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Ely Audio Tour: Medieval Wonders at Ely Railway Station

Ely Audio Tour: Medieval Wonders

Ely Railway Station

£4.99 · 12:00

Movie Night & Munch at Little Miracles Charity

Movie Night & Munch

Little Miracles Charity

Check website · 15:30

Stand Up to Racism Screening - Everybody to Kenmure Street at 29 Bridge St

Stand Up to Racism Screening - Everybody to Kenmure Street

29 Bridge St

Check website · 18:30

Youthscape Essentials Youth Ministry Course at Souster YouthSold out

Youthscape Essentials Youth Ministry Course

Souster Youth

Sold out at source

JMC Open Event 13th Oct at John Mansfield Centre

JMC Open Event 13th Oct

John Mansfield Centre

Free

JMC Open Day at John Mansfield Centre

JMC Open Day

John Mansfield Centre

Free

JMC Open Event at John Mansfield Centre

JMC Open Event

John Mansfield Centre

Free

Business Boardroom Mastermind | Peterborough | 13 Oct 2026 at Progressive Property

Business Boardroom Mastermind | Peterborough | 13 Oct 2026

Progressive Property

Free · 09:00

Cancer Wellbeing Service - Hand and Nail Care Appointments at Cancer Wellbeing ServiceSold out

Cancer Wellbeing Service - Hand and Nail Care Appointments

Cancer Wellbeing Service

Sold out at source

Ely Audio Tour: Medieval Wonders at Ely Railway Station

Ely Audio Tour: Medieval Wonders

Ely Railway Station

£4.99 · 12:00

Study Skills 16-19 City College Peterborough Open Event at John Mansfield Campus, City College Peterborough

Study Skills 16-19 City College Peterborough Open Event

John Mansfield Campus, City College Peterborough

Free · 16:00

Peterborough Business Network in the ‘Heart of the City’ - October 2026 at Peterborough Cathedral

Peterborough Business Network in the ‘Heart of the City’ - October 2026

Peterborough Cathedral

£22.50 · 18:30

Business Networking in Peterborough at Allia Future Business Centre Peterborough

Business Networking in Peterborough

Allia Future Business Centre Peterborough

£15 · 06:20

Wisbech Audio Tour: Historic Gems at Wisbech Castle

Wisbech Audio Tour: Historic Gems

Wisbech Castle

£3.99 · 12:00

Painting for Beginners at Cancer Wellbeing Service

Painting for Beginners

Cancer Wellbeing Service

Free · 13:00

Greater Peterborough UTC School Tours at Greater Peterborough UTCSold out

Greater Peterborough UTC School Tours

Greater Peterborough UTC

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Creative Nature - FREE Creative Sessions (18–25yo) in a Community Garden at Westraven Community Garden

Creative Nature - FREE Creative Sessions (18–25yo) in a Community Garden

Westraven Community Garden

Free · 16:00

Free to Be Dance Therapy Session (Register Your Interest) at 39 Church RdSold out

Free to Be Dance Therapy Session (Register Your Interest)

39 Church Rd

Sold out at source

Family Home Evening at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Family Home Evening

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Free · 19:00

Free Comedy at Bijou, Peterborough at Bijou, PeterboroughSold out

Free Comedy at Bijou, Peterborough

Bijou, Peterborough

Sold out at source

Fierce Women Of Peterborough Networking Meet-Up October at Native Space Properties Ltd

Fierce Women Of Peterborough Networking Meet-Up October

Native Space Properties Ltd

£18.50 · 09:45

Brows and Lashes: Enhancing Confidence and Wellbeing at Cancer Wellbeing Service

Brows and Lashes: Enhancing Confidence and Wellbeing

Cancer Wellbeing Service

Free · 10:45

Wisbech Audio Tour: Historic Gems at Wisbech Castle

Wisbech Audio Tour: Historic Gems

Wisbech Castle

£3.99 · 12:00

men’s fire, wood, food and general tinkering around club at Westraven Community Garden

men’s fire, wood, food and general tinkering around club

Westraven Community Garden

Free · 13:00

Top Venues in Peterborough

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The Met Lounge
28 upcoming events
New Theatre Peterborough
25 upcoming events
theatre
Peterborough Cathedral
25 upcoming events
church
Progressive Property
21 upcoming events
other
Peterborough Secret Venue (TBA)
18 upcoming events
other
Key Theatre
17 upcoming events
theatre

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What are the best things to do in Peterborough?▾

Peterborough offers 580+ upcoming events including live music, theatre, comedy, food festivals, family days out, sports events and free community activities. Browse our full listings for the latest recommendations.

What free things are there to do in Peterborough?▾

There are many free events in Peterborough — from outdoor festivals and markets to art exhibitions, community workshops and street performances. Check our free events page for the latest no-cost activities.

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Our weekend listings for Peterborough are updated daily. Find concerts, theatre shows, comedy nights, markets, sports events and family-friendly activities happening this Saturday and Sunday.

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Peterborough has plenty of family-friendly events including children's theatre, outdoor festivals, science workshops, arts and crafts sessions, and community events suitable for all ages.

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