www.free-events.co.uk by Barry Griffin
Best free events in the UK - Festivals, Carnivals, Parades, Shows, Fireworks etc
A non-commercial listing of hundreds of amazing events - many free.
Updated 14 Jul 2025
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18-20 Jul 2025 Hastings
Pirate Festival
Fri-Sun Beach and Old Town. Huge pirate weekend with lots of activities around the old town and on the beach. Sunday
12:00 Procession from Robertson Street to the Stade (old town) along the
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Jun-Aug 2025 World Naked Bike Rides Annual world-wide event to celebrate cycling, the human body, and the vulnerability of cyclists on the road. 19
Jul 2025 Portsmouth
Sat 11:00 for 13:15 Foxes Forrest, Peronne Road |
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19 Jul 2025 Sir Titus Summer Trot (Day 1),
Shipley, West Yorkshire |
Harmony Of The Seas -227,000 tons, 1188 feet, 16 passenger decks. |
Southampton
Cruise Ship Schedule
Southampton Sailings - Mayflower Park is often an ideal viewing point. Information is for recreational use only.
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01 Apr - 30 Sep 2025 Bike
Nights On Poole Quay
Tuesdays 18:00-22:00 Poole Quay and Harbour.
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Port
Of London Events
Tue 15 Jul 2025 Rowing, LYR Oarsome Challenge,
Greenwich Pier to Chiswick Bridge 12:00-15:40 |
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Ceremonial
Events
Tue 15 - Thu 17 Jul 2025 A Military Musical
Spectacular, Horse Guards Parade. https://tickets.householddivision.org.uk/beating-retreat/index.htm |
Apr-Jul Brighton Kite Flyers Kite flying and displays. Events
Feb-Oct 2025 Pride Events Please confirm details with organisers before traveling. Some events are held over several days. Some events are ticketed. Some are free. 18 Jul 2025 Belfast
Pride 13:00 Custom House Square. |
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May-Sep 2022 Magic
Of Thailand Festivals
See link for tickets. About £5. 19-20 Jul 2025 Norwich Earlham Park 16-17 May 2026 [TBC] Poole Harbourside Park |
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Festival of Cycling
One of the UK’s biggest cycling events. Rides for all levels from fun to challenging. Sun 17 Aug 2025 Beaumont Trophy, National Men's
114 Mile Race, Stamfordham Village. Sat 04 Jul 2026 [TBC] River Tyne Family Rides,
Newburn Activity Centre, Grange Road, Newcastle NE15 8ND. |
Jul-Aug Summer Fireworks in Greater Yarmouth Tuesdays, Hemsby Beach Wednesdays Great Yarmouth, Sealife Gardens. Free events.
04-12 Jul 2025 [TBC] Durham Brass Festival Combining brass, folk, opera, dance and spectacular outdoor theatre in stunning venues and city streets. Both free & ticketed
05 Jul 2025 [TBC] Huddersfield Carnival Sat 13:00 Carnival Procession, Town Centre to Greenhead Park.
05 Jul 2025 [TBC] Hastings
Sea Shanty Festival
Sat 13:00-17:00 and 19:00-21:00 Stade Open Space. Traditional and more modern
sea songs and shanties. There will also be performances at the White Rock Hotel
by the pier and the Fisherman's Museum in Rock a Nore Road. Annual event.
05 Jul 2025 [TBC] Kelvedon Community Festival Sat 12:00-19:00 Recreation Ground, Kelvedon, Essex. Two live music stages. Free event.
05 Jul 2025 [TBC] Isle Of Wight Mardi Gras Sat 15:00 Parade starts Ryde School, Queens Road for High Street, Union Street, Esplanade, Ryde, Isle Of Wight. The New Carnival Company flagship event. Over 800 children, young people and community members masquerading in spectacular carnival costumes, with music and dancing. Held on last Saturday in June, or the first Saturday in July. Free event. More Info.
05-06 Jul 2025 [TBC] Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Europes biggest free medieval event. Sat 11:00 Festival opens, 12:00 Archery on Windmill Hill, 15:00 Falconry display, 16:00 Battle re-enactment, 18:00 Events move into town. 19:00 Storming the Abbey, 19:30 Trial and be-heading of captured Lancastrians. Sun 11:00 Site opens, 11:30 Guided walk, 12:00 Archery competition, 13:30 Guided walk, 14:00 Falconry display, 15:00 Battle re-enactment, 17:00 Festival ends.
05-08 Jul 2025 [TBC] Tall Ships, Hartlepool Thu-Sun - Hartlepool Marina and Victoria Harbour. One of the largest FREE maritime events with music, art and dance on the waterfront. Friday evening Tower of Light with pyrotechnics, performance, and music. Saturday evening spectacular fireworks display. Four days of live music across a number of stages. What's On. Map Free event.07-13 Jul 2025 Nudefest
08-13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Hatherleigh Festival, Devon Four days of amazing street theatre and performance, with many free events.
10-13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Goodwood Festival Of Speed
10-13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Mouth Of The Tyne Festival Thu-Sun. Live music and art, with a maritime flavour - north and south of the river.
| 12 Jul 2025 Bournemouth
Pride
Fri 16:30-21:00 Family Fun Night in Meyrick Park (wristband required - free). Sat 11:00-12:00 Procession, East Cliff Lift to Meyrick Park. Free to watch. Sat 12:00-22:30 Pride In The Park. (wristband required - see link for cost).
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11-12 Jul 2025 [TBC] British Beach Polo Championships Fri-Sat Sandbanks, Dorset. General admission about £25. Evening beach party at additional cost.
11-13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Readipop Festival, Reading See link for tickets.
11-13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Birdfair Fri-Sun Rutland Showground, Oakham.
11-13 Jul 2025 [TBC] St
Ives Carnival & Music Festival Hill Rise
Park, Cambridge PE27 6SP.
Fri 18:00-21:00 Outdoor cinema. Sat 10:00-21:35
Parade, dance, proms in the park, fireworks. Sun
12:00-21:00 Fair, market, live music.
12 Jul 2025 [TBC] Southampton Mela Sat 12:00-21:00 Hoglands Park, City Centre. Leading Indian Classical, Folk, World Music, Qawwali and Asian fusion. Live music and dance on the main stage, workshops and demonstrations in Music & Dance and Arts & Crafts. Family fun with a range of Arts & Crafts activities, a designated play area and a funfair. Stalls - varying from ethnic clothes and accessories, beauty and henna hand tattooing, arts & crafts. Attendance 20,000. Free event.
12 Jul 2025 [TBC] Acton Carnival Parade 10:30 from Crown Street to Acton Park by 12:00. 2 music stages. £5.
12 Jul 2025 [TBC] Romsey Beggars Fair Sat 10:30-18:00 Romsey, Hampshire. Folk, jazz, blues and world music. Big bands on the Cornmarket stage, acoustic music in gardens and pubs - all with great atmosphere. Colourful dance displays. Street entertainment and children’s entertainment. Over 90 acts across town. Free event.
12 Jul 2025 [TBC] Bromsgrove Carnival, Worcester Sat 12:00 Procession from the Artrix, School Drive B60 1AX. 13:30 Procession arrives at Sanders Park. Live music until 21:00, 10k race, duck race, zumbathon, children's race, it's a knockout, Worcestershire youth jazz orchestra, funfair, charity stalls and trade stalls. Free event.
12 Jul 2025 [TBC] Bracknell Show 12:00 Wildridings Playing Fields. Arena displays, arts and crafts, music etc. Free event.
12 Jul 2025 [TBC] World Tin Bath Championships, Isle of Man Saturday Castletown Harbour. A hundred competitors and thousands of spectators. There are also snake races, short entertainment displays, and even a rope drop. A fun afternoon for the whole family, as wacky races hit the Isle of Man.
12 Jul 2025 [TBC] Goring & Streatley Regatta Cleeve Meadows.
12 Jul 2025 [TBC] International Busking Day Sat 11:30-20:00 Arena Square, Wembley Park, London. Free programme of live music, festival events and free workshops.
12 Jul 2025 [TBC] Create Festival Sat 11:00-20:00 Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, Kent TN23 5HD. Folk, rock, spoken word & outdoor theatre - one of the South East’s biggest free music festivals. Free Parking. 12-13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Eastbourne Beach Life Festival Sat-Sun 11:00-19:00 Eastbourne Bandstand. Large FREE extreme sports and music festival. Adventure filled weekend featuring air, land and water based outdoor pursuits. Eastbourne Beach Life Festival
12-13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Lord Mayors Weekend Celebrations Norwich Norwich’s biggest FREE weekend street party and music festival. Parade on Saturday, duck race on Sunday. Entertainment and music stage in Chapelfield Gardens. Norwich Mayors Celebration
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Apr-Oct 2025 British
Lawn Mower Racing Racing usually
10:00-19:00.
12-13 Jul 2025 Sprint Championship, Great Maze,
Braintree CM77 6SH https://w3w.co/blunders.tiny.giggles
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Sun 13 Jul 2025 BDA National Event - Liverpool. Sun 03 May 2026 [TBC] BDA National Event -
Stockton .
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12-13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Southport Air Show Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00. The North West's largest Airshow, this fantastic family event attracts up to 150,000 spectators over two days. Red Arrows, Tornado GR4, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, and many more military, heritage and civilian air craft plus a village packed full of entertainment, including bmx stunts, flight simulators and much more. About £10.
13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Lewisham Peoples Day Biennial event. Sat 12:00-21:00 Mountsfield Park. Live music, dance, street theatre, children’s activities, sports, fashion and crafts. Attendance 30,000. Lewisham Peoples Day. Free event.
13 Jul 2025 [TBC] McMichael Radio Rally Sun 09:00-15:00 Reading Rugby Football Club, Sonning Lane RG4 6ST. Annual Sale of amateur radio equipment, test equipment, computers etc. Large Car Boot area, licensed bar, barbecue, demonstrations and displays by special interest groups. Indoor area for Traders. McMichael Radio Rally & Car Boot Sale
13 Jul 2025 [TBC] London 10K Run Sun 09:30 Hyde Park Corner - Piccadilly to Whitehall. Olympic athletes and celebrities from stage and screen, as well as tens of thousands of fun runners who raise over a million pounds for charity Map
13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Derby Caribbean Carnival Sun 13:00 Procession from Market Place to Osmaston Park. Entertainment in the park until 21:00.
13 Jul 2025 [TBC] Albury Music Festival 14:00-20:00 Picnics and live music at Albury Cricket Ground. Community event run by the Albury Produce Association & Albury Churches with support from the cricket & football club and parish council
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Devizes Festival
Some of the best street performers, contemporary
circus acts, dancers, musicians and walkabout shows from across Europe. 14 Feb 2026 [TBC] Devizes Festival Of Winter
Ales. About £13. |
13- 26 Jul 2025 [TBC] King’s Lynn Festival Main festival runs every day with various performances of classical, jazz & folk music plus talks and films. Ticketed, with a few free taster sessions.
18-19 Jul 2025 [TBC] Trans Pride Brighton Parade and park event. Corn Exchange, Jubilee Square, New Steine Gardens and Dorset Gardens. More
18-20 Jul 2025 [TBC] Bristol Harbour Festival Fri-Sun 12:00-17:00 Bristol Harbour. One of the most popular free festivals in the West Country, with an attendance of 250,000. Performance stages, fringe stages, historic ships, children’s entertainment, continental market and a fantastic array of food and drink. Free event.
18-20 Jul 2025 [TBC] Royal International Air Tattoo RAF Fairford. The biggest annual UK air show. Attendance 167,000.
18-20 Jul 2025 [TBC] Upton Blues Festival Fri-Sun Upton Upon Severn, Worcestershire. Britain’s biggest free blues festival. Thousands of music fans, over 160 performances on 3 stages and multiple pub events. Excellent camping facilities. Free event.
18-20 Jul 2025 [TBC] Exmouth Festival Fri-Mon. Free family fun across the town.
18- 27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Birmingham Jazz Festival About 351 musicians and 115 venues citywide. Many Free Events.
19 Jul 2025 [TBC] Broadwater Big Day Out, Worthing Sat 10:00-16:00. A great free day out with shows and activities, plus fire station open day.
19 Jul 2025 [TBC] Livestock Music Festival Sat, Forty Hall & Estate, Forty Hill, London EN2 9HA. Rock, ska, blues, folk, rap and reggae on 3 stages, in the glorious setting of Forty Hall Farm, a working organic farm that is home to an award-winning local vineyard, orchard and organic market garden. On site bar, street market with stalls, food and drink, plus a circus area for kids. About £25.
19-20 Jul 2025 [TBC] Maidenhead Festival Sat-Sun Kidwells Park. 10:00am till late. Live music, market and street food. Fireworks on Saturday at 22:15. Free event.
19- 20 Jul 2025 [TBC] Manchester Mega Mela Sat-Sun 12:00-21:00 Platt Fields Park. The largest celebration of South Asian Culture in the North of England. Music, dance, food and traditional arts and crafts. Attendance 70,000. Free event.
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Jul-Aug Isle of Wight Carnivals 19 Jul 2025 [TBC] Newport
Main Carnival Sat 19:00 Church Litten. Video |
20 Jul 2025 [TBC] Paddle Round The Pier, Brighton Sun 12:00-16:00 Hove Lawns, Brighton BN3 2PE. Water sports and fun, raising money for good causes. At 14.00 on Sunday, a mass paddle around the remains of the old West pier. Paddle Round The Pier, Brighton
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Ealing
Summer Festivals
See link for tickets. 19 & 26 Jul 2025 [TBC] Comedy Festival. |
21-23 Jul 2025 [TBC] Sunderland Airshow Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00 Seafront, Seaburn. The largest free air show in Europe attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators.
22-24 Jul 2025 [TBC] New Forest Show New Park, Brockenhurst. Motorcycle stunt display, show jumping, livestock, vintage farm machinery, steam, land girls, food fare, crafts, antiques, art, flower show, WI, forestry commission, honey & bees, blacksmiths, vegetables & flowers, climbing wall & ropes, ferret racing, fishing, falconry & gundogs. About £21.
22-26 Jul 2025 [TBC] The War and Peace Show Tue-Sat 09:00-18:00 Hop Farm Family Park, Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PY. Very large military show with vehicle displays, arena battles and 1940s fashion etc. About £20. War and Peace Show New venue, new dates, new team. See link for details.
23 Jul 2025 [TBC] Classics
On The Common
24-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Warwick Folk Festival Warwick Folk Festival and its friendly Fringe offer something for everyone with a pulsating programme of more than 130 events . Traditional English folk music and dance with blues, country and rock. Dance displays, procession and open air concerts during the weekend. See website for further details and tickets.
25-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic Fri-Sun 09:00 Weymouth Beach. About 72 teams compete in the UK Championships. Festival site includes a magnificent show court surrounded by a specially constructed beach grandstand (free to the public), nine tournament courts, over 100 top class 2 a-side men's and women's volleyball teams, live commentary, music intervals and a volleyball trade village.
25-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Bug Jam Fri-Sun Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, NN29 7XA. VW festival with Drag Racing, Stunt Displays, Show & Shine, Traders, Autojumble, 5 Music Arenas and Funfair. See link for tickets.
25-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Bridport Folk Festival Fri-Sun Bridport, West Dorset.
25-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Tramlines Festival Fri-Sun. Hillsborough Park, Sheffield. See link for tickets. Youtube Channel
26 Jul 2025 [TBC] Oldham Carnival Community Festival Sat, Oldham Town Centre, Big parade, lots of free stuff for the kids, charity stalls, some entertainment for the parents, lots of small rides and our popular dance troupe competition.
26 Jul 2025 [TBC] New Romney Country Fayre Sat 10:00-17:00 St Martin's Field and the Fairfield Road Recreation Ground, just off the High Street, New Romney, Kent. 10:15 Procession from Station Road, through the town to the event field. Displays, crafts, stalls, entertainment all day, refreshments. Free entrance.
26 Jul 2025 [TBC] Linslade Canal Festival Sat 11:00-20:00 Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Community event with a conservation and heritage theme. Rural crafts, canal art, working narrow boats, folk music, stalls, childrens activities, bids of prey, mobile farm and canal boat trips. Ninety exhibits in three different areas of the park. Free entrance, small charge for car parking. Attendance 9000. No mooring fees for narrow boats, but owners are advised to book. 01525 631915.
26 Jul 2025 [TBC] London
Rathayatra Sun 12:00 Parade from Hyde Park
Corner to Trafalgar Square. 14:00-17:00 Festival in
Trafalgar Square. Talks, Bhajans, dramas, stalls,
books & paraphenalia.
26 Jul 2025 [TBC] Manchester Day Sat. A dazzling array of costumes, music and dance. Free event.
26 Jul 2025 [TBC] Nottinghamshire Pride Sat 12:00-18:00 Forest Fields Recreation Ground (Goose Fair site). Attendance about 7000. Sat - main stage, acoustic stage, community stage, dance tent, cabaret tent, comedy tent, burlesque tent etc. £1 entrance over both days. 07875 377145.
26-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Worthing Summer Festival Funfair near the Pier, markets and entertainment, fireworks and car shows and American Rod & Custom Show.
26-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Lammas
Festival, Eastbourne
26-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] World Triathlon Sat-Sun Roker Beach, Sunderland. 1500m swim, 40km cycle and 10km run. Free to view. Major event. World Triathlon
26-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Worstead Festival Sat-Sun 12:00-21:00. The largest village festival in Norfolk. Display ring, exhibitions, heavy horses, classic cars, weavers, road race, auction. About £5.
26-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Riverside Festival Sat 12:00-22:00, Sun 11:00-20:00 Mill Lane, Charlbury, Oxford. The best local bands, festival fringe with the battle of the buskers, food and drink gifts from the festival traders. Free event.
26-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Prudential Ride London Sat FreeCycle. 50,000 riders. Eight-mile traffic-free route that features many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks, from Buckingham Palace in the west to the Tower of London in the east via the Houses of Parliament and St Paul’s. London’s greatest sights will create an inspiring backdrop for a memorable day of cycling. Sun London-Surrey 100. Starts in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, then follows a 100-mile route on closed roads through the capital and into Surrey’s stunning countryside. Finishes on The Mall in central London, shortly before 150 professional cyclists race in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic on a similar route.
26-27 Jul 2025 [TBC] Clarence Park Free Music Festival Sat-Sun 12:00-20:00 Clarence Park, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield. marci@themusiccollective.co.uk 07779 911914
26 Jul - 01 Aug 2025 [TBC] Cowes Week & Fireworks 40 daily races - 1,000 boats and 8,500 competitors. 100,000 spectators. On the last Friday, air display, live music, then free fireworks at 21:30. Video: Music Stage 1 Music Stage 2 Cowes Week Fireworks, Isle of Wight
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26 Jul - 02 Aug 2025 Swanage
Carnival
A week of amazing events. 27 Jul
2025 Sunday 15:00 big seafront parade, with floats, Caribbean bands,
clowns and costumed walkers. Every Saturday in August, there are fireworks and music on Swanage beach. |
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27 Jul 2025 Race
For Life Runs, London
Sunday, Hyde Park, London. CRUK Women's charity runs. Start at The Bandstand. 10:00 - 10K Run |
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29-31 Jul 2025 New
Forest & Hampshire Country Show 04 May 2026 [TBC] North
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31 Jul - 03 Aug 2025 [TBC] Stockton International Riverside Festival Thu-Sun Stockton town and riverside. The biggest street arts festival in the UK. Outdoor theatre, street entertainment, circus, music, dance and star-studded Fringe. Saturday 12pm The Parade will begin on Church Road before turning left onto Stockton High Street. It will travel along the high street passing the Town Hall and Shambles before turning into Tower Street and looping back along Riverside Road. 12.30pm-3.30pm The Parade will arrive on Stockton Riverside for an afternoon of performances, including live music, family entertainment and workshops.
31 Jul -24 Aug 2025 [TBC] Free Edinburgh Festival 400 shows across exciting venues, with the very best free shows. Massive comedy selection, four music stages, fantastic cabaret, theatre, children's shows, spoken word, a walking tour and busking.
31 Jul - 28 Aug 2025 [TBC] Fireworks At The Needles, Isle Of Wight Fireworks set to music, every Thursday throughout August. 01983 752401.
01-03 Aug 2025 [TBC] Nottingham Riverside Festival Fri-Sun Victoria Embankment. Fri 18:30-22:30, Sat 12:00-23:30, Sun 12:00-18:30. Join 100,000 at Nottingham's biggest free festival weekend along the beautiful River Trent. Music, arts, river activities, street theatre, street fair, steam engines and crafts. Spectacular fireworks on Saturday night at 22:30. Live Music Children's Zone Street Theatre Dragon Boat Racing
01-03 Aug 2025 [TBC] Weston
Super Mare Sea Shanty and Folk Festival Fri-Sun.
