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Canterbury Tales: Geoffrey Chaucer’s medieval literature classic coming to Tamworth Castle during summer - Thu, 10 Jun 2021

Tamworth’s literature lovers are invited to visit Tamworth Castle this summer to watch a live performance of Geoffrey Chaucer’s late 14th century collection of stories, The Canterbury Tales.

Summer Bandstand 2021: Season of live music returns to Tamworth Castle Grounds - Thu, 10 Jun 2021

Tamworth Borough Council’s annual Summer Bandstand Concerts will be back in full swing this summer, beginning on Saturday, July 3.

Let’s ‘Teech’ you a thing or two about 80s school life! - Thu, 10 Jun 2021

If you fancy taking a trip down memory lane, then joining us at Tamworth Assembly Rooms on Saturday 14^th August 2021 for an epic performance of John Godber’s 1984 play ‘Teechers’ is a must for your summer diaries.

Have you spotted the ‘pork’ of the town as the pigs return? - Tue, 01 Jun 2021

People may have spotted the welcome return of some of Tamworth’s popular herd of pigs around the town, as the Trotters Trail pigs are being re-installed after their new make-over.

Tamworth Assembly Rooms prepares to re-open its doors - Tue, 18 May 2021

After being closed for more than a year, the team at Tamworth Assembly Rooms are busy preparing for the re-opening of its doors safely to visitors, audiences and performers, over the next coming months.

FREE Music in the Bandstand (various weekend dates from July-September 2021) - Fri, 07 May 2021

Come and enjoy yourself with this fabulous line up of local musicians this summer at the picturesque Castle Bandstand completely FREE of charge. 

Drive-in movies return to the Castle Grounds for second year - Wed, 05 May 2021

Tamworth movie lovers are being invited to enjoy outdoor cinema with the return of the drive-in event planned for the summer.

Tamworth Assembly Rooms to host D-Day Darlings auditions - Thu, 15 Apr 2021

After being closed for more than a year, the team at Tamworth Assembly Rooms are delighted to be able to light up the stage next month for a unique casting call for the UK’s premier wartime group, The D-Day Darlings and D-Day Juniors.

St George’s Day celebrations set to make an interactive online return for 2021! - Thu, 15 Apr 2021

The famous Tamworth annual St George’s Day celebrations organised by Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts & Events team is set to make a virtual return for 2021.

Job vacancies - Wed, 14 Apr 2021

Want to join our team? We’ve got a couple of vacancies - Catering Officer and Theatre Services Officer

Outdoor theatre is returning to the Castle Grounds as Mr Stink arrives to the stage! - Thu, 08 Apr 2021

Families are being invited to finally get back to the theatre with a safe and socially-distanced show taking place in Tamworth’s picturesque Castle Grounds on Sunday, May 30, at 2pm.

Exciting new season of events coming to Tamworth soon! - Wed, 31 Mar 2021

Tamworth Borough Council’s Arts and Events team are delighted to announce they have been working hard to create a new and varied line up of shows and events for Tamworth families and visitors to enjoy over the coming months.