East Midlands festivals in 2026

The UK's premier rock festival returns to its legendary home at Donington Park for five days of heavy music. With 90+ artists ann...

Family music and motorsport festival at Silverstone (August 28-30, 2026). Combines live music performances with car culture, cele...

A magical place where music lovers unite to celebrate dance, nature and electronic music in the stunning grounds of Belvoir Castl...

The UK’s biggest independent metal festival, famous for huge production, legendary lineups and a fiercely dedicated community of...

Bearded Theory offers a laid-back, escape-from-reality vibe reminiscent of Glastonbury without the step count. Set in the beautif...

Oasish & Kazabian headlined 2026. The UK's original tribute festival, 50+ acts near Loughborough every May since 2005.

A theatrical electronic festival in a mysterious abandoned village. Think Secret Cinema meets Fabric.

Radically creative eco-minded festival mixing experimental music, costumes, cabaret and activism.

Final ever! East 17, Vengaboys, 911, Example & Boyzlife headline the 10th birthday 90s/00s nostalgia camping party. Cattows Farm,...

Arrested Development, The Proclaimers & Charlotte Church headline. Arts, faith and justice festival at Kettering, 27-30 Aug 2026.

The UK's only touring sausage and cider festival visits over 30 locations nationwide. Indulge in sausages and ciders from around...

The world's largest vegan camping festival at Walesby Forest in Nottinghamshire; celebrating its 10th anniversary with music, tal...

Experience the magic of Equinox Festival where cosmic consciousness meets earthly celebration across 6 unique stages. This not-fo...

Sustainable forest festival in the National Forest, Derbyshire. Music, art, ideas and outdoor adventures, 31 Jul - 2 Aug 2026.

A 4-day retreat for electronic music lovers rooted in the underground scene. This holistic festival feeds the mind, body and soul...

Independent folk, roots and dance festival at Donington Park Farm, Castle Donington. 5,000 capacity, family-friendly, in its 30th...

Grassroots folk festival on a Derbyshire farm, known for its warm, communal atmosphere.

Local music event with limited public information available - check social media or local listings for the latest details.

Experience the ultimate racing festival at the legendary Silverstone Circuit, home to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. This 4-da...

Derbyshire

A one-day classic rock festival at Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire recapturing the spirit of the original Monsters of Rock;...

Roots, folk and Americana festival at Kirklington Lakes, Nottinghamshire (July 2-5, 2026). 19th edition featuring 60+ acts across...

Indie pop and emerging artists festival at Gopsall Hall Farm in Leicestershire; 24 UK indie acts across August 20-22.

Tim Edey, Oli Matthews Band & Fine Lines headline. Three-day folk and acoustic festival, Derbyshire, 26-28 Jun 2026.

Grassroots biker and rock festival with live bands, custom bikes and campsite atmosphere.

The British Grand Prix MotoGP returns to Silverstone for 7-9 August 2026, confirmed on the official 2026 MotoGP calendar. A three...

The 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship opening round at Donington Park runs 18-19 April with on-site camping, full su...

British Touring Car Championship round at Donington Park, Leicestershire. Live motorsport racing, 22-23 Aug 2026.

Elite CCI5* international horse trials at Burghley House, Stamford. Dressage, cross-country and showjumping, 3-6 Sep 2026.

CarFest is a family motorsport and music festival running at Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire, 28-30 August 2026, with on-si...

A two-day steam and heritage show in its 63rd year, held at Carrington near Boston, Lincolnshire, with on-site camping and a volu...

Elvaston Steam Rally returns for 2026 after a two-year break, running 4-5 July at a new venue near Elvaston, Derbyshire. Weekend...

Free spectator entry. Equifest 2026: Dressage, Showing, Carriage Driving & BRC Championships. 10,000+ riders at Arena UK, Lincoln...

Nottinghamshire (Beeston / Attenborough area)

The Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix runs 2-5 July 2026 at Silverstone, confirmed live with tickets on sale. A 4-day event wi...

The Twinwood Festival celebrates Glenn Miller and vintage culture over the August bank holiday weekend, featuring live swing and...

S Club Party, Jo O'Meara & Pat Sharp headline. Family-friendly camping festival at Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire, 7-9 Aug 2026.

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship round at Silverstone runs 26-27 September 2026 on the National circuit. On-site cam...

A three-day British Eventing fixture held at Lincolnshire Showground, running 20-22 March 2026 with full entries across all class...

Lorien Trust's flagship Great Erdrejan Fayre is a 5-day high fantasy LARP event where hundreds of participants engage in faction...

The Lorien Trust Spring Moot is a multi-day high-fantasy LARP event held annually over the early May bank holiday at Locko Park,...

A 4-day high fantasy LARP event held at Locko Park, Derby, running annually as part of the Lorien Trust season. Attendees camp on...

The Gathering is the Lorien Trust's flagship annual LARP event, running 27-31 August 2026 at Locko Park, Spondon, Derby. Thousand...

Menhirs Fate is a UK high-fantasy festival LARP running three events in 2026 at Dadford Road Campsite near Silverstone. Event 3 r...

Orion Sphere LRP is an active sci-fi live roleplay campaign running its 15th event (Spartan) over three days at Willesley Scout C...

Orion Sphere LRP is an ongoing UK sci-fi live roleplay campaign running multi-day residential weekend events at Willesley Scout C...

A 4-day FEI-level eventing fixture at Osberton Estate near Worksop, confirmed on British Eventing fixtures for 1-4 October 2026,...

Rand Festival is a three-day family event in its fifth year, featuring live tribute acts (Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Que...

70th anniversary: 50+ working steam engines, vintage vehicles, dancing diggers and trade stands at Rempstone showground, Nottingh...

Showaddywaddy and Sham 69 headline this Derbyshire classic rock and custom bike festival. Three days of live bands and motorcycle...

The Lincolnshire Show is a two-day county agricultural show running 17-18 June 2026 at the Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln. It o...

Leicestershire

A three-day WWII reenactment festival at Foxlands Farm, Cosby, Leicestershire, featuring 150+ re-enactment groups, military vehic...

A three-day international horse trials running 3-5 April 2026 at Thoresby Park, Nottinghamshire, anchoring the British Eventing s...