ibizas most iconic anthems performed by Symphonic Ibizas orchestra and vocalists

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Electric Paradise at The National Bowl

Electric Paradise

Saturday 8th August

12:00pm - 10:30pm

The National Bowl, Milton Keynes

Electric Paradise

The National Bowl, Milton Keynes

Electric Paradise lands at The Milton Keynes National Bowl on Saturday 8th August with 6 stages of disco, funk, soul & house music!

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Burna Boy LIVE at The Milton Keynes National Bowl at The National Bowl

Burna Boy LIVE at The Milton Keynes National Bowl

Friday 31st July

4:00pm - 11:00pm

The National Bowl, Milton Keynes

Burna Boy LIVE at The Milton Keynes National Bowl

The National Bowl, Milton Keynes

Burna Boy performs LIVE at The Milton Keynes National Bowl on Friday 31st July 2026!

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Leicester Balloon Festival at Victoria Park

Leicester Balloon Festival

Fri 19th - Sun 21st June

4:00pm - 10:30pm

Victoria Park, Leicester

Leicester Balloon Festival

Victoria Park, Leicester

 Hot Air Balloon Tethering, Balloon Launches, Balloon Night Glow.  Arena entertainment, Stunt show, multiple period enactments.  Multiple periods

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Knowle Party In The Park 2026 at Knowle Park Longdon Road

Knowle Party In The Park 2026

Saturday 27th June

11:00am - 10:30pm

Knowle Park Longdon Road, Solihull

Knowle Party In The Park 2026

Knowle Park Longdon Road, Solihull

Knowle Party in the Park returns on Saturday 27th June 2026

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Festival In The Den at Leicester Lions Rugby Club

Festival In The Den

Saturday 20th June

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Leicester Lions Rugby Club

Festival In The Den

Leicester Lions Rugby Club

Live Bands and International Leading Tribute Acts in a one day spectacular music festival of the highest quality in South Leicestershire.

Diaspora Calling! Festival at The National Bowl

Diaspora Calling! Festival

Friday 7th August

4:00pm - 11:00pm

The National Bowl, Milton Keynes

Diaspora Calling! Festival

The National Bowl, Milton Keynes

Miss Lauryn Hill Presents Diaspora Calling at the Milton Keynes National Bowl on Friday 7th August with special guests, Wyclef Jean & more

Comedy

Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Melton Mowbray at The Stockyard

Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Melton Mowbray

Saturday 20th June

6:30pm - 9:30pm

The Stockyard, Melton Mowbray

Just the Tonic Comedy Club - Melton Mowbray

The Stockyard, Melton Mowbray

Home of the Pork Pie and now Just the Tionic comedy nights! Come and laugh out loud with as we bring you great comedy nights at top notch prices!

Bobby Davro show at Blaby And Whetstone Social Club

Bobby Davro show

Saturday 7th November

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Blaby And Whetstone Social Club, Leicester

Bobby Davro show

Blaby And Whetstone Social Club, Leicester

An evening with Bobby Davro. Adult only show

CLOSEUP COMEDY at Rother St Arts House in Stratford Upon Avon at Stratford Play House

CLOSEUP COMEDY at Rother St Arts House in Stratford Upon Avon

Thursday 22nd October

7:00pm - 10:15pm

Stratford Play House, Stratford-upon-Avon

CLOSEUP COMEDY at Rother St Arts House in Stratford Upon Avon

Stratford Play House, Stratford-upon-Avon

The Midlands' biggest pop up comedy brand comes to the newly refurbished Rother Street Arts House - formerly the Stratford Play House.

CLOSEUP COMEDY at Rother St Arts House in Stratford Upon Avon at Stratford Play House

CLOSEUP COMEDY at Rother St Arts House in Stratford Upon Avon

Thursday 3rd December

7:00pm - 10:15pm

Stratford Play House, Stratford-upon-Avon

CLOSEUP COMEDY at Rother St Arts House in Stratford Upon Avon

Stratford Play House, Stratford-upon-Avon

The Midlands' biggest pop up comedy brand comes to the newly refurbished Rother Street Arts House - formerly the Stratford Play House.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Leicester 19/06/26 at Buzz Bingo Leicester

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Leicester 19/06/26

Friday 19th June

6:45pm - 11:30pm

Buzz Bingo Leicester

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Leicester 19/06/26

Buzz Bingo Leicester

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance at The Farmhouse At Polehanger

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance

Sunday 9th August

5:00pm - 6:30pm

The Farmhouse At Polehanger, Shefford

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance

The Farmhouse At Polehanger, Shefford

The classic tale of the riverbank comes to life in this stunning one-man performance taken straight from the author's original text.

