Leicester Food And Music Festival 2026

Leicester! 

Are you ready for the ultimate summer weekend 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 tribute act takes the stage, bringing legendary hits to life.

Back for the 3rd year after a sell out weekend, This isn’t just a festival — it’s Leicester Food & Music Festival 2026, and we do things BIG.

Join us on August 8th–9th 2026 for a weekend packed with flavour, fun, and unforgettable performances.

Saturday 8th August

Headline acts include:

• Oasis (Tribute by The Oasis Experience Oasis)

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

Sunday 9th August

• UB40 ( performed by the UB40 Experience)

Plus very special guests still to be announced…

Come hungry… we’re bringing a HUGE line-up of traders, including:

Chicken George • Hooch Van • Bom Bom Patisserie • Smashing Plates • Bubble Tea • Chimney Cakes • Candy Floss • Bellini Bar • Matcha • Stonebaked Pizza • Smash Burgers • Jerk Chicken • Loaded Hash Browns • Dumplings • Loaded Fries • Cocktail Slushies • Aperol Garden • Craft Ale • Wine Bar •

…and so many more!

Good Times for Everyone

Expect non-stop entertainment across the weekend:

•.    80+ makers stalls

• Silent disco & live DJs

• Circus tent & circus school

• LCFC penalty shootout

• Kids DJ workshops & graffiti sessions

• Balloon disco, glitter & braiding

• Climbing wall & skate parlour

• Punch & Judy, funfair & bubble magic

• Chill-out in the hammock garden

Love great food? Live music? A buzzing community atmosphere?

You’re in exactly the right place.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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Abbey Park, Leicester 

Don’t wait… they won’t last long.