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Mansfield events are back in 2022!
There is a lot to look forward to in Mansfield this year with the return of a full events programme – including the much-loved Christmas Lights Switch On.
Mansfield District Council, in conjunction with its partners, has a whole host of free events and activities planned for 2022 – all aimed at helping to put Mansfield district on the map as a vibrant place to live, work and visit.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to put dates in the diary now so they don’t miss out on celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Armed Forces Day and Christmas in Mansfield. Further information on each event will be posted on the council’s social media pages and on our event webpage (opens in new window) as details are confirmed.
The first big event of the year is a Cleaner, Greener Festival in the Market Place on Sunday 15 May. There will be a specialist vegan market with eco-friendly, holistic and spiritual demonstrations, entertainment, activities and tips.
Mansfield Summer Festival will be bigger and better than ever before, as it will take place over two days for the first time – on Thursday 4 and Friday 5 August at Titchfield Park. There will be live comedy acts and entertainment inside a marquee on the Thursday evening, followed by an all-day family festival with movies and entertainment on the Friday.
The fun continues on Wednesday 17 August as Carr Lane Park in Warsop once again hosts Mansfield Summer Festival with entertainment, stalls, live music, arena shows and much more.
On Saturday 3 September, The Full Shebang Festival returns to Mansfield. The town centre will be buzzing at the free one-day family festival presented by First Art. Enjoy knock-your-socks-off outdoor performances, events and more.
The summer is sure to finish on a real high as the Tour of Britain cycling race returns to the county once again on 8 September. Full details of the route will be announced next month.
The biggest event of the year will be the Christmas Lights Switch On, which is expected to attract thousands of people to Mansfield town centre on Sunday 27 November. Plans are underway for a stage show with live music, prizes and plenty of festive entertainment for all the family.
In addition to the main events, there will be a flower show, street entertainment and brass bands in the park – all aimed at making Mansfield a better and more enjoyable place to live and visit.
Executive Mayor of Mansfield Andy Abrahams said: “After everything we’ve missed out on over the past couple of years with family and friends, we are looking forward to being able to get together once again to have some fun.
“A lot of hard work by MDC and partners goes into planning a wide range of events suitable for all the family. This year we’re putting the local community, health and wellbeing and the environment at the heart of our events programme. With the exception of theatre events, they are all free and we hope to see as many of you there as possible.”
Jay Rowlinson, CEO of Mansfield BID, said: “The Mansfield BID is working closely with partners to attract more people into the town through the coming warmer months and leading up to the Christmas Market in November/December. There is a vast array of different events this year to suit all people and all age groups. These events will certainly increase footfall into the town and assist our hospitality, shops, and other businesses. After such a long period of Covid-19 affecting the town and its people in so many negative and difficult ways, the partnership of Mansfield District Council and Mansfield BID are doing their very best to bring the “feel good factor” back into our fabulous town. I really hope you enjoy the events we have planned and laid on for you this year.”
Key dates for your diary:
- Saturday 14 May to 28 May – Giveaways and digital campaign to support Love Your Local Market. Visit Love Your Local Market on Facebook (opens in new window).
- Sunday 15 May – Cleaner Greener Festival in Mansfield Market Place.
- Sunday 15 May – Whitwell Brass Band at Yeoman Hill Park, 2pm to 4pm.
- Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 May – Mansfield Flower Show with demonstrations.
- Tuesday 31 May and Wednesday 1 June – Queen’s Jubilee craft sessions at Mansfield Museum.
- Thursday 2 June – Four Seasons Shopping Centre’s B:Club Jubilee Afternoon Tea Party.
- Friday 3 June – Celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee with Proms and Picnic in the Park at Berry Hill Park.
- Sunday 12 June – Thoresby Brass Band at Berry Hill Park, 2pm to 4pm.
- Saturday 18 June – Mansfield BID’s Jurassic Mansfield dinosaur event.
- Monday 20 June to Sunday 26 June – OneFest, celebrating learning disabilities and neurodiversity through culture, conversation and comedy.
- Sunday 3 July – Mansfield BID’s Armed Forces Day in Mansfield town centre.
- Sunday 3 July, 5pm – outdoor performance of Hamlet in Carr Bank Park. This is a paid-for event. Tickets can be purchased from the Palace Theatre website or box office.
- Sunday 10 July – Shirebrook Miners Welfare Band at Carr Bank Park, 2pm to 4pm.
- Sunday 31 July – Blidworth Brass Band at Berry Hill Park, 2pm to 4pm.
- Thursday 4 August and Friday 5 August – Summer Festival at Titchfield Park, Mansfield.
- Wednesday 17 August – Summer Festival, Carr Lane Park, Warsop.
- Saturday 20 August – Mansfield BID’s superheroes and pretty princesses day.
- Sunday August 21 – Holymoorside Brass Band at Carr Bank Park, 2pm to 4pm.
- Thursday 25 August – Mansfield Museum’s Nottinghamshire Day activities with Robin Hood storytelling and crafts.
- Saturday 3 September – First Art’s The Full Shebang Festival in Mansfield town centre.
- Thursday 8 September – Tour of Britain cycle race returns to Nottinghamshire.
- Sunday 11 September – Pleasley Brass Band at Yeoman Hill Park, 2pm to 4pm.
- Saturday 8 October – Mansfield BID’s Men in Black featuring Titan the Giant Robot.
- Wednesday 9 October to Friday 11 November – Cool Choirs at Mansfield Museum.
- Throughout November and December – support local communities by donating gifts to the Secret Santa Appeal.
- Sunday 13 November – Remembrance Day parade from Civic Centre.
- Saturday 26 November to Wednesday 21 December – BID’s Christmas market on Westgate.
- Sunday 27 November – Christmas Lights Switch On in Mansfield town centre.
- Friday 2 December to Sunday 4 December – Mansfield Museum’s Christmas market.
To find out what’s on at the Palace Theatre or book tickets, [www.mansfieldpalace.co.uk] visit thier website (opens in new window) or call 01623 633133.
Promote your own event by submitting details to our free online calendar on our events page.
Find out how to organise your own event on our new and improved event planning webpage.
To book your own event with us, please fill in our online booking form.