60 bands performing in several venues over three days Main
stage in the Italian Gardens.
Full Programme & Venues There will be
pirate crews invading Weston-Super-Mare. Dress as a pirate and join in the
fun. Free event.
01-03 Aug 2025 [TBC] Liverpool International Music Festival Events across the city, featuring international and national acts. Usually held over a weekend in early August.
01-03 Aug 2025 [TBC] Spraoi Festival, Waterford, Ireland Free street party, street theatre and world music. Attendance 100,000, parade usually 21:30 Sunday at The Quays - 400 brilliantly costumed performers, floats, lights and special effects, followed fireworks over the River Suir.
01-08 Aug 2025 [TBC] Sidmouth Folk Week Multiple events around town, on outdoor spaces, and in pubs and clubs.
01-29 Aug 2025 [TBC] Quay For My Car, Poole Fridays 18:00-21:00 Poole Quay. Owners of classic vehicles line up along Poole Quay.
02 Aug 2025 [TBC] Brazilica Festival, Liverpool Sat 20:00 Williamson Square hosts the main stage and Brazilian market. Magical night-time carnival parade lights up the city streets ending with a spectacular finale at 21:30. The UK’s biggest Samba Carnival, with an audience of over 80,000 people. Organized by the Liverpool Carnival Company, and part of the Brazilica Festival Fri-Sun, bringing a taste of Brazil’s carnival atmosphere to the streets of Liverpool with live music, dance, art, sport, culture, food and film.
02 Aug 2025 [TBC] Leicester Caribbean Carnival Sat 14:00-19:30 Victoria Park. Three music stages, main stage, Caribbean, African and Asian food, arts and crafts, and many stalls. 13:00 Vibrant Street Carnival featuring costumed bands and floats from Victoria Park through the city. Join one hundred thousand people on the carnival route for this hugely popular multicultural event.
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02 Aug 2025 Pride
Brighton
Sat 11:00 Parade - Hove Lawns, Kings Road, West Street, North Street and London Road to Preston Park. Vibrant, brash and cheeky. The free-to-watch parade is watched by up to 300,000 revelers. 12:00-23:00 Party in Preston Park Sat-Sun, ticketed. Video: 2012
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02-03 Aug 2025 [TBC] Morris Minor National Rally Sat-Sun Thoresby Park NG22 9EP.
02-03 Aug 2025 [TBC] Art in the Park Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 Jephson and Mill Gardens, Royal Leamington Spa. Over 200 artists, theatre and great music.
02-03 Aug 2025 [TBC] Battle Of Evesham Medieval Festival Sat-Sun Crown and Corporation Meadows, Evesham, plus other locations around the town. Mediaeval festival and camp with life-demonstrations of cookery, weapons and medicine and 13th Century battle re-enactment. 100+ re-enactors fighting on both days. Battle of Evesham Grand Parade, with mounted knights in full armor will wind its way through the town on Saturday. Medieval musicians and dancing at the camp, along with craftsmen demonstrations and medieval cookery. Free event.
02-03 Aug 2025 [TBC] Brightlingsea
Free Festival Hurst Green, High Street, Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0HG. Fri
evening pub sessions. Sat 12:00-21:00. Sun 12:00-20:00.
02-09 Aug 2025 [TBC] National Eisteddfod of Wales, Cardiff Anglesey. Pageantry, poetry, dance, theatre, choral singing and rock music attracts more than 160,000 visitors annually.
02-09 Aug 2025 [TBC] Yarmouth Carnival Week, Isle of Wight Sat 16:00 Procession from The Main Green. Culmination of the week's festivities.
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03 Aug 2025 Margate
Carnival
Sun 14:30 Parade, Royal Esplanade, Westbrook, then east through Margate to Cliftonville. One of the biggest carnivals in the Southeast. 80 floats and live music, with the UK's biggest DJ's, Caribbean BBQ, stalls and family fun. Tel 01843 293733 |
03 Aug 2025 [TBC] The London Triathlon Sat-Sun ExCeL Centre, London. Super Sprint: 400m swim, 10k bike, 2.5k run. Sprint: 750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run. Olympic: 1500m swim, 40k bike, 10k run. Spectator Viewing
07-10 Aug 2025 [TBC] Creation Fest, Devon 10:00-22:00 Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE. Christian music festival - simply turn up and enjoy a good line up of bands. Includes teaching seminars, workshops, a skate park, sports and family activities. Close to the surf beach. Line-up. Free event.
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Nottingham Showground, Newark NG24 2NY.
07-08 Aug 2025 05-06 Feb 2026 [TBC] |
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Jul-Aug Sheepdog
Trials
07-10 Aug 2025 [TBC] England |
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Events - Poole
Music, Fun and Fireworks 07 - 28 Aug 2025 [TBC] Thursdays 19:00-22:30 Quayside. Six magical Thursdays of free music, street entertainers, family entertainment and fireworks at 22:00. Free events. |
08-09 Aug 2025 [TBC] Wargrave & Shiplake Regatta Fri-Sat.
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08-10 Aug 2025 Bristol
Balloon Fiesta
Fri-Sun Ashton Court. Europe's largest annual Hot Air Balloon event - up to 130 balloons, 500,000 visitors over three days. Mass Balloon Ascents. 06:00 & 18:00 daily, subject to weather. 21:00 Night Glow each evening. Arena events. Trade stands. Free event. |
08-10 Aug 2025 [TBC] Weymouth Carnival Fri-Sun 10:00-22:00. Attendance 100,000.
08-10 Aug 2025 [TBC] Jersey Battle Of Flowers Victoria Avenue, St Hellier. Massive floats, up to 45 feet long, covered in flowers, and accompanied by musicians, dancers and bands. Jersey Tourism 01534 448877.
08-15 Aug 2025 [TBC] Broadstairs Folk Week 10:00-22:00 Memorial recreation ground, and town centre. In the parks, pubs, gardens, beaches and promenade; musicians - from the highly professional to the inexperienced amateur - get together in impromptu sessions whilst Morris dancers, Appalachian clog dancers, rapper sword dancers and many others demonstrate their skills on the streets and along the prom. Large craft marquee. Entertainment all day. About 70 events daily, with varying admission charges.
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09 Aug 2025 Hastings
Old Town Carnival
Sat 17:00 Procession, Rock-a-Nore Road, and seafront. 20:30 Fireworks from the castle - view from the seafront at Pelham beach. Free event. |
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09 Aug 2025 Uckfield
Festival
Sat 12:30 Luxford Field. Possible procession with Giant Carnival Figures in the High Street. Free event. |
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09 Aug 2025 Swindon
& Wiltshire Pride
Sat 12:00-22:00 Old Town Gardens. 11:30 Parade from The Parade SN1 1BA. |
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Apr-Dec Living
Heritage Events
09-10 Aug 2025 Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 Wiltshire Game
& Country Fair. Bowood House, Calne. 20-21 Jun 2026 [TBC] Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00
Warwickshire Game & Country Fair, Wroxall Park. |
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09 Aug 2025 Summer Cider Cycle |
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Classic
Festivals - Country Shows
09-10 Aug 2025 The Cambridge Country Show, Stow
Cum Quy Park, Cambridge CB25 9AJ. Summerfest
and Eats and Beats, Nonsuch Park and Mansion, London Road, Epsom KT17
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09-10 Aug 2025 [TBC] WV1 Fest Sun 11:00-22:00 West Park, Wolverhampton. Rock Tribute Festival with two stages, bars, food stands, market, children’s area, and thrill rides. See link for tickets.
09-10 Aug 2025 [TBC] Manchester Caribbean Carnival Sat 12:00-14:30 Parade, Start and finish in Claremont Road. Steel bands, floats, DJs and dance troupes. Sat-Sun 12:00-20:00 Alexandra Park M16 7JL. 8 Stages, including Jamaican, African and Soca Corner. DJs, Caribbean food & drink, fairground, crafts.
09-10 Aug 2025 [TBC] Essex Echoes Of History Show Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Whitehouse Farm, The Living Memorial, Retendon, Essex CM3 8DL. Essex & London's premier military vehicle show. 300+ vehicles, flying displays, heavy tanks, mock battles, living history, tank & helicopter rides, collectors stalls, arena events and all day music. Entrance about £13 per day.
09-11 Aug 2025 Whitby Regatta Sat-Mon. Three days of entertainment, yacht racing, rowing races and various free forms of entertainment as published in the official programme, finishing with a prize presentation and spectacular fireworks.
10 Aug 2025 [TBC] London 10k Summer Run The Broad Walk, Regents Park.
10 & 13 Aug 2025 [TBC] Skegness Carnival Sun 12:00 Parade from Tesco, Richmond Drive to North Parade. Floats, bands, BBQ, beach games, pet show etc.
10-15 Aug 2025 [TBC] Ramsgate Week Hosted by the Royal Temple Yacht Club. A must for all sailing enthusiasts, with plenty of evening entertainment in the town.
10-16 Aug 2025 [TBC] Fowey Royal Regatta Wed: Carnival Procession. Sat: Illuminated Dinghy Procession and Fireworks.
13 Aug 2025 [TBC] Cromer Carnival Town centre. Weeks of events, but Wednesday is Carnival Parade Day.
13-14 Aug 2025 [TBC] British Firework Championships - Plymouth Wed-Thu 21:30 Mountbatten Breakwater. Popular viewing areas are The Hoe and Queen Anne's Battery. Very spectacular. 6 firework companies battle over two nights for the title of British Fireworks Champion. 3 ten minute displays per evening. Music stage, morris dancing, fairground rides, food outlets etc. Attendance 200,000. Map British Fireworks Championships, Plymouth Free event.
14-17 Aug 2025 [TBC] Eastbourne
Airbourne Thu-Sun. Daily
sea front air show - classic WW2, latest military jets, helicopters, air-sea
rescue, wing walkers etc - weather permitting. Ground
displays, arena events and trade stands and evening concerts. Claimed
to be the biggest free seafront air show in the world. Sunday
Finale: 20:20 FireFlies aerobatic display with LED lights and wingtip
pyrotechnics, synchronised to music.
Sunday 21:00 Fireworks. Popular viewing areas - The
Pier, The Wish Tower Slopes, Beachy Head. Eastbourne
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15 Aug 2025 [TBC] Lord Mayor's Show, Birmingham Sun 12:00-18:00 Cannon Hill Park. Free entry. Live music, street theatre, craft stalls, picnic area and children's rides, magic, face painting, donkey rides etc.
15-16 Aug 2025 [TBC] World Pipe Band Championships Fri-Sat. The biggest and best event in piping. Bands from across the globe will descend onto Glasgow Green with one goal - to be World Pipe Band Champions. 8,000 pipers, 16 nations and 45,000 spectators. General admission about £12. Highland games, children's area, highland dancing, drum major competition, craft fair and mass march past.
15-17 Aug 2025 [TBC] Northampton Balloon Festival Fri-Sun Northampton Racecourse. A Great Day Out for all the family, with planned Balloon Flights AM & PM, evening glow, stalls and attractions. About £5. Northampton Balloon Festival
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Royal Horticultural Society Shows 15-17 Aug 2025 RHS Garden
Rosemoor Flower Show. 07-10 May 2026 RHS Malvern
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15-25 Aug 2025 [TBC] Arundle Festival One of the biggest arts festivals in the South of England. Multiple events may include castle events, street entertainment, live music. Fireworks (21:00 final day) 10k run, duck race, Jubilee Gardens stage, hot air balloons, poetry readings, orchestral concerts and children’s activities. Video 2013 Procession Arundel Festival
16 Aug 2025 [TBC] Race The Train, Wales Saturday. Annual cross-country run organised by the Rotary Club of Tywyn. 14.75 mile cross country hilly race. The train takes about 1 hour 47 minutes for the return journey. The start is adjacent to the Talyllyn Railway station. Both the runners and the train are started by the train whistle ordered by the timekeeper. The course is run alongside the railway over fields, rough pasture, and farm tracks.
16 Aug 2025 [TBC] Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains Sat. Family festival with live music, crafts, dog show, rural market etc
16 Aug 2025 [TBC] Chislehurst Rocks Music Festival Sat 13:00-22:00 Chislehurst Recreation Ground. 2 music stages. Free event.
16 Aug 2025 [TBC] Ilfracombe Birdman Sat 11:00. Flying madness from the pier. Live music, fairground, strongman, stalls and refreshments.
16-17 Aug 2025 [TBC] Beccles Carnival, Norfolk Sat Family fun on the quayside, Sun 13:00 Carnival Parade from Roys of Beccles. 07933 028457.
16-17 Aug 2025 [TBC] Bridport Carnival, Dorset Sat 19:00 Carnival procession. Sun 21:00 Torch procession, 22:00 Fireworks.
16-18 Aug 2025 [TBC] Aldeburgh Carnival, Suffolk Mon 15:15 Carnival procession, High Street. Swimming races in the sea, children’s sports, life-boat launch. Evening, Fun Fair, Samba Dancers. 20:45 Military Band lead a Chinese Lantern Procession from the High Street to the beach. 21:15 Spectacular Seafront Fireworks opposite The White Lion Hotel. Map
16-18 Aug 2025 [TBC] Inland Waterways Festival of Water Sat-Mon. Waltham Abbey. A weekend of fun for boaters, campers and all who love spending time by the water.
17 Aug 2025 [TBC] Nottingham Carnival Sunday. 14:00 Parade, Victoria Embankment.
17 Aug 2025 [TBC] Lewes Raft Race Sun 15:00, but arrive early, plenty going on. River Ouse, Malling Recreation Ground, Mayhew Way, Lewes BN7 2NW. Fantastic rafts, insane competition, thousands of spectators, flour bombs and water canons. What could possibly go wrong? The main Raft Race, seven miles down the river to the sea at Newhaven, usually takes place during the afternoon, and takes around two hours. Lewes Raft Race Free event
17 Aug 2025 [TBC] Nottingham Carnival Sun 14:00 Parade from Victoria Embankment.
20-23 Aug 2025 {TBC] Dartmouth Regatta Multiple events - see website.
20-25 Aug 2025 {TBC] Bridgnorth Music and Arts Festival Live music, fine art, photography and gaming events. 10 days, 20 venues and 100’s of artists. Free entrance.
20-25 Aug 2025 {TBC] Ramsgate
Festival Of Sound
21-22 Aug 2025 {TBC] Clacton Airshow Thu-Fri 11:00-17:00 Seafront. Free air display with vintage fly-pasts, modern jet fly-pasts and ground displays. Attendance 90,000.
22 Aug - 07 Sep 2025 [TBC] Greenwich + Docklands International Festival London’s leading festival of free outdoor theatre and performing arts, committed to breaking new ground in outdoor performance, raising the quality and diversity of outdoor work produced in the UK. Featuring free performances by dozens of national and international companies in a range of public spaces in Greenwich, East London and the City of London. Greenwich Festival
23 Aug 2025 [TBC] Notting Hill Panorama Steel Band Championships Sat 16:00-24:00 Kensal Road ~ Hornimans Park, London W10 5EH. Ticketed event. Attendance 5,000. Notting Hill Panorama Steel Band Championships Video: Real Steel, Metronomes, Ebony, Real Steel, Mangrove, Ebony, Real Steel
23 Aug 2025 [TBC] Sturminster Newton Carnival Sat 19:00 Carnival parade with illuminated floats, dancers, bands and drummers. The first carnival on the Wessex carnival circuit, unique in that it attracts entries from all over the south west plus local groups. A number of the larger illuminated carts from the circuit, plus locals. Lots of masqueraders, both local and from the Wessex and other circuits. Firework finale. 01747 840045. Sturminster Newton Carnival
23 Aug 2025 [TBC] Manchester Pride Sat 12:00 Parade - Deansgate to Fairfield Street. 100+ floats.
23-24 Aug 2025 {TBC] Bognor Regis Seafront Illuminations Gala Sat-Sun 21:00 Fireworks at the pier.
23-24 Aug 2025 {TBC] Bexhill Festival of the Sea Weekend Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-17:00. A whole weekend of angling competitions along the seafront. Angling coaching and demonstrations by renowned angling professionals. Stalls selling fish dishes, plus plenty of unique shopping and gift ideas. Cooking demonstrations by Billingsgate Seafood Training School. Fun fair, Morris dancing, plus outdoor film and music at the De La Warr Pavilion.
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24-25 Aug 2025 Notting Hill Carnival Sun-Mon 09:00-22:00 Parade, Ladbroke Grove. One million revelers, 7500 participants, Mas Bands, Steel Bands and 38 Static Sound Systems.
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Bolton Steam Museum, Mornington Road, Chorley Old Rd, Bolton BL1 4EU. Tel 01204 846490. Our volunteers have rescued and restored 30 old
stationary steam engines - some of the engines which once powered the
cotton mills and woollen mills of the North of England. The Museum is normally closed at other times, apart from the volunteers' working days, Wednesdays & Sundays 11:00-15:00, when visitors are welcome, but the engines will not be running in steam. Sun-Mon 24-25 Aug 2025 Summer Steamings. 10:00-16:00 Sun-Mon 24-25 May 2026 [TBC] Steamings. 10:00-16:00 |
24 Aug 2025 [TBC] Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show Sun 10:00 The Showfield, Stock Lane Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SL. Cumberland Wrestling, Guides Races, Hound Trails, Mountain Biking, Dog Shows. About £8.
24 Aug 2025 {TBC] Great North Bike Ride Sun 09:00 Seahouses to Tynemouth. Charity cycle ride with over 1700 cyclists. 54 miles through the beautiful Northumberland coastline. www.chrislucastrust.c
24 Aug 2025 [TBC] Cowes - Torquay - Cowes Powerboat Race Sun 10:00
25 Aug 2025 [TBC] Bourton On The Water Football In The River Monday. Red and White teams from Bourton Rovers FC play a half hour six-a-side football match in the River Windrush. The goals are between two bridges, and thousands of spectators line the river bank. www.soglos.com Gallery Video.
25 Aug 2025 [TBC] Bexhill 100 Classic & Custom Car Show Mon 10:00-17:00 Polegrove Recreation Ground, West Parade, Bexhill on Sea. Classic and custom cars, trade stalls and crafts.
25 Aug 2025 [TBC] Leeds West Indian Carnival Bank Holiday Monday. Early parade 06:00 Leeds West Indian Centre. Maim parade 14:00 Potternewton Park. Main stage with Soca, Calypso & Caribbean music. Lots of stalls, crafts and carnival food. Attendance 120,000. Route More
25 Aug 2025 [TBC] World Gravy Wrestling Championships Held annually on the August holiday Mon 12:00-17:00 Rose n Bowl, Newchurch Road, Stacksteads OL13 0UG. Inflatables, water bombs, fancy dress, semi pro wrestling and big screen action. BBC Radio Lancashire will judge the event. More Video
27-31 Aug 2025 [TBC] Freedom Festival, Hull An amazing variety of street theatre, free and ticketed.
28-31 Aug 2025 [TBC] End Of The Road Festival Fri-Sun Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset. Art, atmosphere, workshops, comedy, cinema, woodland library, games area, enchanted forest, healing field, quality food & drinks and good music.
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29-31 Aug 2025 Bournemouth
Air Festival
Thu-Sat. Seafront. Typical attractions include: Air & Ground displays. Royal Marine Beach Assaults, Princess of Wales Parachute Display Team, Typhoon, Matadors, Tutor, Tucano, Hawk, SallyB, The Red Arrows, Breitling Wingwalkers, F-16, Typhoon, RAF Tutor, RAF Tucano, The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment’s Parachute Display Team – The Tigers, The Matadors, King Air, RAF Hawk, SallyB, Black Cats Helicopter Team. Night Air - Thu, Fri and Sat - Lower Gardens and seafront: music, film screenings, street entertainers, dusk air display, live music, military bands, forces displays. Saturday attendance 400,000. Fri-Sat Fireworks 22:00. Free event. |
29-31 Aug 2025 [TBC] BunkFest, Wallingford Fri-Sun. Multiple locations and events - many free. Concerts, Ceilidhs, fringe, vintage displays, boat trips, beer fest, craft fair etc. Attendance 20,000.
29-31 Aug 2025 [TBC] Chatsworth Country Fair Fri-Sun. Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and parades, hot air balloons, parachuting, over 300 trade stands, rural crafts, vintage car parade, terrier racing, clay pigeon shooting, bouncy castle, old time fairground, horse shoeing, ferret racing, archery, sheep dog trials etc etc. About £25.
