What’s On
The Link Centre will be a place for the whole community
What’s On
The Link Centre will be a place for the whole community
We will host a wide range of events from concerts, community activities, exhibitions and church services.
Here are some of the events & activities we already know will be hosted at The Link Centre. More will be added over the coming months as we prepare to open in May 2026.
Featured Events
Stitching Ashbourne Community Exhibition & Unveiling
Saturday 16 May 2026
2:30 pm – 5 pm
Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne DE6 1AA
Every Stitch A Story invites you to join them for a special afternoon to unveil Stitching Ashbourne , a powerful, large-scale community artwork celebrating the people, places and stories that make Ashbourne unique.
BOOK TICKETS HERE
Dementia Friends Session
Tuesday 19 May 2026
7 pm – 8:30 pm
The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA
During this friendly and interactive session, you’ll learn more about dementia, how it affects a person and what you can do to help people affected by dementia in your community. Organised by Ashbourne Methodist Church, open to the whole community.
CLICK HERE TO BOOK BY EMAIL
An Evening with an Award-Winning Chocolatier
Tuesday 26 May 2026
Doors 7 pm for 7:30 pm start
The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA
David is one of world’s leading experts on chocolate and is also a lay licensed minister. This event, organised by Ashbourne Methodist Church, promises to be a fun, enlightening and tasty evening!
FREE ENTRY
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
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!
TICKETS COMING SOON
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
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
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
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
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
An Evening with Nikita Gill
Monday 29 June 2026
7:30 pm
Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA
Nikita’s talk explores the rise of dark mythological feminine figures. The Irish Indian poet, playwright, writer and illustrator will read extracts from her work, including Hekate, her latest spellbinding novel-in-verse. This event is organised by Ashbourne Festival.
BOOK TICKETS HERE
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
An evening with Ruth Goodman
Wednesday 1 July 2026
7:30 pm
Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne 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
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.
TICKETS COMING SOON
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
Cornerstone Coffee House
Tuesday – Saturday
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Ashbourne Methodist Church, 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
Welly Club
Every Tuesday
9:30 am – 11:00 am
While building work is happening, Welly Club is meeting at Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne DE6 1ES
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
Community Activities
As a community hub, we hope that we’ll be able to host a wide range of groups, including youth organisations, community choirs & social groups for people of all ages.
Community Meals
We are hoping to soon begin hosting regular community meals, to which everyone is invited for good value, healthy food and a chance to connect with others.
Concerts & Art exhibitions
We are planning a series of cultural events throughout the year, including concerts & art exhibitions.
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
Afternoon Tea Service
The first Sunday of each month
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
The service on 3 May is being held at St Oswald’s Church Hall, Ashbourne DE6 1AN.
From 7 June, Afternoon Tea Service will be held in Trinity Hall at The Link Centre
Ashbourne Methodist Church invites you to hymns & prayers accompanied by tea & cake at our Afternoon Tea Service.
VISIT ASHBOURNE METHODIST CHURCH
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
