What's on at Buxton Pavilion Gardens


Throughout the year, the Pavilion Gardens hosts over 100 fairs and events in our magnificent Octagon Hall. Our events range from local markets, antique fairs, bazaars and fetes. No matter what you may be looking for, there's always something for everyone.

21 Oct

Afternoon Dancing

Afternoon Dancing in the magnificent Octagon Hall takes place throughout the year. Each dance runs from 1pm until 4pm with music provided by our returning MC JoDanceDJ!

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21 Oct

Halloween Pottery Making

Get into the Halloween spirit with a fun and creative pottery session at Pavilion Gardens! 🧡

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24 Oct

31 Oct

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Bring the kids along for our Halloween Scavenger Hunt! 🕸️🦇

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25 Oct

26 Oct

Buxton Health and Healing Festival

The Buxton Health & Healing Festival returns to the Octagon Hall at the Pavilion Gardens in 2025, 10am - 5pm each day.

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25 Oct

Halloween Wreath Making Workshop

Join us for a spooktacular evening of creativity in the Pavilion Gardens Restaurant.

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27 Oct

31 Oct

Inflatables in The Octagon

Bramhall's Amusements Inflatables in The Octagon

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31 Oct

Trick or Treat!

Free sweets for kids in Halloween fancy dress!

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2 Nov

Comic Con

Buxton Comic Con, Octagon Hall, 10am - 4pm, Free entry.

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8 Nov

9 Nov

Artist and Designer Fair

A huge variety of exhibitors’ showcasing the very best of art, furniture, ceramics, silverware, glassware, jewellery, textiles, and photography.

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15 Nov

16 Nov

Christmas Lights Switch-On and Weekend Bazaar

Christmas will officially arrive as the lights at the Pavilion Gardens come on!

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22 Nov

23 Nov

Makers Market

Makers Market at Pavilion Gardens in partnership with Little Hummingbird Events.

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22 Nov

Mayoral Charities Dickensian Christmas Market

The Annual Mayoral Dickensian Market with craft & gift stalls with a Dickensian theme

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23 Nov

Toy Fair

Over 150 stalls selling a whole variety of toys, merchandise, games & much more in the Octagon Hall

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25 Nov

Afternoon Dancing

Afternoon Dancing in the magnificent Octagon Hall takes place throughout the year. Each dance runs from 1pm until 4pm with music provided by our returning MC JoDanceDJ!

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28 Nov

A Night of Amateur Boxing

A Night of Amateur Boxing in The Octagon Hall with the Buxton Amateur Boxing Club.

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29 Nov

30 Nov

Antique and Collectors Fair

Over 100 quality stalls will fill the room with a wide range of items. If you 're looking to add to you home, garden, wardrobe or collection it's the place to visit.

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6 Dec

7 Dec

Christmas Fair

Get in the festive spirit with our bustling Christmas Fair

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7 Dec

Blythe House Jingle Bell Jog

Jingle Bell Jog 2025. Run around the gardens dressed as Santa in aid of Blythe House Hospice

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11 Dec

The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra

Presented by Carrot Productions – the world’s leading performers of The Snowman with live orchestra – this award-winning show features some of the UK’s finest musicians.

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20 Dec

Christmas for Grown Ups

The legendary Discos for Grown Ups returns to the Octagon Hall for a festive disco party to remember!

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