What's on in Hinckley?

Our Year of Fun EVENTS GUIDE is a complete listing of all of the town centre events which are free to attend and provided by Hinckley BID and Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council for 2025.

Physical copies are available to collect from The Atkins Building, Hinckley Library and at the Support Sofa in the Britannia Shopping Centre.

Photography competition exhibition display.

Underwater photographer of the year is an annual competition, based in the UK, that celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools, and attracts entries from all around the world.

The 2024 collection including the winning images will be on display in Atkins Gallery with activities for children in the half term.

Look out for additional evening and weekend openings on social media @AtkinsBuilding.

FREE entry during gallery opening times - 9am to 5pm.

Contact: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk

Line the route of Pudsey Bear's exciting walkabout with BBC Radio Leicester in Hinckley town centre! 

This exciting event will start at 12 pm outside Cineworld at The Crescent and finish at the Bandstand in Argents Mead.  

The full story is available on our News page HERE.

To make a donation, click DONATE HERE.

Come along and enjoy an informal concert in the beautiful setting of Hinckley's medieval Parish Church.

Light classical music performed to the highest standards.

Coffee and tea available in the coffee bar. Bring your own sandwiches. The perfect lunchtime break!

Sax Trilogy is a group of experienced players with a repertoire ranging from Classical, Pop, Latin, Rock to Jazz. Something for everyone to enjoy!

Admission: £4.50 adult / £1 child 

Roland is coming to Hinckley with exclusive ONE-DAY offers you won’t want to miss!

This special event is your chance to explore and play the very latest range of Roland digital pianos  — from the luxurious HP & LX upright series, to the elegant GP digital grands. 

We have a range of models from each series in store ready for you to play on the day, with expert advice on choosing the right piano for you.

Come and meet all the familiar Keysound faces and Paul from Roland Europe. Reservations are not needed, but you can book a time slot to speak to one of our experts here:

https://keysound.co.uk/Roland-Piano-Store-Day.php 

The annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service, held in honour of those who have fought for their country in conflict.

A service will take place at Hinckley War Memorial in Argents Mead, starting at 10.55am (you are respectfully asked to arrive by 10.45am). The first parade will leave Mount Road Hospital Car park at approximately 10.30am with a second parade taking place following the service.

Between 10th to 16th November, a host of our independent businesses will be participating in our Shop Local Independent Retail Week.

Full details will be shared on our BID Facebook page, along with a map of all participating businesses.

A copy of the map will also be available from Philip James Menswear, 5 George Street, from 10th November.

Come and see the Christmas lights through Argents Mead.

Thousands of twinkling fairy lights in hues of green, blue and pink will be hung around the trees, pathways and bandstand in Argents Mead, Hinckley, from Friday, 21 November 2025 until Monday, 5 January 2026.

The 'Lights in the Mead' will be turned on in zones on the night of Hinckley's Christmas Light Switch-On - Friday 21 November 2025, from 5pm, with all the lights being on in the Mead from 6:30pm until late that evening.

'Lights in the Mead' will then be on every evening, from Saturday 22 November 2025 until Tuesday 6 January 2026, alongside the town centre's Christmas lights and Christmas tree in the marketplace.

The big switch-on of the Christmas lights in the town centre!

Live entertainment will start at 4pm on Friday in Market Place with a range of food vendors, market stalls and street entertainment, followed by a staggered switch-on of the light trail in Argents Mead. The lights around the town centre will be turned on at 6:30pm. (The main town event will finish at 8pm).

The Tin Hat Fair will be at Regent Street on:

Friday, 21 November -  4pm to 10pm

Saturday, 22 November - 12pm to 10pm

Experience life at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College! Open Events are the perfect opportunity to explore NWSLC campuses, discover the wide range of course areas, and meet the expert tutors who will guide your learning journey. 

Click HERE to register your attendance. Alternatively, contact the college for further informaiton:

Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm / Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Tel: 0330 0583000

Email: enquiries@nwslc.ac.uk

Explore a range of festive crafts and treats at the Atkins Gallery.

Annual Christmas shopping event with local businesses, artists and crafters. Festive treats available from the onsite Hansom Café. All exhibitors enquiries to info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk Please not no third parties have been appointed to manage exhibitors.

FREE admission.

This very popular annual festive event is back at St Mary's Church for 2025.

To register your interest and receive a link to the entry form, please email stmarystreefestival@gmail.com. 

Come along and enjoy an informal concert in the beautiful setting of Hinckley's medieval Parish Church.

Light classical music performed to the highest standards.

Coffee and tea available in the coffee bar. Bring your own sandwiches. The perfect lunchtime break!

The students will present a varied programme of instrumental, choral and vocal solos in both the classical and musical theatre genres together with some seasonal music.

Admission: £4.50 adult / £1 child 

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council invites local disabled and elderly care home residents to come into Hinckley to see the Christmas lights.

Letters have been sent out to these premises to invite their residents and carers to the free event.

Hot drinks and mince pies served at the end of the trail.

Contact: 01455 255856