Visit Buxton This Weekend
Looking to visit Buxton and things to do in Buxton this weekend? We can give you some weekend inspiration!
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All Weekend
Buxton 1940s Weekend
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Step back in time with vintage fashion, military vehicles, living history and more at this unmissable 1940s event. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Buxton’s historic surroundings used by many throughout the wartime years, this family event promises a weekend packed with nostalgia, history, and vintage charm. Organised with enthusiasts, families, and history lovers in mind, the Buxton 1940s Weekend features a packed programme with something for everyone. 9th & 10th May 2026, 10am onwards each day.
Buxton Crescent Experience Tours
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The unique Buxton Crescent Experience is set across nine intimate rooms inside the iconic Buxton Crescent tells the stories of Buxton, The Grade I listed Crescent, Buxton’s famous water and the many people who came to seek its cure. One of the best things to do if you do visit Buxton especially if you’re looking to stay indoors and away from the cold!
Buy tickets online or in person at Buxton Visitor Centre.
It offers a taste of the Buxton story, and provides an ideal starting point for anyone visiting or learning about the town. The highlight of the tour is the VR (visual reality) balloon ride as you’re taken on a journey back in time to Buxton in 1792 in a hot air balloon! There are currently timed slots available all weekend.
General Admission tickets allow you and your children to explore the Experience at your own pace and enjoy the fun, interactive features.
General admission – (Prices inc. booking fees) Adults (16 yrs +) £15.67, Child (8 – 15 yrs) £2.62, Child (0 – 7 yrs) FREE, Essential Companion FREE
Buxton Pottery Painting
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Buxton Pottery Painting is a welcoming and friendly studio/café which has been designed to complement the historic features of the building, for individuals, of all ages and skill levels to come together to paint and create memorable moments using non-toxic, water-based paints with tools provided, to create your uniquely painted piece. Enjoy Buxton Roasters coffee and locally made cakes or a savoury slice to enjoy whilst creating your designs! Book as as soon as you can as they do get fully booked and very busy!
Guided Tours at Poole’s Cavern
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Friday 8th May
Live music: Sunday Session at Beer & Bean with Blue Katz Band
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Enjoy live music at Beer & Bean. From the opening notes to the final encore, the intimate space in Beer & Bean is the perfect place to spend your Friday evening! They will be serving their usual speciality coffee, unique beers, cocktails, sharing boards & Belgian waffles! Free entry. 8th May 2026, from 9pm.
Hire an e-bike at Peak Ascent Cycles
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Explore Buxton and the Peak District this weekend by E-bike! Available on a range of bikes at Peak Ascent Cycles. Pricing is £55 per day (9:30 am – 4:30 pm) per bike. If you’re interested – call in to the shop or contact the team by phone or email (contact details below). The shop is open Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5pm, Sunday CLOSED. If you are interested in hiring an E-bike with us, call us on 01298 299011 or send an e-mail to [email protected] to book in advance.
Fish & Fish Fridays at The New Inn
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Fish and Fizz Fridays at The New Inn Buxton! Jaipur battered fish with handcut triple cooked chips and mushy peas with a glass of chilled Blanc de Blancs. For £13.95. 8th May 2026.
Showaddywaddy at Buxton Opera House
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‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in the World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades! Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the world extensively. Their live show is dynamic and uplifting, featuring all of their biggest hits, including Under the Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon, Pretty Little Angel Eyes, and many more! Tickets from £30. 8th May 2026, 7.30pm
Kate Butch: Choose Your Own Cabaret at Pavilion Arts Centre
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Hot on the heels of her smash hit Wuthering Sh*tes tour, Kate Butch is back, covering the UK with her trademark wit, campery, and vocal stylings. Tickets from £24. 8th May 2026, 8pm
Live music: Ted Fish at Buxton Brewery Tap House
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Head to Buxton Brewery Tap House this Friday for some live music! Free entry. 8th May 2026 from 9pm till late.
Live music: Badness at Buxton Brewery Trackside
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Head to Buxton Brewery Tap Trackside this Friday for some live music with the UK’s No.1 Ska Revival Band. Tickets £10. 8th May 2026 from 7pm.
The Vault Exchange at The Vault
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Every Friday The Vault transforms into a drinks stock exchange. Prices of your favourite drinks constantly fluctuate, offering unbeatable deals and fun. Keep your eyes on the screens as the prices fluctuate in real time. Bide your time and experience the thrill of market crashes where drinks plummet to rock bottom prices. 8th May 2026, 8pm – 12am.
