What’s On in the Leighton Buzzard area for January 2026.
Whether it’s a new hobby, getting fit or just enjoying a day out we have everything you need to get your year off to a great start
Wicked – For Good
8pm – 10.20pm, Friday 2nd January, Leighton Buzzard Library Theatre, LU7 1RX
£7.70 + £1.25 fees pp
Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
Rushmere Park Festive Trail until 4th Jan
Natural Christmas Trail is the perfect excuse to get your young ones out in nature this festive season. Running throughout the school holidays (20th Dec – 4th January), pop into the visitor centre to pick up your trail booklet. All proceeds from this trail will go towards the refurbishment of our sculpture trail. £3 per child. https://www.facebook.com/rushmerepark
Pub Run Club – Every Monday at 6pm (ish)
6pm – 8pm, Monday 5th January, The village Swan, Ivinghoe Aston, LU7 9DP
No Fee
Join us for our steady paced 5km run from the pub every Monday at 6.15pm. All abilities welcome! A great way to meet people and exercise at the same time!
Pub Run Club – Every Monday at 6pm (ish) | Facebook
Adult Beginner Tai Chi Course
6pm – 7pm, First session Tuesday 6th January (every Tuesday 4 weeks course, 12th, 19th and 26th Jan), Cheddington Village Hall, Church Lane, Cheddington, LU7 0RU
£48 per person for the 4 weeks.
If you are looking for something that is not only for physical fitness but also mental health & well being, Tai Chi might be a great option!
For health, fitness, relaxation, wellbeing.
Improves balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, breathing, and so much more
For booking details:
PM us in messenger on FB or
get in touch with Catherine @ taichiinthechilterns@gmail,com
ADULT BEGINNER TAI CHI COURSE | Facebook
Cinderella – Running 9th – 24th Jan
7.30pm – 10pm, Friday 9th January, Leighton Buzzard Library, LU7 1RX
Tickets – £19.50pp, U16 £18.00pp + £1.25 fees
You shall go to the ball!
Forget glass slippers, in 2026 its all about social media and step count.
Cinderella is back and sassier than ever, stuck with her shopaholic wicked stepsisters and dreaming of escape and romance.
Can Baron Hardup pay all his bills up?
Can Twinkle the fairy get her spells in order?
You will have to see!
Join us this January for a riotous, raucous and ridiculous funny retelling of the classic fairytale Cinderella! Packed with laughter, music and magic.
It’s never too early to book.
So don’t be late for the ball…
Get your tickets now!
6 weeks Puppy Academy
From 10.30am, Saturday 10th January,Stopsleyholes Farm, Kings Walden, HITCHIN, Hertfordshire, SG4 8LS
£135.00 or £50 to secure balance to be paid prior to attending
6 weeks Puppy Academy Class that will cover puppy foundation training, confidence building, teach humans how to read their pups and how to prevent unwanted behaviours before they even happen! Support also offered via a dedicated WhatsApp group, where you can ask any pup questions, share your experience and photos! Classes are kept small and everyone will get plenty of 121 attention. Great venue- farm location with both indoor and outdoor training space!
To join in please message the page or email: info@sniffandlearn.com
(4) 6 Weeks Puppy Academy Class | Facebook
Monthly All Day Scrapbook Crop
10.30am – 4.30pm, Saturday 10th January, 6 Ryland Mews, Lake Street, LU7 1SP
Come and join us for a day of scrapbooking, cuppa and chat with like minded people. Kit provided for you to work from or bring projects you are currently working on and take the kit home. Sample(s) using monthly kit provided. Use of die-cutting machine available.
Monthly All Day Scrapbook Crop | Facebook
Winter Tree ID & Pub Quiz
10am – 1pm, Saturday 10th January, The Globe Inn, Globe Lane, LU7 2TA
Learn to identify trees in winter using bark, buds, silhouette and more. Fun pub quiz afterwards! Involves 2 hour circular walk.
Winter Tree I.D. & Pub Quiz (Family Friendly) Tickets, Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
Indoor Car Boot
9am – 11.30am, Sunday 11th January, Lancot Park, Dunstable Road, LU6 2QP
Our highly popular indoor Car Boot Sale returns monthly, beginning on Sunday, October 19th.