Winwick Open Air Cinema and Fireworks - The Wizard of Oz 1939 at Winwick Hall

Winwick Open Air Cinema and Fireworks - The Wizard of Oz 1939

Saturday 12th September

6:00pm - 10:15pm

Winwick Hall, Northamptonshire

Winwick Open Air Cinema and Fireworks - The Wizard of Oz 1939

Winwick Hall, Northamptonshire

Follow young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto, who are swept from Kansas by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz. Followed by spectacular fireworks

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance at The Farmhouse At Polehanger

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance

Wednesday 5th August

2:00pm - 3:30pm

The Farmhouse At Polehanger, Shefford

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance

The Farmhouse At Polehanger, Shefford

The classic tale of the riverbank is brought to life from the author's original text in this stunning one-man performance

Experiences & Attractions

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Cards Convention Trading Card Event BIRMINGHAM NEC 25 July at National Exhibition Center

Cards Convention Trading Card Event BIRMINGHAM NEC 25 July

Saturday 25th July

11:00am - 5:00pm

National Exhibition Center, Birmingham

Cards Convention Trading Card Event BIRMINGHAM NEC 25 July

National Exhibition Center, Birmingham

Cards Convention comes to Birmingham NEC on 25 July. A must attend event for all fans and collectors of TCG, Pokemon and Sports Cards

Warwick Castle & Sea Life Birmingham-&-cadbury-world at Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle & Sea Life Birmingham-&-cadbury-world

Wednesday 9th September + 99 other dates

12:00am - 12:00am

Warwick Castle & Sea Life Birmingham-&-cadbury-world

Explore a thousand years of history, see birds of prey and 2,000+ sea creatures, and enjoy chocolatey fun across three attractions.

Warwick Castle & Cadbury World at Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle & Cadbury World

Thursday 30th July + 99 other dates

12:00am - 12:00am

Warwick Castle & Cadbury World

Warwick Castle's immersive show spectaculars meet Cadbury World's interactive chocolatey zones for a fun-packed adventure.

Warwick Castle Standard Entry at Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle Standard Entry

Thursday 24th September + 99 other dates

12:00am - 12:00am

Warwick Castle Standard Entry

Warwick Castle Standard Entry offers a simple, straightforward visit with standard admission to Warwick Castle.

Food & Drink

Ivy's Saturday Brunch Club - 11th July at IVY LOUNGE

Ivy's Saturday Brunch Club - 11th July

Saturday 11th July

3:30pm - 5:30pm

IVY LOUNGE, Leicester

Ivy's Saturday Brunch Club - 11th July

IVY LOUNGE, Leicester

The new spot for weekly brunches 90's R&B, Singalongs, Club Classics

Ivy's Saturday Brunch Club - 27th June at IVY LOUNGE

Ivy's Saturday Brunch Club - 27th June

Saturday 27th June

3:30pm - 5:30pm

IVY LOUNGE, Leicester

Ivy's Saturday Brunch Club - 27th June

IVY LOUNGE, Leicester

The new spot for weekly brunches 90's R&B, Singalongs, Club Classics

Gin & Rum Festival - Warwick - 2026 at St Mary's Church

Gin & Rum Festival - Warwick - 2026

Saturday 19th September

12:30pm - 10:00pm

St Mary's Church, Warwick

Gin & Rum Festival - Warwick - 2026

St Mary's Church, Warwick

The UKs Biggest Touring Gin and Rum Festival Returns to Warwick for ONE Weekend Only

Fathers Day Carvery at Coventry And North Warwickshire Cricket Club

Fathers Day Carvery

Sunday 21st June

12:30pm - 4:00pm

Coventry And North Warwickshire Cricket Club

Fathers Day Carvery

Coventry And North Warwickshire Cricket Club

Join us on Sunday 21st June - Free pint for all dads

Sport

England vs Panama x Athena Fanzone at Athena

England vs Panama x Athena Fanzone

Saturday 27th June

6:00pm - 12:00am

Athena, Leicester

England vs Panama x Athena Fanzone

Athena, Leicester

Join us at Athena for Leicester's biggest world cup fan zone!

