What’s On in Melton Mowbray 2026: The Only Events Guide You’ll Need

You could spend hours bouncing between ticket sites, Facebook events and half-updated listings… or you could just use this guide instead.

Below is a growing list of the best Melton Mowbray events in 2026, sorted into categories so you can quickly find festivals, food events, nights out and the slightly unhinged sporty stuff at Belvoir Castle.

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Comedy, Nights Out & Dance Floors

For people who like laughing, dancing, or making questionable decisions on a Friday night. (This is a judgement-free zone.)

Comedy on the Wolds

  • Date: Saturday 7 February 2026
  • Location: Waltham on the Wolds Village Hall
  • Tickets: £12.50
  • Line-up: Wendy Wason, Mad Ron, James Ellis + MC Dave Twentyman
  • Tickets from: Leicester Comedy Festival

Sunny Skies Comedy Showcase

  • Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026
  • Location: Sunny Skies Café, Melton Mowbray
  • Tickets: £10
  • Tickets from: Leicester Comedy Festival

Second Floor Soul

A proper soul night upstairs at The Crown, bringing together great music, good vibes and a crowd that actually wants to dance.

  • Date: Saturday 7 March 2026
  • Time: From 7pm
  • Location: The Crown, Melton Mowbray
  • Tickets: £6 per person
  • Line-up: 3 DJs

Crazy Bingo Parties (Melton Mowbray)

  • Date: Saturday 31st January 2026
  • Location: The Stockyard, Melton Mowbray
  • Tickets: Approx £15–£20
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Image Source: Leicester Comedy Festival

Festivals & Big Weekenders

For your “let’s make a weekend of it” era.

Glastonbudget Music Festival

One of the UK’s best-loved tribute festivals, and a huge highlight of the local calendar. Expect packed crowds, big sing-along moments and a proper festival atmosphere without the stress.

Forbidden Forest Festival

Melton Ska Fest

Melton Mowbray Folk Festival (Summer)

A brilliant weekend celebrating folk music, dance and local culture right in the heart of town. Expect live performances across multiple venues and a proper community feel.

Melton Mowbray Folk Festival (Christmas)

A festive twist on the summer event, with seasonal folk music, dancing and a great excuse to be out in town in December.

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Food & Drink Events

For the people who plan their year around snacks. (Same.)

Artisan Cheese Fair

This is Melton doing what Melton does best. Dozens of cheesemakers, tastings everywhere you look, and strong “I’ll just try one more” energy all day.

  • Dates: Sat 23 – Sun 24 May 2026
  • Location: Melton Mowbray Livestock Market, LE13 1JY
  • Tickets: £7 adults; under-16s free
  • Info: Melton Festivals page

Hanwell Wine – Cocktail Experience

Heritage & Community Events

The ones that make Melton feel like Melton.

1940s Melton Mowbray

A brilliant free weekend event that brings the town centre and Play Close to life. Expect vintage vehicles, live music, re-enactors and a genuinely lovely atmosphere.

NBA Beef Expo (2026)

Obstacle Races & Big Challenges (Belvoir Castle)

If your idea of fun is mud, pain, and then telling everyone about it afterwards… you’re spoiled for choice in 2026. (If not, you can still come and cheer. Or laugh. Both are valid.)

World’s Toughest Mudder

Tough Mudder Midlands

Mud, teamwork and questionable decision-making — Tough Mudder returns to Belvoir Castle again in 2026 and it’s always a huge draw.

  • Dates: 4–5 July 2026
  • Location: Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire
  • Tickets from: Tough Mudder UK

Spartan Midlands (Belvoir Castle)

  • Dates: 10–12 July 2026
  • Location: Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire
  • Tickets from: Spartan UK

Cars, Meets & Niche Days Out

For your “just popping out for an hour” plans that somehow turn into a whole afternoon. (It’s fine. This is what weekends are for.)

Cars & Espresso – Midlands Edition

A fast-growing car meet bringing supercars, classics and modified builds to Melton Mowbray. Great for photos, great for a wander, and a solid excuse to leave the house.

Local perk: Use promo code MyMelton for 50% off tickets when booking. Yes, I’m basically saving you money for fun.

Mammoth Scooter Parts Fair

If you love a good rummage (or you actually know what half these parts are), this one’s a proper Melton classic. Traders, auto-jumble vibes, and plenty to browse.

Melton Mowbray Comic Con

Great for families, pop-culture fans, and anyone who enjoys elite-level people-watching. Expect stalls, cosplay, retro gaming and plenty going on across the day.

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Last updated: January 2026 — this guide will be refreshed as more events and dates are confirmed.

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