Festivals, Carnivals and Events
Festivals, Carnivals and Events around the UK, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, including music festivals, carnivals and summer fayres.

If you're looking for a family day out with lots of plants, flowers and attractions thrown in, then the UK's flower shows are for you. Here's a round-up of the flower shows which are taking place this year, with thanks to the gardening experts at The Greenhouse People for their contribution to the blog…

As 8 in 10 Brits opt for a UK staycation*, Camp Bestival blends the magic of a festival with the excitement of an action-packed camping holiday, offering incredible value for money
31st July – 3rd August 2025 at Lulworth Castle, Dorset
Cut-price Early Bird Day tickets are now also released!

Leicester Food Festival returns this August – bigger, bolder and tastier than ever
Following a phenomenal sell-out debut last year, the Leicester Food Festival is back in Abbey Park for an even more spectacular weekend of culinary delights and family fun from 9-10 August.
Set to be the ultimate summer celebration of food, fun, music and family entertainment, prepare for an unforgettable weekend packed with exciting new additions and returning favourites.

This autumn will see arenas across the UK and Ireland come alive with the sound of music as JLS announce details of ‘The Club Is Alive: 2025 Hits Tour’. The 16-date tour arrives at Utilita Arena Sheffield on Friday, 14 November 2025.

One of the UK’s most beloved British bands Madness have announced ‘Hits Parade’ a major UK arena tour for December 2025, kicking things off at Utilita Arena Sheffield on 4th December! Madness will also be joined by very special guest Squeeze.