Live music: The Chimeras at the Queens Head
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Live music at one of Buxton’s best live music venues The Queens Head in Buxton. Free entry. 8th May 2026, from 10pm.
Saturday 9th May
Roller Energy Roller Skating Party at Buxton Community School
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Looking for a fun rainy day activity to keep the children entertained ? Look no further! Bring the whole family along to Roller Energy for a fun afternoon of high energy roller disco entertainment! No booking is required just turn up & they have everything else covered.
Every session features our own resident DJ spinning a selection of the freshest chart and dance tracks along with classics spanning all genres from the 80’s to the 2000’s. £7 entry £2 skate hire. 9th May 2026, 2pm – 3.30pm.
Hire an e-bike at Peak Ascent Cycles
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Explore Buxton and the Peak District this weekend by E-bike! Available on a range of bikes at Peak Ascent Cycles. Pricing is £55 per day (9:30 am – 4:30 pm) per bike. If you’re interested – call in to the shop or contact the team by phone or email (contact details below). The shop is open Monday – Saturday 9.30am – 5pm, Sunday CLOSED. If you are interested in hiring an E-bike with us, call us on 01298 299011 or send an e-mail to [email protected] to book in advance.
Pavilion Gardens 5k Parkrun
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A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! Taking place every Saturday at 9am. The run starts on Broad Walk. 9th May 2026, from 9am. It’s free to join in.
Buxton Market – Regular Market
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Buxton’s regular market this Saturday with their usual traders of local produce, fruit and veg, clothing, fresh fish and more. 9th May 2026, 9am – 4pm.
Live music: Tom Burns at Buxton Brewery Tap House
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Head to Buxton Brewery Tap House this Friday for some live music! Free entry. 9th May 2026 from 9pm till late.
Live music: New Man Rockets at the Queens Head
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Live music at one of Buxton’s best live music venues The Queens Head. Free entry. 9th May 2026, from 10pm.
Sunday 10th May
Dog Walk hosted by Buxton Brewery Trackside
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Head to Buxton Brewery Trackside this Sunday for a dog walk, around the incredible landscape around Buxton. Meet up at Trackside for 10.30am, set off at 11am, and loop back round to Trackside for midday – finish it all off with a burger and pint! Free entry. 9th May 2026, 10.30am.
Bands on the Bandstand (Pavilion Gardens): Silk Brass Band (Macclesfield)
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Enjoy the traditional sounds of a brass band! Free. 10th May 2026, 2pm – 4pm
Buxton Brewery Tap House Sunday Run Club
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Meet at Buxton Brewery Tap House, where you will be greeted by our pacer, Jack. Who will lead a quick warm up followed by a 5k send around Buxton. The run will finish back at Tap House where you are welcome to join us for a post-run brew (of any kind) and why not treat yourself to a breakfast butty & a chinwag. 10th May 2026, meet 9.30am.
Quiz and Traditional Sunday Brunch at The New Inn
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Traditional Sunday Brunch at the New Inn Buxton served between 11am – 4pm, followed by the brand new Sunday Quiz at 4pm. 10th May 2026.
By A Lady – The Life and Wit of Jane Austen at Buxton Opera House
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Starring Juliet Stevenson (acclaimed actor of stage and screen: Truly, Madly, Deeply, Emma) and Rachel Parris (Austentatious, The Mash Report and author of Introducing Mrs Collins). It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen was one of the wittiest observers of human relationships, and female friendships, who ever put pen to parchment. Tickets form £35. 10th May 2026, 4pm.
Live music: Sunday Session at Beer & Bean with Tim Hoad
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Enjoy live music this Sunday at Beer & Bean from 2pm. From the opening notes to the final encore, the intimate space in Beer & Bean is the perfect place to spend your Sunday afternoon. They will be serving their usual speciality coffee, unique beers, cocktails, sharing boards & Belgian waffles! Free entry. 10th May 2026, 2pm – 5pm.
If you enjoyed our round-up of things to do in Buxton this weekend, check our our best things to do in Buxton, all-year-round, including the best visitor attractions, exhibitions, galleries, tours and more: explorebuxton.co.uk/things-to-do-in-buxton/
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