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This page lists all the scheduled events at Buxton Opera House. If you would like to see all the shows between specific dates in the future then please select your preferred start and end date. Alternatively, you may filter by category.
Jaleo
17 September 7:30 PM
Jaleo are back with a compelling new insight into their flamboyant and magical flamenco world of Andalusian dance, song and guitar. The company is joined by new dancers including sensational award-winning new star Mª José León, whose charismatic stage presence, vibrant choreography and stunning technique have won the admiration of the public and praise of the flamenco critics. She has also been a source of inspiration for other dancers of her generation.
Fusing the essential elements of flamenco with their own inimitable and charismatic brand of Spanish passion and emotion, Jaleo unleash the raw energy and sensuous rhythms inherent within flamenco. A potent cocktail of explosive footwork, haunting singing, virtuoso guitar playing and percussive handclapping from southern Spain with some of flamenco’s finest artists. Read more about this event … or
For Those About To Rock
18 September 7:30 PM
The UK’s Leading High Energy Rock Show featuring Livewire AC/DC and Limehouse Lizzy
Livewire are the AC/DC show with a big difference!
Both the Bon Scott & Brian Johnson eras of the band are included – with two very individual singers in the same explosive performance! The band bring the full size ‘DC show to the fans – complete with the cannons, the walkways, the backdrops and the drapes. With a rock hard rhythm section and Lorne cutting the rug as Angus Young, it’s easy to see why Livewire are considered to be the ultimate tribute to AC/DC. All the classics are there from Whole Lotta Rosie and Highway To Hell, to Thunderstruck and Back In Black. With Livewire there’s no holding back – it’s the full on show from start to finish! Close your eyes and you’ll hear AC/DC; open your eyes and you’ll see AC/DC! Read more about this event … or
Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock
19 September 7:30 PM
The country’s only musical rock theatre spectacular returns to Buxton for another phenomenal visit.
Vampires Rock is a show like no other – with a twist of rock and a hint of comedy, and jam-packed with the greatest anthems you know and love!
Steve Steinman plays the supremely evil Baron Von Rockula, owner of the Live and Let Die club. In search of a new bride, the Baron must convince the unsuspecting Pandora, to cross over to the dark side and live for ever in rock ‘n’ roll hell.
Along with Steve Steinman, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and a formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including We Will Rock You, Bat Out Of Hell, Highway To Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone, Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse Of The Heart_, Devil Gate Drive, I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll, Poison and many more!
Teamed with an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock spectacular is not to be missed! Read more about this event … or
The History of the Big Bands
22 September 7:30 PM
Starring Darius Campbell
The History of the Big Bands sees the incomparable Darius transport the audience on a magical musical journey revisiting some of Swing’s very best songs.
All the famous tunes from the world’s greatest big band leaders are here, music from Harry James, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Woody Herman & Buddy Rich.
The History of the Big Bands features a magnificent 16-piece big band and a series of first-class soloists who cover the famous solos as played by the original bandleaders. The audience is led on a musical ride from one band leader to another by the talented, charismatic and hugely successful Darius.
Darius is of course no stranger to the big stage. From pop star to opera star, he shot to fame through Pop Idol, had five Top 10 singles including the No 1 Colourblind, a platinum album and a gold album. He’s starred on the West End stage in Chicago, Guys ’n’ Dolls and Gone with the Wind and he recently won TV’s Pop Star to Opera Star, going on to play a lead role in Carmen at the O2. Read more about this event … or