Here is our list of top picks for events in Leamington this weekend - brought to you in partnership with Fusion Clan, CJ's Events Warwickshire and Windmill Hill Brewery and Taproom.

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Here are our top picks for the coming days:

1. Warwickshire Pride

Warwickshire Pride Festival returns this weekend (16 August), a "bigger and better" one, according to the charity's Chair.

The festival will take place in Leamington Spa on Saturday, at 11 am, with a Pride March through the town, followed by the main celebration at the Pump Room Gardens, until 6pm.

Attendees can look forward to around 120 stalls, a wide variety of food and drink vendors, live performances, and even a dog show.

Chair and founder of Warwickshire Pride, Daniel Browne, told Nub News: "We've got lots going on this year.

"I think it's a really good event, first and foremost, being a protest and highlighting why we have Pride.

"Warwickshire Pride is rooted in the origins of the Pride movement.

"Yes, it is a celebration – come and enjoy yourself – but let's also remember why we're here and why we're doing this."

View the full article here.

Warwickshire Pride Festival returns on Saturday, 16 August (image via Warwickshire Pride)

2. 80th VJ Day (Victory over Japan) commemorations

Warwick District will unite with towns and cities nationwide on Friday, 15 August 2025, to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, Victory over Japan, marking the conclusion of World War II.

As part of the commemorative events, a special commemorative flag will be raised at the Town Hall in Leamington by the Chairman of Warwick District Council, Cllr Naveen Tangri, with local mayors and representatives from the Royal British Legion, on Friday 15 August at 9.30am.

Cllr Naveen Tangri said: "It is a privilege to be part of Warwick District's VJ Day 80th anniversary celebrations, commemorating the end of World War II and acknowledging the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought so hard for our freedoms."

In Leamington at 6.30pm, the Royal British Legion Leamington branch and All Saints Church will conduct a service at the War Memorial on Euston Place.

By 7pm, the district will join the nation in illuminating the beacon at Newbold Comyn, a moment that will include refreshments available for purchase and music beginning at 7.30pm.

The beacon lighting will take place at 8.30pm and will be live-streamed on Warwick District Council's Facebook page.

View the other events happening in the district here. 

Warwick District will unite with towns and cities nationwide on Friday, 15 August 2025 to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (image via WDC)

3. Leamington Market

And of course, Leamington's weekly Friday market is back.

Organised by CJ's Events Warwickshire, the market runs from 10am to 4pm and offer a variety of goods from food, clothes and handmade items from local independent businesses.

Following last week's launch of the market, Jamie Probert-Walker from CJ's Events said: "We're excited to build on this momentum and look forward to growing the market in the coming months in partnership with the District Council, giving people even more reason to visit Leamington on a Friday."

Leamington weekly markets are back this Friday (image via CJ's Events)