Bristol Light Festival 2026, UK
Bristol Light Festival, the award-winning winter festival will return in February 2026 with a stunning interactive and captivating light installation trail that will set the western British city alight. Bristol
Free
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UK Ghost Story Festival 2026, Derby
Prepare for a weekend of eerie delights as The UK Ghost Story Festival returns to Derby, one of England’s most haunted cities, from Friday 27 February to 1 March 2026.
£35 – £80
St David’s Day 2026, Wales, UK
We’ve all heard of St Patrick’s Day, but how many of you know of St David’s Day? The much neglected patron saint of the principality of Wales is celebrated on 1 March each year...
Psychic Dancehall Festival 2026, Derby
Orbital's Phil Hartnoll is to headline Psychic Dancehall festival in Derby. Pye Corner Audio, Haiku Salut, Ivan The Tolerable, Finlay Shakespeare, Madrigirl and Hexial will also appear at the electronic
£30 – £40
Coventry Beer Festival 2026, Coventry, England
Coventry Beer Festival 2026 takes place in Coventry on 27–28 March 2026. It is hosted at Butts Park Arena (Coventry Rugby Football Ground) and is organised/listed by Coventry & District
£20
Broadstairs Food Festival 2026, Kent
The Broadstairs Food Festival is a celebration of local food and drink, with exhibitors chosen from Kent and surrounding counties. It consists of two separate free festivals, one held in
Free
Oxford Cambridge Boat Race, London, UK, 2026
How about watching a sport that demonstrates strength and endurance as well as being, at the same time, a quintessentially English cultural icon? The Oxford Cambridge Boat Race is in
Free
Newcastle Beer & Cider Festival 2026, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Newcastle Beer & Cider Festival 2026 takes place in Newcastle upon Tyne on 15–18 April 2026. It is hosted at Northumbria Students’ Union and is organised/listed by Tyneside & Northumberland
£5 – £27.50
Guernsey Literary Festival 2026
The Guernsey Literary Festival 2026 is a vibrant celebration of the world of literature set on the beautiful Channel Island in April and May. One of the leading literary festivals
Free – £25
London Marathon 2026, London, UK
The London Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, drawing participants from across the globe. This guide will help you prepare for the big race, from understanding the marathon's history
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Jack in the Green Hastings, Sussex
The Jack in the Green Festival takes place in the Sussex coastal town of Hastings – 1066 and all that – traditionally over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. A festival steeped in English folklore
Free
RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2026
The RHS Malvern Spring Festival (or Malvern county show) will once more be held at Worcestershire's Three Counties Showground in May. The four-day celebration of everything horticultural is a highlight
£27 – £41
North Leeds Food Festival 2026
The family friendly, UK food festival returns to Roundhay Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire in May. The North Leeds Food Festival celebrates local and international food, with artisan markets, live
£11.95 – £15.95
Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2026
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2026 will take place from 9 to 17 May and 3 to 11 October 2026
Newbury Spring Festival 2026, UK
The Newbury Spring Festival is a mix of classical, jazz, folk and chamber music thrown in for good measure. It will take place from 9 to 23 May 2026. Concerts will be performed at St Nicolas’ Church
Alresford Watercress Festival 2026, UK
If you are a fan of cress then Hampshire is the place to head for this May. Held on 17 May, the 2025 Alresford Watercress Festival will see fifteen thousand
Free
Cambridge Beer Festival 2026, Cambridge, England
Cambridge Beer Festival 2026 takes place in Cambridge on 18–23 May 2026. Cambridge Beer Festival 2026 Theme Each year, the leading British Beer Festival takes on a fresh theme, and
£4 – £6
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026
RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the world's most famous horticultural show, returns from 19-23 May, 2026. As the climate crisis bites it affects gardeners and nature in numerous ways. This show
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Lincoln Beer Festival 2026, Lincoln, England
Lincoln Beer Festival runs from 21 to 23 May 2026. Entry is £6, with CAMRA members admitted free. A commemorative glass costs £4, refundable if returned. The Lincoln Beer Festival
£6
Skipton Beer Festival 2026, Skipton, England
Skipton Beer Festival is a classic market-town event hosted in Skipton Town Hall, right on the High Street. The 2026 festival runs from 21–23 May 2026 at Skipton Town Hall
£4
