What's On in Doncaster.
Gigs, theatre, racedays, markets, family days out and free things to do. Every Doncaster event worth knowing about, in one place and checked every morning.
Don's picks
Doncaster Christmas Lights Switch-On
Market Square · Free
Don's pick · Thu 19 NovDoncaster Festival of Light 2026: The Bird of a Thousand Voices
Doncaster Corn Exchange · Free for Doncaster residents, £5 adults from outside Doncaster
The Don event · December · Date TBCThe Don Christmas Party
Venue TBC
November 2026
The Ultimate Pub Quiz
Round up the team and put your general knowledge to the test at The Temple from 7pm.
Details →Cat Show 2026
Cat lovers, this one's for you. The cat show comes to The Dome for the day.
Details →Doncaster Christmas Lights Switch-On
Doncaster's big festive night out. Live entertainment from 4pm, a Christmas market in the Corn Exchange, kids' rides and the lights switch-on with fireworks at 7.45pm.
Details →The Ravers Choice: Mayhem at the Madhouse
An all-nighter at The Doncaster Warehouse, running from 8pm until 4am. Over 18s only.
Details →The Wind in the Willows at Cast
Family theatre at Cast, running Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 November. A great one for the kids.
Details →Doncaster Festival of Light 2026: The Bird of a Thousand Voices
The UK premiere of Boris Acket's kinetic light and sound artwork, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's flying machine sketches. Half-hour evening slots from 19 to 26...
Details →Freddie Halkon live
Freddie Halkon brings his live show to The Dome.
Details →Antiques and Collectors Fair
Hunt for a bargain at the antiques and collectors fair at Doncaster Racecourse.
Details →Miriam's Full English LIVE
Miriam's Full English heads out on stage for a live show at The Dome.
Details →Cast Comedy Club
Stand-up night at Cast with Nick Doody and Justina Seselskaite.
Details →Return of the Jumps: Friday
Jump racing is back at Doncaster Racecourse. Day one of the season opener weekend.
Details →Katzeye live
Katzeye take to the stage at The Dome.
Details →Return of the Jumps: Saturday
Saturday afternoon jump racing as the National Hunt season gets going on Town Moor.
Details →December 2026
The Don Christmas Party
Our end-of-year knees-up for the people and businesses who made 2026. Date and venue coming soon. Register your interest to hear first.
Details →A Choral Christmas
An evening of Christmas choral music at The Dome to get you in the festive mood.
Details →Christmas Jumper Raceday: Friday
Dig out your best festive knit for a day of jump racing at Doncaster Racecourse.
Details →Caged Steel 44
Caged Steel returns to The Dome for another night of live cage fighting.
Details →Christmas Jumper Raceday: Saturday
Day two of the Christmas Jumper Raceday weekend. Festive knits and jump racing on Town Moor.
Details →Step Into Christmas
A festive live show at The Dome to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Details →Blink1ate2
Blink-182 tribute Blink1ate2 play The Leopard. Pop-punk night out.
Details →Blink1ate2
Blink-182 tribute Blink1ate2 play The Leopard. Pop-punk night out.
Details →Blink1ate2
Blink-182 tribute Blink1ate2 play The Leopard. Pop-punk night out.
Details →Blink1ate2
Blink-182 tribute Blink1ate2 play The Leopard. Pop-punk night out.
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What's on in Doncaster: quick answers
What's on in Doncaster this weekend?
This weekend (13–15 November) you can catch Cat Show 2026 (The Dome, Sat 14 Nov); Doncaster Christmas Lights Switch-On (Market Square, Sat 14 Nov); The Ravers Choice: Mayhem at the Madhouse (The Doncaster Warehouse, Sat 14 Nov).
Are there free events in Doncaster?
Yes. Coming up for free: Doncaster Christmas Lights Switch-On, Doncaster Festival of Light 2026: The Bird of a Thousand Voices. Tap "Free" above to see them all.
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Things to do in Doncaster
From the Christmas lights switch-on in Market Square to jump racing on Town Moor, Doncaster has something on most weeks of the year. This guide brings it all into one place: gigs and tribute nights at The Dome and The Leopard, family theatre and comedy at Cast, racedays at Doncaster Racecourse, festivals at the Corn Exchange, markets, fight nights and free community events across the borough.
Use the filters to find what's on this weekend, in the next seven days, or just the free stuff. Tap any event for the date, venue, price, directions and a link to the official page for tickets.
Popular Doncaster venues
Cast (Waterdale), The Dome (Lakeside), Doncaster Racecourse (Town Moor), the Corn Exchange and Market Square (city centre), The Leopard, the Eco-Power Stadium and Doncaster Minster.