29-31 Aug 2025 [TBC] Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival Fund raising event for the telescope and domes. Includes lectures, trade stalls, observing (weather permitting) and family workshops. About £10 per session.
29-31 Aug 2025 [TBC] Faversham Hop Festival Fun weekend in the medieval town square and surrounding streets, celebrating hop picking in Kent. Music to suit eclectic tastes, children's entertainers, professional street theatre, stilt walkers, morris dancing, craft fare, and ceilidh. Stages in Market Place and Preston Street and craft stalls in the surrounding streets. Free event.
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Nuts Challenge Event held 3 times a year over a weekend in March
and September at Henfold Lakes, Henfold Lane, Dorking, Surrey RH5
4RW. 30 Aug 2025 Summer Nuts Challenge. Sat. 07 Mar 2026 [TBC] Winter Nuts Challenge. Sat Probably the UK's best Mud & Obstacle Race. |
30 Aug 2025 [TBC] Reading Pride Sat 12:00-19:00 Kings Meadow, by the Thames. Two live music stages and picnic area. 11:15 Procession from Broad Street Mall to Kings Meadow. 7 hours of continuous live music - about 29 acts. Pride Reading Free event.
30 Aug 2025 [TBC] Devizes Carnival Sat 17:30 Parade from The Green. Vibrant and noisy, with walking groups, floats, bands and thousands lining the streets along the 2km route.
30 Aug 2025 [TBC] Ryde Illuminated Carnival Sat 20:30 The Esplanade. Biggest of the Isle of Wight Illuminated Carnivals. Ryde Illuminated Carnival
30 Aug 2025 [TBC] National Speed Trials, Brighton Sat 10:00-18:00 Madeira Drive. Annual speed trials for cars and motorcycles, veteran to current. Quarter mile course, run under RAC Motor Sport Association regulations. Timed Runs 11:30-13:00 & 14:00-18:00. Viewing is free from the upper level, but for entry to the paddock, there is a charge. Video1 Video2 National Speed Trials, Brighton
30-31 Aug 2025 [TBC] London Mela Sat-Sun 12:00-21:00 Southall Park. The London Mela outdoor South Asian festival has an attendance of about 50,000. Spectacular line up of live music, dance, visual arts and food from South Asia. About £2 entrance. London Mela
30-31 Aug 2025 [TBC] The Big Cheese, Caerphilly Sat. In the shadow of Caerphilly Castle. Street entertainers, living history re-enactments, comedy, music, dance, a traditional funfair, folk dancing, falconry, fire eating, minstrels, troubadours, craft and market stalls with produce from near and far, and much much more. Attendance 80,000. Free event.
31 Aug 2025 [TBC] Monmouth Charity Raft Race Sun 12:00 Monmouth Rowing Club. 6.5 mile course down the River Wye to Tump Farm, Whitebrook, where there is entertainment and refreshments. Organised by the Rotary Club of Monmouth.
31 Aug 2025 [TBC] Angel Canal Festival, London Sun 11:00-17:00 City Road Lock and Basin to Packington Park. Regatta with a wide range of boats, boat racing, and boat trips, stalls, crafts, books, food, music and funfair. Free event.
31 Aug 2025 [TBC] Tour de Furness, Cumbria Sunday. Charity cycle event, organised by The Rotary Club of Furness. Family fun ride of 5 miles, Tour de Furness route of 13 miles, which passes by Furness Abbey, and Furness 50 mile to Coniston and back.
31 Aug 2025 [TBC] Brentford Festival, London Sun 12:00-18:00 Blondin Park, London W5. Music stage with rock, blues, jazz, rap and dance. Community fun day with dog show, arts, crafts, charity stalls, family fair, pony rides, inflatables, climbing wall, bungee and land train. Sports samplers in kayaking, football, basketball, rugby and a tennis club tournament. Bar and food stalls. Attendance 10,000. Free event.
01-30 Sep 2025 Totally Thames Multiple events over a 42 mile stretch of river during September. Street arts, river events, massed choirs, guided walks, tall ships etc. Thames Festival
02-07 Sep 2025 [TBC] Tour of Britain Cycle Race Six stages. Tour of Britain Cycle Race More
04, 06, 07 Sep 2025 [TBC] Sri Krishna Janmashtami Thu 10:00-13:00, Sat-Sun 10:00-21:00 Bhaktivedanta Manor, Hilfield Lane, Watford. Hindu festival. Large entertainment stage with drama and music. Food tent to purchase snacks, children’s area with fun activities, plus free meals through the day. Attendance 50,000. See link for free tickets.
05-07 Sep 2025 [TBC] Goodwood Revival The world’s most popular historic motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged entirely in the nostalgic time capsule of the 1940s, 50s and 60s. A celebration of flat-out wheel-to-wheel racing around the classic racetrack. Advance tickets only.
05-14 Sep 2025 [TBC] Heritage Open Days Free access to places that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Architectural treasures and activities that bring local history and culture to life.
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06 Sep 2025 [TBC] Wem Carnival, Shropshire Sat. Two parades, each a mile long, from/to Wem sports and social car park at 13:30 and 19:45. Fancy dress and floats, marching bands, military and classic vehicles. Entertainment on Gala Field.
06 Sep 2025 [TBC] Ace
Cafe London to Brighton Motorcycle Ride Sat
10:30 Ace Corner, North Circular Road to Madeira Drive, Brighton Seafront.
Route: A406, A40, M25, M23, A23 to Brighton. Up
to 40,000 riders.
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Bonfire
First event in the annual Sussex Bonfire season. 13:30 Children’s Fancy Dress Procession. Likely free bonfire & fireworks the day before the parade 20:30 at Holy Cross School Field. 01825 762763. |
06 Sep 2025 [TBC] Newquay Harbour Festival Saturday.
06-21 Sep 2025 [TBC] Artwave Festival, Sussex Lewes district’s annual Open House Festival. Artists open their homes and studios, showcasing their work and introducing visitors to a wealth of skill and talent, with an opportunity to buy pieces directly from the artists and makers.
| 06 Sep - 04 Oct 2025 [TBC] Blackpool
World Fireworks Championship 20:30 from
the beach in front of Blackpool Tower. Some of the world’s best
pyrotechnic artists light up the night sky in spectacular
fashion.
Sat 20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Fireworks from Finland. Free event. |
07 Sep 2025 Great North Run, Newcastle. Sun. 03 May 2026 [TBC] Great Birmingham Run. Sun. |
07 Sep 2025 [TBC] Kingston Carnival Sun 12:00-19:00 Kingston on Thames town centre. 12:00 Caribbean style carnival procession from the Guildhall. Live music stages. Attendance 20,000. 020 8547 2332 Kingston Carnival Free event.
07 Sep 2025 [TBC] The London Duathlon Sun. Richmond Park. The worlds biggest run, bike, run event. Classic 10k run, 40k bike, 5k run which offers athletes moving up to longer distance racing the chance to test themselves in the safety of a closed-road environment. Provisional start times: 08:45 Ultra, 09:00 Sprint, 10:30-11:30 Classic & Classic Relay, 13:30 Super Sprint. Spectators
07 Sep 2025 [TBC] Great North Run Sun 10:40 Newcastle to South Shields. 54,000 runners, 80,000 spectators and an electric atmosphere. The biggest and most iconic half marathon in the world. Evening party on the quayside.
07 Sep 2025 [TBC] Northampton Music Festival Fri-Sun, Northampton Market Square. Annual festival celebrating Northampton’s rich music culture. A broad range of local musicians and artists provide a community-focused gathering. 64 acts on 8 stages, attendance 21,000. Free event.
07 Sep 2025 [TBC] Adventure & Farm Open Day Sun 11:00-16:00 Lambourne End Outdoor Centre, Manor Road, Lambourne End, Essex, RM4 1NB. 0208 500 3047. A day for all the family to meet the baby animals, have a ride on the pony and cart and have a fun day on the farm! Suitable for all ages. Parking £3. Small charges apply for refreshments and rides.
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Giles Fair, Oxford
Traditional fun fair rides combined with some exciting up-to-date, white-knuckle rides. One of the most prestigious in the country, dating back to 1625. The fair is held annually on the Mon-Tue following the first Sunday after St Giles Day, (01 Sep). |
08-21 Sep 2025 [TBC] Fairtrade Fortnight Highlights global inequalities in trade and promotes Fairtrade products. Hundreds of Fairtrade Towns, Churches and Schools around the UK will promote Fairtrade at a regional level. Last year an estimated 12,000 separate activities and events took place during Fairtrade Fortnight - everything from parades, concerts and debates to coffee mornings, fashion shows and family days. The Fairtrade Foundation expects to scale up this activity and reach an even greater number of people. Fairtrade Fortnight Action Guide
09 Sep 2025 [TBC] Widecombe Fair Tue 09:00 till late. Devon country fare immortalized by the song Uncle Tom Cobley. Held on the 2nd Tuesday in September. Livestock, sheep, dog show, gymkhana, maypole dancing, crafts, vintage vehicles and funfair on the village green.
10-14 Sep 2025 [TBC] British Science Festival Wed-Sun Over 100 free events. Aimed at visitors aged 16+ and there’s no need for any knowledge of science. All events are free. Ticket booking link: www.britishsciencefestival.org.uk/events
11-14 Sep 2025 Dressage Championships Somerford Park, Cheshire. Whether you’re a fan or know nothing about dressage, you will be amazed at the power and elegance of these horses. Public admission is free.
12-13 Sep 2025 [TBC] Out There Festival Town Centre locations, Great Yarmouth. The region's largest free street arts festival. Musical Masquerade featuring amazing carnival creations, international street arts and circus entertainment, and a range of wild, wacky events including amazing high wire shows and pyrotechnics. Over 30 acts, 90 performances and 600 performers
12-14 Sep 2025 [TBC] Worcester Music Festival Fri-Sun. Over 30 venues and 130 bands - mostly free. Staged in pubs, clubs, cafes, and historic buildings in and around the city. The festival supports local charities.
12-21 Sep 2025 [TBC] Southampton Boat Show 10:00-19:00 Mayflower Park. Show marina with over 2km of pontoons. 1000 boats and 500 exhibitors. 122,000 visitors. About £22.
12-28 Sep 2025 [TBC] New Mills Festival, Derbyshire Two weeks of diverse events including concerts, poetry, flower festival and alternative health. Usually includes a lantern procession on the last Saturday.
13 Sep 2025 [TBC] Crowborough Bonfire Held on the second Saturday in September. 13:30 Carnival and afternoon events on Chapel Green. 19:30 Torch Procession from Chapel Green, returning at 22:30 for bonfire. Sussex Bonfire Societies taking part may include Crowborough, Waterloo, Uckfield, Mayfield, Burgess Hill, Littlehampton and East Hoathly. Crowborough Bonfire
13 Sep 2025 [TBC] Romsey Show Saturday, Broadlands Park. Saturday. Excellent country show for families. About £14.
13 Sep 2025 [TBC] Findon Sheep Fayre Sat 10:30 Nepcote Green, Findon Village. Friday Night funfair on the green and barn dance in the marquee. Saturday is the fair itself, with free entrance. Craft stalls, sheep displays, sheep judging, a funfair and other displays on the green. 01903 264161.
13-14 Sep 2025 [TBC] Hastings
Seafood & Wine Festival Sat-Sun 11:00-18:00
The Staide. About £4. Stalls with a huge variety
of dishes. Local musicians and bands.
Organised by Hastings Borough Council. Attendance 50,000 - possibly the biggest
event of its kind in Europe.
13-14 Sep 2025 [TBC] 1940s Weekend 10:00-16:00 Sherringham, Norfolk. Widely felt to be one of the best events of its type in the country. Come in uniform or 1940s civilian dress to add to the atmosphere. Don't forget your gas mask and ration books. Hear the singing of American Tan, air raids, the Sheringham Salvation Army Band, Nostalgia Unlimited and gramophone music. Taste Wartime rations, tea, together with spam sandwiches, from the NAAFI. See Jitterbug dancers, re-enactment groups, a collection of 1940s vehicles and veteran and vintage bicycles. Feel the excitement, fear, hope and bravery of the blitz. Smell the golden age of steam.
13-21 Sep 2025 [TBC] Open House London Hundreds of buildings open their doors to the public.
13-21 Sep 2025 [TBC] London Design Festival 300+ events and activities across the city, showing the richness and depth of the design activity that takes place in and beyond the capital. To that we add a series of major events at the world's greatest design museum, the V&A, as well as our own high profile Landmark Projects in some of London's best loved landmarks.
| 13-21 Sep 2025 [TBC] Gumball
3000 Rally Over one hundred rich and
famous each pay tens of thousands of pounds to drive their super-cars 3000
miles, across continents, in seven days. London
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13-27 Sep 2025 [TBC] St Ives September Festival A two-week celebration of Music & the Arts in St Ives Cornwall.
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West Country Illuminated Carnivals 2025 World-Class Night Carnivals 13 Sep 2025 [TBC] South
Petherton. Sat 19:30. 01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Bridgwater.
Sat 18:00. Somerset County GFCA - duration: 2-3 hours |
14 Sep 2025 [TBC] MiniFest Sun 10:00-16:00 Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, Leics, LE17 6DH. The largest gathering of classic & modern Mini’s. Mini specialists, auto-jumble etc. About £10.
14 Sep 2025 [TBC] Hinckley Classic Motorshow Sun 10:30-16:00 Hinckley Town Centre. About 600 Classic vehicle owners show off their beautiful and carefully restored machines to a crowd of some 17,000.
14 Sep 2025 [TBC] Great Gorilla Run Sun 10:30-12:30 Mincing Lane. 1000 runners in gorilla suits race 8km around the city for charity. Mincing Lane, Lower Thames St, south over Tower Bridge, west past HMS Belfast, north over London Bridge, south over Southwark Bridge, north over Blackfriars Bridge, Queen Victoria St, Cornhill, Mincing Lane. Video Map Great Gorilla Run, London
14 Sep 2025 [TBC] Tavistock Festival London Sun 12:00-21:30 Covering a portion of Portobello road with a screen and stage. Dance with The Portobello Dance Foundation. Live music. Portobello Film festival hosting short films from local and international film makers. Fun food and frills for the family. Free event.
14 Sep 2025 [TBC] London to Brighton Cycle Ride Sun 06:00 staggered start from Clapham Common to Madeira Drive, Brighton. An amazing 27,000 take part in the annual 54 mile charity cycle ride. Video London to Brighton Bike Ride16-17 Sep 2025 [TBC] Emergency Services Show National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham. Hundreds of exhibitors and live demonstrations, plus seminars covering surveillance, social media, mobile communications and PPE. Aimed at people connected with the emergency services. Free event, but ticketed.
18-20 Sep 2025 [TBC] The Little Big Peace Event, Streatham Mini-festival to mark the International Day of Peace. Learn practical skills to achieve peace in your own life, discover how people around the world are working for peace, and meet and connect with new people in your community. Activities for all the family including music and performance arts. Events are free or low cost.
19-20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Derby Festé Fri-Sat Live performance, music, dance, film and more. Saturday is street entertainment day.
19-20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Rally Yorkshire Miles of North Yorkshire forest stages. More: www.rallyyorkshire.co.uk
19-20 Sep 2025 [TBC] British Musical Fireworks Championships Victoria Park, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2BZ. Fri 18:00-21:00, Sat 18:00-22:00. Gates open 18:00. Attendance 40,000. See link for tickets.
20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Kendal Torchlight Procession Walking parades, music and theatre performances, fire sculptures, fun activities and a huge celebration for all.
20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Birmingham Pride Sat-Sun. Hurst Street area. 10:30 for 12:00 Sat - parade around the city centre and then down to the top of Hurst Street. Birmingham Pride
20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Weston Food Festival 10:00-16:00 Sat, High Street and Italian Gardens, Weston-super-Mare. Free entry.
20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Hidden River Festival, London Sat 12:00-18:00 Beside the East and West Reservoirs at Woodberry Down. Live music, art, theatre, food, creative workshops and events for the whole family.
20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Mouth Cancer Walk Sat 12:00 Bandstand, Hyde Park, London. Free annual Mouth Cancer 10k awareness walk. Participants should arrive at 11:00. The walk, which starts at 12:00 noon, aims to raise the awareness of the symptoms of mouth cancer. Help us make this year's event the biggest yet. Online Registration.
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Great River Race, London
Sat 10:00 London Docklands to Ham House. Boats
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| 20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Mayfield
Bonfire
One mile long fiery torch processions and amazing fireworks in the Sussex tradition. 19:15 Procession 1 - Station Road, High Street,
Fletching Street to Rose and Crown. Free event. |
20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Ringwood Carnival Sat 14:00 Children's Procession, 19:15 Torchlight Procession, 21:30 Fireworks.
20 Sep 2025 [TBC] Bermondsey Street Festival Sat 11:00-18:00. Annual traditional village fete with an attendance of 20,000. Live music, dance stage, fashion, competitions, tennis, food, art and crafts. More
20-21 Sep 2025 [TBC] North West Vintage Rally Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00 Victoria Park, Widnes. The largest free admission gathering of Vintage Fair Organs and Vintage machinery in the UK. Lovingly restored to the highest standards. Something for everyone, including falconry and a sheep show.
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DogFest
Dog shows for working, trained and pet dogs. Have
a go activities, terrier racing, gun dogs, stunt dogs, agility, police
dogs etc. 20-21 Sep 2025 Paws In The Park Kent Show 16-17 May 2026 [TBC] Paws In The Park Sussex Show
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21 Sep 2025 [TBC] London
10,000 Road Race Sun 10:00 The Mall, St James's Park.
21 Sep 2025 [TBC] Chiswick House Gardens Dog Show Sun 11:00-16:15 on the cricket pitch - entrance via Staveley Road. Dog show with 16 fun classes, agility course and mini-course. Licensed bar, barbecue, face painting, cream teas and over 40 charity and retail stalls. A great day out for the whole family. The largest and best run dog show in London: 16 Fun Classes. My Dog’s Got Talent. Celebrity Judges. Over 40 Stalls. Lots of Food & Drink.
21 Sep 2025 [TBC] Farnham Food Festival Sat 10:00-16:00 Castle Street, Farnham, Surrey. Castle Street will be transformed into a bustling food and drink market with live music and entertainment. There will be over a hundred stalls offering a huge variety of different tempting products for visitors to taste and buy and eight exciting cookery demonstrations from local chefs. Free event.
21 Sep 2025 [TBC] World Stone Skimming Championship Sun 12:00 Quarryside, Easdale Island, Oban, Argyll. Registration at Easdale Island Community Hall from 11:00. Pre-skim Party on the Saturday night before the event, in Easdale Island Community Hall - licensed bar, live music, children welcome.
26 Sep 2025 [TBC] Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning Friday. National fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support.
26-28 Sep 2025 [TBC] Roy’s Art Fair Fri-Sun 11:00 until evening - Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St, South Bank, London SE1 9PH. Connect with artists and invest in artwork. Includes a schedule of free talks by experts in their field - exploring art and environmental issues etc. Free entrance - see link for tickets.
26-28 Sep 2025 [TBC] Arts by the Sea Festival, Bournemouth Intriguing, spectacular and curious arts experiences. Multiple events - a spirited mix of some of the best regional, national and international arts across dance, film, music, visual arts, literature, theatre and comedy. Utilising some of Bournemouth’s best places and spaces from the traditional to the unexpected. Most events free, but ticketed.
26-28 Sep 2025 [TBC] Broadstairs Food Festival 10:00 Victoria Gardens and Promenade. Over 100 stalls plus local chefs and a team from Thanet College.
26 Sep - 05 Oct 2025 [TBC] Nottingham Goose Fair Forest Recreation Ground just off Mansfield Road, 2 miles north of Nottingham City Centre. The Biggest traveling fair in Europe with 500 attractions including white knuckle rides, crafts marque, market stalls, and food. Attendance 500,000. Free admission to the ground.
27 Sep 2025 [TBC] Burnham Illuminated Carnival, Essex Sat 19:30 Illuminated procession with bands, floats, floodlit tableux, visiting carnival queens and walkers in fancy dress. Held on the last Saturday in September. Burnham Illuminated Carnival, Essex
| 27 Sep 2025 [TBC] Burgess
Hill Bonfire
19:30 Procession 1 Cyprus Road Car Park to
Silverdale Road. Well supported by the Sussex Bonfire Societies
and thousands lining the streets. Video Burgess Hill Bonfire 2016 Procession Fireworks Bonfire Free event. |
28 Sep 2025 [TBC] British Heart Foundation World Heart Day National and local charity fundraising events. If you could organise an event, please contact the BHF.
