10 fun things to do in Peterborough this week
A huge exhibition, Peterborough Jazz Club, ‘Primary School Bangers’, some great tribute acts and more to enjoy across Peterborough this week.
TITANOSAUR, Peterborough Cathedral until May 31
A full-scale cast of Patagotitan mayorum, transforming one of the UK’s most historic spaces into a place where cutting-edge scientific discovery meets centuries of heritage.
Stretching almost 37 metres long and towering around 6 metres high, Patagotitan (On loan from London’s Natural History Museum) dominates the Cathedral’s central crossing, not simply as a spectacle, but as a powerful symbol of curiosity, exploration and the stories that connect our planet’s past with its future.


Peterborough Jazz Club: ‘Milt meets Wes’ Nat Steele/ Jim Mullen Quintet
Key Theatre Studio, April 26
Vibraphonist Nat Steele brings his new, exciting jazz quintet, featuring the great guitarist Jim Mullen and an all-star line-up of some of the most talented musicians on the scene in the UK.
Together they’ll be playing music from the classic Riverside album ‘Bags Meets Wes’, each reflecting a major influence of their playing styles, in addition to arrangements of standards and other tunes by Wes Montgomery and Milt Jackson.
James B Partridge – Primary School Bangers
New Theatre, April 23
Join viral sensation James for a joy-filled, tongue-in-cheek trip back to the songs, laughter and innocence of childhood. Expect massive singalongs, throwback mash-ups and plenty of heartfelt humour.
Comedy Club, The Cresset, April 24
This month’s line up includes Dave Chawner, a number 1 best-selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter & mental health campaigner; Sharp and dry-witted Joe Foster; Gavin Webster, who made his debut in 1993 on the same bill as Ross Noble.
That’ll Be The Day – 40th Year Anniversary Tour
New Theatre, April 26
A unique blend of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy, featuring timeless hits from the 50s through to the 80s. Celebrating four decades of entertainment.
Fast Love – The Tribute To George Michael
The Cresset, April 24
Make new memories whilst reliving old classics - this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen.
Give Me The Night – A Tribute to George Benson
New Theatre, April 24
Nat Augustin and his live band, bringing you hit after hit: Never Give up on a Good Thing, Love Times Love, In Your Eyes, Lady Love Me (One More Time), Shiver, The Greatest Love of All and more.
An Evening With Nigel Owens MBE, New Theatre, April 25
Nigel is one of the most engaging and humorous characters in the game of Rugby Union, renowned and admired for displaying a dry sense of humour and sharp wit when dealing with players during the heat of battle.
Remember When, The Cresset, April 28 (2pm)
Step back in time with Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast and relive the Golden Days of the 1940s, '50s, '60s & '70s in a heartwarming trip down Memory Lane, packed with over 60 of the greatest songs ever written.
Peterborough Arts Cinema: The Choral
Wildwood Restaurant, Cathedral Square, tonight, 7pm
1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army but decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks.