Events in Barnsley From 30th March – 5th April 2026

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You can find live music, comedy nights, family events, and themed gatherings across Barnsley this week. Drum & bass raves at The Lantern on Worsley Street draw attendees from nearby towns, while soul tribute sets highlight local performers. Weekly acoustic evenings take place at the Barnsley Interchange community hub, accessible by public transport.

Easter weekend family events include egg hunts in Cannon Hall Park and storytelling sessions hosted by Barnsley Libraries' mobile team. Children can join disco-themed dance circles near The Square or try craft activities in the civic centre courtyard , all supervised throughout.

Late-night comedy nights happen at Makerspace Barnsley, a repurposed factory space used for creative workshops and live shows. Accessible via Stagecoach bus routes from Cudworth railway station and the central interchange, evening services run until 9pm but reduce after that , plan ahead to avoid disruption.

See listings below for times and locations , most venues stay open later than usual due to seasonal demand spikes like Flavours Food Festival or Barnsley’s Big Weekend congestion.

Tuesday 31st March

Unified Dating - Meet Singles in Sheffield

· Nightlife & Music

Unified Dating hosts a social event in Sheffield to help singles meet new people locally.

Wednesday 1st April

20S & 30s Single's Mixer Event With Love at First Sign

· Nightlife & Music

A themed singles mixer event using astrology to spark connections at Slug and Lettuce in Sheffield.

Thursday 2nd April

Easter Party

· Family & Kids

A family-friendly Easter event with themed activities, character meet-ups, and dancing dinosaurs.

Footprints Jazz - Percussion Workshop w/ Marc Gómez

· Nightlife & Music

Catalonian drummer Marc Gomez leads a percussion workshop at Alder Bar in Sheffield.

Steel City Drum & Bass 1st Birthday Bash

· Nightlife & Music

Steel City Drum & Bass celebrates its first anniversary with a high-energy drum and bass music event.

Friday 3rd April

The Great Big Easter Camp Out 🐣

· Hooton Lodge Farm · Family & Kids

Families can enjoy an Easter Disco, egg hunt, and entertainment at Hooton Lodge Farm during the Great Big Camp Out.

Groove Armada| Groovebox at Steelyard Sheff Good Friday

· Nightlife & Music

Groove Armada headlines Groovebox at SteelYard Sheffield during the April Bank Holiday.

The Kairos

· Nightlife & Music

The Kairos performs a live music gig at Sidney and Matilda in Sheffield.

Mood Vacuum | Category Error | Meridian | Radio Static

· Nightlife & Music

A new music act performs live at Arundel Emporium as part of a regional gig series.

Black Hudu Presents The Good Friday Session

· Nightlife & Music

BLACK HUDU hosts a sound system culture celebration at Northern Quarter Huddersfield.

Saturday 4th April

Dj ez, Mph & More 360 | Groovebox at sy Sheffield

· Nightlife & Music

DJ EZ and MPH headline the Groovebox at SY Sheffield, kicking off day rave season with a live DJ set.

Innercitycomedy Comedy, R&b/reggae Night Event Time

· Nightlife & Music

InnerCityComedy hosts an evening of stand-up comedy, R&B, and reggae music at Genting Casino in Sheffield.

Colin Manford

· Nightlife & Music

Comedian Colin Manford performs his new stand-up show Off The Record at Sheffield Plate.

The Bon Jovi Experience

· Nightlife & Music

The Bon Jovi Experience performs live at Network Sheffield with a tribute to the rock band's greatest hits.

Easter Bingo

· Nightlife & Music

Easter Bingo returns at The OEC with prizes, laughter, and festive fun.

Cru2 Sheffield

· Nightlife & Music

Cru2 returns to Tank Nightclub in Sheffield for a 9-hour rave event.

Sunday 5th April

Romance - Val Wood

· Culture & Arts

Val Wood presents a 1:30 PM talk on historical romance at Romance venue.

The Newcomen Engine Demonstration: 12 Noon

· Elsecar Heritage Railway · Culture & Arts

Demonstrations of the world's oldest atmospheric engine, the Newcomen Engine, take place at Elsecar Heritage Centre.

Dennis Cruz | Groovebox x Bounded at sy Sheff

· Nightlife & Music

Dennis Cruz headlines the Groovebox X Bounded Festival at SY Sheffield, featuring live electronic music performances.

Easter Motown & Soul

· Nightlife & Music

A Motown and Soul tribute show with lunch at The OEC, Sheffield, during the Easter Bank Holiday.

Hagglers Corner Easter Sunday Party

· Nightlife & Music

A DJ-led Bank Holiday party at Hagglers Corner featuring local Sheffield talent.

That's Enterrainment Yorkshireman Comedy Club

· Nightlife & Music

A stand-up comedy night featuring Old School Sunday performers at The Yorkshireman Venue.

Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night

· Nightlife & Music

Funhouse Comedy Club returns to New Barrack Tavern Sheffield with a night of stand-up comedy and laughter.

R&b/dancehall Bank Holiday Sunday @ Club Aura

· Nightlife & Music

R&B and Dancehall-themed Bank Holiday event at Club Aura in Huddersfield.

Murkz Presents...bassline After Dark

· Nightlife & Music

Bassline After Dark features a lineup of DJs including Trilla, Subzero, and Murkz at Viper Rooms in Sheffield.

Hyperactive World: Sheffield | Night

· Nightlife & Music

Hyperactive World returns to Hazy Club Sheffield with DJs TeeDee, Wheats, Kyle Icardi, and Abbs LA until 5am.