Music in the Mead concerts return for 2026
The popular Music in the Mead series of concerts will return to Argents Mead, Hinckley in 2026.
A range of acts will be performing across 10 dates from May to September.
An ‘Airborne’ special kicks off the season on 9 May, as Julie Sings and Rob Wilson bringing you a special vintage themed performance to coincide with the Airborne Plaque unveiling that day. It will also feature a stilt walking Mr Biggles.
Julie Sings then brings her over-50s singing group to Argents Mead on 16 May.
On 13 June, four-piece band The Alternatives are playing indie and rock covers with a twist. No genre is safe on 20 June with the BoomBox Betties, with Rock Emo Lounge Pop Mashup and medleys galore.
The following month sees Beat Thieves performing pop and rock covers on 4 July, before Charlotte Beaver then takes centre stage with live popular music on 25 July.
Acoustic band Different Kettle of Fish will be playing an eclectic mix of covers and original songs on 15 August, before Rachel Ball covers classic hits spanning the decades a week later on 22 August.
On 5 September, Timepieces duo Mike and David will be performing their classic interpretations of great hit songs.
The Music in the Mead season will then close out on 19 September with the Arden Quintet, a brass band playing an eclectic repertoire of classic, pop, musical and jazz.
All performances will run between 1pm to 3pm, with a short interval in the middle.
Here is a full list of dates and artists:
- Saturday 9 May – ‘Airborne’ special
- Saturday 16 May – Julie Sings
- Saturday 13 June – The Alternatives
- Saturday 20 June – BoomBox Betties
- Saturday 4 July – Beat Thieves
- Saturday 25 July – Charlotte Beaver
- Saturday 15 August – Different Kettle of Fish
- Saturday 22 August – Rachel Ball
- Saturday 5 September – Timepiece Duo
- Saturday 19 September – Arden Quintet
Cllr Mark Bools, Deputy Leader of the Borough Council, said: “The Music in the Mead events always make for a great afternoon. I am looking forward to these talented artists taking to the stage in Argents Mead this summer.
“People of all generations can enjoy these wonderful acts together. Bring a chair and your picnic for a great couple of hours’ entertainment.”
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