Summer in the City

Discover the city's history and heritage, green spaces, markets and more that each provides its own individual character for a beautiful summer in the city.

• Enjoy a coffee with some great board games at Bake, Battle & Roll
• Celebrate Doncaster's creativity at Cast
• Watch a family-friendly film at Savoy Cinema
• Enjoy a family treat and leisure fun at the Wool Market
• Come and explore a collection of art at D31 Art Gallery
• Explore the city's new museum all free at Danum, Gallery, Library and Museum
• Support the small arts at Doncaster Little Theatre
• Shop local at the stalls and stands at Doncaster Market
• Explore the culture and history of Doncaster Minster
• Challenge yourself for Viking Axe Throwing, Interactive Darts and Escape Rooms at Enigma Rooms
• Enjoy some retail therapy at the Frenchgate Shopping Centre
• Treat yourself to a walk in the beautiful Elmfield Park
• Approach your creative side at Print Imperials

Here are a selection of local cafes, bars, restaurants and pubs that are either new, firm favourites or maybe some that you didn't know about within the City Centre. These venues can make for a perfect night out or perhaps you fancy a takeaway for a night in.

• Cubanos
• Back in Time Cafe
• Boba Shack 
• Banco
• DriveByCoffee
• The Little Goat Cafe 
• The Library Bar & Lounge
• Tiki Lab by the Liquor Lab
• Don Valley Tap #2
• DN1 Delicatessen and Dining Room
• Pinchos 
• The Big Smoke 
• Vibe
• Bone Idle Cafe
• La Boca
• La Rustica 
• Zammuto
• Relish
• Zest 
• Cafe Sol
• Elephant and Castle 
• The GlassStrawberry
• Jazz Cafe 
• Clam and Cork
• The Gentleman Fishmonger
• Cactus Jacks
• Doncaster Brewery 
• Lalazar
• The Grind
• Salutation or Thai at the Sal
• The Hallcross Pub
• The Leopard
• GRUBO Nadziane Pierogi
• Hungry Dragon Doncaster
• The CITY Restaurant 
• The Rum Rooms 
• Mason Arms 
• The Queen

Our city provides a vast line-up of events you can get involved in this summer. Be sure to check all of the listed venue's social media for further details.

These include:

Quiz Nights

• Enigma Rooms Quiz Nights, every Monday
• The Wool Market Quiz Night, every Thursday
• The Salutation Quiz Night, every Tuesday
• Doncaster Brewery Quiz Night, every Tuesday
• Hallcross Quiz Night, every Wednesday
• Quiz Night at Barley Twist
• Games Night at Doncaster Brewery, 6th July 
• The Library Drag Bingo, every Thursday
• The Library Quiz Night, every Friday

Live Music/Gigs

• Doncaster Brewery x Green Oak Morris Men Dance Practice, every Wednesday
• The Social Bar, live music and gigs every weekend
• The Wool Market, live music and gigs every weekend
• The Leopard, live music and gigs every weekend
• The Fifteen's, Soul and Motown every Friday (including Bank Holiday on 28th August)
• The Fifteen's, live music every Tuesday and Friday 
• Open Folk Session at Doncaster Brewery, 24th July
• Ukele Club at Doncaster Brewery, 17th July
• The Library, live performances every Saturday

Events

• Afternoon Cabaret at Doncaster Little Theatre, every other Friday
• Monthly open day of the Mansion House, 23rd June, 21st July, 18th August and 15th September
• Doncaster Artisan Market, 24th June, 15th July, 19th August
• Record Fair at Doncaster Market, 24th June, 29th July, 26th August
• The Caretaker at Doncaster Little Theatre, 13th-15th July
• Time Casters at Cast, 15th July 
• The Ballad of Maria Marten at Doncaster Little Theatre, 17th July 
• Made in the 80s at Doncaster Little Theatre, 21st July
• Very Beautiful South at Doncaster Little Theatre, 22nd July
• An evening of Mediumship at Mason Arms, 26th July 
• Gavin Webster at Doncaster Little Theatre, 28th July 
• Garden Festival at Hallcross School, 29th July
• Biggest Fancy Dress Party, 29th July
• ZZ Toppd at Doncaster Little Theatre, 29th July
• Ampiono Takeover at The Rum Rooms, 30th July
• Joanne Gregory Live at Doncaster Little Theatre, 3rd August
• The Stadium Rock Experience at Doncaster Little Theatre, 5th August
• Doncaster Pride at Elmfield Park, 12th August
• Deadbolt at Social bar, 18th August
• Trinity K Bonet at The Library, 20th August
• Ryan Taylor at Relish, 24th August
• Guns 'n' Yorkshire Roses at Social Bar, 25th August
• Pure Weller at Social Bar, 26th August
• DN One Live at Sir Nigel Gresley Square, 1st-3rd September

Need help planning your trip here to Doncaster, look no further as everything you need is on the button below.

Please do make the most of our Tourist Information Centre which is located just next door to the Mansion House on High Street. The helpful team will be able to provide you with help and advice on accommodation, events, eating out, things to do and so much more.

With all that in mind and so much to discover in the city, you’re invited to stay over so that you can explore and enjoy all we have to offer at your leisure.