Summer Bandstand Concerts Return to Loughborough's Queen's Park
Residents and visitors in Loughborough can look forward to a vibrant series of bandstand concerts at Queen's Park this summer, organised by Charnwood Borough Council. The popular musical events will kick off on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with a performance by the Loughborough Student Union (LSU) Classical Concert Band, and continue through to mid-October.
Concert Schedule and Highlights
The concerts are scheduled on various Sundays from May to August, with additional performances in September and a final show in October. All events commence at 2pm and are free to attend, offering an afternoon of diverse musical genres. The full lineup includes:
- May 17 — Loughborough Student Union (LSU) Classical Concert Band
- May 24 — Bellatones Band
- May 31 — Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra
- June 7 — Junkyard Cats Jazz Band
- June 14 — Ratby Crescendo Brass Band
- June 21 — Charnwood Concert Band
- June 28 — Melbourne Town Band
- July 12 — Loughborough Concert Band
- July 19 — Loughborough Male Voice Choir
- July 26 — Quorn Ukulele Orchestra
- August 2 — Melton Band
- August 16 — New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band
- August 23 — Syston Town Band
- September 6 — Enderby Concert Band
- September 13 — Nottingham Concert Band
- October 11 — Loughborough Student Union (LSU) Classical Concert Band
Please note that this schedule is subject to change, with updates available on the Council's website and social media channels.
Council Encourages Community Participation
Councillor Anne Gray, Lead Member for Open Spaces at Charnwood Borough Council, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming season. "With every passing year, the bandstand concerts in the beautiful Queen's Park are incredibly popular, and the line-up for 2026 looks great," she said. "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."
She added, "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."
Additional Musical Events and Updates
Beyond the bandstand series, music will return to Queen's Park on Sunday, September 27, with the Music in the Park event. To stay informed about this and other Council news, residents can sign up for email alerts and follow social media pages for the latest updates.