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Swanage
Blues Festival, Dorset
60 gigs, 35 great acts bands and 18 indoor
venues, many free. Acoustic and electric blues-based music, open mic, jam
sessions, workshops, rural and urban blues. 02-05 Oct 2025 [TBC] 26 Feb - 01 Mar 2026 [TBC]
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04 Oct 2025 [TBC] Eastbourne Bonfire Sat - the seafront. 19:15 Procession 1 - East from the Crown & Anchor, Marine Parade to Treasure Island & return by 20:05. 20:45 Procession 2 - West from Treasure Island to the Wish Tower slope. On to the beach. 21:30 Effigy and lighting the bonfire. 21:45 Fireworks. Supporting societies likely to include: Uckfield, Crowborough, Mayfield, Rotherfield, Burgess Hill, Hastings, Hailsham, Isfield & Little Horsted, Littlehampton, Newick, Battle, Robin Hood, Lewes Borough, South Heighton, Rye, Robertsbridge. Programmes available from the Tourist Information Centre in Cornfield Road. Tel 07793 557194. Video Eastbourne Bonfire
04 Oct 2025 [TBC] Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Sat 14:00-16:00 Market stalls and live entertainment in the village. 19:30 Torch procession. 22:00 Lighting the beacon, bonfire and fireworks at the fair ground. 01892 852477. Video: 2013 Fireworks 2012 Procession Rotherfield & Mark Cross Bonfire Facebook
04 Oct 2025 [TBC] Illminster Illuminated Carnival Sat 19:15. About twenty highly illuminated carts, dance groups, carnival walkers and music. Up to 25,000 line the streets. Video Ilminster Illuminated Carnival
04 Oct 2025 [TBC] Northiam Bonfire Sat 19:30 Procession from the bonfire field north to the Muddy Duck and return. Bar on the bonfire field - entrance £1. 20:30 Bonfire and Fireworks. Bar, food music and amusements.
04 Oct 2025 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Gillingham Sat 19:15. Illuminated Procession (1 hour to pass by). 18:00 Judging at Brickfields Business Park, 18:45 Parade of bands, 19:15 Cavalcade Of Steam. Gillingham Illuminated Carnival
04 Oct 2025 [TBC] World Porridge Making Championship Sat 09:45-16:30 Village Hall, Carrbridge PH23 3BB. A toast to the Porridge and the procession of judges and competitors set of to the village hall led by the Badenoch and Strathspey Pipe Band. Attractions might include the Carrbridge Challenge Fun Run, an aerobic warm up, the Cairngorms Farmers Market, product tastings, Porridge Bar, belly dancing, live music and street entertainment.
05 Oct 2025 [TBC] Pioneer Motorcycle Run Sun 08:00-14:00 Tattenham Corner, Epsom to Brighton/Shoreham Airport. Over 300 pre 1915 motorcycles, sidecar combinations and three-wheelers. Facebook
05 Oct 2025 [TBC] Brightona Sun 09:00 Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1EN. Custom Bike Show, Hot Rods and lots of trade stands. Bands on 3 stages. About £5 admission.
05 Oct 2025 [TBC] Royal Parks Half Marathon Sun 08:30 Warm up, 09:00 Race start from Hyde Park. Major half marathon, attracting 16,000 runners & 40,000 spectators. The route includes Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Green Park, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, London Eye, Marble Arch, Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park. Food & Fitness Festival Hyde Park. Video Route Royal Parks Half Marathon, London
05 Oct 2025 [TBC] World Conker Championships, Northamtonshire Sun 10:30-15:30 Shuckburgh Arms, Southwick PE8 5BL. Spectator entrance about £4. Plenty to see and do beforehand so arrive in good time. About 350 competitors and 5,000 spectators. Conkers provided.
09-12 Oct 2025 [TBC] Lancaster Music Festival Biennial event. 300+ performances and 40+ locations. Local, regional, national and international acts ranging from folk to punk, electronica to blue grass, pop, indie, funk, rock, world, jazz and classical.
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Festival
10-11 Oct 2025 [TBC] Leicester. |
11 Oct 2025 [TBC] Hastings
Bonfire Sat 19:15 Spectacular Torch Procession
from the pier. 21:00 Giant Beach Bonfire & Fireworks.
11 Oct 2025 [TBC] Chard Illuminated Carnival, Somerset Sat 19:30 Parade from Millfield. Route.
11 Oct 2025 [TBC] Heathfield Bonfire Sat 19:15 Torch procession from Mill Road, through the town to the firesite at the Community Centre on Sheepsetting Lane. 21:30 Fireworks.
| 11-12 Oct 2025 [TBC] British
National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival
Sat-Sun. Extensive trade stands, steam ploughing engines; vintage machinery, rural crafts, vintage tractors, agricultural engines, plus shire horses at work. Attendance 15,000. Different location every year. |
11-19 Oct 2025 [TBC] Hastings Week 9 days of events including the 1066 Battle, Hastings Bonfire, ghost walks etc.
18 Oct 2025 [TBC] Ninfield Bonfire Sat 19:15 Torch procession from Church Lane. 20:00 Bonfire - Recreation Ground opposite Memorial Hall. 20:30 Fantastic firework display (small charge). Video: Procession Bonfire Fireworks Ninfield Bonfire
18 Oct 2025 [TBC] Nevill Bonfire Saturday evening, at Lewes, the spiritual home of Bonfire. 18:30 Procession 1 from Highdown Road, through the Nevill area of Lewes. 20:00 Procession 2 to the fire site on Landport Bottom. 21:15 Bonfire, destruction of the effigies and amazing fireworks. There is a modest charge at the firesite. Procession 3 back to Highdown Road for Bonfire Prayers. Nevill Bonfire
18 Oct 2025 [TBC] Hailsham Bonfire Sat 19:30-22:00. Torch procession, bonfire and fireworks. Good attendance from the public. Procession route: Station Road, Bell Banks Road, Market Street, High Street (firecrackers), then Vicarage Lane, Vicarage Road, George Street and South Road. Grand firework display followed by the explosive destruction of a set piece. Held on the 3rd Saturday in October.
18 Oct 2025 [TBC] East Grinsted Community Bonfire 19:00-22:30 Torch procession, bonfire and fireworks. Church Lane - High Street - London Road. East Court18 Oct 2025 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Taunton Sat 19:00. 1 hour long parade.
18 Oct 2025 [TBC] Somerset Illuminated Carnivals - Trowbridge Sat 19:00
19 Oct 2025 [TBC] Weymouth Beach Motocross Sun 11:00-17:00 Seafront. 250+ top riders on machines ranging from 125cc to 500cc. Up to 70mph on a one mile course over jumps and hollows. 15,000 spectators watch the six half hour races. Fun fair, trade stalls and family entertainment. Video Free viewing.19 Oct 2025 [TBC] Great South Run Sun 10:30 Southsea Common. Flat 10 mile & 5km, voted the second most popular road race in the UK with 16,000 runners. Very popular with spectators - catering facilities and free parking on Southsea Common. Junior runs take place the day before. Bupa Great Runs
19 Oct 2025 [TBC] London October Plenty & Apple Day Sun 12:00 Procession from the Imperial War Museum garden to Roots And Shoots, Walnut Tree Walk, Lambeth SE11 6DN. Apple Day festivities with performances, music, Morris dancing, etc.
19-21 Oct 2025 [TBC] Weston Beach Race Fri-Sun. Beach Motocross. Every year Weston Super Mare’s Beach undergoes a massive transformation. Giant mountains of sand are formed into a track of unbelievable difficulty. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors. See website for ticket information.
21 Oct 2025 [TBC] National Apple Day Traditionally falls on October 21. Apple Day symbolizes living better with nature - the apple and the orchard are symbols of hope. They demonstrate how we can have our trees, bees, bats, butterflies, birds and badgers whilst growing good fruit to eat and drink. Find an event near you
22-23 Oct 2025 [TBC] The Outdoor Event Services Exhibition Newbury Showground. UK's original and most comprehensive exhibition of products, services and entertainments for the outdoor and special event world.
23-24 Oct 2025 [TBC] Light Night Leeds Thu-Fri 18:00-22:00 Leeds City Centre. Spectacular large scale light projections, exhibitions, installations, film, dance, music, theatre and street performances. Free event.
25 Oct 2025 [TBC] Firle Bonfire Sat 18:30 Torch Processions from The Ram Inn, West Firle. Most spectacular fireworks and set pieces. Traditionally held on the last Saturday in October. Fire site about £8.50. Video Firle Bonfire Firle
25 Oct 2025 [TBC] Liverpool Katumba Halloween Light Parade 19:30 Bold Street to Liverpool ONE. Spectacular night carnival of ghouls, zombies, tribal drumming, puppetry, dazzling lights, music and dance.25 Oct 2025 [TBC] Littlehampton Bonfire 17:00-22:30 Town centre and seafront. Bonfire Societies, steam engines, illuminated floats and walking groups. 17:00 Childrens Procession. 19:30 Main Procession, Maltravers Road to Sea Road. 21:15 Bonfire, The Green, Sea Road. 21:30 Fireworks. 22:00 Return procession. Traditionally held on the last Saturday in October.
25 Oct 2025 [TBC] Ewhurst and Staplecross Bonfire 19:15 Torch Procession from the Cross Inn. 20:30 Giant Bonfire. 21:00 Fireworks. Hot dogs and refreshments. Entrance to the bonfire field about £1. Supporting bonfire societies include: Hailsham, Battle, Hastings, Rye, Cliffe, Vines Cross, Robertsbridge.
25 Oct 2025 [TBC] Blackheath Fireworks, London 20:00. South London’s biggest and best free firework displays. Attendance 100,000.
25 Oct 2025 [TBC] Sticklepath Fireshow, Devon 19:30 Finch Foundry Field. Themed fire show with puppets, costumes, music and fireworks. About £7.
25 Oct 2025 [TBC] Birmingham Firework Spectacular 20:00 Pype Hayes Park, Erdington B24 0HG. Free admission. Giant funfair, entertainment and food. Gates open 17:00. Tel 0121 303 3008.
25 Oct 2025 [TBC] Abingdon Marathon Sat 09:00 Tilsley Park OX14 1PU. One thousand runners, and popular with spectators. Abingdon Marathon
25-26 Oct 2025 [TBC] Skegness Beach Race Sat-Sun. Motorcycle & Quad racing. Circuit includes impressive mounds, jumps, waves, hoops, chicanes and fast natural sandy straights. Saturday: Kids, quads and sidecars. Sunday: Adult solo class. Attendence 20,000. Free event.
25-26 Oct 2025 [TBC] Jack On The Green Worthing 18:00-21:00 Beach House Park, Lyndhurst Road, Worthing BN11 2DB. A lit trail of lights & lanterns. Same Sky will be running free craft workshops on both days between 2pm and 4pm at Palm Court Pavilion. Everything made in the workshop will then form part of the trail, so come along to spot your own creation. £2.
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Firework Displays Many free
24 Oct 2025 [TBC] St Ives Fri 19:00 The Badger
Inn, Fore Street, Lelant, Saint Ives, Cornwall, TR26 3JT, www.thebadgerinn.co.uk |
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26 Oct 2025 [TBC] Emsworth Fireworks 18:00 Sailing Club, 55 Bath Road PO10 7ES. Hot dogs, candy floss, toffee apples, bar snacks.
26 Oct 2025 [TBC] Diwali Festival London 14:00-20:00 Trafalgar Square. Celebrating the Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of lights. Lively music and dance stage. Authentic street food market, craft and community stalls plus dance, yoga, comedy, henna art and more. Attendance 35,000 people. Diwali London Free event.
26 Oct - 04 Nov 2025 [TBC] Brighton Digital Festival A celebration of digital culture, providing a platform for a community led programme produced by a network of organizations from the arts and digital communities, alongside individuals who are passionate about digital culture. Many events are free - see website. Biennial.
| 26 Oct - 04 Nov 2025 [TBC] Liverpool
River Of Light
Spectacular illuminated art installations switched on from 17:00-21:00 daily at Liverpool ONE.
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31 Oct 2025 [TBC] Halloween Events from The National Trust For kids and big kids.
31 Oct 2025 - 04 Jan 2026 [TBC] Southbank Centre Winter Festival, London Wooden chalets filled with festive food, drinks, gifts and treats for all.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Newick
Bonfire Sat
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Oldham’s
Big Bang!
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Preston Park Fireworks, Brighton 16:00-22:00. Gates open 16:00. 20 minute firework display at 20:15. Funfair and food.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Fireworks In London
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Slough Fireworks & Bonfire Sat 19:45 Upton Court Park. Gates open 17:30. Refreshments and a large fun fair. About £6.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Bexleyheath Fireworks 20:00 Fireworks, Danson Park. 18:00-21:30 Funfair, refreshments, live band and beer tent. About £10.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Lancaster Fireworks Spectacular Part of Light Up Lancaster, a festival of illuminations, art, music and fireworks. Ticketed.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Oxford Round Table Fireworks & Bonfire Saturday. South Park, Morrell Avenue. Gates open 16:30. Fireworks 18:45, followed by a huge bonfire. Catering village, Jack FM music stage. About £10.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Chiddingfold Bonfire 19:00 Procession, St Mary’s School to village green, 19:15 bonfire, 20:00 fireworks.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Guildford Firework Fiesta 19:00 procession from High Street. 20:00 Fireworks at Stoke Park. Entry donation £5.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Autumn Lights, Sheffield Yorkshire's biggest firework spectacular, held at the Don Valley Grass Bowl, Sheffield S9 3TL. 17:30 Opening, 19:30 Bonfire, 21:00 Fireworks set off to music. 20,000 spectators. Giant fun fair, food stalls, Heart’s live music stage. Adults about £17. Tickets: 0114 256 5656.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Cuckfield Bonfire 18:45 Bonfire, 19:30 Fireworks to music with the Bright FM roadshow. Hot food. About £7.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Battle Bonfire Torch procession, bonfire and fireworks from the famous Sussex bonfire season.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Edenbridge Bonfire, Kent Sat 18:30 Torch procession from Fircroft Way and includes High Street TN8 5AJ. Marching bands and floats. 20:30 Bonfire with celebrity guy and fireworks at Lingfield Road recreation ground. Attendance 20,000. About £7. Tel 01732 863120. More
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Epsom Fireworks Display & Funfair Children's display 18:30, main display 19:30 at Hook Road Arena About £10.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Carlisle Fireshow Sat 18:30-20:00 Bitts Park. Entertainment, fireshow, bonfire, and fireworks. More than 35,000 people are expected to attend the City Council event. Free event. More
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Winchester Bonfire and Fireworks Sat 18:00 Entertainment on the Broadway outside the Guildhall. 18:00 Torch Procession - Broadway, High Street, Jewry Street, River Park. 19:15 Bonfire at River Park. 19:45 Fireworks. About £7.50.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Big Boom - Norwich Castle Fireworks 19:30 Norwich town centre. Spectacular 12 minute firework display organised by Norwich Council - no ticket required - just turn up. Free event.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Autumn Lights, Yorkshire's Biggest Firework Spectacular 17:30-22:00 Don Valley Grass Bowl. Giant bonfire, funfair, food stalls. Bonfire 19:30, Fireworks to music 21:00. 20,000 spectators. See website for tickets. About £17.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Poole Quay Fireworks The largest free firework event in Dorset. 17:00 Free Party with live music and street entertainers. 20:00 Fireworks.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Ottery St Mary Tar Barrel Rolling 16:00 till Midnight. Thousands gather to watch flaming tar barrels carried through the streets. An enormous barrel is carried at Midnight, and there is a 10mtr bonfire, a funfair and other attractions.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Regent
Street Motor Show Sat 10:30-16:00 Regent
Street, London. A showcase of 125 years of motoring
including veteran, vintage, classic, and modern-day cars. Something
for everyone with lots of things to see and do including interactive displays
and entertainment throughout the day. A family
friendly environment with the Street pedestrianised from Piccadilly Circus to
Oxford Circus.
01 Nov 2025 [TBC] London to Brighton Veteran Car Run Annual event held on the first Sunday in November. 531 pre 1905 cars leave Hyde Park in groups of 2, between sunrise, 07:01 and 08:30. The older cars leave first. At the official coffee stop at Crawley, the first car arrives at about 09:10. They arrive at Brighton sea front from 10:40 onwards and closing time is 16:30. See also the Preview, Regent Street, London on the day before 11:00-15:00 - 100 of the best examples of late 19th and early 20th Century motoring history. 500,000 expected to line the route. Video London to Brighton Veteran Car Run
| 01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Bridgwater
Carnival
Sat 18:00-22:00 Illuminated Parade of 140 massive carts - each can be up to 100 ft long, with 30,000 light bulbs. Stand with 150,000 people. Feel the heat of a million light bulbs passing in the night chill and feel the throb of the huge generators. 21:45 (+/-) Squibbing In The High Street Bridgwater Illuminated Carnival Bridgwater is probably the biggest of it's kind in the world. Free event. |
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01 Nov 2025 [TBC] Chiswick
Park Fireworks. Live music, fire performers, food. Chiswick Business
Park. Free, but must be booked in advance. |
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03 Nov 2025 [TBC] Burnham on Sea Carnival Mon 19:30. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 25,000 light bulbs. This is a Major event - takes 3 hours to pass by. Carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. The carts can have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long. The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil. Burnham on Sea Illuminated Carnival
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05 Nov 2025 Lewes Bonfire The huge, colourful and noisy parades are free to watch. There is a modest charge for entry to most of the six fire sites afterwards. NB - Lewes Bonfire is an uncompromising event. There will be large crowds packed into confined spaces, very noisy street pyrotechnics, and processions with open flame. Best stay at home with a nice cup of cocoa! 18:00 Barrel run, Cliffe High Street and first
Torch Processions. Video: Lewes District Council - Info & Road Closures
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| 05 Nov 2025 [TBC] Brockham
Bonfire
The biggest bonfire night firework display in the
UK - 4 tons of fireworks, costing £50,000 pounds. Free event, but parking charges. |
07 Nov 2025 [TBC] Weston Super Mare Illuminated Carnival Fri 19:15. Three hour parade, Locking Road car park, Regent Street, Beach Road, Clarence Road N, Walliscote Road, Station Road & back to start. Up to 140 carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. Each cart can have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be 100ft long. www.northsomersetcarnival.co.uk www.somersetcarnivals.co.uk
08 Nov 2025 [TBC] East Hoathly Bonfire Sat 19:00-21:30 Giant Torch-lit Processions. Amazing fireworks & huge themed bonfire. Pubs: The Kings Head in High Street. Please park with care. A small torch is useful here. Video: Procession Fireworks Skull Drummery. Map East Hoathly & Halland Bonfire
08 Nov 2025 [TBC] Rye Bonfire Sat 19:50 Torch procession from Mason Road, Ferry Road, Cinque Ports Street, Tower Street, through Landgate Arch, East Cliff, High Street, The Mint, Wish Ward, Cinque Ports Street, Tower Street, left down Landgate, right into Bedford Place and on to the Bonfire site. 20:45 Bonfire. 21:00 Fireworks. Free event.
08 Nov 2025 [TBC] South
Heighton Bonfire Sat 18:30 Torch procession -
The Flying Fish in Denton, Hampden Arms, Bonfire site. 20:00
Bonfire & fireworks on South Heighton recreation ground. About
£4. Family friendly event from a Bonfire Society
with over a hundred members. Give them your
support: Chaiman: Roger Clayton 01273 515045. Secretary
08 Nov 2025 [TBC] Chailey Bonfire Sat 18:00-21:00. 17:00 Gathering at Mill Lane. 17:30 Judging of Floats, 18:00 Torch Procession - Mill Lane, War Memorial, Five Bells, Bonfire Site. 19:50 Bonfire, 20:00 Fireworks
08 Nov 2025 [TBC] Manchester Christmas Lights & Fireworks Sat 18:45 Albert Square. Free celebrations for the festive season. Live music, entertainment, family fun and spectacular fireworks.
08 Nov 2025 [TBC] Lord Mayors Show, London Sat 11:00-18:00. Procession The longest, oldest and most splendid civic procession in the world. Festival Zones Family entertainment all day. They are right next to the route of the Show, at Paternoster Square and Bloomberg Arcade. There is a funfair, street theatre, art installations, live music, dance and food. Map
08 Nov 2025 [TBC] North-Petherton Illuminated Carnival 19:00, A38 Beggers Brook, into town and out towards Bridgwater. Carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. The carts can have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long. The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil. Route Somerset & Wessex Illuminated Carnivals
08-09 Nov 2025 [TBC] N22 Open Studios Sat-Sun 12:00-18:00 The Chocolate Factory, Clarendon Rd, Wood Green, London N22 6XJ. 020 8365 7500. Eclectic event with over 100 artists offering an amazing array of contemporary art and design from painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, film-makers and designer-makers. Discover and purchase affordable art and contemporary design, commission a piece or get your portrait painted. Free entrance.
