1 August 2026

A high-energy summer festival set against the backdrop of Belvoir Castle. Live tribute acts, bold stunt shows, fairground rides, and a headline night glow balloon launch, with plenty to keep families entertained from afternoon through to dusk.

Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire

6 August 2026

An evening of wood-fired pizza, crisp prosecco, and golden-hour garden strolls  - set in the relaxed Courtyard, with Griff’s Pizza firing up fresh flavours all night.

Easton Walled Gardens

12 August 2026

Since 1995, the Antiques & Home Show has been a must-visit for collectors, designers, and lovers of unique style. Discover everything from fine antiques and vintage treasures to one-of-a-kind curios - perfect for inspired interiors and creative spaces.

Lincoln Showground

13-14 August 2026

Held just outside Newark, the Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair is the largest antiques fair of its kind in Europe. With up to 1,500 stands, it draws trade buyers, collectors, and curious browsers alike, offering everything from furniture and jewellery to vintage clothing, vinyl, and rare collectibles.

Newark Showground

14-16 August 2026

Launched last year and quickly becoming a highlight in the calendar, the show brings together floral competitions, plant and garden shopping, artisans and crafts, gardener talks, a large children’s play garden, and live music.

Oakham

14-16 September

This summer at Rockingham Castle, music takes centre stage under the stars. Enjoy the timeless hits of ABBA, Queen, the legends of the 80s, or Taylor Swift. Gather your friends, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready for a season of music, memories, and magic beneath the night sky.

Rockingham Castle

TBC mid August 2026

A colourful weekend of hot air balloons lifting over open skies, with displays and family activities.

Northampton

27-30 August 2026

A festival where artistry meets activism. Founded in the 1970s and still rooted in a field, Greenbelt brings people together to think, debate, dance, and imagine better ways of living, open to everyone.

Boughton House, Northamptonshire

27-30 August 2026

Immersive and boutique, this four-day music and arts festival unfolds deep in a forgotten Lincolnshire forest. Surreal in atmosphere and rich in experience, it’s a place where music and art take over and reality slips quietly away for a while.

An abandoned forest, Lincolnshire

30 August 2026

Easton Walled Gardens welcomes back the Sausage Stroll - a joyful gathering for daschunds of every shape and size, set against the stunning garden backdrop for it’s second year.

Easton Walled Gardens

29-31 August 2026

The Belvoir Castle Steam and Country Fair offers a fun-filled day out for all ages, with entertainment and activities from morning to evening. Make a weekend of it with pre-booked caravan or camping and enjoy three days surrounded by history and countryside charm.

Belvoir Castle

6 August 2026

A regular creative event hosted by  @art.social.uk, held on the first Thursday of each month. Drop in to draw, paint, and experiment with materials. Supplies provided and a relaxed, bring-your-own-tipple atmosphere.

Curious Magpie, Mountsorrel Leicestershire

2 August 2026

A flagship open water swim across Rutland Water, offering distances from 500 metres to 8 kilometres in one of the county’s most striking settings.

Rutland Water

15 August 2026

A long-distance trail ultra around Market Harborough, offering 50k and 100k routes through open countryside and surrounding villages. Designed for experienced ultra runners and those ready to step beyond marathon distance, with big landscapes, steady challenge, and a strong sense of journey.

Market Harborough, Leicestershire