
Free Events At Nevill Holt Festival
Throughout the festival period we are delighted to present family-friendly, free entertainment available on the grounds.
FREE EVENTS 2026
PRE OPERA TALKS
Assistant Director Rosie Kat takes you behind the scenes with unique insights into Donizetti’s opera and this new production 29th May – 7th June
MUSIC
Oakham School Big Band | Saturday 30 May | Various TImes – More info
Melton Band | Saturday 30 May, 6th and 13th June| Various TImes – More info
Stamford Stompers Dixieland Jazz Band | Saturday 31st May, 7th and 13th June | Various TImes – More info
Harriet Jane Music | Sunday 14th June | 15:00-16:00 – More info
Sea Shanties and Folksongs | Thursday 18th June | 17:00-17:30 – More info
I Sing Because I’m Happy: The DRET Staff Choir | Thursday 18th June | 17:00-17:30 – More info
Market Harborough Ukuele Group | Saturday 30th May & Sunday 14th June | Various Times
Foxtones Band | Sunday 21st June | Various Times – More info
ACTIVITIES ON THE GROUNDS
School Readers | 6th, 7th, 14th and 20th June | Various TImes – More info
Weavers in Residence | Saturday 13th June | 10:30-14:30 – More info
Heritage Stonecraft | Saturday 13th June | 10:45 – all day – More info
Summerfield + Scott: A Live Demonstration | Saturday 13th June | Various times – More in
Beer, Bread and Bar Snacks: A Historic Exhibit | Sunday 14th June | 10 am – all day – More info