Gigs, shows, family days out, sport and things to do across Barnsley.
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Submit your eventA Halloween-themed story and rhyme session with crafts to keep little ones busy. Perfect for families looking for some half-term spooky fun.
League One fixture.
A drop-in craft session at Grimethorpe Library where all ages can make their own scarecrow. No need to book, just pop in.
Original musical by Joe Carnall Jnr, set in Sheffield and centred on family, memory and dementia.
Good-practice and CPD session for T Level Education and Early Years staff.
Artists from one of Yorkshire's oldest art societies show new work inspired by the people, gardens and parkland of Cannon Hall. A free exhibition celebrating a much-loved local landmark through fresh eyes.
An afternoon library event at Wombwell Library. Check with the library for full details of what's on.
Put your detective skills to the test at Wombwell Library's Murder Mystery Night for adults aged 18 and over. A fun, puzzling evening out with a difference.
18+ art workshop creating Halloween mask bunting. Materials and first drink included.
Original SRM Theatre production exploring how people become trapped by circumstances and choices. Recommended for ages 16+. Running time around 75 minutes.
Bob Drury performs his award-winning one-man Neil Diamond tribute show.
From the people who brought you "The Cat and the Canary", Wombwell Thespians return with their final play as part of their centenary celebrations, and the South Yorkshire Amateur Premiere of "2:22 - A Ghost Story" by Danny Robins. “There’s something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time” Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up… until 2:22… and then they’ll know. Winner of Best New Play at the “WhatsOnStage” Awards, this supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts “Uncanny” and “The Battersea Poltergeist”, it has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including Lily Allen, Cheryl, Stacey Dooley, Tom Felton, Jake Wood and James Buckley). It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear… What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth? 2:22 - A Ghost Story will be performed at the Playhouse Theatre, Wombwell from the 22nd-24th October (7:30pm). Please note the show is recommended for 12+ and contains strong language and elements of horror. Please also note the theatre is not wheelchair accessible. The question is, do you dare to book?
Buddy Holly tribute show.
Food launch night with Jamaican and African-inspired dishes, cocktails and music. Food sittings planned for 5pm and 7.30pm.
Family-friendly Halloween wrestling show with matches, cosplay rumble and photo opportunities.
Happy Mondays legend Bez brings his DJ set to The Garrison in Barnsley.
Live stand-up comedy night.
-Free pumpkin decorating -costume contest -A wide range of stalls -Live Enter
Afternoon punk and alternative music event.
League One fixture.
Marquee Square Heroes perform a full-length tribute to the Fish-era of Marillion, featuring current and former members of Twelfth Night, Credo and Jump.
Guided walk around local river and canal routes.
Playful poetry and spoken-word event.
Get crafty at Worsbrough Library making pom-pom spiders for Halloween. A free, family-friendly session to keep the kids busy in half term.
A craft session making Halloween suncatchers at Mapplewell and Staincross Library. A fun, creative activity for children in the run-up to Halloween.
A fun half-term Halloween session where children decorate their own spooky cookies, followed by 90 minutes of play at Adventure Reef. A lovely treat for little Halloween fans in Barnsley.
A drop-in craft session at Wombwell Library with a spooky Halloween theme. No need to book – just turn up and get creative.
Children can make their own spooky bookmarks at Darfield Library. A free, friendly craft session for the Halloween season.
An artist-led workshop with Louise Wright at Hoyland Library for ages 16 and over. A welcoming chance to get creative and learn something new.
An informal business support session bringing together Enterprising Barnsley and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. Local businesses can get practical advice on skills, apprenticeships and digital transformation.
Join in a fun nursery rhyme challenge at Wombwell Library while raising money for Children in Need. A lovely way for little ones to join in a good cause.
Seasonal craft session.
A fun half-term craft session at Barnsley Civic for children aged 8 to 11. Little ones can get creative with pumpkin-themed makes.
Quieter museum opening session.
A free pumpkin-themed craft session at Queens Ground, ideal for families looking for a bit of half-term fun.
Get crafty at Penistone Library with a Halloween mason jar session for children aged 4 to 11. This is a free drop-in activity.
Children’s Halloween craft session.
Family-friendly wrestling event.
Halloween craft session for children and families.
