Leicester Food And Music Festival 2026

Event Times

Saturday 8th August 2026
11am - 10pm

Sunday 9th August 2026
11am - 5.30pm

Leicester!

Are you ready for the ultimate Summer Festival at Abbey Park this August?

Picture this...

You're soaking up the sunshine, drink in hand, surrounded by incredible live music. The smell of sizzling street food fills the air... and suddenly your favourite song takes the stage, bringing legendary hits to life.

Back for the 3rd year, this isn't just a festival, we're now an AWARD WINNING Festival!  

Join us on August 8th-9th August 2026 for a weekend packed with flavour, fun, and unforgettable memories designed for the whole family.

Saturday 8th August

Headline acts include:

• Take That (Tribute by the UK's leading act, Rule The World)

• Oasis (Tribute by The Oasis Experience Oasis)

Sunday 9th August

• UB40 ( performed by the UB40 Experience)

• Aretha Franklin (performed by the Aretha Experience)

Plus, soul classics from Charmaine Brocklebank, Shaka Function Band, Daniel Porter, and very special guests to be announced. 

Come hungry... we're bringing a HUGE line-up of local food traders and artisan cakes & bakes. Here's just a small selection! 

Chicken George • Hooch Van • Bom Bom Patisserie • Richies Shrimps . Smashing Plates • Bubble Tea • Chimney Cakes • Syioklah • Bellini Bar • Matcha • PizzaMo • Hambleton Bakery • Jerk Corner • Ohlala Loaded Hash Browns • Squeaky Beaver Poutine . Siu Mai Bar • Yorkshire Crepe Company • Buddha Belly • Bamboo Street Food • Mrs Patels • Aperol Garden • Craft Ale • VW Pineapple Cocktails . Wine Bar •

...and so many more!

Good Times for Everyone

Expect non-stop entertainment across the weekend:

NEW FOR 2026

• DJ battle between the DJ's at The Silent Disco. Head to the Circus Tent and choose your station. It's a memorable experience like no other!
• Live Balloon Art with Gulli Gull - but think huge chandaliers, cakes, giant hats and Miffy pets. 
•  Dedicated LCFC penalty shootout zone & Games

• Kids DJ workshops  

• Graffiti sessions
• Mini Theatre Show

• 80+ makers market tent

• Main Stage Line Up

• Circus tent & circus school

• Free Skate Lessons with Skate Parlour

• Dedicated LCFC penalty shootout zone & Games

• Kids DJ workshops & graffiti sessions

• Live on stage donut eating contest

• Balloon discos, glitter & braiding

• Haybale Climbing Stack

• Animal Corner

• Billy Bates Funfair  & Bubble Magic Show

• Chill-out in the hammock garden or deck chair lounge

Love great food? Live music? Cold Drinks? A buzzing atmosphere?

You're in exactly the right place.

Tickets On Sale Now!

Abbey Park, Leicester

Don't wait... they won't last long.