Doors open at 9am (closing at 11:30am) and to keep you going, bacon/sausage rolls will be available.
To reserve a pitch, text Sara on 07957 125045 for availability
(1) Indoor Car Boot | Facebook
Evergreen Season All Day Scrapbook Workshop
11am – 4pm, Thursday 15th January,6 Ryland Mews, Lake Street, LU7 1SP Leighton Buzzard
Come and scrapbook some of your Christmas memories using 49 and Market’s Evergreen Season Page Kit – create four 12 x 12 layouts.
£35 per person, includes kit and refreshments on a help yourself basis. Call, message or email to book.
(1) Evergreen Season All Day Scrapbook Workshop | Facebook
The Zodiacs
From 7pm, Saturday 17th January, Brooklands Hall, Garden Leys, Off Brooklands Drive, Leighton Buzzard
£13 entry pp
Kicking off 2026, Back by popular demand, we welcome back The Zodiacs
Early Arrival Advised
DJ- Stuart Everett ( Splinterwood Rock N Roll Radio )
Raffle
Large Car Park
Big Dance Floor
Great Priced Bar
In Memory of Matt: Run, Coffee & Cake for Keech Hospice
9.30am – 12noon, Sunday 18th January, Pages Park Hall, Start and finish at the Pavilion
Fundraising for Keech Hospice, in loving memory of Matt Hake.
Join us for a run, coffee & cake morning at Page’s park to raise money for Keech Hospice in loving memory of our incredible club member, Matt Hake.
Routes: Choose 5km or 5 miles
Post‑run treats: Tea, coffee, and plenty of cake back at the hall
Baker call‑out:
We’re looking for homemade bakes (or store‑bought donations) to fill the cake table. If you can contribute, please bring your goodies on the morning.
Donations:
Please bring some cash to buy cake and drinks after your run — every penny goes to Keech Hospice.
RSVP & share:
Please share with anyone that loved Matt and let’s make this a special morning and a fitting tribute.
Niamh
Spectrum’s 9th Birthday Party
2pm – 5pm, Sunday 18th January, Scout Hut, Grovebury Road, LU7 4SW
£2 per person on the door (to help us cover costs – no advance tickets)
Spectrum is turning 9, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our amazing community!
Join us for an afternoon filled with fun, creativity and that unmistakable Spectrum sparkle.
This celebration is open to everyone, whether you’re already part of the Spectrum family or curious to find out what we’re all about.
Expect…
Arts, crafts & sensory play stations, Tombola & games, A café full of treats, Glitter tattoos, Bouncy castle and a fabulous disco!
This birthday party is the perfect chance to come together, look back at everything we’ve achieved over the past year, and enjoy a joyful afternoon of activities.
We would love to celebrate with you, so mark the date in your diary and join us for a birthday party to remember!
(2) Spectrum’s 9th Birthday Party! | Facebook
Professor Brian Cox: Work In Progress
Starts at 7.30pm, Monday 19th January, Grove Theatre, Dunstable, LU5 4GP
£36.00pp
The down-to-earth physicist and presenter of science programmes returns with a new tour
After performing his smash-hit show ‘Horizons’ to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new tour world tour Emergence.
Cod & Waffle Sip n Paint
From 7.30pm, Wednesday 21st January, CodWaffle, Greenfields, Theedway, Leighton Buzzard LU7 9SP
£25.00pp
Sip & Paint with Something Less Boring
Join us for a relaxing guided art class at the fabulous Cod & Waffle restaurant!
Enjoy a drink on us and see how your creativity blossoms.
Perfect for beginners and improvers you’ll be gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the materials you need, we know you’ll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in this
lovely coffee shop at one of our most popular art evenings.
Join us for an evening’s guided art at the fantastic Cod & Waffle Restaurant, we provide all the materials and all the guidance you might want, plus your first drink.