A free spooky Halloween scratch art activity session at Grimethorpe Library for children aged 4 to 11. Drop in and get creative.
Halloween-themed activities at the Library @ the Lightbox in Barnsley town centre. Check the library page for the full programme.
Runs Wednesday 28 to Saturday 31 October at the Lamproom.
A drop-in session of autumn and Halloween crafts for children at Goldthorpe Library. Come along and get stuck into some seasonal making.
Britpop favourites The Bluetones play Birdwell Venue as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations for Expecting to Fly. Expect indie anthems and a lively atmosphere.
The Bluetones bring their Expecting To Fly 30th Anniversary Tour to Birdwell. Doors 7pm.
Coffee morning linked to Barnsley Civic’s 150 programme.
A free drop-in celebration marking the arrival of The Story Tree at Royston Library. Artist Bethan Maddocks has worked with local library and community groups to create a giant paper oak tree celebrating the National Year of Reading, with a workshop for adults and children to make their own paper creations.
Macrame workshop making a Halloween garland.
Show about the music and history of Liverpool’s Cavern Club.
A free Halloween-themed creative writing workshop at Penistone Library for children aged 8 to 12. Come along and craft something chilling.
FLEISCH is an independent UK industrial metal band formed in 2012 in Northamptonshire. Originally started as a bedroom solo project by frontman Jonathan Blunsdon, the group has grown into a hard-hitting three-piece band heavily inspired by German Neue Deutsche Härte bands like Rammstein and Eisbrecher, blended with 1980s synth melodies reminiscent of Depeche Mode The band is well known for high-energy live music, visceral production, and dark, alternative visual aesthetics that include latex, kinky imagery, and heavy electronic sequencing. They previously launched a public campaign to represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest to champion heavy music and independent artists. Joined By Rillington Place a Soild Band bringing new sounds to Nu-Metal! Rillington Place are an alternative metal band emerging from West Yorkshire, bringing a potent blend of groove-driven heaviness and dark atmospheric presence to the UK underground scene. Rather than relying on speed or excess, the band focus on controlled, impactful compositions that hit with purpose. Their sound sits firmly within the modern metal landscape, combining elements of alternative metal and groove metal with a darker tonal identity. Built around thick guitar work, tight rhythmic structures, and a brooding sonic palette, Rillington Place prioritise feel, weight, and atmosphere in equal measure. Along with Bang Bang Firecracker! Bang Bang Firecracker is a hardworking three, piece heavy metal and hard rock band hailing from Stoke-on-Trent. Formed in 2018 by frontman Kieron Berry after his time touring with W.A.S.P. co-founder Chris Holmes, the band has built a fierce reputation in the UK metal underground for their aggressive, old-school riffs, thunderous rhythm section, and high-octane live shows. Supported By Rillington Place West Yorksire Nu-Metal & Biomech Leeds Deathcore!
Halloween ball with live entertainment.
- Free Pumpkin Decorating - Wide Range of Stalls - Live Entertainment
Halloween show by Fever Dream Kills.
Spine-tingling gothic storytelling at Barnsley Civic for Halloween night. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a good chill with their theatre.
Direct from Blackpool Tower Circus, Michael Jordan presents a family show combining magic, illusion, juggling and circus skills. The confirmed Barnsley performance starts at 15:00, not 14:00.
A two-hour Total Body Walk in Mapplewell and Staincross, part of Barnsley Council's programme of organised local walks.
A two-hour workshop at Barnsley Metrodome for clubs, groups and organisations delivering sport and physical activity across Barnsley. The session covers funding, practical support and opportunities to help local organisations grow.
Barnsley host Oldham Athletic in the EFL Trophy group stage at Oakwell. A midweek cup tie under the lights with a place in the knockout rounds at stake.
A supportive Creative Health Action Group meeting for people working directly with communities in Barnsley through creative health. The final meeting of the year will reflect on 2026 and help make plans for 2027.
An evening of music, song and spoken word in Penistone raising money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and the St John the Baptist Church Tower and Clock Renovation Appeal.
A free community bonfire and fireworks night at the Grey Horse, with a warm local welcome for all.
Barnsley indie rock band The Serenades perform live.
David Bowie tribute show.
The Lamproom presents Disney's Frozen – The West End Musical, bringing Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff and the songs of the hit film to the Barnsley stage. The production runs from 7 to 14 November, with the opening Saturday matinee listed at 14:15.
