Residents across Hinckley, Leicestershire, can look forward to a full calendar of free festivals and outdoor activities following an announcement by the local borough council. The programme for 2026 includes cultural celebrations and family entertainment designed to support local businesses and bring people together.
The first major gathering, called the Spring Fair, is set for 28 March 2026 in Hinckley town centre and will feature craft displays and local food vendors. This is part of a wider list of events confirmed by Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council that will run throughout the spring and summer months.
Other highlights include a St George’s Day celebration on 25 April 2026 and the return of the Music in the Mead concert series starting on 9 May 2026. This music series will take place at Argents Mead and will feature 10 different dates for live performances running until September.
Cllr Mark Bools, the council’s Executive Member for Leisure, said the authority is proud to offer these activities at no cost to residents. Later in the season, the town will also host Proms in the Park on 6 June 2026 and Armed Forces Day on 27 June 2026.
While the council approved a 2.6 per cent increase to council tax for the 2026/27 financial year, it has maintained its commitment to keeping these community events free. Cllr Stuart Bray, the council leader, noted that the borough still offers the lowest council tax rates in the county of Leicestershire.
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