12 Nov 2025 [TBC] Shepton Mallet Carnival Wed 19:30. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 25,000 light bulbs. Major event - takes 3 hours to pass by. Carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. The carts can have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long. The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare and Yeovil. Video
13 Nov 2025 [TBC] Plymouth Christmas Lights Thu 16:00-20:00 The Piazza, Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 2AR. Features a top celebrity and family entertainment on a large stage. Confetti canons fired when the lights go on.
14 Nov 2025 [TBC] Wells Illuminated Carnival Fri 19:30. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 25,000 light bulbs. Major event - takes 3 hours to pass by. Carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. The carts can have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long. The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil. Somerset Carnivals
15 Nov 2025 [TBC] Robertsbridge Bonfire Sat 19:00 Torch processions in the High Street. High quality and atmospheric Sussex Bonfire, supported by about 20 Sussex Bonfire Societies. 20:00 Exceptional bonfire and fireworks. Parking available in the A21 lay-by - a small torch is useful here. Video: Procession Fireworks Video 2013: Procession Fireworks Robertsbridge Bonfire Free event.
14-16 Nov 2025 [TBC] Oxford Christmas Light Festival Multiple events - many free, including a super lantern procession on Friday evening. Oxford Lantern Procession
| Lumiere
Festival
Light, sculpture and giant installations waiting to be discovered. The events by Artichoke are the biggest of their kind in the UK. Held every two years. 13-16 Nov 2025 [TBC] Lumiere Durham |
14 Nov 2025 - 01 Jan 2026 [TBC] Royal Tunbridge Wells at Christmas Christmas outdoor ice skating rink, Calverley Grounds, Tunbridge. Visit Father Christmas in his traditional Christmas log cabin overlooking the ice rink. See link for skating prices and hire of skating boots. Ticket office 01892 554645.
15 Nov 2025 [TBC] Barcombe Bonfire Saturday. Supported by Lewes and many of the Sussex Bonfire Societies. Processions from the Royal Oak. Bonfire and fireworks - all amazing and all free. Programme available via the website. Video: Procession Bonfire Bishop Firesite Fireworks Barcombe Bonfire Free event.
15 Nov 2025 [TBC] Glastonbury Illuminated Carnival Sat 19:00. Part of the Somerset Carnival Ring. Many floats are 100 ft long, each illuminated by up to 25,000 light bulbs. Major event - takes 3 hours to pass by. One of the three biggest illuminated Guy Fawkes carnivals in the world. Described as the "Mardi Gras" of the Mendips. Carts, plus walkers in fancy dress and marching bands. The carts can each have up to 25,000 light bulbs and can be up to 100ft long. The Somerset Illuminated Carnivals are probably the largest in the world - Bridgwater, Burnham, Chard, Ilminster, Glastonbury, North Petherton, Shepton Mallet, Taunton, Wellington, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare, and Yeovil. Glastonbury Carnival
15 Nov 2025 [TBC] Slough Christmas Lights Sat 17:00 Town Square, High Street, Slough SL1 1DH. Dancers, entertainment, lights and mini firework display.
15 Nov 2025 [TBC] St Austell Torchlight Carnival Sat 18:00 Torchlight procession, from John Keay House. Lanterns, samba bands, jazz bands, cheer leaders, pirates, highwaymen, music, dance and lights. Music and stalls in the town from 10:00.
15 Nov - 27 Dec 2025 [TBC] Salisbury Christmas Processions, festive fun, Santa Wonderland, markets and entertainment. 01722 342860.
15-16 Nov 2025 [TBC] Front Room Art Trail, Bristol Sat-Sun. Bristol’s original arts trail - 180 artists, 60 venues and 5,000 visitors. Front Rooms, basements and gardens are transformed into mini galleries where artists and visitors can enjoy, discuss and purchase arts. Totterdown is close to Temple Meads station and offers a good variety of participating pubs and restaurants. Free event.
16 Nov 2025 [TBC] Bracknell Christmas Lights Sunday, The Lexicon, Bracknell. Bracknell Christmas Lights. Free event.
20 Nov 2025 [TBC] Winchester Lantern Procession Thu 18:30-20:00 Lantern procession around the Cathedral grounds, live music, fireworks and Christmas market.
20-22 Nov 2025 [TBC] lluminate Thu-Sun 17:30-22:00 Royal William Yard, Plymouth, Devon PL1 3RP. Marking the anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. Light installations, projections, immersive visual art, music, food and bar. Free event with optional participatory element with a small charge.
20 Nov 2025 - 04 Jan 2026 [TBC] Winter Wonderland 10:00-22:00 Hyde Park, London. Ice Rink, Circus, Giant Wheel & Rides, Santa Land and Christmas Market. See link for tickets.21 Nov 2025 [TBC] Dartford Festival of Light Fri 18:00-19:30 High Street to Central Park. Lantern parade, Samba drumming, musicians, stilt walkers, fireworks and lights display.
21 Nov 2025 [TBC] Henley Christmas Festival Fri 17:00-21:00 Town Centre. Annual Christmas Festival in Henley Town Centre with a lantern procession, market, fairground rides, carol singing, Father Christmas in his grotto and the switching-on of the lights on the large Christmas tree. The event is organised by Henley Town Council. Henley Christmas Festival
| 22 Nov 2025 [TBC] Caln
Lantern Parade & Fireworks
Saturday. 16:30 Lantern Parade from Bremhill. Crowds of 10,000 line the streets. Christmas
lights, fun fair, live music. |
22 Nov 2025 [TBC] Chiddingly Bonfire
22 Nov 2025 [TBC] Hawkhurst Bonfire Hawkhurst Gang Bonfire Society event, held in the traditional style of Sussex bonfire, with over 20 visiting bonfire societies. The evening starts with a gathering of visiting bonfire societies and drummers in the village, then a huge 1/4 mile long flaming and fiery procession makes its way through the streets of Hawkhurst, Kent, culminating in a bonfire and spectacular fireworks display. 18:00 Gates to the site open. 19:00 Procession from Highgate Hill to The Moor where the beacon will be lit. The fire site is at King George V Field. As always traditional Hog Roast will be available. Fire-site Tickets about £5. The last Sussex style bonfire in the season.
22 Nov 2025 [TBC] Lantern Procession and Fireworks, Crawley Sat 14:30-18:00 Memorial Gardens. Music featuring local acts and a professional headliner, arts and crafts, community stalls and food. Evening lantern procession with samba bands and drummers around the town centre, before returning to the Memorial Gardens for a fireworks display. Organised by Same Sky.
22 Nov 2025 [TBC] Godalming Christmas Festival & Lights Sat 10:00-18:00 Christmas gift and craft stalls in the High Street, Crown Court and Church Street. Street food and drink, pony rides, Santas grotto, and a packed programme of entertainment at The Pepperpot through the day.
23 Nov 2025 [TBC] Carols in Hotham Park, Bognor Sun 16:30-18:30. Free event.
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Lantern Procession and Fireworks
Fri 12:00-20:00 Market Place & Corn Exchange. Craft and Gift Fair in the Corn Exchange, and an open air market in the Market Place. Food and Drink. 17:00 School choirs singing carols in The Brittox. Video: Parade Fireworks Fire Jugglers Lantern Line: 01380 723099. Tourist Information Centre: 01380 734669. |
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Winter Carnival
Sun 11:00-17:30. 90 food, craft and charity stalls, children's rides, free entertainment including a magic show, comedy jugglers, clowns, Punch & Judy, Santa's Grotto and live music on the Market Place stage. 16:00 Carnival Procession from Shute End car park - decorated floats, bands, costumed walkers and lanterns. Video: Bagpipes Procession Morris Dancing |
30 Nov 2025 [TBC] Reading Toy Run Sun 13:00 Thames Valley Science Park, Collegaite Square, Shinfield to High Close School, Wiltshire Road, Wokingham RG40 1TT. Annual motorcycle run in which 2000 Christian Bikers in fancy dress deliver gifts for those in Barnardo's care. Video Video2 Reading Toy Run Free event.
27 Nov - 04 Dec 2025 [TBC] Norfolk Christmas Tree Festival Fakenham Parish Church NR21 9DY. 85 decorated trees in a Grade 1 listed Church. Refreshments, Christmas market, lunches and teas. 01328 862268. Free Entrance. Attendance 25,000 over the week, raising money for charity.
29 Nov 2025 [TBC] River of Light, Caerphilly Sat 17:30 Lantern procession from the station, through the town to the castle. Samba drummers, street bands, dancers and a spectacular firework finale.
29-30 Nov 2025 [TBC] Rochester Dickensian Christmas Sat-Sun 11:00-17:30 High Street & Bolney Hill. Street entertainment, readings, song and dance, stalls, Christmas carols, and familiar characters from Dickens stories. 11:00 Seven Poor Travelers’ Procession Led by The Right Royal Revels from outside The Guildhall Museum, High Street to The Six Poor Travellers’ House. 12:00 Main Parade of costumed characters from High Street to the Boley Hill Stage. 16:45 Candlelit Parade from High Street to Boley Hill, to join the carol concert on the open-air stage.
30 Nov 2025 [TBC] Leamington Spa Lantern Procession Sun 16:15 Bandstand, Royal Pump Room Gardens. Family entertainment then 17:00 Lantern Parade to the Town Hall accompanied by carol singers, music and stilt walkers. It will finish with traditional Christmas carols by the Christmas Tree at the Town Hall. Free event.
04 Dec 2025 [TBC] Light Up Hassocks Thu 16:00-19:00 Town Centre. Beautiful lantern parade in the heart of Hassocks Town Centre. Windmills Primary School and Hassocks Infants have made their own lanterns and want to share them with the whole town so come and check it out. Organised by Same Sky, Brighton.
04 Dec 2025 [TBC] Poole Lantern Procession Thu 18:00 Falkland Square, Poole, BH15 1AB. Join local school children for a seasonal lantern procession through the High Street followed by carols and mince pies at the historic Guildhall.
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Chester Mid Summer Watch & Winter
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04 &11 Dec 2025 [TBC] Chester Winter Watch Parades 19:00 Eastgate Clock, St Werburgh Street, Northgate Street, Bridge Street & Eastgate Street. Samba bands, dragons and a spectacular fire breathing finale, with the Chester re-enactment group joining the Chester Watch and a group of giant skeletons. Free event.
20-21 Jun 2026 [TBC] Chester Mid Summer Watch Parades Sat-Sun 14:00-15:30 Eastgate Clock, St Werburgh Street, Northgate Street, Bridge Street & Eastgate Street. Cavalcade of medieval characters including giants, beasts, animated tableaux and a kaleidoscope of costumed characters. Samba bands etc. Gallery Video
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06 Dec 2025 [TBC] Mevagissey Christmas Lights Sat 16:30-18:30 The Quay. Probable lantern procession and carol singing. 18:00 Lights switch-on.
06 Dec 2025 [TBC] St Ives Lantern Parade, Cornwall Sat 18:00 Barnoon Hill, Lifeboat Hill and along the Wharf.
06 Dec 2025 [TBC] Maidenhead Lantern Procession Sat 16:30 Illuminated Lantern Procession around town. Video Maidenhead Lantern Procession See "Burning The Clocks" in Brighton on Dec 21st, another event by Same Sky Free event.06-07 Dec 2025 [TBC] Lincoln Ice Adventure Sat-Sun Map
12 Dec 2025 [TBC] Hungerford Christmas Extravaganza Fri evening High Street. Night. Parade, entertainment, Christmas lights, traditional steam engines, fairground organs, food and charity stalls.
13 Dec 2025 [TBC] Santacon London Sat 11:00-17:00 About 1000 naughty Santas roam the streets of London. Free, but registration required.
14 Dec 2025 [TBC] Newbury Lantern Procession Sun 16:00-18:00 Clock tower, Northbrook Street to Market Place. Winter lantern procession, live music and a glittering finale. Free event.
17 Dec 2025 [TBC] Cardigan Lantern Procession Wed 19:00 Cardigan High Street to the Castle. Giant lantern structures and hundreds of smaller lanterns. Festive music, merriment, food and drink at the castle. Possible firework display. Free event.
21 Dec 2025 [TBC] Burning The Clocks, Brighton 18:30-20:30 Illuminated Lantern Procession with 1,500 participants - New Road to Madeira Drive on Brighton sea front. Spectacular beach finale with music and pyrotechnics. Video Procession Fireworks Burning The Clocks is organized by Same Sky 20,000 line the streets to watch. Free event.
21 Dec 2025 [TBC] Winter Solstice, Stonehenge English Heritage provides free Managed Open Access for Winter Solstice and ask that if you are planning to join us for this peaceful and special occasion that you read the Conditions of Entry and the information provided. Admission is free of charge.
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26 Dec 2025 [TBC] Windlesham Pram Race 10:00 Pram teams race through the village, raising money for charity. Annual Boxing Day fun run stops at local pubs, and is very popular with competitors and spectators alike. Video: 2010 2011 2012 2013 Traditionally, the course has been: Start at Highams Hall/Kamkorp Park (formerly Linde Group/BOC) on the Chertsey Road and finishes at The Windlesham Club & Theatre, Kennel Lane, where the prizes are awarded. On route racers visit The Brickmakers Arms, The Surrey Cricketers, The Sun and The Half Moon pubs. Windlesham Pram Race
26 Dec 2025 [TBC] Pagham Pram Race 11:00 Boxing Day, whatever the weather. The oldest continuing pram race in the world, stopping at local pubs, and raising money for charity. 80 competitors expected. 3 mile course via The Bear Inn, Pagham Beach Cafe and finish at The Lamb Inn. info@paghampramrace.com
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31 Dec 2025 [TBC] New Year's Eve Fireworks, London Spectacular Midnight fireworks at the London Eye. Live DJs with music from 22:00 until 00:45. Advance tickets, limited to 100,000 people. Free viewing is possible from the surrounding area and vantage points such as Primrose Hill. Video: Dancing Revelers Fireworks Auld Lang Syne New Year's Eve Fireworks, London.
31 Dec 2025 [TBC] NewcastleGateshead Quayside Fireworks Midnight, New Year's Eve, NewcastleGateshead Quayside. Fireworks light up the Tyne against the iconic backdrop of the seven bridges. Free event.31 Dec 2025 [TBC] Fireball Procession, Stonehaven Midnight, High Street, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Spectacular and unique display involving 60 fireballs. Each fireball is a round cage of wire netting about two feet in circumference packed with paraffin soaked rags and coal and swung around on a wire rope. Video Free event.
31 Dec 2025 [TBC] Weymouth New Years Eve Town Centre and harbour. Free fancy dress party with 20,000 revelers. Tourist Information Centre 01305 785747.
31 Dec 2025 [TBC] St Ives New Year's Eve Fireworks, Cornwall Harbour area - revelers in fancy dress. At midnight everyone overspills onto the beach for the fireworks. The streets of St. Ives are closed for traffic at the bottom of Tregenna Hill.
31 Dec 2025 [TBC] Nos Galan Races 16:30-20:30 Mountain Ash, Cynon Valley, South Wales. 5km route around the town. More than 1,000 runners take part, with competitions for boys and girls, a fun run for adults and an elite race. Each year a famous mystery sports personality takes part. 18:45 Fireworks. 19:00 Elite Race, 19:30 Fun Race.
31 Dec 2025 [TBC] Cardiff New Year's Eve Fireworks Midnight Fireworks at Cardiff's Winter Wonderland, Civic Centre. Free event.
31 Dec 2025 [TBC] Manchester New Year's Eve Fireworks 23:00 Outside Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street. Amazing fireworks with music. No alcohol. Free event.
31 Dec 2025 [TBC] New Year's Eve celebrations on Brighton seafront, near the pier. Caution required at any unofficial fireworks.
31 Dec 2025 [TBC] New Year’s Eve fireworks, Torbay Sun 20:00 Holy Trinity Lane. Free.
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01 Jan 2026 [TBC] New Years Day Parade, London 12:00 Parade from Piccadilly, past Trafalgar Square, to finish at 15:30 on Parliament Street. 10,000 performers, marching bands, classic cars, balloons, cheerleaders, clowns, steel bands and 500,000 spectators. Video New Years Day Parade, London
01 Jan 2026 [TBC] Hyde Park Serpentine Runs 10k race starts at 11:00, 3k fun run starts at 12:00. Course Map
01 Jan 2026 [TBC] Sunninghill Wheelbarrow Race 12:00. Annual charity race of about 20 teams in fancy dress. Start and finish at School Road Car Park, Sunninghill and the course distance is 1 mile.
01 Jan 2026 [TBC] Bath Tub Race, Poole Harbour 11:00 Dolphin Haven and along The Quays. Organized by the Blue Boar pub (01202 682247) to raise funds for the RNLI and other charities. Attracts an audience of about 1000. Map
03 Jan 2026 [TBC] Bolney Wassail Sat 15:00 Old Mill Fruit Farm, Cowfold Road, Bolney, W Sussex, RH17 5SE. Family-friendly event, held on the first Saturday in January. Ancient custom in which the evil spirits are driven out and the good spirits are encouraged to produce a good apple crop for the following year's cider. Morris dancing and noisy ceremony. A shotgun is fired into the air, and everyone makes as much noise as possible. Bring your own noisy instruments - rattles etc. Free event with lots of character, held in the apple orchard. Bottled apple juice will be on sale in the barn. Battery lanterns have now replaced open flame torches. Video: Procession Orchard Dancing Map Wassail Song Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men.
03 Jan 2026 [TBC] Bedminster Winter Lantern Parade St Francis Church, 279 North Street, Bristol BS3 1JP. Sat 15:00-18:00 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol. Possible fireworks after. More
03 Jan 2026 [TBC] Pentacle Wassail Sat 18:00–23:00 The Royal Oak and Castle Pub High St, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 5LE. Drumming, dancing and wassailing. Video: Procession Orchard Pentacle Wassail Facebook Free event.
04 Jan 2026 [TBC] Twelfth Night, London Sun 12:00 Bankside, outside Shakespere's Globe. Twelfth Night is an annual seasonal celebration held on London's South Bank. A mix of ancient customs with contemporary festivity. It is free, accessible to all and happens whatever the weather. See the Holly Man in evergreen foliage, the Mummers dressed in spectacular colours, and all manner of characters. Twelfth Night, London
06 Jan 2026 [TBC] 12th Night, Guildford Twelfth Night - Mummers Play and Wassail. The Pilgrim Mummers will be touring Guildford bringing entertainment and general jollity in the following locations: 19:15 The Star, 20:00 The Three Pigeons, 20:30 The Angel Hotel, 21:30 The Keep, 22:00 The Royal Oak
09 Jan 2026 Hartley Wintney Wassail Fri 19:00 Torch Procession from the Waggon & Horses RG27 8NY, east to the Vaughan Millennium Apple Orchard. Complementary cup of cider or apple juice at the orchard. events@hartleywintney.org.uk Video: Waggon & Horses The Orchard The Apple Tree 01252 845152. Dancing and ceremony by Hook Eagle Morris Men. Please bring lanterns and torches.10 Jan 2026 [TBC] Bracknell Wassail Sat 17:15 Lily Hill Park. Small traditional orchard wassail, suitable for all. Bring cider or apple juice. Meet at north car park, Lily Hill Road RG12 2RX Ticketsd Video Bracknell Wassail.
10 Jan 2026 [TBC] Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival Processions Sat 10:30-15:30 Whittlesea, Peterborough. Processions with local Morris sides, hundreds of dancers, musicians and street performers. Sunday - Bear burning.
