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Clee Country

Jun 18-19, 2027 Cleethorpes

Upcoming

Clee Country is a two-day country music festival scheduled for June 2027 at the Meridian Showground in Cleethorpes. The debut event plans to feature 15 British country artists alongside local food stalls...

Music festival Country Music +4

Moby Dick lantern parade

Sep 9-25, 2026 Fishguard and Goodwick

Ongoing

The Moby Dick lantern parade is a two-part event in Fishguard and Goodwick, Wales, celebrating the region's connection to the literary classic. It features a talk on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, about...

Lantern Parade Parade +7

Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival

Sep 17-19, 2026 Blagdon

Upcoming

The Yeo Valley Organic Garden Festival is a three-day event held from September 17 to 19, 2026, in Blagdon, Somerset, UK. It gathers leading gardening experts for discussions, practical workshops, live music,...

Organic Gardening Gardening +9

The University of Manchester Innovation Festival

Oct 5-9, 2026 Manchester

Upcoming

The University of Manchester Innovation Festival is an inaugural week-long event scheduled for October 5–9, 2026. This new festival aims to showcase the university's research, enterprise, and collaborative efforts by bringing together...

Innovation Technology +6

Scottish Portrait Awards 2026 National Galleries Scotland: Portrait Exhibition

Nov 18, 2026 - Apr 11, 2027 Scotland

Upcoming

The Scottish Portrait Awards 2026 exhibition at National Galleries Scotland: Portrait showcases shortlisted works from over 180 artists across various categories. Running from November 2026 to April 2027, the display features 187...

Exhibition Art +8

Belsonic Festival

Jun 11, 2027 Belfast

Upcoming

Belsonic is a major outdoor music festival series held in Belfast, Northern Ireland. For the 2027 season, the Irish folk-pop trio Kingfishr is scheduled to headline a performance on June 11. The...

Music festival Belfast +5

Helen Chadwick: Body and Landscape

Jul 11, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027 St Davids, Pembrokeshire

Ongoing

A major exhibition of works by the late British artist Helen Chadwick, hosted at Oriel y Parc in St Davids. The display features her innovative 'Viral Landscapes' series and the famous 'Piss...

Exhibition Contemporary Art +6

Riverdance

Aug 27 - Sep 26, 2026 Cardigan

Ongoing

Theatrical screenings of the global phenomenon Riverdance, including a documentary and behind-the-scenes footage, will be held at Mwldan in Cardigan, UK, across multiple dates in August and September 2026.

Theatrical Screening Dance +3

Bat Out of Hell – The Musical

Aug 28 - Sep 27, 2026 Cardigan

Ongoing

The West End rock musical production 'Bat Out of Hell – The Musical', featuring the iconic songs of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman, will be screened at Mwldan in Cardigan, UK, on...

Musical Screening +3

Woven Through Time exhibition

Sep 1 - Nov 1, 2026 Cornwall, England

Ongoing

The Woven Through Time exhibition at Cotehele, Cornwall, showcases the property's collection of tapestries and textiles. Running daily from September 1 to November 1, 2026, between 11am and 4pm, it explores creation...

Exhibition Textiles +5

London Open House Festival

Sep 12-20, 2026 London

Ongoing

The London Open House Festival is an annual architectural celebration that opens the doors of historic landmarks, private homes, and innovative modern buildings to the public across all 33 London boroughs. Running...

Architecture Heritage +6

London Fashion Week SS27

Sep 17-21, 2026 London

Upcoming

London Fashion Week SS27 is a five-day cultural event held in London from September 17 to 21, 2026. The showcase highlights the breadth of British fashion, ranging from high-street retailers to historic...

Fashion Design +6

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