The Check-In Charity Match at Windmill Sports And Social Club

The Check-In Charity Match

Sunday 19th July

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Windmill Sports And Social Club, Nuneaton

The Check-In Charity Match

Windmill Sports And Social Club, Nuneaton

Fundraiser Charity Match in memory of Paddy Flannigan, supporting Mens Mental Health and Paddys Family.

The Sisterhood Walk & Talk Club at Linear Walking Paths

The Sisterhood Walk & Talk Club

Saturday 20th June

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Linear Walking Paths, Kettering

The Sisterhood Walk & Talk Club

Linear Walking Paths, Kettering

Join our new walk and talk club for an uplifting afternoon of movement, connection, and conversation with The Sisterhood ladies. More info below

Reflections of You - An Immersive Experience of Meeting Yourself at The Ivy Lounge

Reflections of You - An Immersive Experience of Meeting Yourself

Saturday 27th June

11:00am - 2:00pm

The Ivy Lounge, Leicester

Reflections of You - An Immersive Experience of Meeting Yourself

The Ivy Lounge, Leicester

The immersive experience of meeting yourself again. Not therapy; not just art -something in between. Rewriting your reflection; one you believe in.

Family Days Out

Kids Disney Disco - Northampton at Picturedrome Northampton

Kids Disney Disco - Northampton

Saturday 4th July

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Picturedrome Northampton

Kids Disney Disco - Northampton

Picturedrome Northampton

Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, music, and games for all the family at the ultimate KIDS DISNEY DISCO!

RUM,JERKand REGGAE FAMILY FUN-DAY at The Fusilier

RUM,JERKand REGGAE FAMILY FUN-DAY

Saturday 27th June

12:00pm - 8:00pm

The Fusilier, Leamington Spa

RUM,JERKand REGGAE FAMILY FUN-DAY

The Fusilier, Leamington Spa

This year stagging of RUM-JERK and REGGAE will also be a Family Fun Day event... strictly Day event 12pm-8pm

Kids K-Pop Party - Coventry at HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY

Kids K-Pop Party - Coventry

Sunday 5th July

1:00pm - 3:00pm

HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY, Coventry

Kids K-Pop Party - Coventry

HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY, Coventry

Kids K-Pop Party is the ultimate event for all young K-Pop fans!

K-POP Kids Summer Party at Caribbean Dutchpot

K-POP Kids Summer Party

Sunday 28th June

2:00pm - 5:00pm

Caribbean Dutchpot, Northampton

K-POP Kids Summer Party

Caribbean Dutchpot, Northampton

Summer K-Pop Kids Party - Northampton A fun-filled afternoon for kids under 14 featuring music, dancing, karaoke, games, glitter tattoos, hair & ma

Seasonal

STEP INTO CHRISTMAS Saturday 21/11/26 at The Assembly Leamington

STEP INTO CHRISTMAS Saturday 21/11/26

Saturday 21st November

6:30pm - 10:30pm

The Assembly Leamington, Leamington Spa

STEP INTO CHRISTMAS Saturday 21/11/26

The Assembly Leamington, Leamington Spa

Get ready to step into Christmas once again for the most magical , feel-good show of the year! * This is A Seated Event

OKTOBERFEST LEAMINGTON Saturday 17/10/26 at The Assembly Leamington

OKTOBERFEST LEAMINGTON Saturday 17/10/26

Saturday 17th October

7:00pm - 11:30pm

The Assembly Leamington, Leamington Spa

OKTOBERFEST LEAMINGTON Saturday 17/10/26

The Assembly Leamington, Leamington Spa

PROST TO OKTOBERFEST AT ASSEMBLY LEAMINGTON! Live Bands, DJs, STEINS & Bavarian Chaos! Raise A Stein And We’ll See You On Das Benches

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