Easter Holidays 2022
There’s lots going on in Buxton this Easter including workshops, concerts, theatre, tours, fairs & markets and movies.
See our events listing below for 9-24 April 2022.
Information is updated regularly.
For a daily listing, see our What’s On When calendar.
For our live music gig listing, click here.
Please check events are going ahead with the venues.
Children & Family Fun
Easter Trail at the Pavilion Gardens
Follow the clues around the building and gardens to find the Easter boards. Each entrant receives a prize.
Inflatable Fun at the Pavilion Gardens
Craft Workshop: 3D Easter cards
Local visual artist Lara Pomeroy returns this Easter. Children will love learning how to make their very own Easter designs pop out using a mixture of 3D paper flowers, Easter eggs and springtime animals. For ages 5+.
Wednesday 13 April, 10am, Pavilion Arts Centre.
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Craft Workshop: Fabulous Flowers
Little ones will get the chance to make their very own fabulous paper flowers! This activity will surely delight any budding artists and the finished craft is perfect for imaginative play. For ages 6+.
Wednesday 13 April, 11.30am, Pavilion Arts Centre.
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Easter Extravaganza at the Pavilion Gardens
Charges apply for some activities
Some activities will be weather permitting.
Craft Activities in The Assembly Rooms
Explore the impressive Assembly Rooms at the Crescent and crafty activities with Buxton Crescent Heritage Trust.
Tuesday 19 – Wednesday 20 April, 10.30am-1pm, The Crescent
Roller Disco at the Pavilion Gardens
Booking essential.
Billionaire Boy
From the award-winning West End producers of Gangsta Granny comes this amazing production of David Walliams’ Billionaire Boy!
– , 11am/2pm/7pm, Buxton Opera House.
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Other Family Events
- Buxton Football Club match vs Grantham Town – Saturday 9 April, 3pm, Silverlands
- Buxton Football Club match vs Matlock Town – Monday 18 April, 3pm, Silverlands
Other Family Events
- Thrills in the Hills – racing at Buxton Raceway, Monday 18 April from 1pm
Films at Buxton Cinema
Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
River (U)
, 7:30pm, with Buxton Film
Charlie XCX
, 7.30pm
Rabbit Academy (PG)
15-21 April
The Nan Movie (18)
15-17 April
NT Live: Henry V (15)
, 7pm
Ambulance (15)
, 7.30pm
Fairs & Markets
Buxton Markets
Saturdays 9, 16, 23 April, 9am-4pm, Market Place
Tuesdays 12, 19 April, 9am-4pm, Market Place
Antiques & Collectors Fair
Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 April, 10am-4pm, Octagon Hall, Pavilion Gardens
Book Fair
Sunday 24 April, 10am-4pm, Pavilion Gardens
Tours & Exhibitions
Tours with Discover Buxton Tours
Explore the town with one of Discover Buxton’s knowledgeable tour guides, on the ‘Wonder of the Peak’ tram or on your own with their treasure hunt trail ‘The Magical Realm of Arnemetia’.
Available daily. Find out more here.
Poole’s Cavern
Explore Buxton’s limestone showcave and discover its hidden history.
Tours available daily. Find out more here.
Exhibitions at the Buxton Museum & Art Gallery
Wonders of the Peak (permanent display)
Treasuring Trees, celebrating Derbyshire trees
Twenty Twenty… and beyond
Free entry. Buxton Museum & Art Gallery.
Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience
Learn the history of the magnificent Crescent and the story of Buxton Water.
Open daily via The Pump Room. Find out more here.
Our Street Exhibition
Celebrating the people and businesses at the heart of Buxton’s town centre.
Part of the Heritage Action Zone project.
7-9 April, 4.30pm-7pm, The Pump Room
Other Events
concerts, theatre, talks and stand-up
John Parsons & Beate Toyka
A programme of popular cello works and another romp through the exam syllabus. John is joined by the superb Anglo-German pianist Beate Toyka, and is also excited to perform with some of his most gifted students. Doors open at 6.30pm for a pre-concert cuppa.
Saturday 9 April, 7.30pm, Buxton United Reformed Church
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Grayson Perry: A Show For Normal People
Let Grayson take you through an enlightening and eye-watering evening in which this kind of existentialism descends from worthiness to silliness. You’ll leave safe and warm in the knowledge that nothing really matters anyway.
Saturday 9 April, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House.
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Liza Pulman: The Heart Of It
Sharing anecdotes rich in warmth and humour, Liza will have you laughing one minute and crying the next in an evening designed to both break your heart and make it sing.
Saturday 9 April, 7.30pm, Pavilion Arts Centre
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Buxton Musical Society: Music & Majesty
On the occasion of the platinum jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at the wealth of British music that has been composed over the centuries that reflects the relationship between the country and its monarch. Patriotic blockbusters from Arne, Handel, Elgar and Walton are mixed with the less overt work of Constant Lambert.
Sunday 10 April, 7.30pm, St John’s Church
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Stephen Venables: Life After Everest
In this enchanting slideshow, Stephen will share the fun, excitement, beauty – and the personal tragedies – that make his life a continuing adventure.
Sunday 10 April, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House.
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Gilbert O’Sullivan In Concert: Just Gilbert
Gilbert O’Sullivan returns for a solo show that will see him present new songs from his forthcoming album alongside classics such as Alone Again Naturally, Clair and Nothing Rhymed in an intimate and unforgettable setting.
Monday 11 April, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House.
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Remembering The Oscars
Get ready to celebrate the Oscar winning songs in this exhilarating new dance spectacular with Strictly’s favourite couple, Aljaz and Janette.
Tuesday 12 April, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House.
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Father Brown – The Murderer In The Mirror
Based on the classic mysteries by G K Chesterton with Rumpus Theatre Company.
– , 2.30pm/7.30pm, Buxton Opera House.
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Peter Kay Live: Lee Tard’s Tribute Show
Tickets are £7.50 per person
Friday 15 April, 7pm, Palace Hotel
To book your place please contact 01298 22001 (opt 3) or email sales753@theelitevenueselection.co.uk
Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg!
They say all political careers end in tears. In Brandreth’s case it’s tears of laughter as the actor, author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI, Have I Got NewsFor You and Countdown star is back on tour with his new show celebrating all things theatrical.
Saturday 16 April, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House.
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Graeme Hall: The Dogfather Live
The hugely popular and accomplished Graeme Hall (Channel 5’s Dogs Behaving (very) badly) is bringing his wisdom, charm and puppy prowess to Buxton.
Sunday 17 April, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House.
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
Steve Backshall: Ocean
Ocean is a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – and a great way to learn more about what we need to do to save our seas. Using stunts, experiments, props, cutting edge science and big screen footage from his two decades in TV, Steve will bring the icons of the Big Blue to life.
Monday 18 April, 7.30pm, Buxton Opera House
Tickets available from the Buxton Opera House Box Office. Call 01298 72190 or book online here.
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