18 Jan 2026 [TBC] Arun Divers Littlehampton Leap Sun 12:00 Red Bridge, Arun View Inn, River Road, Littlehampton BN17 5DD. Intrepid jumpers in fancy dress leap into the River Arun for charity. A fun event for all ages, open to anyone with a minimum sponsorship fee or charity donation of about £10 on the day. Leapers are encouraged to wear fancy dress, wetsuits or drysuits. Boats will be in the water to recover the Leapers and ferry them to the riverside, nobody will be in the water for more than 1 minute. Hot soup will be available in the bar at The Arun View Inn for all brave leapers. There will be a street collection for the charity and people are welcome to come and watch and take photo's. Afterwards in The Arun View Inn, there will also be a Grand Raffle prize draw. Sponsor forms are available for download at www.arundivers.org.uk or alternatively contact Gary Moore 07788 177773. Aran Divers Facebook
18 Jan 2026 [TBC] Royal Pavilion, Brighton Sun 11:00-16:30 The Royal Pavilion, Brighton BN1 1EE. To celebrate the purchase of the Royal Pavilion by the town of Brighton in 1850, admission charges are waived once a year. Attendance 3,000. Come along and find out how you can get involved in helping to conserve and care for the Royal Pavilion all year round. Tel: 03000 290900. Free event. More
26 Jan 2026 Australia Day - pub events and parties around London.
27 Jan 2026 Up Helly Aa, Lerwick, Shetland The largest fire festival in Europe, celebrated on the last Tuesday of January every year. Torch-light procession of up to a thousand "guizers" through the streets of Lerwick, followed by the burning of a full-size replica Viking long-ship. A night of revelry, dancing and partying until dawn. Video
30 Jan - 08 Feb 2026 [TBC] Bristol Light Festival Fri-Sun 17:00-22:00 Bristol City. World premier light art works come to life across the city. See link for locations and times. Free event.31 Jan 2026 [TBC] Marsden
Imbolc Fire Festival
01 Feb 2026 [TBC] Canvey Island Radio and Electronics Rally Sun 10:00 Cornelius Vermuyden School, Dinant Avenue, Canvey Island, Essex SS8 9QS. Amateur radio & electronics. 01842 861089.
07 Feb 2026 [TBC] Waitangi Day Pub Crawl, London The day New Zealanders let their hair down. Sat 10:00 Pride of Paddington, 1 Craven Road, Paddington W2 3BP. Prince Alfred, 112 Queensway, Westbourne Green, Notting Hill W2 3RR. The Old Swan, 206 Kensington Church Street, Notting Hill W8 4DP. Prince of Wales, 8 Kensington Church Street, Kensington W8 4EP. Duke of Clarence, 148 Old Brompton Road SW5 0BE. The Zetland Arms, 2 Bute Street, Old Brompton Road, Kensington SW7 3EX. The Phoenix, 14 Palace Street, Westminster, Victoria SW1E 5JA. The Old Star, 66 Broadway, St James's Park, Westminster SW1H 0DB. 16:00 Big gathering and Haka at Parliament Square. The Pubs Haka Video More Waitangi Pub Crawl, London07 Feb 2026 [TBC] Winter Lantern Parade, Tunbridge Wells Sat 17:30 Vibrant parade from The Royal Victoria Place, up Camden Road, right into Albion Road, left into Auckland Road, and into the Grosvenor and Hilbert Recreation Ground. Tunbridge Wells Lantern Procession Facebook
14-21 Feb 2026 [TBC] Brighton Science Festival A selection of great science activities, shows and workshops for young people around Brighton.
17 Feb 2026 Olney Pancake Race Shrove Tuesday. The original and unique Olney Pancake Race which is now world famous. Traffic stops while the competitors make their 415 yard dash from Market Place to Church Lane. Start at 11:55 - warning bells are rung from the Church steeple and the race is started by the Churchwarden.
17 Feb 2026 Flipping Marvelous Pancake Race Tue 12:30-13:30 More London, London Bridge City, SE1. Southbank, near Tower Bridge. Free event.
17 Feb 2026 Great Spitalfields Pancake Race Shrove Tuesday 12:30. Get together a sponsored team of four people to enter in the relay race. Bring your own frying pan - pancakes provided. Race run along Dray Walk at The Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane. Live music. Small prizes. 020 7375 0441.
17 Feb 2026 [TBC] Littlehampton Pancake Olympics Sat 11:00-13:00 High Street. Raise funds for a charity of your choice in this fun packed competition. Teams are invited to compete in four Olympic style disciplines but unlike the real thing it involves a lot of pancakes. There will be sprinting, relaying, flipping and even pancake curling!
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17-22 Feb 2026 [TBC] Imagine
Children's Festival
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20-22 Feb 2026 [TBC] Wakefield Rhubarb Festival Fri-Sun Cathedral Precinct. The finest regional produce, the most talented local chefs, a range of tours, walks, demonstrations, real ale and the biggest speciality market in the region. Free event.
22 Feb 2026 [TBC] Chinese New Year, London Sun 10:00 Parade, North of Trafalgar Square, Charring Cross Road, Shaftesbury Avenue. 11:00-18:00 Trafalgar Square - Lion dance, martial arts, food, firecrackers, pyrotechnics and light show. On Wardour Street and Gerrard Street you’ll find craft stalls, Chinese food stands and more traditional dance. Shaftesbury Avenue stage will host local up-and-coming talent. Charing Cross Road will feature musical performances, martial arts displays, crafts and workshops. Expect huge crowds in Trafalgar Square - main stage with music, lion dances and fireworks. Video: Parade Firecrackers Website: visitlondon.com More Free event
22 Feb 2026 [TBC] Chinese New Year, Manchester Sun 11:00-20:00 Chinatown and Albert Square. 12:30 Dragon Parade with 175ft dragon, 18:00 Possible fireworks. Attendance 65,000.
22 Feb 2026 [TBC] Chinese New Year, Liverpool Sun 11:30-16.30 Great George Street/Nelson Street. Dragon Parades, firecrackers, music, Martial arts etc.
22 Feb 2026 [TBC] Chinese New Year, Birmingham Sun 11:30-16:00 China Town, Bullring & Grand Central and in and around the Hippodrome for performances, crafts and family friendly activities. Dragon dances, acrobatics, Kung Fu, firecrackers, market stalls, food, children’s rides and firework finale. Attendance 30,000. Tel: 0121 685 8510. Free event.
Feb-Oct 2026 Pride Events Please confirm details with organisers before traveling. Some events are held over several days. Some events are ticketed. Some are free. 27 Feb 2026 [TBC] Student Pride |
01 Mar 2026 [TBC] Hastings Umbrella Parade Sun 12:00 Bottom of London Road, towards White Rock. A riot of sound and colour on the seafront. Video Part of Hastings Fat Tuesday Festival Fri 20:00-03:00 Le Grand Mardi Grass Ball White Rock Theatre. Sat Unplugged Bars and restaurants of Hastings Old Town host a packed afternoon of acoustic music sessions, as 60 emerging and established artists and bands across all genres play 15-minute sets at participating venues. Tue. A raucous celebration of all things Mardi Gras, the Fat Tuesday Tour is the main event – a whirlwind of music, merry-making and more music. Twelve venues host the Fat Tuesday Tour, where 24 established acts play 20-minute sets in 3 venues each. Brace yourselves! Free. See links for many more events and tickets - many free.
01 Mar 2026 [TBC] St Davids Day Parade 12:30 Cardiff City Hall. Parade with floats, flags, bands, dragons and participants in national or historic dress. Route St Davids Day Parade, Cardiff
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01 Mar 2026 [TBC] Brighton Half Marathon Sun 09:30 Madeira Drive/ Seafront. 10,000 runners.
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03-04 Mar 2026 [TBC] Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide Football Tue-Wed 14:00-22:00. Everyone takes to the streets to play the largest, most insane football game in the world. Shops are boarded up, and only an unsuspecting visitor would park his or her car in the town. Start at Shawcroft car park. The goals are 3 miles apart, at Clifton & Sturston mills. The ball is kicked, carried or thrown, but generally proceeds in a series of hugs invisible to the spectator, with goals being scored by striking the mill wheel 3 times with the ball. The game can finish well after dark If a goal is scored before 18:00, then a new game is started. If the goal is after 18:00, then the game ends for that day. Interactive Pitch Map Location Map Video
07-08 Mar 2026 The Yorkshire Brass Band Championships Sat-Sun. Huddersfield Town Hall. Some of the finest Bands in Britain such as Black Dyke, Brighouse and Rastrick, Grimethorpe Colliery, YBS and many others all competing in the Championship Section. Few contests are so fiercely competitive. Tickets (01484 225755) about £7 to £12 per day.
07 Mar 2026 [TBC] Women’s Eights Head of the River Race Sat 15:30 Mortlake to Putney, 4 miles 374 yards. 3,000 athletes on the classic championship course. The largest women’s rowing race in the world with around 2,880 women racing and 320 crews taking part. It is the only race in the UK where novices can compete in the same race as Olympic champions and as such attracts a wide range of rowers from clubs and universities.
14-15 & 21-22 Mar 2026 [TBC] Lambing Weekend, Wiltshire Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 Lackham Farm, Wiltshire College Lackham, Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2NY. Lackham House, museum of agriculture and rural life, gardens, woodland walk and animal centre. Please contact the venue before traveling. Lackham Country Park, Wiltshire15 Mar 2026 [TBC] St Patricks Day, London Sun 12:00 Huge parade from Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly to Trafalgar Square More 12:00-18:00 Irish Day Party in Trafalgar Square. Music stage, entertainment food and drink. Attendance 125,000. Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 2014 Parade 2014 Trafalgar Sq St Patricks Day, London Usually held on the nearest Sunday to 17 March. Free event.
15 Mar 2026 [TBC] St Patricks Day, Birmingham Sun 12:00-18:00. 12:00 Confetti Blast signals the start of the parade - Camp Hill, Digbeth High Street past traditional Irish pubs, ending on Alcester Street. Pipe bands, floats, Irish music, county flag bearers, Irish dancing, tractors and steam engines. Generally held on the Sunday before St Patrick's Day.
15 Mar 2026 [TBC] Bath Half Marathon Sun 11:00 Great Pulteney Street. One of the longest established and most popular city road events in the UK, raising over £1.2 million for charity. The Runners Village is at the Bath Recreation Ground, open to both runners and spectators. Heart FM Roadshow, food and drink, first aid and toilets. Video Bath Half Marathon
21 Mar 2026 [TBC] Head of the River Race Sat 09:15 Mortlake to Putney. A processional race for eights rowed over the 4.25 mile championship course. Up to 400 crews of eights start at 10-second intervals.100's of boats, and very exciting. Video Head of the River Race, London21 Mar 2026 [TBC] Red Nose Day Annual event. Red Nose Day is a UK-wide fundraising event organised by Comic Relief. On Red Nose Day everyone is encouraged to cast inhibitions aside, put on a Red Nose and do something a little bit silly to raise money - celebrities included! It culminates in a night of televised comedy and documentary films. It’s an event that unites the entire nation in trying to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people, both across Africa and in the UK, facing terrible injustice or living in abject poverty.
22 Mar 2026 [TBC] Reading Half Marathon Sun 10:00 Green Park, Madejski Stadium. Major event with up to 16,500 competitors. Usually an early sell-out for runners. Video: 2015 2014 2012 2011 Reading Half Marathon22 Mar 2026 [TBC] Sharrow Lantern Carnival, Sheffield Sun 18:00-19:30 Mount Pleasant Park to Lowfield Park. Giant procession with hundreds of beautiful lanterns, drummers and fire dancing. Video: Procession Samba Choir Map Sharrow Lantern Carnival, Sheffield
22 Mar 2026 [TBC] World Water Day 2.5 billion people worldwide are without access to proper sanitation. 22nd March Annually
22 Mar 2026 [TBC] Hastings Half Marathon Sun 10:30 Start - Sea Road, St Leonards-on-Sea. 5000 runners, entertainment, music and lots of spectators. Route Organised by The Hastings Lions Club.
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04 Apr 2026 [TBC] The Grand National Saturday, Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool. 30 fences, 4 miles and 4 furlongs. The Steeplechase Enclosure is a great place to experience the atmosphere of the Grand National - adult tickets about £35.
04-05 Apr 2026 [TBC] Cumbria Easter Rally Sat-Sun Kirkby Stephen and Brough, Cumbria. Free admission, free bus rides. Family event. Saturday evening road run through the fells, food & drink stalls and vintage funfair. The UK's biggest, free classic commercial vehicle rally, with over 250 vintage buses, lorries and commercial vehicles. Road Run on Sat at 16:30 starting at Kirkby Stephen Railway Station and from Grand Prix in Brough. RALLY SITES: Grand Prix yard in Brough - classic vehicles and stalls. Geoff Atkinson's yard in Brough - The Bedford Enthusiasts Club. Jubilee Park in Brough - vintage pedal bikes. Kirkby Stephen - The Auction Mart - vintage vehicles and stalls. Market Square and Market Street Kirkby Stephen - vintage vehicles displayed and craft/artisan and food stalls as well as stalls for motor enthusiasts. The Mountain Rescue station in Kirkby Stephen - vintage military vehicles. Kirkby Stephen Parish Church - bric-a-brac and cafe. The Stainmore Railway (Kirkby Stephen East) - stalls, cafe and classical trains on display. Winton Craft Fair. 10:00-16:30 Free bus service every 15mins from Kirkby Stephen Railway Station to Brough.
05 Apr 2026 [TBC] Easter Bonnet Parade, Lyme Regis Sun 14:00-16:00. Make an Easter Bonnet or just enjoy the spectacle of people in the parade wearing their Easter Bonnets. 14:15 Judging of Easter Bonnets in the Baptist Church. 15:00 Easter Bonnet Parade Baptist Church, Broad Street to the Jubilee Pavilion, sea front. Parade includes Majorettes.
06 Apr 2026 [TBC] The London Harness Horse Parade Easter Monday, South of England Showground, Ardingly, from 09:00. Family event. Ponies, working shire horses, and everything in between. See link for cost. The children will love this one. Jackie Shearman 01737 646132 www.lhhp.co.uk
06 Apr 2026 [TBC] World Coal Carrying Championships Easter Monday, Gawthorpe, Wakefield. The main event starts at The Royal Oak, Owl Lane, and the course is about 1 mile. The men carry 50kg, and the women less. No event in the Olympic Games could stimulate more enthusiasm than this annual contest of stamina and muscle.
10-11 Apr 2026 [TBC] North Leeds Charity Beer Festival North Leeds Cricket Club, The Homestead, Old Park Road, Roundhay, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1JX. In association with The Rotary Club of Roundhay. Fri 17:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-23:00. 36 Real Ales from 8 breweries, Gin Bar. About £10 entry, inc glass, programme & 3 tokens.
10-12 Apr 2026 [TBC] Oxford Folk Festival Fri-Sun - Morris Dancing and events throughout the City Centre. Top folk artists, plus the cream of the local folk music scene. Music, dance, and song - events for all the family. If you want to make sure you don't miss a thing you can buy a ticket for the whole weekend. Most family activities are free.
11-12 Apr 2026 [TBC] UK Coach Rally Blackpool. Saturday morning competitors will complete an 50-mile road rally route, in the afternoon go through the driving tests and in the evening relax at our Gala Dinner Dance. Sunday morning bright and early a proud line up of coach entries will be judged, also the driving test will take place for the finalists followed by the presentation of awards in the afternoon. Over the weekend alongside the Rally Event is an extensive Trade Exhibition area.
12 Apr 2026 [TBC] The Boat Race Sun. Putney to Mortlake, London. The annual 4 mile race takes about 20 minutes, and attracts up to 250,000 spectators to the Thames riverbank. Giant viewing screens at Bishops Park in Putney near the start, and at Furnival Gardens in Hammersmith, at the 2 mile point. Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race12 Apr 2026 [TBC] Brighton Marathon Sun 09:45 Start at Preston Park. 20,000 runners. The route is south to the Seafront, east towards Rottingdean, west to Shoreham power station then back to Madeira Drive, near the pier to finish. Several loops to make up the distance to 26 miles. Likely live bands, DJ's etc at Preston Park, Rosehill Terrace, New Road, The Level, Old Steine, Brighton Band Stand, Hove Lawns, New Church Road and Shoreham Power Station. The third biggest marathon in the country. Course Map Video: Warm-up Start Brighton Marathon
13 Apr 2026 [TBC] Boishakhi Mela 12:00-19:30 Guild Hall Yard, Tower Hamlets. One of London’s premier street celebrations, with an attendance of 150,000. Bangladeshi festival with food, live music, sports activities and traditional arts and crafts workshops. Boishakhi Mela, London Free event.
18 Apr 2026 [TBC] Vaisakhi Festival, London Sat 12:00-18:00 Trafalgar Square. One of the most important events in the Sikh calendar. The packed line-up includes: Live performances kirtan (spiritual music), arts, food, community groups, charities, children’s activities and turban tying. All ages welcome. Vaisakhi, London Free event.
18 Apr 2026 [TBC] Incarnation Brighton Sat 10:00-18:00 Madeira Drive. Hundreds of performance cars on display. Organised by the Ace Cafe. Free event.
23 Apr 2026 [TBC] St George's Day, London Thu 12:00-18:00 Trafalgar Square. Live music stage and quality sound system. Video St George's Day, London Free event.
25 Apr 2026 [TBC] St George’s Day Parade, Dartford Sat 12:45-13:30 Brass bands, fusion drummers, morris dancers and stilt walkers at One Bell Corner in the High Street. 13.35-14:00 Schools Parade, featuring live entertainment which will start outside the Civic Centre in Home Gardens and will go via the Orchards Shopping Centre into the High Street and then on to Central Park. 14:00-14:30 Vibrant performances at the Bandstand in Central Park. Probably the biggest St Georges day parade in the country with up to 1500 taking part. More A partnership with Cohesion Plus, Same Sky and schools in both Gravesend and Dartford.
25
Apr 2026 [TBC] Shakespeare
Birthday Procession
26 Apr 2026 London Marathon Sunday, Start at Greenwich Park Blackheath. 08:55 Elite wheelchair race. 09:00 IPC Athletics Marathon World Cup (ambulatory). 09:15 Elite women. 10:00 Elite men, followed by the masses. Popular viewing areas include Greenwich, Tower Bridge, Victoria Embankment and The Mall. 50,000 Runners and One Million Spectators. Video - Red Start Video The London Marathon
| 01-30 May 2026 [TBC] Brighton
Fringe
Brighton Fringe - a month of hundreds of fantastic events, both ticketed and free. Cabaret, comedy, circus, music and mime etc. Multiple locations - see link. |
02 May 2026 [TBC] Brighton
Festival Childrens Parade
02 May 2026 [TBC] Downton Cuckoo Fair Sat. Family-friendly fair on the village green.
02 May 2026 [TBC] Padstow May Day Obby Oss Day is the biggest day in Padstow's calendar. Up to 30,000 people cram into the little Cornish town. The fearsome mask of the Obby Oss proceeds through the streets, swirling and dancing and accompanied by lots of dancers, musicians and drummers'
02 May 2026 [TBC] Canalway
Cavalcade - Inland Waterways Association Sat-Mon
Little Venice, Paddington. Community and waterways
festival over the early May Holiday. Over 150 working and traditional boats,
boat rally, trade show, activities, entertainment, music, real ale and food.
Sat 10:00-18:00. Sun
10:00-18:00, plus 20:30 Music & illuminated boat procession
02-03 May 2026 [TBC] Magnificent Motors Eastbourne Sat-Sun Seafront and Western Lawns near the Wish Tower. Seafront cavalcade at 10:00, both days. One of the biggest FREE motoring spectaculars on the south coast. Around 300-400 vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, steam traction engines, commercial and military vehicles. Trade stands, French Market, live music stage with local bands and small funfair. Free entrance. Organised by Eastbourne Borough Council, in partnership with Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club, East Sussex Omnibus Society plus a variety of other historic transport groups. Attendance 25,000. Magnificent Motors, Eastbourne
02-04 May 2026 [TBC] Urchfont Scarecrow Festival, Wiltshire Sat-Mon Over 50 scarecrows made by families in the village. The Scarecrow Trail commences at the village pond where a programme can be purchased indicating the position of the scarecrows, with the task of identifying and matching the scarecrows to the cryptic clues in the programme is a challenging experience. Children’s competition identifying pictures of children’s characters. Plant Sale adjacent to the pond. Free car parking on the playing fields. Refreshments around the pond. Attendance 10,000. Facebook
02-04 May 2026 [TBC] Norbury Canal Festival Sat-Mon 10:00-16:00. Norbury Junction, Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire. Display of working boats, best decorated boat competition, childrens events, live music, hog roast, boat trips, open air service, craft stalls, brass bands, local charity stalls and vehicle displays. More 01952-883568.
| 02-04 May 2026 [TBC] Rochester
Sweeps Festival
Mon 14:45 Procession - Star Hill, High Street and Rochester Castle. Sat-Mon Holiday weekend. Biggest gathering of Morris Dancers in the country. Jack-in-the-Green, a seven foot high character, is woken at dawn on May Day from his slumber on Bluebell Hill, then travels to Rochester to start the festivities. Thousands of revelers watch performances at various venues & pubs. It is considered lucky to be kissed by a sweep. 2011 Video Festival Sat-Mon Sweeps Festival Free event. Sweeps Festival info - Medway Council |
| 02-24 May 2026 [TBC] Brighton
Festival
Three weeks of arts & street theatre on a huge scale, both free and chargeable. |
03 May 2026 [TBC] Beltane Festival Sun 12:00 Thornborough Henge. A celebration of seasonal change and ancient mystery at one of Britain's most important prehistoric sacred sites. Free event.
| 04 May 2026 [TBC] Hastings
Jack In The Green Festival Mon. Live music & events - please see the website for more details. Monday - Procession day. 1500 performers and 10,000 revelers. 09:45 Gathering on Rock-a-Nore Road. 10:15 Procession. 11:15 Stop for refreshment and dancing, Swan Terrace, High Street. 12:00 Swan Terrace, Croft Road, along Collier Road and Priory Road. 12:30 Procession arrives West Hill Festival site - Morris dancing, crafts, food and licensed bar with real ales. 15:30 Slaying of Jack. Festival Fri-Mon. Hastings Jack In The Green Festival Free event. |
04 May 2026 [TBC] Hastings 1066 Bike Festival Mon 08:00 Locksbottom, Orpington to Hastings. Britain's biggest free motorcycle festival. 40,000 bikes, 76,000 people, over 50 exhibitors and live music. Be a part of the biggest motorcycle festival in Britain. This is a free ride with no start time - just turn up in Locksbottom from about 8am with the thousands of other bikers and ride when you feel like it to Hastings. Hastings Bike Festival & Run
04 May 2026 [TBC] Soham Carnival & Heavy Horse Show Mon 09:00-17:00. Bank holiday Monday. The Recreation Ground, Fountain Lane. Heavy Horse Show from 9.00am until 1.00pm. The Carnival Parade of Decorated Vehicles will start at Townsend at 13:00. Vintage & Classic Vehicle Show Starts at 15:45. Live Bands Plus DJ’s, Real Ales Beer Tent, Soham Fenlander Majorette Troupe, Stalls from Local Tradesmen, Charities, Children’s Races, BBQ, Punch & Judy etc.
