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13 Nov November

19:30-22:00

Luther UK - The Ultimate Tribute to Luther Vandross

Get ready for a breathtaking, high-energy celebration of the legendary Luther Vandross like never before! Harry Cambridge stars in LutherUK a brand-new, electrifying stage show, bringing the smooth vocals, iconic hits, and soulful magic of one of music’s greatest legends. Experience the power and passion of Luther’s timeless classics, from Never Too Much and Give Me the Reason to Dance With My Father and Really Didn’t Mean It. But that’s not all—this show also pays tribute to the legendary artists who collaborated with Luther, making it an unforgettable journey through his incredible musical legacy.

22 Nov November

13:00-14:00

Shining a light on: the organ

Whether you’re a heritage enthusiast or simply curious, join Southwell Minster for fascinating insights from academics, experts, and their own passionate guides in this series of Cathedral Talks. Tickets may be bought in advance through the Minster website, or the Cathedral shop, or on the door.

24 Nov November

19:30-22:00

T.Rextasy

Marc Bolan and T.Rex, were one of the most flamboyant, charismatic stars of the original glam-rock era. With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s. T.Rextasy have performed around the world for over 20 years and the band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to T.Rex. They are the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.

25 Nov November

19:30-22:00

Brian Bilston – How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets. He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, Sounds Made by Humans, in collaboration with The Catenary Wires. This autumn sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.

27 Nov November

10:00-13:00

Repair Cafe at St Mary's

We welcome you to bring a portable item that is broken or in disrepair to us on the last Friday of every month, where our team of fantastic volunteers will help you to mend your household item if we can.

29 Nov November

11:00-17:00

Christmas Light Switch On

The Christmas Lights Switch -on is a tradition in Newark. The event draws families and communities together to celebrate the start of the holiday season The event will include a variety of activities such as a market, food and festive stalls, fun fair, and performances from local school choirs and musicians throughout the day Further details will be available closer to the time

29 Nov November

11:00-17:00

Christmas Lights Switch On

A fun-filled day of activities, entertainment, and events culminating in the Christmas Lights in the town being switched on

8 Dec December

13:30-17:30

Jack and the Beanstalk

Prepare to embark on an enchanting journey with next year's GIANT pantomime… Jack and the Beanstalk! Taking to the stage from Tuesday 8 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. Following the magical fairytale, Beauty and the Beast, we're thrilled to present a LARGER-THAN-LIFE adventure! Join Jack, Dame Trott, and the lovable Clarabelle the Cow for an unforgettable escapade filled with FE-FI-FO-FUN! This spectacular production will transport you to a world of magic beans, a majestic castle in the clouds, and a walking, talking, and rather bad-tempered Giant. It’ll be the STALK of the town, and you won't want to miss a moment of this magical extravaganza!

13 Dec December

19:30-20:30

Carols in the State Chamber

Carols and Christmas Music

16 Dec December

19:30-22:00

Think Floyd

Experience the ultimate journey through the music of Pink Floyd with Think Floyd’s brand new live production. This spectacular show takes audiences on an unforgetta-ble sonic and visual voyage, from psychedelic beginnings to the grand, atmospheric masterpieces that defined generations. Expect stunning performances of classic tracks from The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, A Momentary Lapse of Reason, The Wall and more, all brought to life with exceptional musicianship and immersive production for which Think Floyd is renowned. With dazzling lasers, evocative lighting and note-perfect renditions of legendary songs including Comfortably Numb and Shine On You Crazy Diamond, this is more than a tribute show — it’s an extraordinary celebration of the music and spirit of Pink Floyd. Even Nick Mason has praised the band, calling them “Brilliant”. With such acclaim and dedication to the craft, Think Floyd’s 2027 tour promises a must-see experience for fans old and new.

17 Dec December

17:15-21:45

The Christmas Orchestra

The Christmas Orchestra returns for 2026, after a fantastic run of sold-out shows in 2024 and 2025! We're thrilled to be bringing our unique concert experience to more locations than ever before. Prepare to immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season and create lasting memories together! ✨

27 Dec December

13:30-14:15

Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral

Renaissance Music

22 Jan January

19:30-22:00

Dracula

An original one-man show adapted from the great Bram Stoker Gothic novel. Jonathan Goodwin plays Count Dracula, Lord of the Undead, and a host of others in this classic tale of late-Victorian vampirism! Prepare to learn the bloody truth that lies beyond the legend!

26 Jan January

14:30-15:45

Adult Lecture: The Secrets of Britain’s Ancient Buildings

Whether you’re a heritage enthusiast or simply curious, join Southwell Minster for fascinating insights from academics, experts, and their own passionate guides in this series of Cathedral Talks. Tickets may be bought in advance through the Minster website, or the Cathedral shop, or on the door.

30 Jan January

19:30-22:00

Sugar Pie Honey Bunch, Music of the Four Tops

THE ONLY AMERICAN TRIBUTE SHOW CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF THE FOUR TOPS AND OTHER LEGENDARY MOTOWN ARTISTS TOURING THE UK. Paying homage to the legends, vocal group Soul Satisfaction brings the Motown magic back to the stage in a live concert with powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and high stepping dance routines. You will be taken on a journey through all the hits of the Four Tops, Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, Walk Away Renee, Same Old Song, Loco in Acapulco, Standing In the Shadow, Bernadette along with other classic hits from the golden era including songs from the Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Marvin Gaye, Ben E King and many more Motown and soul legends.

5 Feb February

19:30-22:00

The Magic Of The Bee Gees

Direct from London’s West End. . . Whether you’re a brother or whether you’re a mother, when the feeling's gone and you can't go on, it's time to put on your dancing shoes, for the night out of the year you have been waiting for, as we celebrate the songs of music royalty, The Bee Gees. Join us for this breath-taking concert spectacular, including all your favourite songs, including Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than a Woman and many more! Ensuring the Gibb brothers’ incredible legacy of classic hit songs is well and truly stayin’ alive! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

11 Feb February

19:30-22:00

The Picture of Dorian Gray - A New Musical

A brand-new musical based on Oscar Wilde’s timeless gothic tale. Starring Kevin Kennedy (Rock of Ages, We Will Rock You, Coronation Street) as Mr Issacs. Dorian Gray has it all, youth, beauty and irresistible charm. But when a single wish binds his fate to a mysterious portrait, he discovers that perfection always comes at a cost. Outwardly untouched by time and vices, Dorian remains the picture of perfection… while hidden away, his true soul etches itself into the canvas. As he grapples with the notion of possessing immortality and with the assistance of the influential Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian descends into an ever more debauched lifestyle of increasingly questionable morality. All the while, the painting absorbs his sins and wrongdoings. A powerful original score brings Victorian London to life in this dramatic new musical which is faithful to the original novel. Lavish, haunting and unforgettable, this is a story where nothing is quite as it seems – and every desire leaves its mark!

20 Feb February

19:30-22:00

ELO Experience

The world's foremost multi award winning tribute to Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra. Celebrates the Iconic album Out Of The Blue in 2027. Let us take you on a magical ELO journey through time with some of the greatest music ever written and put onto vinyl. The Greatest hits will still be there plus many of the great OOTB songs!