Cod & Waffle Sip n Paint – Leighton B | SomethingLessBoring
Art Workshop – Watercolour Animals
10am – 4pm, Saturday 24th January, Vandyke Upper School, Vandyke Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DY
£65.00pp non members
The workshop subject is “Watercolour Animals”
Harinder is a figurative and portrait artist based in West London, with a BA (Hons) in Illustration from the University of Plymouth. Over the years she has developed skills as a teacher, painter, and illustrator. She primarily works in Watercolour producing
award winning animal and floral works with an expressive modern touch. She has also more recently been making a name for herself in oil portratiture, Her influences include Sargent, Velázquez, and Sorolla, as well as contemporary talents like Tim Benson, Jane French, and Susan Lyon. She crafts portraits that speak to the depth and individuality of each person whether its in oil or Watercolour.
Why not join the Society? Full details are on our website.
https://www.lbas.org.uk/membership/
The Story of Soul
From 7.30pm, Saturday 24th January, Grove Theatre, Dunstable, LU5 4GP
£34.00pp
THE STORY OF SOUL The latest hit show from Entertainers – the producers that brought you The Magic of Motown and Lost in Music. Get ready as the cast take you on a journey of sweet soul music. Join the Love Train, as we give you the Best of Our Love and show you there Ain’t Nobody who does it better.
Powerful performances from our talented cast will showcase the biggest hits spanning a generation. Featuring songs by Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind and Fire, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Sam and Dave, Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, The Pointer Sisters, Whitney Houston, Ben E King, Barry White and many, many, more. So, make this the Night to Remember.
Get your tickets now, for the must-see show of the year!
Sunday Soul Reset – a mini yoga retreat
2pm until 4.15pm, Sunday 25th January, Q Place, 48a High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EA
Early Bird Price £22.50pp (until 31st Dec), £25.00pp thereafter
This Soul Sunday Reset mini retreat is your invitation to pause, breathe and come home to yourself.
Blending vinyasa flow, yin yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing, yoga nidra (yogic sleep) and guided journalling, this nourishing workshop will help you unravel tension, quieten the min and reconnect with what truly matters.
Move. Rest. Reflect. You’ll leave feeling truly nourished from the inside out.
There are limited spaces available, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Sunday Soul Reset – a mini retreat for mind body and soul – Momoyoga
Speed Dating in Aylesbury 40-59ish
7.30pm – 9.30pm, Wednesday 28th January, Shoulder of Mutton, 18 Pound Street, Aylesbury, HP22 6EJ
£22.00pp
Welcome to our Speed Dating event! Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of speed dating? Get set for an exciting evening where you can meet amazing people in a vibrant and friendly atmosphere at the stylish Shoulder of Mutton, just outside Aylesbury.
Grab a drink if you like, find your place, and get ready to spark some new connections. Our warm and welcoming hostess will be there to guide you through the night, making sure you’re comfortable and having a blast. Whether you’re looking for love or just want to expand your social circle, this is the perfect opportunity. Ready to make some connections?Don’t let this opportunity pass you by – reserve your spot now and join us for a night of excitement, anticipation, and the potential for finding that special someone. Who knows? Your next great adventure could be just a Speed Dating event away!
Speed Dating in Aylesbury Ages 40-59ish Tickets, Wed 28 Jan 2026 at 19:30 | Eventbrite
The George Harrison Project – Dembe Theatre, Tring
7.30pm – 10.15pm, Friday 30th January, Dembe Theatre, Tring,
£23.00pp
Not to be missed!
Enjoy the ultimate live music tribute to George Harrison, performing his best-loved hits from the Beatles, his solo career and The Traveling Wilburys.
My Sweet Lord, Here Comes The Sun, Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Got My Mind Set On You, All Things Must Pass, Handle With Care, Taxman, Give Me Love, What Is Life, If I Needed Someone, Blow Away, and many more!
The Roosters (Rock n roll night) + DJ Steve’s Rock n roll roadshow
7pm until 11.30pm, Saturday 31st January, Royal British Legion, Heath and Reach,
£12pp payable on the door
We start 2026 with a great rock n roll trio ‘The Roosters’ The Roosters, are a 3 piece Rock ‘n’ Roll band of dedicated musicians, travelling throughout the UK. Led by the brilliant Kevin Swain this band is sure to pack out the Dance Floor.
Having played in many of the top rock ‘n’ roll locations, the band members have played on the rockin’ 50’s scene for many years.
The Roosters (Rock n roll night) +DJ Steve’s Rock n roll roadshow | Facebook
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