Community Bonfire Night event.
Barnsley Round Table's charity bonfire and fireworks event returns to Locke Park. Gates open at 5pm, with a Kids/SEND fireworks display at 6.45pm, bonfire lighting at 7.15pm and the main fireworks display at 8.15pm.
A community bonfire at the Flying Dutchman in Jump with fairground rides, food stalls and live acts. A great local night out for all the family.
EFL Trophy group-stage fixture.
Join a live BBC Radio 4 Gardeners' Question Time recording at Emmanuel Church, with refreshments from 17:00 followed by two one-hour recordings.
A campaign launch for professionals supporting people under 25 affected by ketamine use and those working with their parents and carers, featuring specialist talks, lived experience and local support services.
After the humongous success of last years Adult Panto 'THROBBIN WOOD' we thought , ' Lets do it again, so..... Prepare for Hoyland Community Theatre Group's Naughtiest Adult panto you've seen! Oh yes it is! 🤣🤣 You think you know the story, but not this juicy one ! The tiny town of 'Vaj-ville' is terrorised by the gobby Giant, Blunderbore. Only randy Jack and his hard chopper can save the day. Maneater Dame Trott runs the useless farm with ' Thick as sh#t Alice ( who the....). The Kings daughter, Jill, is always horny for Jack, but the Giants henchman, the Evil, deboached, 'Fleshlight',will stop at nothing to take her up the dungeon! (Boooo) Can Fairy flick-bean, with her vibrating wand, make everyone come together? Lots of innuendos, rude words, singalongs and loads of laughs! (18+) Doors OPEN 6:45pm Show starts 7:30pm
The Tykes make the short trip to Wigan Athletic in League One. A Saturday afternoon away day in Greater Manchester.
Amy Winehouse tribute show by Laura Jane Butler.
A curry night at Buzz Bingo Barnsley with a meal, a drink and your bingo for a tenner. A relaxed evening out with friends.
Charles Michael Duke celebrates Elton John's catalogue in a piano-led tribute show featuring hits including Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer and Your Song. Performance starts at 19:30.
Afternoon tea with live entertainment from Amanda L'ska in the Griffin Suite at Shaw Lane Sports Club. The event runs from 12:30 to 15:30 and tickets are £15 per person. Dietary requirements can be accommodated when arranged in advance.
Free light-art festival across Barnsley town centre on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 November, 5pm to 8.30pm.
The Lamproom Youth Theatre Ensemble returns with a new 2026 production featuring song, music and dance from theatre and film. The Friday performance starts at 19:00, not 19:30.
Live music show at Barnsley Civic.
South Yorkshire derby in League One.
Punk rock afternoon at Vault 27, running 2pm to 8pm.
Music-led bingo night with games and prizes.
A live tribute celebrating Cher's six-decade career and greatest hits, with a full concert-style production at Barnsley Lamproom Theatre. Performance starts at 19:30.
Barnsley head to Bradford City for a Tuesday night League One fixture. A Yorkshire away trip for the reds.
Tom Meighan performs at The Garrison. Doors 7pm, show 8pm. Ages 16+.
Classical concert featuring Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms.
Luther Vandross tribute show.
A long trip to the Cherry Red Records Stadium as Barnsley take on AFC Wimbledon in League One. The Reds will be backed by their travelling support.
League One fixture.
Festive programme at The Glass Works, including the True North Après-Ski Tipi, markets, live music, crafts and seasonal entertainment.
Soul and funk artist Junior Giscombe performs live.
Festive bingo package including arrival drink, meal, selected drink and bingo tickets.
A spectacular new Robin Hood pantomime comes to the People's Theatre, brought to you by the team behind Sleeping Beauty and Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs. The production runs from 5 December 2026 to 2 January 2027.
Barnsley travel to the Weston Homes Stadium to face Peterborough United in League One. Another away day for the Reds faithful.
Yorkshire derby in League One.
Boxing Day football as Barnsley make the trip to the One Call Stadium to face Mansfield Town in League One. A festive away day for the Reds.
Gerry Cinnamon tribute Christmas show.
League One fixture.
New Year’s Eve party with live music from three bands, headlined by Here’s Jonny.
New Year’s Day League One fixture.
