Step Back in Time for a Magical Christmas Celebration
Fri 28th - Sun 30th November | Melton Mowbray Town Centre | Free Entry
The Grand Victorian Market
The heart and soul of our fair! Stroll through the bustling market in the historic town centre. Our traders, in full period dress, will be offering unique gifts, handcrafted items, and delicious festive food and drink. Soak up the sights, sounds, and smells of a truly traditional Christmas.
Dress the Part! Join the Celebration!
This year, you are the main attraction! We warmly invite all our visitors to embrace the spirit of the event by dressing in Victorian costume. From splendid top hats and elegant bonnets to simple shawls and flat caps, every effort helps to create a wonderfully immersive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
Vintage Fun Fair & Santa's Grotto
Enjoy classic rides on our beautiful vintage fun fair or take the little ones for a magical visit with Father Christmas in his grotto. Both attractions are open from 28th Nov - 23rd Dec! Santa's Grotto is ticketed and pre-booking is advised.
A Weekend of Festive Atmosphere
Our Victorian Fayre will be filled with entertainment to delight all ages. The celebration begins with the traditional Christmas Light Switch-On on Friday evening.
Live Music Stage
Adding to the festive cheer is a full weekend of live music. We're delighted to welcome 90s pop favourites East 17 for a special performance on Friday night, <insert act> takes to the stage on Saturday evening, and the incredible Adele tribute Natalie Black to close the festival on Sunday afternoon. A full schedule will be available closer to the event.
The three-day event will see the town centre, including Market Place, Leicester St, and High St, filled with the sights and sounds of a bygone era. A huge Christmas market with hand picked traders in ... ...more
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September 03, 2025•2 min read
Find out all about the bands and acts appearing at Melton SKA Fest 2025 here. Our stellar line-up features bands and performers from all over the country, masters of Reggae, SKA, 2Tone, Rocksteady and Mod music, paying tribute to the greats.
Melton Mowbray is a historic market town in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, surrounded by green spaces and filled with parks. Melton SKA Fest is being held in Play Close Park in town, well within walking distance of plenty of shops, pubs and accommodation and Melton Mowbray train station.
Don't delay! Make sure you get your tickets soon and enjoy a generous 40% discount on the ticket price at the gate. At £15 a ticket for adults and only £5 for under-16s (under 5s go free) this is a festival for everyone to enjoy!
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