Royal Leamington Spa in Warwickshire will host a free Eurovision Festival and live outdoor screening at the Pump Room Gardens on Saturday, 16 May 2026. This community event gives residents the chance to watch the 70th Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final live from Vienna, Austria, on a large open-air screen.
The festival is organised by CJ’s Events Warwickshire in partnership with BID Leamington and Warwick District Council. It features a daytime market with local stalls from 11 am to 6 pm, followed by street food and drink vendors who will remain open until the event finishes at midnight.
This is the third year the festival has been held in the town, following previous gatherings that saw around 8,000 people visit during the day. Local organisers encourage those attending the evening show to bring their own deckchairs and picnic rugs to the park for the communal viewing.
The large gathering is expected to bring more people into nearby pubs and cafes throughout the day and evening. Residents should be aware that town centre parking and transport may be busier than usual, with car parks like Dormer Place likely to reach capacity early in the day.
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