Local events

This free evening concert at Hollycroft Park will feature Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Wind Orchestra. Gates open at 5pm with the concert to begin at 6pm and finish 8.30pm.

For the full programme, visit Proms in the Park 2024

Find out what else is on at Hollycroft Park

Get your family and your bike warmed up for National Bike Week and ride the Mallory Mile from 6 to 8pm. Cycling helmets are compulsory for all riders.

In partnership with the Hinckley combined Armed Forces and Veterans Community. Everyone is welcome to come and thank our past and present serving armed forces. There will be an outdoor service at 11am led by Reverend Ian Hill from Churches Together and a parade through the town centre. 

Find out more about:

• Armed Forces support
• Armed Forces Day - order of service

The famous Hinckley BID Soapbox Derby is back again for a 13th year! This is a tremendously fun, family event for the teams and spectators alike. Comprising both a jump or a chicane, it is the driver’s choice as they steam down the 200m Castle Street hill cheered on by the crowds! 11am start.

Cost:

• Free to spectate
• £25 fee to enter a soapbox

Further information: What's on in Hinckley? (hinckleybid.co.uk)

• Saturday 15 and 22 June, 6 and 27 July, 17 and 31 August, 7 and 14 September – Music in the Mead
• Thursday 20 June, Thursday 18 July, Thursday 15 August – Hinckley BID's Classic Vehicle Meet
• Wednesday 17, 24 and 31 July, 14, 21 August – Hinkley BID's Summer of Fun
• Saturday 3 August and Sunday 4 August - Feast Hinckley 
• Monday 5 August to Wednesday 7 August - Snapdragon Children and Family Festival
• Saturday 24 August - Hinckley Pride at Hollycroft Park
• Sunday 15 September – Hinckley BID's annual Motorshow

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