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Phone: 01298 72190
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Adriana Brownlee
From:06-06-2026
To:06-06-2026
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Adriana Brownlee is a leading British mountaineer, certified paragliding pilot and adventure athlete.

She is the youngest woman to have climbed the world's second-highest and arguably most notorious peak, K2, and the youngest woman to climb all 14 of the 8000m peaks.

Adriana will take you on a journey through one of the most hostile environments in the world, where no life can survive, and share stories of near death experiences, highs and lows of her mountaineering journey, and everything in between.

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Tickets from £21 (discounts available).

Wallace and Gromit - A Grand Day Out with Live Brass Band Accompaniment
From:07-06-2026
To:07-06-2026
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Blast off with a space-themed programme exploring the scale and wonder of the universe including Wallace & Gromit’s first ever adventure. Expect an out-of-this-world musical journey.

Don't miss this uniquely British celebration of animation and live performance.

This screening is part of a double bill which includes another Wallace & Gromit classic, The Wrong Trousers.

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Tickets from £24 (discounts available).

Rank
From:14-06-2026
To:14-06-2026
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From Joe O’Byrne, the award winning writer and director of The Haunting of Blaine Manor, The Bench, Strawberry Jack and Diane’s Deli, comes another Tale from Paradise Heights.

'Stephen King meets Jimmy McGovern'

It’s Halloween in the Heights, and the Storm of the Century is rolling in off the Irish Sea to the bay town. But something is coming through on that storm, something not of this world…

As the storm crackles across the airwaves disrupting communications, strange voices whisper through the radios at Lucky Cabs, and a mysterious caller wants a taxi to a house that burned down years ago. Out on the streets, there are sightings, wailings — and something moving in the dark. At the centre of it all is Lisa MacGeehan, boss of Lucky Cabs taxi rank. Her decision to turn grass after a local gangland shooting has left her business boycotted, her drivers threatened, and her nights haunted by more than guilt.

Whatever is out there in that storm, Lisa knows it’s heading for the rank.

With riots flaring, the police stretched thin, and Death himself stalking the town, Lisa must face the ghosts of her past — and survive the longest night of her life.

Featuring characters from The Bench and Strawberry Jack, Rank is a taut, supernatural urban thriller — in the flavour of Jimmy McGovern meets Stephen King on the storm lashed streets of Paradise Heights.

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Tickets from £22 (discounts available).

The Pitmen Poets
From:25-06-2026
To:25-06-2026
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After their hugely successful tour of 2024, the public demand for more has persuaded the Pitmen Poets to ride again...

Ex-Lindisfarne singer and songwriter Billy Mitchell, Warhorse Songman, renowned singer and instrumentalist Bob Fox, and Award winning Durham songwriter Jez Lowe individually and collectively celebrating the triumphs, tragedy, and humour of the North East’s industrial heritage, in an evening of great music. A night of songs and stories laced with North East humour and humanity.

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Tickets from £29.

Five Mistakes That Changed History
From:12-09-2026
To:12-09-2026
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We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history.

5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small) changed the world.

After a fantastic show in Buxton in 2025, the show returns in 2026. Blending history, storytelling, and comedy, the show has been a smash-hit, sell-out success on the comedy festival circuit, selling out both Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Adelaide Fringe Festival three years in a row!

If you love history, don't let your mistake be missing out on this show!

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Tickets from £25.

Can You Catch A Serial Killer?
From:17-09-2026
To:17-09-2026
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The UK's first interactive serial killer investigation

Join the investigation in 'Can You Catch a Serial Killer?' Step inside real-life cases through dramatised crime scene mock-ups, criminal profiling, investigative techniques, forensic evidence, and simulated autopsies. You’ll connect the dots, analyse the clues, and catch a killer - LIVE!

Hosted by serial killer expert Cheish Merryweather, this immersive experience features fictionalised reconstructions, audience voting via CLiKAPAD and high-pressure investigative simulations. Cheish challenges you to make critical decisions before the killer strikes again.

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Tickets from £24.

Romeo and Juliet
From:24-09-2026
To:26-09-2026
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Two hearts. One fate. A timeless love reborn.

The Duke’s Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, a bold reimagining of the iconic tragedy directed by Joseph Pitcher. Pitcher’s acclaimed credits include Gypsy (UK Theatre Award for Best Musical Production) and My Fair Lady at The Mill at Sonning, and Macbeth at the Salomons Theatre, Tubridge Wells. Returning to the company following Macbeth (2025), this vibrant production also features original music by composer Rob Millett (Rambert Dance Company and The Royal Opera House, The National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe).

