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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Newport (East Riding of Yorkshire)

10 picks around Newport (East Riding of Yorkshire), from 8 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Newport (East Riding of Yorkshire)

Not every listing gets a golden ticket

We check the usual frankly silly number of local websites, then look for events that feel rainy-day friendly: cinemas, theatres, talks, workshops, galleries, concerts, cosy venues, and anything less likely to involve standing in a muddy field making brave weather noises.

Happening Saturday 25 July to Sunday 26 July.
Picked for Newport (East Riding of Yorkshire), not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.

Our 10 picks near Newport (East Riding of Yorkshire)

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Private Peaceful (One Actor Version)

at Doncaster Little Theatre

“I’ve had nearly eighteen years of yesterdays and tomorrows, and tonight I must remember as many of them as I can. Tonight, more than any other night of my life, I want to feel alive!” Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

24.2 milesSat 25 Jul
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Private Peaceful (One Actor Version)

at Doncaster Little Theatre

“I’ve had nearly eighteen years of yesterdays and tomorrows, and tonight I must remember as many of them as I can. Tonight, more than any other night of my life, I want to feel alive!” Private Peaceful relives the life of Private Tommo Peaceful, a young First World War soldier awaiting the firing squad at dawn. During the night, he looks back at his short but joyful past growing up in rural Devon: his exciting first days at school; the accident in the forest that killed his father; his adventures with Molly, the love of his life; and the battles and injustices of war that brought him to the front line.

24.2 milesSat 25 Jul20:30
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Steve Rimmer & Friends3

Steve Rimmer & Friends

at Stage Door

Stand Up at The Stage Door! Join Steve Rimmer & Friends for a fantastic night of live comedy at The Stage Door! Steve will be your host for the evening, keeping the laughs rolling as he introduces a brilliant line-up of comedians he’s worked alongside for years. Expect side-splitting Laughter

15 milesSat 25 Jul19:00£15.00
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Velvet Before Midnight

at Stage Door

A full-scale immersive show where jazz, theatre, cabaret and live performance blur into one intoxicating experience. Expect big vocals, cinematic moments, dazzling choreography and a world where every guest becomes part of the story of the Gilded Lounge. NO SHORTS OR BASEBALL CAPS PLEASE

15 milesSat 25 Jul19:00£30.00
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Lunchtime Concert - Puzzling Paul5

Lunchtime Concert - Puzzling Paul

at St Andrew's Church

Lunchtime Concert - Puzzling Paul Occurring for 45 mins Venue St Andrew Address Church Street Bainton Driffield, YO25 9NJ, United Kingdom Be amazed and entertained by a spelling binding performance from our guest magician. A truly unique lunchtime experience and great way to start the school holidays! More info

15.2 milesSat 25 Jul12:30
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Design Lab Nation6

Design Lab Nation

at Hull Streetlife Museum

Students from Sirius Academy West, Sirius Academy North, and The Boulevard Academy will work alongside acclaimed designer Adrian Riley to investigate what home means to them—drawing inspiration from Hull’s and the V&A's rich museum collections. Through hands-on workshops, they will develop imaginative design responses that reinterpret heritage in bold and personal ways.

15.3 milesSun 26 Jul
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The Eucharist7

The Eucharist

at St Edmunds Church

The Eucharist is at the heart of Christian worship. It is celebrated by Christians around the world as a memorial of the death and resurrection of Jesus, in response to his words at the final meal he shared with his disciples, ‘Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the Eucharist, God invites us to his table as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet which he has prepared for people of all nations and cultures. All are welcome.

19.6 milesSun 26 Jul09:30
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Religion & Spirituality
Boeing Boeing8

Boeing Boeing

at Joseph Rowntree Theatre

This 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline hostess with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down, and one pending” – until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris, and Bernard’s apartment, at the same time.

21.2 milesSat 25 Jul£15.00
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Magdalene Dementia Cafe

at St Mary Magdalene

Support, Activities and Music. Light refreshments will be served. Commenced May 2025. You are invited to join us at Norton Community Hall in the village of Norton, 10.30 until 1.00 pm on the last Saturday morning of each month. Volunteers are required to assist with crafts and refreshments. Please if you would like to assist.

21.9 milesSat 25 Jul10:30
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Life Drawing - Metal Night10

Life Drawing - Metal Night

at Juice Studios

What: a simple, self guided life drawing session with a fun twist. On 25th July we're life drawing to metal music from Metalica to Nine Inch Nails, System of a Down and more. Add your 2 favourite metal songs to the playlist by contacting The Arty Poser once you've booked tickets

15.1 milesSat 25 Jul
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