Summer Jams 2026

Get ready to turn up the heat! Leicester Weekender presents 'Summer Jams 2026'. The R&B and UK Garage festival is taking over Abbey Park on Friday 7th August. We’re bringing live performances from absolute legends to celebrate the iconic anthems that defined a generation. Abbey Park will be completely transformed into the ultimate open-air party, with DJ sets from the moment you arrive, bringing all the energy for a once in a lifetime, unforgettable line-up! Live Performances From - Eternal: Globally recognized as the UK's answer to En Vogue, this legendary girl group has sold over 10 million records worldwide. With a staggering 15 UK Top 20 hits (including the massive #1 smash "I Wanna Be the Only One"), their 4x Platinum legacy brings pure soulful magic to the stage. Ms. Dynamite: A true pioneer of British urban music and an MBE recipient. She made history as the first solo Black female artist to win the prestigious Mercury Music Prize for her debut album A Little Deeper. Armed with multiple Brit and MOBO Awards, she’s bringing the high-octane energy of hits like "Booo!" and "Dy-Na-Mi-Tee". Damage: The quintessential 90s British R&B boy band with 11 UK hit singles and over 2.5 million records sold worldwide. Famed for their ultra-smooth urban soul harmonies and top-10 classics like "Ghetto Romance" and "Forever," they have shared stages with global giants like Boyz II Men and Janet Jackson. Lethal Bizzle : Our special guest on the line up and a foundational pioneer of the UK Grime and rap scenes spanning over two decades. Awarded the AIM "Outstanding Contribution to Music" award, his legendary cultural milestone "Pow (Forward)" secured him a MOBO for Best Single and cemented his status as one of the most influential figures in UK music history. Level Up Your Experience with VIP Want to skip the queues and party like music royalty? Grab a limited VIP Ticket to unlock premium festival perks: Fast-Track Entry & VIP Toilets Exclusive VIP Bar: Cocktails, Draft Beer, Deck Chairs, Parasols and the boujee experience you'd expect! Start the weekend early, grab your sunglasses, assemble your squad, and join us from 4:00 PM for the biggest party of the year! Tickets are strictly limited and selling fast—don't miss out on the ultimate soundtrack to your summer.