Walks

Raising the Curtain: A Peek at the History of Theatrical Performance in Buxton

Meet at Buxton Opera House

22, 24 Jul 2026

Booking info

Step into Buxton’s theatrical past on this entertaining walk led by a Discover Buxton guide. From early venues to the present day, explore where audiences have gathered to be amused, inspired and amazed for centuries.

 

Meet at Buxton Opera House

 

Wheelchair accessible route, mainly flat with one small incline.

 

Wednesday 22 July 11.30am – 1pm

Friday 24 July 11.30am – 1pm

Dates

22, 24 Jul 2026

11.30am – 1pm

Price

£20

Venue

Meet at Buxton Opera House

Booking Details


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Dates, times & booking

  • Wed 22 Jul 2026 11.30am - 1.00pm
  • Fri 24 Jul 2026 11.30am - 1.00pm
Friends get priority booking on a staggered basis
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Tickets are now on sale for La traviata, The Merry Widow and the Jazz Weekender

All other events are on general sale from 14 April 2026

 

Priority dates are:

17 March – Directors Circle, Benefactors and Gold Patrons

24 March – Patrons

31 March – Gold Friends

7 April – Friends

14 April – Public and Next Gen

 

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