Events in Loughborough From 11th May – 17th May 2026

You can find a range of events across Loughborough from May 10th to May 17th. Research workshops and academic seminars take place regularly on the Loughborough University campus, offering thoughtful discussion. Theatrical productions are staged at Loughborough Town Hall, and live music features at venues including the MMC Venue and Victoria Bikers Pub. These performances reflect the town's cultural presence, rooted in its industrial past as a centre for lace-making and locomotive production, with John Taylor Bellfounders playing a key role in that legacy.

For active types, check out the Charnwood AC Open at Paula Radcliffe Stadium, a local athletics event. If you're interested in food, visit the Charnwood Food Festival at Loughborough's historic Market Place, where artisans and street food vendors set up stalls. The University also hosts a plant sale on campus, and family-friendly activities are available throughout the week, thanks to the town’s green spaces and high family-friendly index.

University events remain central to the schedule, with concerts, lectures, and alumni gatherings. The town centre has a few pubs and bars for evening outings, though public transport beyond Loughborough Station is limited. The M1 motorway and Loughborough Railway Station are key routes for getting around. A short drive away, you’ll find the Great Central Railway, a heritage line that offers a tangible link to the area’s industrial roots.

If you're after a specific event, check listings for times and locations. Loughborough's origins, recorded in the Domesday Book as Lucteburne, mark a place that evolved from a fortified settlement into a hub of learning and industry. Don't miss the Fureys’ farewell concert at Loughborough Town Hall or the upcoming full run of The Full Monty at the MMC Venue.