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Rainy Day Picks This Weekend in Thurgarton

10 picks around Thurgarton, from 7 local venues. The map pin is doing actual work here.

25–26 July Near Thurgarton

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 Thurgarton, 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 Thurgarton

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Rebel Rebel – THE BIG PRIDE PARTY BALLOON DROP! – Nottingham’s Greatest Saturday Night6

Rebel Rebel – THE BIG PRIDE PARTY BALLOON DROP! – Nottingham’s Greatest Saturday Night

at Rebel Rebel

REBEL REBEL Rebel Rebel take over the legendary Rock City club and music venue for our parties every Saturday night! You can expect huge sing-along anthems alongside massive stage productions, confetti, co2, dancers, plenty of giveaways and some of the best drink deals you can find in the city on a Saturday night. Three mega rooms of music — something for everyone! Rock City Main Hall It’s like the world’s best festival indoors! Our resident DJs play only the biggest tracks of all time to 2000 people every week, complete with dancers, confetti cannons, co2 blasts, inflatable giveaways and sing-along visuals until the early hours of Sunday morning. It’s truly the biggest Saturday night in the city! Black Cherry Lounge Pop Fiction takes over the Black Cherry lounge, playing the best in naughty pop, one hit wonders, your favorite guilty pleasures and all the R&B Classics – all the great songs you know and love but don’t dare to admit are played all night long in this intimate bar and club space!! 🅰 BETA 🅾 BETA hosts our signature alternative night Alpha Omega, the weekly home of rock, metal, punk, emo and everything counter-culture. Expect the city’s biggest party, with our amazing resident DJs playing the tracks you love, along with regular theme events and giveaways!

9.7 milesSat 25 Jul22:00£3.00
CuratedSee the details
Community
Rebel Rebel – PRIDE PARTY BALLOON DROP! (1000 DRINKS GIVEAWAY!) – Nottingham’s Greatest Saturday Night7

Rebel Rebel – PRIDE PARTY BALLOON DROP! (1000 DRINKS GIVEAWAY!) – Nottingham’s Greatest Saturday Night

at Rebel Rebel

REBEL REBEL Rebel Rebel take over the legendary Rock City club and music venue for our parties every Saturday night! You can expect huge sing-along anthems alongside massive stage productions, confetti, co2, dancers, plenty of giveaways and some of the best drink deals you can find in the city on a Saturday night. Three mega rooms of music — something for everyone! Rock City Main Hall It’s like the world’s best festival indoors! Our resident DJs play only the biggest tracks of all time to 2000 people every week, complete with dancers, confetti cannons, co2 blasts, inflatable giveaways and sing-along visuals until the early hours of Sunday morning. It’s truly the biggest Saturday night in the city! Black Cherry Lounge Pop Fiction takes over the Black Cherry lounge, playing the best in naughty pop, one hit wonders, your favorite guilty pleasures and all the R&B Classics – all the great songs you know and love but don’t dare to admit are played all night long in this intimate bar and club space!! 🅰 BETA 🅾 BETA hosts our signature alternative night Alpha Omega, the weekly home of rock, metal, punk, emo and everything counter-culture. Expect the city’s biggest party, with our amazing resident DJs playing the tracks you love, along with regular theme events and giveaways!

9.7 milesSat 25 Jul22:00£3.00
CuratedSee the details
Community
The Groove 20269

The Groove 2026

at New Youth Theatre Grantham

Carers go free, but must book Running Time: 7pm - 10pm Age restriction: 16+ Mon 17 Aug, Mon 21 Sep, Mon 19 Oct, Mon 23 Nov & Mon 7 Dec It's time for you to join us at the coolest disco in town! Held in our beautiful Ballroom along with music an... Thurs 23 Jul A FOREIGNERS JOURNEY ..... HEADING IN YOUR DIRECTION Legendary bands Foreigner and Journey are giants of the... Wed 5 Aug Bring your own cardboard and make. Use your imagination to create a cardboard an... Wed 12 Aug Come and join our arts facilitator Hannah for a summer kite making and garland w... Every Monday Mondays Discover the joy of dance in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! Adult Improvers ballroom/Latin Am... Every Wednesday Fun and relaxed exercise class for adults (60yrs+). Benefits include: - Improve... Thurs 23 Jul Enjoy an action packed family film at Billingborough Village Hall, a great start... Thurs 23 Jul Village life is full of action with a screening of Hot Fuzz at Billingborough Village Hall. Dir: Edgar Wright...

16.1 milesSat 25 Jul20:00£5
Local gemSee the details
Community
Stories in Watercolour10

Stories in Watercolour

at Loughborough Town Hall

About the event A solo exhibition by Celia Brookes The artworks in, “Stories in Watercolour”, are of everyday characters in real life. Celia Creates a composition, using depth, shapes, textures and shadows. These are not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but they also make people pause and wonder, what is the story behind this watercolour painting. Celia won the People’s Choice Award at the Sock Open Exhibition in 2024, the prize being this solo show. Please note on Saturday 11th July 10am – 1pm, half of the gallery will be closed due to a workshop.

21 milesSat 25 Jul
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Arts & Culture

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