Events

Hello Heritage 2026 is a free, month‑long celebration of North West Leicestershire’s rich history and culture, running 1–30 September. The festival brings villages and towns to life with heritage boards, guided walks, open days, exhibitions and hands‑on activities. It’s a chance to find out more about the villages, towns and buildings within these areas while enjoying museums, trails and community events. See the full programme of events - HH booklet 2026 web

Water colour artist Katy Widdowson brings her first solo exhibition 'In the care of the wild' to Coalville Can, exploring the emotional truth of being a carer and the healing presence of nature in life and art! Explore the exhibition at CAN HQ from the 16th of September to the 4th of October. You're also welcome to come along to an informal social on the evening of the opening. Meet the artist behind the exhibition and chat with other visitors from 6pm to 8pm on the 16th of September. Totally free to attend, with refreshments available

Join the fun of the Pat Collins Funfair, big rides, small rides, fast rides, slow rides, side stalls galore, toffee apples, candyfloss, burgers, hot dogs, fizzy drinks….everything you would expect from a street fair.  Traditional, colourful and entertaining for all of the family! For more information visit Ashby Statutes – Visit National Forest

Award winning Duo Annie Duggan and Rob Hines make a welcome return to the Century Theatre with their show "On The Road Again" after their successful show "Songs to cure the blues" last year.

Enjoy free family entertainment in Marlborough Square at Film in the Square, with outdoor cinema, food and drink throughout the day. Saturday 26th September 11.00am – 12.45pm  Frozen 2 1.45pm – 3.30pm       Paddington 2 4.30pm – 6.25pm       Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again

Charity Link’s Leicestershire 3 Peaks Challenge is a beautiful hike (or run!) through the Charnwood countryside, taking place each September to raise funds. Starting and ending at Beacon Hill Country Park, with Challengers taking on the summits of Beacon Hill, Bardon Hill, and Old John in Bradgate Park. Since the Challenge launched in 2016, our amazing Challengers have raised over £116,000!

Snibston Colliery is a very important historic site – a ‘Super Pit’ once turning over 1,000,000 tons of coal a year – with unique site buildings that cannot be seen at any other British coal mine. The tour will take you through a mine machinery display, inside the colliery to the 1970’s Control Room, and the Lamp Room where the miner collected his electric cap lamp and his respirator and, if he was a Deputy, his flame safety lamp. You will then visit the miners’ favourite and least favourite rooms. The Pay Hall where he received his pay packet, and the dreaded Medical Centre, where the colliery Nurse reigned supreme. Once outside the guide will take you [...]

Snibston Colliery is a very important historic site – a ‘Super Pit’ once turning over 1,000,000 tons of coal a year – with unique site buildings that cannot be seen at any other British coal mine. The tour will take you through a mine machinery display, inside the colliery to the 1970’s Control Room, and the Lamp Room where the miner collected his electric cap lamp and his respirator and, if he was a Deputy, his flame safety lamp. You will then visit the miners’ favourite and least favourite rooms. The Pay Hall where he received his pay packet, and the dreaded Medical Centre, where the colliery Nurse reigned supreme. Once outside the guide will take you [...]

See wildlife from around the UK brought into Coalville CAN HQ. Plus film showings, photography talks, coffee mornings, and a snake visit with Fynn! Peter’s son Richard is leading this exhibition in memory of his fathers life time of creative work and to celebrate wildlife. Any monies raised are being donated to Loros, who supported Peter. Check out the upcoming events that are part of the exhibition on our website: https://bookwhen.com/coalville-can?tags=WildlifeExhibition

The Upbeat Beatles are second to none - powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship. The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business.

This amazing event is held in a different part of the country each year. Get a rare glimpse of how farming has changed in the past 300 years with heavy horses, vintage tractors and steam engines through to the most up-to-date farm machinery. And a ploughing tank! With lots of trade stands, shopping and country crafts and tractor & trailer rides, it’s a great day out for all the family!

Join us for a fantastic day of family fun at the Autumn Family Festival! Enjoy family entertainment and activities, market stalls, food & drink, live music and much more!