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Buxton Spring Fair: the announced 2026 programme

Buxton Spring Fair was scheduled for Monday 4 May 2026. This article describes the programme announced before that event.

The following details were announced for the 2026 fair.

The announced fair covered the Slopes, the Crescent, the Square, Spring Gardens and the Market Place.

A group of performers in colourful costumes

A Feast for the Senses

Organisers advertised 12 hot-food vendors, including Thai, Indian, pizza, Greek food, hog roast, crêpes and doughnuts.

Three local bars were also listed.

Shop, Discover and Support Local

The preview advertised more than 100 craft, charity and community stalls selling goods including jewellery, cakes, plants, art, candles and gifts.

Market stalls and visitors in Buxton town centre

Live Entertainment Across the Town

The announced programme included three performance areas with:

  • 12 live bands and singers
  • 2 choirs
  • Drummers
  • Traditional Morris dancers
  • A special appearance from The Billerettes from Buxton

The programme also listed street entertainment and activities.

People and stalls near the Slopes in Buxton

Family Fun and Attractions

The advertised family activities included:

  • Classic cars on display in The Square
  • Children’s rides in The Crescent
  • Circus skills, face painting and bubbles
  • Ice cream stalls for a sweet treat
  • Normannis re-enactment on the events field
  • The Crescent Stage hosted by Leighton Morris

Activities on The Slopes

The Slopes were advertised as hosting:

  • Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, bringing a fire engine and water rescue van
  • Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation, complete with their fascinating mobile cave
  • Buxton Mountaineering Club, hosting their popular hangtime competition and sharing information about mountain activities in the High Peak
  • A fun Penalty Shoot Out challenge
  • Entertainment from Buxton Sparkles, with Andrea and Dave returning to delight crowds with their bubble displays

Advertised live music performance times

Market Place Stage
*11am Arthur Salter
*11.30am Powderkegs Morris
“12pm The Developers
*1pm. Rich Hazlewood Big Band Singer
*1.40pm The Billerettes
*2pm The Hazy Daisies
*3pm Rockin’ Red Rocket
*4pm Soundgenarator
Spring Gardens (nr Argos)
*11.30am Peak Voices Choir
*12pm. The Billerettes
*12.30pm Rock Choir
*1pm Peak Voices Choir
*1.30pm Powderkegs Morris
*2pm Conundrum Drummers
*2.30pm Rock Choir
*3pm Conundrum Drummers
Crescent Stage
Hosted by Leighton Morris
*11am Laura Ann Bowers
*11.30am The Brick Works
*12.15pm Mary Bolt
*1pm The Chimeras
*2pm The 21st Amendment
*3pm Long in the Tooth
*4pm The Hard Stuff

Looking ahead

This is a record of the programme announced before the 2026 fair.

For upcoming events, see our current Buxton calendar.