What’s On

The Link Centre is a place for the whole community

What’s On

The Link Centre is a place for the whole community

We host a wide range of events from concerts, community activities, exhibitions and church services.

Here are some of the events & activities already being hosted at The Link Centre, with more to be announced soon.

Cara Dillon

Cara Dillon

Thursday 17 September 2026

7:30 pm

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

“One of the most admired singers in the modern wave of folk stars, Cara Dillon’s pure, sweet voice has an appeal well beyond the British folk music scene in which she originally emerged.” (Deezer)

BOOK TICKETS HERE

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Abba Tribute – Super Duper Troupers

Saturday 3 October 2026

7:30 pm

The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

These Super Duper Troupers are shining like the sun and feeling like a number one with their authentic tribute to the legendary Swedish sensation, ‘ ABBA!’ Featuring classic platform stomping hits, iconic choreography, spellbinding vocals, dazzling costume, and its very own ABBATASTICAL band!

BOOK TICKETS HERE

Roxy Magic

Roxy Magic (Celebrating Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry)

Saturday 24 October 2026

7:30 pm

The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

UK’s longest-running and most acclaimed tribute to Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry, ROXY MAGIC can guarantee an unforgettable night of live music.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

Special Events

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Clive Booth – The Silence After Applause – Photo Exhibition

Tuesday 23 June 2026 – 
Sunday 28 June 2026

11 am – 5 pm

Century Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

‘The Silence After Applause’ is a long-term photographic collaboration with Birmingham Royal Ballet, helping raise awareness of the company’s world-first research into relative energy deficiency in dance. This is event is organised by Ashbourne Festival.

FREE EVENT

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Clive Booth – The Silence After Applause – Technical Talk

Wednesday 24 June 2026

7:30 pm

Century Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

Clive Booth will take you on a journey from shooting backstage at The Birmingham Royal Ballet to making fine art archival prints exhibited at World EXPO, Osaka, Japan 2025. This event is organised by Ashbourne Festival.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

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Wild Adventures with Gordon Buchanan

Wednesday 24 June 2026

7:30 pm

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

A spellbinding storyteller who can captivate audiences of all ages, Gordon Buchanan is renowned for his on-stage warmth, humour and insight into the natural world. This event is organised by Ashbourne Festival.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

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Clive Booth – The Silence After Applause – General Talk

Friday 26 June 2026

7:30 pm

Century Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

Photographer, filmmaker and Canon Ambassador Clive Booth will share the story behind ’The Silence After Applause’ What began as a passion project led to representing the United Kingdom at World EXPO, Japan, where the work was exhibited to celebrate World Health Week, June 2025. This event is organised by Ashbourne Festival.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

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Ned Boulting – Tour Twenty Four

Tuesday 30 June 2026

7:30 pm

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

Ahead of this year’s Tour de France, experience an evening with Ned Boulting, best-selling author and the iconic voice of cycling in the UK. Insightful, witty, and captivating, Ned’s shows bring the race to life like no other. This event is organised by Ashbourne Festival.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

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An evening with Ruth Goodman

Wednesday 1 July 2026

7:30 pm

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

Best known for presenting captivating “living history” documentaries for the BBC and Channel 5, Ruth Goodman brings the past to life by immersing herself in period clothing and traditional techniques. This event is organised by Ashbourne Festival.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

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Chameleon Choir and MyForte Summer Concert

Saturday 11 July 2026

7:00 pm

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

Let the River Run: A Celebration of Summer in Song
Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiring music from across the globe. From soaring harmonies to joyful rhythms, these songs will lift your spirits and fill Trinity Hall with glorious sound.

TICKETS COMING SOON

The Fleetwood Mack Experience

Wirksworth Community Orchestra – Family Summer Concert

Sunday 12 July 2026

3:30 pm

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

From Picnics to Pirates!!

A Musical Adventure for All Ages!

Featuring pop classics and iconic film scores, but it all starts with one very famous picnic! 🐻🐻🐻‍🐻

BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Fleetwood Mack Experience

The Fleetwood Mack Experience

Saturday 14 November 2026

7:30 pm

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

The ultimate tribute to the legendary Fleetwood Mac!

From the heart of the Midlands, we bring you the hits of one of the greatest bands in rock history.

BOOK TICKETS HERE

Regular Events

Craft & Chat

Every Monday (not Bank Holidays)

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

While building work is happening, Craft & Chat are meeting at St Oswald’s Church Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1AN

Do you like papercraft or to knit, stitch, crochet, draw or make things?  Bring your craft along and join us. Or do you just like to chat?  You will be made very welcome too.  Please drop in!

VISIT CRAFT & CHAT WEBSITE

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Cornerstone Coffee House

Tuesday – Saturday

8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Church Street, Ashbourne DE6 1AE

We focus on quality, seasonal and local ingredients, supporting local businesses and producers where we can. Our menu changes with the seasons and we hope you love it as much as we do!

VISIT CORNERSTONE COFFEE HOUSE

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Welly Club

Every Tuesday

9:30 am – 11:00 am

Welly Club is meeting at Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne DE6 1ES on Tuesday 16th June.
From Tuesday 23rd June Welly Club will meet in Riverside Hall at The Link Centre

Join us for fun, free, sessions for pre-school children and babies. We have activities for you to enjoy together with your child, as well as storytime and songs with Share Bear.

VISIT WELLY CLUB WEBSITE

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Ashbourne Dandelions

The first Wednesday of the month

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Century Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

Dandelions Bereavement Support Groups meet each month and are free to attend. All are welcome to join us, regardless of how long ago your loss occurred. Organised by Wathall’s, the groups are available to people of all ages, regardless of whether or not Wathall’s arranged their loved one’s funeral.

VISIT DANDELIONS WEBSITE

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The Arts Society Dove Valley

The second Wednesday of the month

2:15 pm – 3:30 pm

Century Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

The Arts Society Dove Valley lectures take place on the second Wednesday of the month normally from October till June at the Century Hall, The Link Centre, Ashbourne.

VISIT DOVE VALLEY ARTS SOCIETY WEBSITE

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Chameleon Choir Rehearsals

Every Thursday

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

Our welcoming choir performs an eclectic mixture of music. We cover all four voices (SATB) and have a range of ages, performing 2/3 charitable concerts per year.

VISIT CHAMELEON CHOIR WEBSITE

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Church with Choices

Every Sunday

10:30 am – 12noon

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

Ashbourne Methodist Church’s weekly morning service is great for all ages, with worship choices allowing everyone to worship God.

VISIT ASHBOURNE METHODIST CHURCH

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Afternoon Tea Service

The first Sunday of each month

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Century Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

Ashbourne Methodist Church invites you to hymns & prayers accompanied by tea & cake at our Afternoon Tea Service.

VISIT ASHBOURNE METHODIST CHURCH

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Praise! Service

The third Sunday of each month

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA

Praise is a contemporary, cafe style worship service with our live band. Services include a mix of times of lively praise and periods for reflection, with opportunities for discussion.

VISIT ASHBOURNE METHODIST CHURCH

Email office@ashbournelink.org.uk

Phone 07849 771827

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