Bandstand concerts return to Queen’s Park this summer – Latest News – News Updates

Published: Mon 13th April, 2026

A variety of exciting concerts for residents and visitors to attend will return to Queen’s Park in Loughborough this summer.

The popular bandstand concerts, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, begin on Sunday, 17 May with a performance by the Loughborough Student Union (LSU) Classical Concert Band.

Regular concerts are scheduled between May and August, with two more in September and a final performance by the LSU Classical Concert Band in mid-October.

The concerts have been well-attended in recent years, and residents of all ages are invited to come down and enjoy an afternoon of music on the following Sundays:

17 May – Loughborough Student Union (LSU) Classical Concert Band
24 May – Bellatones Band
31 May – Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra
7 June – Junkyard Cats Jazz Band
14 June – Ratby Crescendo Brass Band
21 June – Charnwood Concert Band
28 June – Melbourne Town Band
12 July – Loughborough Concert Band
19 July – Loughborough Male Voice Choir
26 July – Quorn Ukulele Orchestra
2 August – Melton Band
16 August – New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band
23 August – Syston Town Band
6 September – Enderby Concert Band
13 September – Nottingham Concert Band
11 October – Loughborough Student Union (LSU) Classical Concert Band

All concerts commence at 2pm and are free to attend.

Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

Any changes will be updated on the Council’s website www.charnwood.gov.uk/bandstand and social media channels.

Councillor Anne Gray, Lead Member for Open Spaces at Charnwood Borough Council, said: “With every passing year, the bandstand concerts in the beautiful Queen’s Park are incredibly popular, and the line-up for 2026 looks great.

“The bands receive a warm welcome from those who attend, and there’s always a good crowd. These performances are a superb opportunity to visit and enjoy our beautiful park.

“There is limited seating around the bandstand so please feel free to bring along a picnic chair and blanket. Fingers crossed for sunny skies to accompany the music.”

Music will return to Queen’s Park on Sunday, 27 September with the Music in the Park event.

To keep updated with Council news, including upcoming events taking place throughout the borough, sign up to the Council’s email alerts at www.charnwood.gov.uk/alerts. You can also follow the Council’s social media pages: @CharnwoodBC.

For more information on Queen’s Park, visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/queenspark.