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Don’t Miss Out on Leighton Buzzard’s biggest events of the year

Before you book your holidays here are some of the big events happening near you in the Leighton Buzzard area this year – pop them in your diary.

April 2026

The first big event of the year is the Mayor’s Spring Fair on 25th April This fundraising event raises money for the Town Mayor’s chosen charities. The event is free to attend and features stalls fun and entertainment for all. To find out more about this annual Leighton Buzzard event visit the Town Council’s Events page

May 2026

The May Day Fayre 4th May. Attracting thousands of people to Leighton Buzzard it is a firm favourite on the local calendar. This family fun day is free to attend and is hosted by Leighton-Linslade Rotary Club. The High Street is taken over with live entertainment, stalls and fairground rides and spills into Parson’s Green Recreation Ground where the main arena is located. The arena hosts a full day of entertainment which has included stunt motorbikes, chainsaw juggling, BMX and fun entertainers. In many years the Rotarians manage to secure a fly-past of historic aeroplanes. It is great for adults and kids alike with more stalls, food and drink vendors to choose from. It is held around the first May Bank Holiday and more details are shared nearer the time in Bee Local and the Leighton-Linslade Rotary Club’s Facebook page

The main arena at Leighton Buzzard’s May Day Fayre provides fun for all the family.

Summer

June 2026

Leighton Buzzard Pride 5th June. The first Leighton Buzzard Pride event was held in 2024 and the town centre fully embraced the representation of our LGBTQ+ community. Shops up and down the High Street are decorated with colour and the event concides with the town’s Charter market. The daytime includes stalls and crafts and walkabout entertainment and the in evening the stage showcases local talents plus more entertainment and on the Sunday (7th) the town council puts on The Big Lunch

High Street Shops embrace Leighton Buzzard Pride

July 2026

Buzzstock Music Festival 17th and 18th July. This family friendly boutique festival sits between Leighton Buzzard and Dunstable and brings 1000’s of people together for a weekend of music, glitter, rides and entertainment plus a tasty array of artisan food. Buzzstock started small in 2022 but has been growing year on year. There is onsite overnight parking and camping too. Find out more on their website

happy festival goers and Buzzstock Music festival — Thousands of people attend the Buzzstock Music Festival weekend

Linslade Canal Festival 25th July. Situated in the stunning Linslade Tiddenfoot Waterside Park visitors can wander the tow path to see working trades and crafters, admire the boats. There is further fun with a full program of bands, workshops and entertainment as well as stalls, food and bar. Find out more

September

Last night of the proms 12th September – details to be confirmed. Bring a picnic to Pages Park and settle in for an evening of music (and usually fireworks).