04 May 2026 [TBC] Chobham Carnival 11:30 Procession, Burrow Hill to the Recreation Ground. 01276 858170. Video Chobham Carnival04 May 2026 [TBC] Lewes Garland Day Mon from 10:00 Lewes Castle. Children's Garland Competition. 11:00 Procession High Street. Morris Dancing by the Knots of May and Chanctonbury Ring Morris Men.
08 May 2026 [TBC] Helston Flora Day, Cornwall 07:00 The Morning Dance, Guildhall. 08:30 The Hal-an-Tow, St John's Bridge. 09:50 The Children's Dance, Wendron Street. 12:00 The Midday Dance, Guildhall. 17:00 The Evening Dance, Guildhall. Usually held on 08 May, unless that date falls on a Sunday or Monday, in which case the previous Saturday.
08-10 May 2026 Holmfirth Festival of Folk Excellent community based festival which draws in a large audience. The events take place in the local pubs and on the streets. The vast majority of the events are free, although audiences are encouraged to contribute to the collection buckets. Because of the nature of the venues, don’t expect big names, but be assured that you will get quality. The concerts in the Old Bridge function room and the Ceilidh are paid events.
08-24 May 2026 [TBC] Norfolk & Norwich Festival Two weeks of amazing events - circus, music and visual arts, both free and ticketed.
09 May 2026 [TBC] Miniature Steam On The Quay Sat 10:00-17:00 Poole Quay. Some of the most beautiful and detailed mini steam and traction engines, all lovingly built and maintained by their owners. Steam engine rides. Free event.
09 May 2026 [TBC] Exeter Pride Sat 12:00 Parade, St Sidwells Centre. Stalls, women's space offering workshops and information, men's networking space, youth space, speed dating, chillout cafe at Exeter Phoenix cafe/bar, live music and DJs.
09 May 2026 [TBC] Surrey Heath Show Sat 10:00-16:00 Frimley Lodge Park, Frimley Green. Classic cars, arts, crafts and community stalls, Surrey Air Ambulance, live music, food stalls, judo displays and the Companion Dog Show. Free event. Small parking charge.
09 - 23 May 2026 [TBC] Newbury Spring Festival Clasical concerts, chamber music, jazz and recitals etc.
10 May 2026 [TBC] Bracknell Half Marathon Sun 08:45 The Lexicon, town centre Video Course Map Bracknell Half Marathon
10 May 2026 [TBC] Covent Garden May Fayre & Puppet Festival Sun 11:00-17:30 St Paul’s Church Garden, Bedford Street WC2E 9ED. Punch and Judy, procession, folk music, maypole dancing and stalls. Free event.
10 May 2026 [TBC] Basingstoke Festival of Transport Sun 11:00-16:00 War Memorial Park, Basingstoke RG21 4AH. Often over 750 vehicles on display, including classic vintage commercial vehicles, fire engines, military trucks, cars and motorcycles, plus specialist clubs, trade stalls and catering. A great day out for all the family. Basingstoke Festival of Transport More Free event.
14-17 May 2026 [TBC] Royal
Windsor Horse Show
15-17 May 2026 [TBC] St Ives Food & Drink Festival Porthminster beach. A packed music line up alongside daytime artisan tents, food and drinks, live music and food demos. Some events free.
15 May 2026 [TBC] LDN London Dragon Boat Race 11:00-15:00 Surrey Docks, Watersports Centre, Rotherhithe. Dragon Boat Racing is one of the world’s oldest sports, originating in China over 2,500 years ago. Teams of 11 race against each other in a series of qualifying timed races, culminating in a Grand Final race and the presentation of trophies and Champagne.
15-24 May 2026 [TBC] Manchester Jazz festival 60 gigs, 300 hundred musicians and hours of live music, plus a full array of special events and activities, indoors and out, on stage and on screen.
16 May 2026 [TBC] Brighton Heroes Run Sat 10:00 Hove Seafront. Charity fun-run in Brighton. Heroes Run Rise Charity: RISE is a Sussex-based charity that supports people affected by domestic abuse and violence. Events
16 May 2026 [TBC] Abingdon Charity Air & Country Show Sat 10:00-17:00 Abingdon Airfield, Dalton Barracks. A volunteer run event in aid of Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance. Flying & static aircraft, trade & charity stands, farmers market, crafts, historic & classic vehicles, ground & arena displays, children's amusements, live music, food and free parking. About £15.
16-17 May 2026 [TBC] Rickmansworth Canal Festival - Waterways Trust Sat 10:30-22:30, Sun 10:30-17:30 Batchworth Lock. Held on the third weekend in May. Canal boats, boat tug of war, boat trips, guest speakers, environmental fair, live music and an animal farm for the children. Rickmansworth Canal Festival Rickmansworth Festival
16-24 May 2026 [TBC] Bath
International Music Festival
17 May 2026 [TBC] Dunstable Downs Radio Club Car Boot Sale Sun 09:00 Stockwood Park, Luton - M1 J10. Annual specialist sale of ham radio, computing and test equipment etc. Food and toilets available. Dunstable Downs Boot Sale
17 May 2026 [TBC] London-Brighton Mini Owners Run Sun 08:00-17:00 Cheam recreation ground to Madeira Drive. Annual Mini-Owners run organised by the London & Surrey Mini Owners Club. About 2100 Minis. Trade stands and auction etc.
17 May 2026 [TBC] Duck
Race and Family Fun Day Sun 11:00-16:00 Bramhall Park, Hall Road, Bramhall,
Stockport SK7 3NX. The event now includes a bake-off, and raises money for
worthy causes.
18-20 May 2026 [TBC] Pint of Science Festival Mon-Wed. The festival brings top class scientists to pubs across London and the UK to tell the public about their exciting research in an informal setting. Themes in previous years have included: Matters of the Mind, Our Body, Chemistry & Physics plus Planet Earth. Tickets about £2.
21-24 May 2026 [TBC] Harambee Pasadia Festival Thu-Sun at The Hub, Shaw Bank, Ing Lane, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8TD. Family camping Afro-Fusion Arts Festival, celebrating the cultures, foods, music, artists, and fusions of the African diaspora. Tickets
21-25 May 2026 [TBC] Yarmouth Gaffers Regatta Thu-Mon Yarmouth, Isle of Wight. Racing, food, fun, music and elegant yachts.
21-31 May 2026 [TBC] Hay Festival Hay gathers people together to think about the world as it is and to imagine how it might be. It's a big conversation about discovery and intellectual adventure. We share stories and ideas with great international writers and thinkers, film-makers, historians and novelists, philosophers, environmentalists, poets and scientists. And at night we like to party with the greatest comedians and musicians.
22 May 2026 [TBC] Saddleworth & District Brass Band Contests Whit Friday. Over a hundred open air performances at 20 venues around the moorland villages and towns. There can be 50 or more bands at the busier venues, and you can expect some world class playing. Each band plays two pieces - one on the march. Competition is fierce, and adjudication can last into the early hours. Venues
22-24 May 2026 [TBC] Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival South Quay. Tall ships, lifeboat demonstrations, Royal Naval Simulators, guided heritage walks, craft marquees, shanty groups, entertainment, seafood and a beer tent. Many events free.
22-25 May 2026 [TBC] Chippenham Folk Festival Fri-Mon. Over 200 events in the town centre. Ceilidh and concert events in the riverside park. Multiple pub sessions, workshops, concerts and dances. Full program of children's events, craft marquee, catering facilities and an open air arena in the park. The High Street and historic Market Square are traffic-free, and feature buskers, street theatre and processions. There is a large street fair on Monday.
22-25 May 2026 [TBC] Fishguard Folk Festival Fishguard Folk Festival takes place every year over the late May Bank Holiday. It is an almost entirely free event, with concerts, sessions, workshops and walks. A small number of headline concerts are ticketed. For everything else, just turn up.
22 May - 11 Jun 2026 [TBC] Bath Fringe Festival Multiple events and locations. Attendance 16,000.
23 May 2026 [TBC] Crawley Festival - High Street Live 14:00-21:00 Music stages and alfresco dining in the High Street, which is closed to traffic.
23-27 May 2026 [TBC] Jorvik Viking Festival, York Viking arts, music, drama and action, with many free events. The final Saturday is Battle Day 10:00-17:00 Activities all day - St Sampson's Square, Hungate, Museum Gardens - have-a-go archery and bird of prey displays. 13.00 Earl Ealdred leads his troops from Museum Gardens across the city to Coppergate. 17:00 Gates open for Festival Battle Finale and Boat Burning at the racecourse. Dramatic reconstruction of the Battle of Woden’s Field in 910AD. Fire jugglers, warriors, special effects and fireworks. Food and drink available. Pre-booking essential. Details
23 May 2026 [TBC] Eastbourne Carnival Sat 14:00 Procession from the Fishermen's Green to the Wish Tower slopes. A street party will then take place at Victoria Place (top end of Terminus Road) from approx. 16:30.
23 May 2026 [TBC] Bognor Regis Carnival Sat 13:15 Esplanade to West Park. Music stage, arena displays, trade stalls, crafts and food in the park. Fireworks at 21:30 from the pier.
23 May 2026 [TBC] Twickenham Regatta 10:00-17:00 Between Eel Pie Island and Richmond Bridge. 500 competitors, 130 races. Free enclosure for spectators and competitors at Buccleuch Gardens, overlooking the finish line at Richmond. Live music from 13:30, sandwiches, cakes and real ale bar. Timetable
23-24 May 2026 [TBC] Mersey River Festival Family fun, music and entertainment along the river. Free event.
23-24 May 2026 [TBC] StowFiesta
| 23-24 May 2026 [TBC] The
Ironbridge Gorge WW2 Weekend
Sat-Sun 10:00-16:00 Dale End Park, Ironbridge, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7EG. Step back in time and experience some of the
country’s top Living History Groups bringing history to life. |
23-25 May 2026 [TBC] Margam Park Kite Festival Kite festival, Margam Country Park, just off the M4 near Port Talbot, Wales. Amazing variety of kites and other attractions, in a relaxed environment, close to good beaches. Free entrance - pre booking may be required.
24 May 2026 [TBC] Luton Caribbean Carnival Sun 12:00-18:00. Fun fair and playground in Manor Park.
Entertainment in St George's Square until 18:00. Organised by |
24 May 2026 [TBC] Preston Caribbean Carnival Sun 12:00 Procession from Moor Park towards the city and back. Music until 20:00. Free, but donations requested at the park.
| 25 May 2026 [TBC] Cheese
Rolling, Brockworth, Gloucester
Mon 11:00-15:00 Coopers Hill, Brockworth GL3 4SB. Foolhardy souls cartwheel down a 1 in 2 gradient, chasing a 7lb cheese. There are five downhill & four uphill races. This long-standing Gloucester tradition is held on common land. Competitors & spectators should assess the risk before attending. |
25 May 2026 [TBC] Reading Carnival Mon 12:00 Procession from Hodsol Road. 12:00-19:00 Lots of entertainment and large music stage in Prospect Park. Reading Carnival.
25 May 2026 [TBC] Woolsack Races - Facebook Mon 12:00. Wacky event where dozens of hopefuls race up and down Gumstool Hill in Tetbury town center carrying 60lb sacks of wool (35lb for the ladies). The course runs the 280 yards, between The Royal Oak and The Crown, and is a very steep 1-in-4. Street entertainment, magic and music from 10:00. Races from 12:00. Attendance 10,000. Wool Sack Races Wool Sack Races, Tetbury Free event.
25 May - 01 Jun 2026 [TBC] Rainbow Film Festival, London Various venues. Films, both documentary and features, celebrating the diversity of Asian culture, all with English sub-titles.
28-30 May 2026 [TBC] The Royal Bath & West Show The country's biggest rural festival with something for everyone. 600+ trade stands.
29 May 2026 [TBC] Cotswold
Olimpiks Fri, Dover's Hill, Chipping Campden.
Morris Men, Pipe Band, German Shepherd Dog14:00-s,
Fighting Arts, Tae Kwan Do, Tug of War, Fairground Rides, Birds of Prey,
Climbing Wall, Gurning. Hot and cold food. 14:00-18:00
Jacobean Village, Medieval Dance, Falconry, Tug-of-War, 15:30-18:00 Folk
Concert, 19:30-21:45 The famous Shin Kicking, Tug of War, 5 mile Race,
Morris Men, 21:45 Fireworks & Torch Procession, 21:30-24:00 Live Music in
the Square. Video:
29-31 May 2026 [TBC] Midlands Air Festival Thu-Sat. Set in the beautiful grounds of Ragley Hall, Alcester B49 5NJ. Jets, helicopters, vintage aircraft, aerobatics, close formation teams, parachute displays and hot air balloons. Music, trade stalls, entertainment catering options to suits all tastes. Advance ticket required - see website.
30 May 2026 [TBC] Strawberry Fair, Cambridge Sat 12:00-23:00 Midsummer Common. 11:00 Parade from Christ's Pieces, through the town to Midsummer Common. Three music stages, including live dance acts & DJs. Attendance: 40,000. Lineup Map Video Strawberry Fair, Cambridge Free event.
30 May 2026 [TBC] Carshalton Camera Club Annual Exhibition Sat 10:00-16:00 Carshalton Methodist Church, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 3DE. Trophies will be awarded to pictures in four categories; Best Print, Best Portrait, Best Natural History Print and Best Monochrome Print. Throughout the day there will be a chance to take part in a raffle and buy light refreshments. Members of the club will be present to talk about the pictures on display, the club’s activities and photography in general. Free admission. Visitors and new members welcome - Mondays 19:30 Ruskin Hall, Carshalton Methodist Church SM5 3DE. 020 8641 6210.
30-31 May 2026 [TBC] www.dieselbike.net Sat-Sun Springbok Est. Enthusiastic annual gathering of riders with their machines. The event features a group ride-out to a scenic location. The Big Knock - British Diesel Bike Rally
30-31 May 2026 [TBC] Wessex Folk Festival, Weymouth Fri-Sun. Around Hope Square and the Old Harbour in Weymouth. Around 30 acts on two stages. One of the biggest free folk festivals in England.
30-31 May 2026 [TBC] Coventry MotoFest Sat-Sun City Centre. Fun, free motoring based festival for the the whole family. Cars, motorcycles, live music, trucks, buses, films, stock cars, armoured vehicles, taxis, art, stalls, design, education, prototypes, engineering, and even some bicycles take part. Free event.
31 May 2026 [TBC] Maldon Mud Race Sun. Event starts at 10:00. Race at 15:00, Promenade Park‚ Maldon, Essex. 300 entrants, 20‚000 spectators and £ thousands raised for charity. Competitors race through the mud of the River Blackwater at low tide. Best times for the return crossing might be under four minutes, but can take an hour. Wading through the deep mud is very heavy going, and way more tiring that it looks. Spectator entry to the park is by personal donation. Visit maldon Video - warming up Video - the race Maldon Mud Race
04-10 Jun 2026 [TBC] Appleby Horse Fair, Cumbria Highlight of the year for Gypsies and Travelers and an opportunity to have some fun, see old friends and do some business. Lots of people, lots of horses, lots of hustle and bustle, but no dodgems, no carousels, no big stage. Main days Fri, Sat & Sun. Horse Fair Video
05-07 Jun 2026 [TBC] Wimborne Minster Folk Festival Traditional English and Celtic music and dance, Irish, Scottish and clog dancing displays, market stalls, clothing, jewelry and gifts.
| 06 Jun 2026 [TBC] Epsom
Derby
Sat. Epsom Downs Racecourse. Gates
open 11:00. 2009 Party Video 2010 Party Video 13:00 First Race. |
06 Jun 2026 [TBC] Round the Island Race Saturday, Cowes, Isle Of Wight. Round the Island Race is the largest annual yacht race of its kind in the world. 1830 boats 16,000 keen sailors. Olympic medallists and round-the-world skippers mix with first timers and family cruisers to complete the 50 nautical mile course round the Isle of Wight. Fri-Sat Regatta Village in Cowes Yacht Haven off High Street - free entry. Plenty of activities and evening live entertainment. Map & times Round The Island Race, Cowes
06 Jun 2026 [TBC] Mud Monsters Run East Grinstead. Challenging West Sussex 5k, 10k or 20k run with mud obstacles.
06 Jun 2026 [TBC] Pride Blackpool Parade 10:30 South Pier to North Pier, then Winter Gardens. Music stages.
06 Jun 2026 [TBC] World Custard Pie Championship Sat 12:00 Coxheath, Kent. Teams parade, custard pie throwing, family fun and craft stalls. Viewing is probably free, and all are welcome. 22 teams battle to win the coveted trophy, and some 3000 pies will be flung under strict rules of the contest.
06 Jun 2026 [TBC] Oxford Pride Sat Parade 09:00 from Paradise Square. Festivities in South Park.
06 Jun 2026 [TBC] Hexham Regatta Sat 08.00-19:00 Hexham Rowing Club, River Tyne, Hexham. Enjoy the speed, excitement of competitive rowing races of some of the UK's best rowing clubs. Free viewing.
06 Jun 2026 [TBC] Brighton Carnival Sat 11:00 Madeira Drive. Hundreds of performers. Live stages with bands and street performers. Video Kemptown Carnival Brighton More
06-07 Jun 2026 [TBC] Lambeth Country Show Sat-Sun 12:00-20:00 Brockwell Park, London. The largest event of its type in South East England. Attendance 120,000. Traction engines and steam parade, medieval re-enactment, falconry; horticultural competitions; fairground rides; crafts; community stalls; live performance stage and arenas. Video Lambeth Country Show Free event.
06-14 Jun 2026 [TBC] Bristol Festival Of Nature. What's On Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00 Millennium Square & Queens Square, Bristol, BS1 5DB. Free.
06-21 Jun 2026 [TBC] Bucks Art Weeks The largest visual arts event in the county. Run by hundreds of artists and makers living and working in Buckinghamshire. Hundreds of studios, exhibitions, events and art trails for the public to visit. Go behind the scenes, talk to artists and see work in progress. Free enttry.
| Jun-Aug 2026 World
Naked Bike Rides All
dates/times provisional.
Annual world-wide event to celebrate cycling, the human body, and the vulnerability of cyclists on the road. 07
Jun 2026 [TBC] Cardiff
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07 Jun 2026 [TBC] Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Heritage Day Sun 10:30-16:30 Royal Military Academy, London Road, Camberley, Surrey. The beautiful academy grounds and some of its historic buildings will be open to the public. Attendance is about 10-15k. Military displays, music, Gurkha Kuhkri dancing, polo, cricket, refreshments, picnic areas etc. Pets are not allowed. Further details: 01276 412088 ~ 01276 412179. Free event & parking. Usually held on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday in June.