Blending dynamic staging, evocative sound, and the enduring power of Shakespeare’s verse, this retelling illuminates the passion, peril, and youthful intensity at the play’s core, inviting audiences to rediscover the world’s most famous star-crossed lovers.

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Tickets from £26 (discounts available).

Jordan Wylie
From:01-10-2026
To:01-10-2026
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Jordan’s expeditions have taken him across all seven continents and to over 150 countries, from running the coldest marathons on Earth, to rowing across the world’s most dangerous waters, summiting unclimbed peaks, and attempting to be the first person to paddleboard around Britain to name just a few of his intrepid adventures.

His journey is one of resilience and purpose. Through these extreme challenges and his life changing experiences, he explores how the great outdoors can inspire better mental and physical well-being while empowering people across the world to dream bigger, push their limits, and create their own path whilst having a positive impact on the world. Prepare to be inspired!

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Tickets from £22 (discounts available).

The Makings of a Murderer
From:02-10-2026
To:02-10-2026
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Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations.

From the gritty realities of infiltrating criminal gangs to his own terrifying experience of becoming the target of a murder plot, Peter shares the untold stories of the most high-stakes cases.

For over a decade, Peter worked undercover, posing as everything from drug dealers to contract killers. His double life gave him access to the darkest corners of humanity, uncovering secrets that would save lives - but at the cost of his own safety. Forced into witness protection by an FBI-uncovered assassination plot, his career as a detective came to an abrupt end, leaving him with chilling memories of murderers and the justice system that hunts them.

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as Peter Bleksley reveals the harrowing reality behind solving murders and battling the criminal underworld. This is crime-fighting as you’ve never seen it before.

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Tickets from £32.

Legends of the 60's
From:03-10-2026
To:03-10-2026
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Following a sell-out debut tour to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews, join a multi-award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers for this musical masterpiece.

This show has the ultimate feel-good factor, transporting you all the way back to the magical golden decade that was the 1960s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years, this is the show to see!

Performing high quality tributes to icons like Elvis, The Beatles, The Monkees, The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, The Beach Boys, and The Drifters to name but a small few, let us deliver an entertaining musical live experience featuring over 40 iconic hits never to be forgotten!

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Tickets from £31.50.

Heartbreak
From:04-10-2026
To:04-10-2026
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Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Show bring their acclaimed 50th Anniversary Tour to the stunning surroundings of Buxton Opera House.

Celebrating 50 years of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers (1976–2026). This special performance honours one of rock music’s most influential and beloved catalogues, featuring a hit-packed set of timeless songs including American Girl, Free Fallin’, Refugee, I Won’t Back Down, Learning to Fly and Mary Jane’s Last Dance, alongside carefully chosen fan favourites and deeper cuts.

Renowned for their authenticity, musicianship and powerful live performances, Heartbreak are widely regarded as the UK’s leading Tom Petty tribute, with a reputation built on strong ticket sales, sold-out shows and repeat bookings nationwide. Their concerts capture not just the sound, but the spirit and heart of Tom Petty’s song writing.

A landmark anniversary. An iconic theatre. A must-see celebration of classic American rock.

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Tickets from £25.

Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders
From:06-10-2026
To:06-10-2026
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Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner.

The 60s saw them clock up hit after hit, with songs such as Bend Me Shape Me, Hello Susie, and (If Paradise is) Half as Nice. Since the early days, Andy has gone on to work with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, David Crosby, Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Kate Bush... and many more.

Now following a solo path, his first solo album Sweet Soulful Music was released in 2007. His 2025 album The Invisible Bluesman album entered the Official UK charts at Number 1, and the Spring tour broke all his box office records.

Join Andy in Buxton for a night of unforgettable music!

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Tickets from £34 (discounts available).

Shaun Ryder
From:16-10-2026
To:16-10-2026
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He’s the wild man of rock who became a national treasure.

Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new spoken word tour, in support of his new book: Happy Mondays - and Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays. The star of more TV shows than anyone has a right to feature on – including Celebrity Gogglebox, and I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, among many others – redefined the rock’n’roll lifestyle during the halcyon age of Manchester.

