Events in Bourne
Bourne may be a small market town but it's far from quiet, with lots of exciting events going on through-out the year. Bourne and the surrounding area hosts several festivals through-out the summer, including the popular Bourne Festival. There's also several annual events such as the Bourne Magical Christmas Fayre & Light Switch On, Bourne Firework Spectacular and the Classic Car Show, along with more specialist one-off events.
Bourne even has two entertainment venues (Bourne Corn Exchange and The Old Town Hall), which host regular comedy, music, dance and art events taking place through-out the year. There's also regular events at many of the town's pubs and bars.
Near-by Grimsthorpe Castle, Park & Gardens also plays hosts to many events through-out the year, including festivels and outdoor cinema screenings. You'll also find regular family events being held at near-by Bowthorpe Park Farm.
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Live Bands & Music in and around Bourne
Find out more: www.facebook.com/groups/1040519807526149/
Bourne Corn Exchange Events
Find out more: www.facebook.com/bournecornexchange/
Events and Movies at the Old Town Hall
Find out more: bournetownhall.org.uk/events
Events at Stamford Corn Exchange
Located on Broad Street, Stamford. PE9 1PX.
Find out more: www.stamfordcornexchange.co.uk/whats-on/
Events at Key Theatre Peterborough
Located on Embankment Road, Peterborough. PE1 1EF.
Find out more: keytheatre-peterborough.com/whats-on/
Events at The Cresset Peterborough
Located on Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough. PE3 8DX.
Find out more: cresset.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows
Events at Bowthorpe Farm
Find out more: bowthorpeparkfarm.co.uk/events/
Free Family Law Advice Clinics
Every Tuesday at Hegarty, 11a North Street, Bourne. Leading the clinic is Emma McGrath, an experienced family law solicitor known for her compassionate and client-focused approach. She specialises in areas such as divorce, child custody, financial disputes, and domestic violence cases, offering tailored advice to help clients navigate complex legal matters. Emma’s dedication and expertise have earned her high praise from clients who appreciate her supportive and knowledgeable advice, making her a trusted advocate for families in need of legal assistance.
Bourne Indoor Farmers Market
This event is held on the third Sunday of each month from 10.00am until 2:00pm at Bourne Leisure Centre, Queens Road. The market features 50+ pitches providing fresh local produce, artisan food & drinks, plus handmade crafts & much more.
Events at New Theatre Peterborough
Located on Broadway, Peterborough. PE1 IRS.
Find out more: newtheatre-peterborough.com/whats-on/
Grimsthorpe Castle Events Calendar
Find out more: www.grimsthorpe.co.uk/events-now/
Events at Bourne Woods
Find out more: www.friendsofbournewoods.org.uk/events/
The Centre @ Elsea Park Clubs & Activities
Find out more: elseapark.com/events/#events
Live Bands at the Red Lion
Event Date: Every Saturday
The Red Lion, South Street, plays host to some great live bands every Saturday from around 9.00pm with free entry.
Find out more: www.facebook.com/redlion.bourne
Market Day
Event Date: Every Thursday and Saturday
Bourne market is held in the car park behind the Corn Exchange, boasting a variety of traditional stalls.
Uncle Funk's Decades of Dance (70s, 80s, 90s, 00s house/dance Anthems)
Event Date: October 10th 2026
Event Time: 8.00PM
Uncle Funk's Disco Inferno return to Bourne Corn Exchange with their Decades Of Dance show! Decades Of Dance is a spectacular journey through the era’s of modern dance music, from its beginnings in the disco clubs of the 70s, through to the 80s and 90s house music craze and into the naughties with the massive Ibiza-era hits produced by the world’s biggest DJs.
Find out more: www.bandsintown.com/e/107863892-uncle-funk's-disco-inferno-at-bourne-corn-exchange
Bonfire Night at Grimsthorpe
Event Date: October 30th 2026
Join us on the Clubhouse terrance for the most explosive night of the Grimsthorpe events calendar. Featuring a professional fireworks display perfectly choreographed to music by Illuminatus Pyrotechnics! With Grassmere handling the food and the clubhouse bar open, it's a traditional evening not to be missed.
Find out more: www.grimsthorpeshootingground.co.uk/bonfire-night
Bourne Fireworks 2026
Event Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
This annual firework display is held at the Wellhead Gardens in Bourne and features fair rides, food & drink stalls and other entertainment, alongside the main firework display.
Baston Firework Extravaganza
Event Date: Sunday 1st November 2026
Event Time: 3.00PM
Spectacular firework display choreographed to music. Plus, children's firework display to music, fun fair and tasty food.
Find out more: www.bastonfireworks.com/
