What's happening at our Melton Mowbray Christmas Market

The Grand Victorian Market

The heart and soul of our fair! Stroll through the bustling market in the historic town centre. Our hand picked traders, in full period dress, will be offering: unique gifts, handcrafted items, delicious festive food and drink.

Market opening times:

  • Friday 28th November – 11.00am and 9pm

  • Saturday 29th November - 10.00am to 6.00pm

  • Sunday 30th November – 10.00am to 4.00pm

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. Look out for Queen Victoria, Prince Albert & Edward VII, Victorian Policeman, Singing Street performer, Juggler, Chimney Sweep, Blacksmith, Organ Grinder, and a gentleman riding a Penny farthing bicycle, all of whom will be wandering through the stalls and the event.

Melton Christmas Fun Fair

Enjoy all the children’s funfair rides at the Melton Mowbray Christmas Fair, plenty of excitement for all the little ones.

East 17

We're delighted to welcome 90s pop favourites East 17 for a special performance on Friday night. East 17 — is a British music band, performing pop-rock, dance-pop, hip hop and rap.

In 1990 this band was one of the most popular boy bands in the UK — the musicians sold over 18 million records all over the world and their songs remained at the top of all the music charts for over 6 years in a row.


https://east17-official.com/

N-Trance

One of the biggest selling UK dance acts of the 1990’s. It’s no surprise that N-Trance are stronger now than they’ve ever been.

Set You Free, Stayin' Alive, Forever and Do Ya Think I’m Sexy are just a few of the renowned top ten hits that first catapulted them to fame over two decades ago. With international number 1 hits in Australia, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand, the biggest selling dance record of 1995 under their belts and over 6 million record sales worldwide and striking number one on the dance charts almost everywhere.

https://www.n-trance.co.uk/

Natalie Black

Multi award winning Adele tribute act, regarded within the tribute and look-a-like industry as one of the UK's best Adele tribute acts.

Natalie has twice received the award for 'The best tribute to Adele' and was reviewed as 'the best Adele tribute by a country mile'. Natalie will close the festival on Sunday afternoon.

https://www.adele-tribute.net/

Christmas Light Switch-On

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.

For Christmas 2025 we have a very special Santa arriving to switch on the lights.

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Event Partners

Event Sponsors

The Chamber of Trade

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