Fans can look forward to a carnival of excess, wild tales, and improbable truths, as they enjoy the talents of a unique rock'n'roll star dubbed Britpop's answer to WB Yeats. Strap yourselves in and say Hallelujah for Shaun.

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Tickets from £34.

Nashville Live
From:23-10-2026
To:23-10-2026
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Europe’s No.1 multi-award-winning show Nashville Live, this hit country show returns for another fantastic night of toe-tapping classic country!

The upcoming tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Laney Wilson, Shania Twain, The Chicks, Josh Turner and the new kid on the block Luke Combs with countless other well-known singalong anthems in this must-see musical extravaganza that sings you through the decades right up to the present day performing 40 timeless hit songs.

The show also features three superb singers who are all accompanied by a fantastic live band of musicians. Watch that real authentic Tennessee sound coupled with an authentic stage set and state-of-the-art production that is guaranteed to transport you all the way, hand clapping and toe-tapping, to downtown Nashville and back in one night.

One thing is for sure, if it’s Country music you like then this is the only show in town!

Over 2,000 5-star reviews!

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Tickets from £32.

Dave Rowntree
From:28-10-2026
To:28-10-2026
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Through unheard stories alongside candid photos from his new bestselling book ‘No One You Know’, Dave Rowntree shares the tales behind Blur’s formative years.

From their early friendships in Colchester, to world tours, and famously going head-to-head with Oasis, he offers rare insight into the moments that shaped one of the major defining bands of 1990s Britpop, Blur.

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Tickets from £21.50.

Michael Rosen
From:30-10-2026
To:30-10-2026
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Poetry legend Michael Rosen celebrates his 80th birthday with a brand-new live show!

Michael looks back at a lifetime in poetry, performing beloved classics including Hot Food and No Breathing and Chocolate Cake, along with never-before-heard poems from his new collection, Peas On Your Knees.

Nice! is a show for all ages, from the young to the young at heart.

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Tickets from £23 (discounts available).

Ed Patrick: Numb and Number
From:07-11-2026
To:07-11-2026
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Following his hugely successful Catch Your Breath tour, comedian and NHS anaesthetist Ed Patrick returns with his new show, Numb and Number.

As seen on Channel 4 and Have I Got News For You, and heard on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, and BBC Radio Scotland.

Get your appointment while you can.

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Tickets from £19 (discounts available).

Danny Hart - Won't Sit Down
From:08-11-2026
To:08-11-2026
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Danny Hart is one of Downhill Mountain Biking's racing elite.

2 x World Champion, Red Bull Hardline winner, multiple National Championships winner and 2 x World Cup overall silver medal winner, the 'Redcar Rocket' has secured his place is mountain biking history, including an iconic first World Championship winning run that is still legendary today.

In Won't Sit Down, Danny will bring his dry wit and cool composire to take audiences on a journey through his life and impressive racing career, and give a glimpse behind the scenes of what becoming a World Champion really takes.

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Tickets from £22 (discounts available).

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Transport

Buxton is easy to reach from the A6, A515 and A53. The theatre is well sign-posted once you reach the town centre. A train service is available from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Buxton. and the town is well served by bus routes to and from local cities, towns and villages.

Parking

There is on-street pay and display parking near the venue and a car park behind Pavilion Gardens, which is a short walk away. The car park is free after 6pm (please note: the covered area of the car park closes at 6pm). There is also free on-street car parking after 6pm close to the venue, but please make sure that you avoid the Residents Parking Scheme areas.

Bar

Pre-show and interval drinks are available. The bars open 45 minutes before each performance.

Pavilion Arts Centre presents an eclectic programme, including Coffee concerts, lunchtime jazz sessions, and many other live music, comedy and theatre events. The venue is also home to Buxton Cinema and shows all the latest films, and much-loved classics.

Pavilion Arts Centre has long been a cultural centre for Buxton, in Derbyshire. Having originally opened as ‘The Entertainment Stage’ before shortly becoming ‘Paxton Suite’, the venue has provided entertainment to the town since 1889. The building has two creative spaces: The Main Room, which seats 352 people and the Studio Theatre, which seats 93.

Pavilion Arts Centre underwent a major renovation in 2010, transforming the historic building into a state-of-the-art theatre space. Alongside the much-needed renovation to seating and staging areas, new technology was added to strengthen the capabilities of the venue. Despite its modern refresh, the building has maintained many of its original features which include the original balcony and art deco stylings of the foyer.


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