2026 event archive — 6–7 June 2026. This event has ended. Stallholder bookings are closed. The programme below is retained for reference.
A Premier Community Celebration in North Warwickshire
Atherstone Big Weekender returns as one of the town’s most exciting community events, taking place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June. This two‑day celebration brings together residents, families, local groups, and visitors for a vibrant weekend packed with entertainment and activity.
This is a fully volunteer led event and we need your support to continue. DONATE HERE
What’s Happening Across the Weekend
Expect a lively programme featuring:
- Live music and performances
- Community activities
- A wide range of free children’s entertainment
- Local groups, stalls, and family‑friendly fun
- Plus plenty more still to be announced
It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the best of Atherstone in a welcoming, festival‑style atmosphere.
From 12pm in Atherstone Market Square we will be celebrating lots of local performers.
Remembering and Celebrating DDay
12.00pm: A short service of remembrance for DDay
12.15pm: 1940s inspired singer Kitten Von Mew
Music
1.00pm: Hartshill Samba
2.00pm: Q5 Brass Quintet
3.15pm: The Go 90s Band
4.45pm: Loft
6.15pm: Living Proof
7.30pm Karl Kox DJ (Luv2Disco)
8.30pm: Three Times Scarlett
A full town event for guaranteed family fun, with all children’s activities FREE of charge.
- Mini Stream Train
- Arts & Crafts
- Circus Skills Workshops
- Climbing Wall
- Mini Land Drover ride
- Live performances in the Market Square throughout the day
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Teddy Bear Hunt – Come to either help point (old scope shop or DJ in market square) to collect your teddy bear hunt – FREE for kids and a prize for everyone
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Doggy Treasure Hunt – Head to Wags Pet Shop to collect your Doggy Treasure Hunt – Prize for every dog!
- AND SO MUCH MORE
A free kids Teddy Bear Hunt in celebration of our very own Arthur Stone Mascot will be across the town. Various groups and shops have got involved and they will have a Teddy Bear on display. Every child who completes the Teddy Bear hunt will receive a FREE ginger bread Bear kindly donated by Gaytons Bakery.
We will be handing out the Teddy Bear hunt on the day in the help point.
Doggy Treasure Hunt
Head to Wags & Co on Long Street and pick up a treasure hunt card and head around the town to gather stamps, once you and your dog have completed the hunt, head back to Wags & Co and pick up your doggy goodie bag.
Atherstone Murder Tours
To celebrate Atherstone Big Weekender, author Adam Wood is leading guests on a FREE guided tour of some of the grisly locations mentioned in his book The Little Book of Atherstone Murders.
The 30-minute tour starts and ends at Adam’s stall in the Market Square, and includes some of the most horrible true stories from Atherstone’s dark past.
The tour runs twice on Saturday 6th June and twice on Sunday 7th June, with numbers strictly limited for safety and logistics reasons.
Free, but booking in advance required!
Saturday tours have now SOLD OUT
To book the Sunday tours: https://bloodyatherstone.eventbrite.co.uk
By Train: Atherstone Train Station is a short walk into town and offers an hourly service from Nuneaton, Tamworth and Lichfield. Find out how to book your train tickets and times here: Trains to Atherstone | Cheap Train Tickets to Atherstone
By Bus: multiple bus services are available to get into Atherstone.
Information can be found: Welcome to Stagecoach or Arriva UK Bus | Buy Bus Tickets & Check Live Bus Timetables
Parking:
On Saturday 6th June parking is chargeable at various town centre car parks. On Sunday 7th June parking is free. Please check signage on arrival to any car parks
- Woolpack Way Carpark: CV9 1AD (closed on Sunday 7th June)
- Cattle Market: CV9 1DD
- Council House, South Street: CV9 1DE
- Council House, Woolpack Way: CV9 1DR (closed on Sunday 7th June)
- Sheepy Road: CV9 1HD
- Station Street (read of Bus Stations) CV9 1BB
We couldn’t put on this amazing weekend with the support of our sponsors
Support the Event: Big Weekender Raffle
You can donate directly to our Just Giving Page – where all proceeds go towards Atherstone Big Weekender and 10% to our charity partner Beeline Community Transport. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/atherstonebigweekender?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL
Fundraising Raffle
To help raise funds for this year’s event, we’re running an exciting raffle, and the prizes are fantastic:
- A pint a day at The Market Tavern Tap
- £250 cash prize
- £100 cash prize
Full terms and conditions are available below.
Terms & Conditions
A pint a day for a year at the Market Tavern Tap T&C’s