From specialist markets to the historic Loughborough Fair and a new summer event in Southfields Park, there is something for everyone in Charnwood in 2024.

We will be holding the ‘Celebrating Charnwood’ event from June 29 – June 30 and the new event will include film screenings, fun fair rides, food and drink stalls, family competitions and more.

The year ahead will also see popular events return including bandstand concerts in Queen’s Park, the Loughborough Christmas lights switch-on and Gardeners’ Fair.

The list of events can be found below:

May

  • May Bank Holiday Fair – May 3 – May 6
  • Gardeners’ Fair – May 5
  • Ceramics market – May 12
  • Bandstand concert (LSU Classical Concert Band) – May 12
  • Barking Mad Dog Show – May 19
  • Young Market – May 26

June

  • Bandstand concert (Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra) - June 2
  • Beacon lighting to mark 80 years since D-Day – June 6
  • Vegan market – June 9
  • Bandstand concert (Loughborough Salvation Army Band) - June 9
  • Car Show – June 16
  • Bandstand concert (Melbourne Town Band) – June 16
  • Celebrating Charnwood – June 29 & 30

July

  • Gardeners' Fair – July 7
  • Bandstand concert (Charnwood Concert Band) – July 7
  • Bandstand concert (Loughborough Male Voice Choir) – July 14

August

  • Gardeners’ Fair – August 4
  • Bandstand concert (The New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band) – Auust 4
  • Loughborough Mela – August 25
  • Bandstand concert (Quorn Ukelele Orchestra) – August 25

September

  • Gardeners' Fair – September 8
  • Proms in the Park – September 14 & 15
  • Charnwood Sustainability Fair – September 29 

October

  • Vegan market – October 13

November

  • Remembrance Parade and Service - November 10
  • Loughborough Fair – November 13 – November 16         
  • Loughborough Christmas lights switch-on – November 29 – December 1

December

  • Santa Run – December 1
  • Gardeners' Fair – December 8
  • Carols at the Carillon – December 24

Please note that these events are subject to change.

Traders and charities are encouraged to contact the markets office if they are interested in being involved with any of the markets or events in 2024. Please email the Council’s markets team on: tco@charnwood.gov.uk.

Any businesses interested in sponsoring events are also encouraged to contact the team as soon as possible.

Discover Charnwood

Visit the Discover Charnwood website to find a comprehensive searchable schedule of events in and around Charnwood. The website brings all events together in one place including those in your local community.

You can also list your own event on the website by taking a few quick moments to create an account and then submit your listing.

Keep updated

To keep up to date with all the latest news and information on events held in Charnwood, sign up for email alerts: www.charnwood.gov.uk/alerts and follow the Council’s social media pages: @CharnwoodBC.

Last updated: Thu 2nd May, 2024 @ 14:29