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Things to do in Barnsley, October 2026

October 2026: events in Barnsley.

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ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA - BARNSLEY - BIRDWELL

Fri, Oct 9 · 07:00 PM

ELVANA: ELVIS FRONTED NIRVANA - BARNSLEY - BIRDWELL

BIRDWELL VENUE · Barnsley

From £34

Two cocktails on a bar with city lights behind — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 9 · 07:00 PM

Tim Burgess (DJ Set)

The Garrison · Barnsley

From £17

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 07:30 PM

Kick Up The 80'S

Birdwell Venue · Barnsley

From £15

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 08:00 PM

Moving Pictures - Rush Tribute

Birdwell Venue · Barnsley

From £22

Bartender shaking a cocktail behind a busy bar — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 23 · 08:00 PM

Bez (DJ Set)

The Garrison · Barnsley

From £14

Author reading to an audience in a bookshop — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 24 · 07:30 PM

Marquee Square Heroes: Marillion Tribute

Birdwell Venue · Barnsley

From £19

Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 29 · 07:30 PM

The Bluetones

Birdwell Venue · Barnsley

From £31

Guitarist silhouetted against red stage lights with hands raised in the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30 · 07:30 PM

East Street Band + The One Twenty

Birdwell Venue · Barnsley

From £20

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running