What's On in the Ashby de la Zouch area this weekend

By Graham Hill 20th Mar 2025

The Lyric Rooms in Lower Church Street, Ashby de la Zouch is hosting a wedding event on Sunday. Image: Supplied.
The Lyric Rooms in Lower Church Street, Ashby de la Zouch is hosting a wedding event on Sunday. Image: Supplied.

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This weekend's Ashby events cover a wide range of entertainment and activities - hopefully, there is something for everyone.

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The Lyric Rooms in Ashby is staging a Wedding Showcase event on Sunday - for couples intending to tie the knot.

With the Lower Church Street venue holding its own wedding ceremonies on site, the occasion is a perfect chance to see what is on offer.

The event starts at 1pm, when you will be able to have a complimentary show around, a free glass of fizz, and a glimpse of what your perfect day could look like.

You can also explore the Lyric Rooms' beautifully dressed New Chapel and Main Hall, which could inspire your plans.

More details are HERE.

Before that, the annual Aldi Ashby 20 returns to the town.

Starting on Upper Packington Road at 10am, around 1,500 runners will set off on a rural route before finishing at the Bath Grounds.

The streets of Ashby and local villages will come alive with excitement, energy, and passion, as the award-winning Aldi Ashby 20 Road Race takes centre stage.

For over three decades, this event has been a highlight of the running calendar, and it is back this year with even more enthusiasm, unity, and heart.

More details are HERE.

The Aldi Ashby 20 is back this Sunday. Photo: Aldi Ashby 20

Ashby Venture Theatre begins its run of Ding Dong by Marc Comeletti tonight (Thursday, until March 29).

Get ready for a whirlwind of mistaken identities, outrageous schemes, and nonstop laughter with Ding Dong!

From the celebrated playwright behind Boeing Boeing, this high-energy production will keep you in stitches from start to finish.

When Bernard discovers his wife, Jacqueline, is having an affair, he hatches a devilishly clever plan to turn the tables.

But in true French farce style, things spiral into chaos as unexpected visitors, secret lovers, and one very awkward dinner party collide. With every ding of the doorbell, a new twist awaits— guaranteeing a night of side-splitting surprises.

More details are HERE.

Brew in Market Street has live music on Sunday.

Its Lazy Sunday Afternoon Acoustic Session this week features Julie Tickle playing live at the Market Street venue.

More details are HERE.

The Plough on the Green in Ashby features live music from Rob Lea on Saturday night.

More details are HERE.

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