07 Jun 2026 [TBC] Eid Festival Sun 12:00-18:00 Trafalgar Square, London. Muslim festival marking the end of Ramadam. Main stage showcasing the best of Muslim art, music, culture, history and fashion. Food stalls from around the world.
07 Jun 2026 [TBC] Friskney Show Sun 10:00-17:00 Friskney village hall and playing field, Friskney, Lincolnshire PE22 8RD. Stalls, classic cars, vintage tractors, silver band-singers and dancers, flypast by dakota, fun dog show, punch & judy, kids rides and birds of prey. Free event.
07 Jun 2026 [TBC] Congleton Food and Drink Festival Sun 10:30-16:30 town centre. Festival food and farmers market, demos and competitions in the town hall, music and street entertainment, wine tasting, a wild food forage and Beartown Brewery tours.
08-14 Jun 2026 [TBC] Bike Week A national celebration of freedom, Bike Week is an annual opportunity to promote cycling as a source of fitness and fun.
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Fri-Sun 12-14 Jun 2026 Great North Swim-Run, Windermere, Lake District Sun 13 Jun 2026 Great North Swim-Run.
Brockhole on Windermere, Lake District |
12-14 Jun 2026 [TBC] Beach Dreams Festival Beach Green, Shoreham BN43 5YJ. The Beach Dreams Main Stage and Shoreham Allstars Stage will play host to a line up of some of the best local bands & DJs. Beach Dreams Festival Free event.
13 Jun 2026 [TBC] Hanwell Carnival, Ealing Sat 12:00-19:00 Elthorne Park. 11:00 Procession from Hanwell Community Centre. Music Stage with local bands, dog show, craft fair, fun fair, food stalls including English, Indian and Caribbean. The oldest continuous carnival in London - 15,000 visitors.
13 Jun 2026 [TBC] Trooping The Colour Sat 11:00 Horse Guards Parade & The Mall. The five Household Regiments - Grenadier, Coldstream, Scots, Irish and Welsh Guards take their turn each year. After 12:00 RAF fly-past, watched by members of the Royal Family on the Palace balcony. Trooping The Colour, London
| 13 Jun 2026 [TBC] World
Naked Bike Rides, London
London,
Hyde Park |
13 Jun 2026 [TBC] Northampton Carnival Sat 12:00-19:30 Racecourse Park, Northampton NN1 4LG. Live Entertainment on stage, exciting fun fair, wide range of stalls. Carnival Parade will leave the Racecourse at 14:00 and travel down the Kettering Road in to the town centre and returning to the Park.
13 Jun 2026 [TBC] The Old Fair of Abinger Sat 14:00 Village green. Procession, maypole dancing, tug-o-war, Punch & Judy, music, archery, medieval stocks, crafts, cakes, produce, toys, books etc. 14:00 Procession. Timetable.
13 Jun 2026 [TBC] The Great Knaresborough Bed Race Saturday, Knaresborough Castle, North Yorkshire HG5 8AS. 90 teams in fancy dress, watched by thousands of spectators, compete over a grueling 2.4 mile course and swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd. 10:00 Preparation, 11:00 Fete and Entertainment, 11:30 Best Dressed Bed, 13:00 The Parade, 15:00 The Race, 16:30 Prizes.
13 Jun 2026 [TBC] Man v Horse Marathon, Wales Sat 11:00 Llanwrtyd Wells. Start at the Town Square, finish at Victoria Wells, a mile away. Lots of vantage points for spectators. Madcap race where the fittest of the fit race against horses. The 22 mile hilly course, down tracks and over moorland, is crafted to make it just possible for man to win.
13 Jun 2026 [TBC] Harry Paye Day - Poole Pirates Sat 12:00-18:00 Poole Quay BH15 1HJ. 12:00 Parade, plus entertainment on main stage. Organised by the Pirates of Poole and supported by Poole Tourism.
13 Jun 2026 [TBC] Portchester Gala Sat 11:00-16:00 Portchester Castle, Hants. Procession, fun fair, stalls, classic cars and arena events. Free event.
13-14 Jun 2026 [TBC] Marlow Town Regatta & Festival Sat-Sun Regatta, rowing and Dragon boats in the scenic riverside town of Marlow, with a garden party atmosphere. Smart dress code.
13-14 Jun 2026 [TBC] Lyme Regis Fossil Festival Fri-Sun 10:00-17:00 on the beach. Hands-on science activities. Free event.
14 Jun 2026 [TBC] Brighton & Hove Classic Car Show Sun, Hove Park. 09:30 -10.45 Arrival and Signing On. 11.30 Judging begins of all classes. 15.30-16.00 Prize giving. Free viewing.
14 Jun 2026 [TBC] Windsor Triathlon Sun 06:00 Windsor Castle / Long Walk. 1.5km Swim, 42km Bike, 10km Run. Multi-lap run course. 2500 competitors and thousands of spectators.
14 Jun 2026 [TBC] Aylesbry Soap Box Derby Sun 11:00-16:00 White Hill Park. Near HP20 2JW. Home-made karts race down the track three times to get the quickest time to win. Food and drink plus a live DJ. Free to watch.
16-18 Jun 2026 [TBC] Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair NEC Birmingham B40 1NT. Wed-Fri 09:30-16:00 School groups. Sat 09:00-16:30 Main family day. The largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people in the UK. Join us on a voyage of discovery of virtual reality, medicine, marine biology, film and TV, space exploration, explosive chemistry, crime-solving, robots, computer coding, microscopic bugs, giant trucks and more. High-octane theatre shows, 150+ interactive stands and workshops, Inspiring science and engineering projects, Careers information, resources and activities. Free event Registration required.
16-20 Jun 2026 [TBC] Royal Ascot Tue-Sat. 10:30 Gates open, 14:00 Royal procession, 14:30 first race, 17:35 last race, music and entertainment from 17:35, close 21:00. Premier annual horse racing & society event. Ascot request both ladies and gentlemen dress in a smart manner in keeping with the occasion. Ladies Day Thursday. Military bands perform on the bandstand and in the Silver Ring on each day of the Royal Meeting. Free viewing on the heath, in the central area. Royal Ascot
18-21 Jun 2026 [TBC] The Royal Highland Show Thu-Sun. About £20 per day (accompanied under 16's free). Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston 0131 335 6200. Map
19-21 Jun 2026 [TBC] Oceanfest, Devon Fri-Sun Croyde Bay. Beach ocean sports and music festival. Friday acoustic. Saturday 12:00-23:00 live bands. Sunday until 21:00. See link for tickets.
19-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Golowan Festival Penzance. World music, dance, food and market.
20 Jun 2026 [TBC] Peterborough Dragon Boat Festival Sat 10:00-18:00 Peterborough Rowing Lake by the River Nene, Thorpe Meadows PE3 6LN. Britain’s largest dragon boat event, with races every 10 minutes throughout the day. Over 50 crews and 10,000 spectators. Ancient Chinese tradition and the fastest growing water activity. Up to 10 people paddle each 30’ boat with a drummer at the front and a helm at the tail steering. Food drink, music and continuous activities. More dragon boat events from NewWave
20 Jun 2026 [TBC] Avon Dasset Soap Box Derby 15:00 Avon Dassett, Warwickshire.
20 Jun 2026 [TBC] World Worm Charming Championships Sat 14:00 Willaston County Primary School, Willaston, Nantwich. Spectator entrance £1.
20 Jun 2026 [TBC] Dorset Nettle Eating Contest The Cider Farm, Strong Orchard, Pineapple lane, Waytown, Bridport, Dorset DT65HZ. 15:00-18:00 Live music and entertainment.
20-21 Jun 2026 [TBC] First Light Festival Free beach festival, Lowestoft. Live music, dance, art and sculptures on South Beach. Annual event since 2019.
20-21 Jun 2026 [TBC] AfricaOye, Liverpool Sat-Sun 12:30-21:30 Sefton Park. The largest free African music festival in the UK. Artists Free event.
20-21 Jun 2026 [TBC] Festival Of Food & Music Sat-Sun. South Hill Park, Bracknell. Live music stages, and international food, beside South Lake. Annual free event.
20-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Didsbury Arts Festival Biennial event. More than 170 arts events, exhibitions, performance and street theatre across 50 venues. Sat 12:00 Music and street theatre. Most events free.
21 Jun 2026 [TBC] Summer Solstice, Stonehenge Sat night / Sun morning. Watch the new dawn arrive. English Heritage provide managed, Free access to the monument. Car park, located close to Airman’s Cross A344/A360 junction. You will be given a site map. Please note your row number to locate your vehicle later. Monument and car park open from 19:00. 1km grass walk to Stonehenge - a small torch may be useful. Food and toilets available. Bag search at entrance, with a modest alcohol limit. Attendance 20,000 to 35,000. Sunrise 04:49. Video 2010 Video 2013 Solstice 2013 English Heritage Customer Services Solstice Information Hotline on 0370 333 1181. Walking several miles to the site is quite possible, and pedestrian entrance to the stones is free. Official parking is about £15 per car. There is no parking along the A303.
21 Jun 2026 [TBC] Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade Sun 12:00. Spectacular parade created by local people, helped by fantastic artists. It’s a celebration of creativity, the art of the handmade and is just sheer fun! Up to 1000 people walk or dance in the parade through the streets of Hebden Bridge, watched by thousands.
21 Jun 2026 [TBC] Armed Forces Day Saturday. Multiple events & locations.
21-27 Jun 2026 [TBC] Mevagissey Feast Week Sun-Sat 6 days. Mevagissey, Cornwall. Live music, dancing, processions, raft races and more. Provisional details, subject to change: Sunday 15:00 big fish procession, 16:30 air-sea rescue. Friday 20.00 live music on the quay. Saturday 19:30 carnival, 22.45 fireworks. Festival Office, 53 Lavorrick Orchards, Mevagissey, PL26 6TL. Tel: 01726 74014.
24-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Ports Fest Annual arts festival presenting a diverse programme of events celebrating Portsmouth’s history and heritage.
24-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Glastonbury Festival
| 25-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Leigh
Folk Festival
Thu-Sun, Leigh On Sea, Essax. One of the largest free folk roots music and dance events in the UK. 100's of performers and thousands of spectators at various locations. Fri evening pub sessions, On Sunday, the Festival completely takes over the Old Town with dancing and stage events happening all along the High Street, on the wharfs and on every piece of open space. In the evening there is the family barn dance and music sessions in local pubs. Sunday 13:00 - procession of Dance Sides from Belton Flyover to Victoria Wharf. |
26-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Northampton Town Festival Fri-Sun Until 23:00 Northampton Racecourse, Kettering Road, Northampton NN1 4LG. Two large arenas with Hot Air Balloons, Stalls, Bars, Live Music, Funfair, Fireworks etc. Space for an attendance of up to 65,000. info@northamptontownfestival.com Free event. Parking £5.
26-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Godiva Festival Fri-Sun War Memorial Park, Coventry. Friday night retro stars, Saturday a rockier edge, Sunday more relaxed. Top class live music, family entertainment, demonstrations, community groups and Funfair. Full Line-up Godiva Festival & Carnival Attendance 85,000. See link for tickets.
27 Jun 2026 [TBC] Bournville Village Festival Sat 14:00-22:30 Cadburys Recreation Ground, Linden Road, Bournville B30 1UE. Family day out, with maypole dancing and a full day's arena events. Fireworks at 22:00. Entrance about £2.50.
27 Jun 2026 [TBC] St Paul's Caribbean Carnival, Bristol Sat 10:00-12:00 Portland Square area. Mas bands, static sound systems, carnival food and drink. 0117 944 4176. St Pauls Caribbean Carnival
27 Jun 2026 [TBC] The Big River Race, Guildford Sat 11:00-15:00 Guildford Millmead Island GU2 4BB to The Riverside Centre, Stoughton. 12:00 Little Duck race. 15:00 Raft Race. Guildford Lions 0345 833 2884 for more details. Video More Spectators free.
27 Jun 2026 [TBC] Maindee Festival, Nr Newport, Wales Sat. Vibrant street parade 12:00 from the Rugby Club grounds on Grafton Road and site events run from 13:00 to 19:00 at Maindee Primary School. Live music, traders, stalls and international food and drink. Free event.
27 Jun
2026 [TBC] Burwell Carnival. Sat
12:00-22:45 Burwell, Cambridge CB25 0AP. 12:00 Parade from Margarete Field to
the recreation ground. 13:30-18:00 entertainment & Stage
27 Jun 2026 [TBC] Sharrow Festival Sat 12:00-20:00 Mount Pleasant Park, Sheffield. Two music stages, global food, crafts, circus skills & street dance. Free?
27-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Morris Minor National Rally Fri-Sun Chateau Impney, Droitwich WR9 0BN.
27-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Basingstoke Live Sat 12:30-22:30, Sun 12:30-22:30 War Memorial Park RG21 4AH. Showcasing the best in local artists alongside national and international performers. Multiple stages packed with a mix of music and dance from a huge range of artists. Entry by advanced tickets only - about £15/day. Basingstoke Live
27-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Stratford Upon Avon River Festival Sat-Sun 12:00-22:00 Recreation ground, river Avon, opposite Royal Shakespeare Theatre CV37 7LS. One of the region’s leading free festivals with 50,000 revelers. Music on the Bandstand and Accoustic stage on Saturday from 12:15pm to 10pm and on Sunday from midday to 7pm. Free event.
27-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Heddington & Stockley Steam Rally One of the biggest steam rallies in the area, attracting exhibitors and visitors from all over the country, who enjoy our friendly and relaxed rally. Vintage traction engines in full steam, miniature steam, stationary engines, tractors, classic cars, motor cycles and bygones. Large display of military and commercial vehicles. Large trade area.
27-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix & Town Show Sat 10:00-17:00 Classic Cars Show, recreation ground. Sun 11:00-17:00 Pedal Car Grand Prix, Station Road + Town Show, recreation ground. About 40 "formula one" pedal cars race for 2 hours around a 1 kilometer course. 10,000 spectators. New Milton is a vibrant and lively town located between the rolling hills of The New Forest and the Sea west of the Solent. Free event.
27-28 Jun 2026 [TBC] 999 Weekend, Eastbourne Sat-Sun 11:00-17:00 Western Lawns. The largest public display of the emergency services in the UK. Promotes the 999 services to the community. Arena events, including Police Dog demonstration, extinguishing kitchen fires and mock road crash scenes demonstrating the emergency response. There are sea-borne displays from the RNLI and Coastguard and it is anticipated helicopters from the Police, Coastguard search & rescue, and a fixed wing Coast Guard search plane will fly by. Attendance 30,000.
28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Oxted Pram Race Sun 14:00 Master Park, Church Lane, Oxted RH8 9NB. Race starts at 15:30 from Master Park to The Bell Pub, High Street.
28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Cowley Road Carnival, Oxford Sun 11:00-17:00. 12:30 Amazing procession from The Plain. Free Carnival vibes and family fun in Cowley Road and the surrounding streets. The city’s biggest and most inclusive summer party. Cowley Road Carnival, Oxford
28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Cally Festival, London Sun 12:00-18:00 Caledonian Road, London. Music, performance, art, activities, creative workshops, street market of delicious food to eat and brilliant things to buy. The Cally Festival is a free event for the whole community.
28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Berkshire Motor Show Sun 10:15-18:30 Prospect Park, Liebenrood Road, Reading, Berkshire. RG30 2ND. Military vehicles, classic cars and bikes, arena displays, crafts and more. Entry by donation.
28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Greenford Carnival. Sat. 12:00-20:00 Ravenor Park.
28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Olney River Fest - Duck and Raft Races Sunday, Emberton Park. 12:00 Duck Race, 12:45 Raft Race, from the weir. At the finishing line by the town steps there are amusements, refreshments and live music. Tel 07743 983686.
28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Epsom Thai Festival Sun 10:00-18:30 Hook Road Arena KT19 8QH. Music & dance, Thai Boxing, Thai carving. About £5.
28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Portishead Raft Race Sunday. 30 Rafts. 12:00 Music Starts, 12:30 Edible Boat Regatta, 13:00 First Raft Race, 15:30 Raft Race Final, 16:00 Music headline act.
28 Jun 2026 [TBC] Hinckley Soap Box Derby Sun 11:00-15:00 Castle Street, Hinckley. Annual fun day for teams, supporters and spectators. Themed soap boxes are encouraged, and viewing is free for spectators. Prospective teams contact: steve@hinckleybid.co.uk 01455 698494 Free event.
29 Jun - 13 Jul 2026 [TBC] Wenlock Olympian Games Sporting events in and around Much Wenlock in Shropshire. Archery, Athletics, Swimming etc. Usually held over the first two weeks in July.
30 Jun - 05 Jul 2026 Henley Regatta Tue-Sun, River Thames, Henley On Thames. Free viewing areas along the river banks. Dress smart casual, and bring a picnic. Henley Regatta
02-05 Jul 2026 [TBC] The Gate to Southwell Festival Thu-Sun Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT. Roots and folk, dancing on two marquee stages, children's festival, events around town and in local pubs. Real ale, cider, quality food and craft stalls. Camping in adjacent fields and good toilets.
03-05 Jul 2026 [Cancelled untill 2027] Winchester Hat Fair Fri-Sat. A weekend of amazing street entertainment. Friday procession. Video Winchester Hat Fair Free event.
04 Jul 2026 [TBC] Crowthorne Carnival Sat 12:00 Procession, Wellington College to the Morgan Recreation Ground. Fete with live music stage. Held every two years. Crowthorne Carnival
| 04 Jul 2026 [TBC] Pride
London
Sat 12:00 Huge parade - Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, Haymarket, Trafalgar Square, to Whitehall Place. 35,000 walkers, dancers and large floats plus one million on the streets. 13:00-20:00 Live music in Trafalgar Square. Video: |
| 04 Jul 2026 [TBC] World
Naked Bike Ride, Brighton
Sat Preston Park, Lime Tree Walk, Brighton BN1 6SD. 09:00-11:00 Organisers setting up - any help
appreciated. Video: Start Video: Old Steine |
05 Jul 2026 [TBC] Newbury Radio Rally Sun 09:00-15:30 Newbury Showground. Specialist car boot sale for amateur radio and electronics. Live demonstrations of amateur radio world-wide communications. About £2. Newbury & District Amateur Radio Boot Sale
16-25 Jul 2026 [TBC] Milton Keynes International Festival Held every two years. Family events, promenade concerts, theatre, dance, music and visual arts installations in unusual locations such as parks, public squares, disused shops or warehouses.
18-19 Jul 2026 [TBC] Bedford River Festival Sat-Sun 12:00-23:00. Free event with Historical Re-Enactments, Live Music, Funfair, Continental Market. Attendance 350,000. Six stages, heritage and sports villages and a still expanding river events programme showcasing more river activities than we have ever seen on the Great Ouse before! The site has also expanded into St Mary’s Gardens opposite the new Riverside Bedford complex, boasting a giant family fun area, Adventure Village and the new home to the Dragon Boat Racing as well as our river taxi taking you from Sovereigns Quay to the Suspension Bridge. Sat: 14:00 Parade of Cruisers, 16:00 Parade of Boats. 22:30 Amazing fireworks. Sun 11:00 Carnival parade from De Parys Avenue to Riverside Square. Video:Carnival Vikings Boat Parade Illuminated Boat Parade Fireworks Bedford River Festival Biennial event.
20-24 Jul 2026 [TBC] Farnborough Airshow - Public Days Sat-Sun. 1,500 exhibitors & 270,000 visitors. Flying 12:30-17:00 daily. Gate ticket about £45. Biennial event.
| 20-24 Aug 2026 [TBC] The
Great Dorset Steam Fair
Thu-Mon 08:00-24:00 (17:00 Sun) South Down, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford DT11 8HX. 60 showman's engines, 30 steam tractors, 20 steam road locomotives, 20 steam lorries, 25 steam road rollers, 100 vintage & classic vehicles, 100 military vehicles, 140 Vintage motorcycles, 120 vintage tractors, 150 static vintage tractors, 100 horticultural tractors, 120 stationary engines plus rural displays, crafts, food hall & six live music stages. 600 acre site. See link for ticket prices. |
06 Sep 2026 [TBC] Hackney Carnival, London Sunday. Biennial event. 2024, 2026, 2028.
20 Feb 2027 [TBC] Slaithwaite Moonraking Sat 14:00-20:30 Biennial event in Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire. 14:00-16:00 The Moonraking Mummers Play. 15:00-17:00 Dancing to live music on the Two Valleys Radio stage. 18:30 Moon Raking from the Canal & Giant Lantern Procession. 20:00 Spectacular Finale and fireworks with dancing on the street. Video: Music1 Music2 Procession Slaithwaite Moonraking
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