Visit Loughborough this Christmas time to experience the magic of the Christmas lights and soak in the festive atmosphere in Loughborough town centre. Enjoy some late-night shopping, savour a delicious meal, or unwind with drinks with friends. Don’t miss the fun at Loughborough Panto, and pick up unique gifts, artisan food, and drinks at the bustling markets.
Saturday 22nd November to Sunday 4th January 2026
Cinderella Pantomime
Loughborough Town Hall, Loughborough
Cinderella has big dreams, but with her sisters digging their ugly heels in it’s going to take help from her best friend Buttons and a little magic from her Fairy Godmother to whisk Cinders from her pantry to the palace by pumpkin, before midnight!
The multi award-winning Little Wolf Entertainment are back and we proudly invite you to take your seat for this lavish and larger than life pantomime!
Featuring sparkling sets, fabulous frocks, side splitting slapstick and not one, but two outrageous dames, this is an unmissable treat for the whole family.
The clock is ticking so grab your tickets to the ball now! After all … the shoe must go on!
Book your tickets now
Friday 28th November to Wednesday 24th December
Love Loughborough Elf on the Shelf Trail
Loughborough town centre
Santa has lost his Elves, can you help? Santa’s elves have got lost while buying presents in Loughborough and he wants you to help him find them in time for Christmas!
Dozens of mischievous elves are lost across Loughborough town centre and without them, Santa will be forced to cancel Christmas! He needs you to help find out which elves are hidden in which businesses so he can round up 12 in time for delivery on Christmas Eve night.
Pick up a Competition Entry Form from participating stores, the BID office or by downloading HERE. You can also download the Loughborough App and find the Elves on the Digital Trail – just head to 12 of the locations on the trail and scan their unique codes.
Love Loughborough has agreed to help Santa and will be offering special Love Loughborough Gift Vouchers to lucky winners of a prize draw.
Friday 28th November till Wednesday 24th December
Loughborough Christmas Village
Loughborough town centre
A variety of festive cabins will be open daily in Loughborough town centre selling German Bratwurst, mulled wine, Bavarian beer, flame-grilled BBQ, giant cookies, marshmallows, Yorkshire pudding wraps, pulled meats, loaded fries, bubble waffle, Dutch pancakes and much more!
Open:
Monday – Wednesday 10am – 5pm
Thursday – Saturday 10am – 8pm
Sunday – 10am – 5pm
Saturday 29th November 10am – 4pm plus dates through to Christmas
Christmas Tree Festival and Concerts
All Saints with Holy Trinity Church, Parish Church of Loughborough
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Soon the church will be full of lights and Christmas trees as the festive season in Loughborough gets into full swing. Our Christmas tree festival opens at 10.00am-4.00pm on Saturday 29th November and then opens on subsequent Thursdays and Saturdays at 10.00am-4.00pm until Saturday 20th December. Entrance is FREE.
There is also a full programme of events at the church during the festival:
Thursday 18th December 6.30pm, The Mayor’s Community Carol Service
Saturday 20th December 7.30pm, Beer and Carols
Monday 22nd December 7.00pm, Music For Midwinter- A Strings Concert – SORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
For more details visit: https://allsaintsloughborough.org.uk/
Sunday 21st December
Loughborough Christmas Artisan Market
Market Place, Loughborough
A chance to get all your last minute gifts and artisan food and drink for the festive season.
Wednesday 24th December
Carols at the Carillon
Loughborough Bandstand, Queen’s Park, Loughborough
Gather around the bandstand in Queen’s Park, Loughborough, to sing Christmas carols to the accompaniment of the Carillon bells.