Leamington's popular Eurovision Festival returning next month – and this year includes an ABBA tribute act

Organisers CJ’s Events Warwickshire said last year’s event attracted more than 10,000 visitors during the day, with 3,000 staying for the evening.

This year, the festival will be returning to the Pump Room Gardens on Saturday May 16.

From 11am, there will be stalls, crafts, children’s entertainment and street food and drink vendors.

New for this year is the silent disco, with daytime sessions for kids and evening sessions for adults. Sessions are pre‑bookable in advance online at £3 per person.

Another addition is a full live performance from a UK-based ABBA tribute act, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, which will be free to watch.

The Eurovision final will then be shown live on a large outdoor screen from 8pm.

Jamie Probert-Walker, from CJ’s Events Warwickshire, said: “Eurovision has become one of our favourite days of the year, and we love seeing the gardens full of families, friends and fans just having a brilliant time together.

“Being able to put on a free ABBA tribute set this year feels like a real gift to the town.

“We’re a small family business at heart, and events like this remind us why we do what we do.”

PO’Sh Creative return as the festival sponsor and will be providing the digital scorecard that lets people vote live from their phones in the gardens or watching from home.

Jan Patalong, from PO’Sh Creative, said: “We love being part of this event because it brings out the very best of Leamington.

“It’s fun, creative and genuinely community‑driven.

"We’re proud to support it again this year.”

For more details, updates and booking information go to: www.eurovision-leam.co.uk