Festival & Performance Listings

Sky Garden, Birmingham

This Easter, give your family a sky-sized adventure. Step into a giant open-air studio of imagination, where stories are waiting to be told! For a few magical hours, take the time to slow down and make precious memories. Lie back. Look up. The adventure is overhead! Cloud Gazing Mini explorers, we’re taking our imaginations to the skies and becoming More

Myriad, London

Step inside Luminarium, a spectacular walk-through installation that fills Woolwich Works with light, colour, and calm. Created by the world-renowned Architects of Air, this monumental inflatable structure invites visitors to slow down and explore at their own pace. Inside, winding pathways and soaring domes glow with radiant colour as daylight filters th More

Fremantle International Street Arts Festival, Australia

Since 1999, the Fremantle International Street Arts Festival has welcomed world-class street theatre to the historic heart of Walyalup/Fremantle, on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people. Across four days, the city’s distinctive streets and laneways are transformed into an open-air stage where the world’s best street artists invite audiences t More

Bradford Springtime Stories – Pirates and Princesses!, Bradford

A free day of family entertainment! Pirates and Princesses are taking over Bank Street and Market Street this Easter Holidays. There will be shows, meet and greets, interactive games and even a treasure hunt! Meet Captain Hook, Tinkerbell and a host of other characters as we bring the stories to life in Bradford. Funded by Bradford BID and produc More

City of Wings Ypres, Belgium

Friday 10 april 2026: 19.30 – 23.30 Saturday 11 april 2026: 14.00 – 23.30 Sunday 12 april 2026: 14.00 – 19.30 ‘The City of Wings Ypres’ is an international promotion festival for street arts: circus, theatre, music, dance, puppet theatre, installations, fire,… During ‘The City of Wings Ypres’, Belgian and foreign artists (both professionals, semi-profes More

Derbyshire Makes Festival, Cromford

A joyful festival of curiosity and shared making Cromford’s free, hands-on celebration is inspired by wheels: water wheels, spinning wheels, dance wheels and the creative ideas that keep this place moving. Based at Cromford Mills, with more events taking place across Cromford village, Aqueduct Cottage and Masson Mills, this is a chance to get involved and More

Mostra Igualada, Catalonia

Mostra Igualada is the children's and youth entertainment fair in Catalonia, held annually in Igualada in April. Four very intense days full of indoor and street shows, with 50 companies and more than 100 performances for all tastes: theater, circus, music, dance, puppets, clowns... An unmissable event to experience and enjoy culture with the family. More

See The Light, Grimsby

An array of innovative lightworks will be coming to Grimsby Minster and St James’ Square over the evenings of 17 – 19 April, to complement Luke Jerram’s awe-inspiring HELIOS installation. SEE THE LIGHT consists of five installations and a groundbreaking dance performance, from quality regional and national artists, all exploring nature and environment the More

World Heritage Day – Saltaire, Saltaire

This year we celebrate a special milestone as Saltaire marks 25 years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join us in Roberts Park for a full day of community celebration- from the morning Saltaire Parkrun through to an evening lantern parade lighting up the park. And as always, the celebration belongs to the community. We’re inviting local performers, en More

Sound of Hounslow – Transit tonalities in situ, Hounslow

Roshni Bhagotra Bell Square 18 April, 12 Noon – 8pm (6pm special DJ set) Sound of Hounslow is a free outdoor exhibition by Roshni Bhagotra that brings together different voices, memories, personal histories and shared experiences through a central soundscape. Presented by Watermans at Bell Square, Hounslow on Saturday 18 April, 12 Noon – 8pm, the day in More

Springle Hailsham, Hailsham

At Springle Hailsham experience Lampadophores - a spectacular outdoor procession by French street theatre company Picto Facto - bringing giant inflatable puppets, live music and acrobatic performance to transform Hailsham High Street into a playful, immersive celebration for all ages. More

Derbyshire Makes Festival, Chesterfield

A vibrant celebration of making, local talent and creativity in Chesterfield. Derbyshire Makes Chesterfield is a vibrant celebration of creativity, showcasing the town’s rich artistic talent and heritage by transforming locations across Chesterfield into an immersive festival of making. Headlining is the Great Chesterfield Make Off, where 40 local artists More

Springle Uckfield, Uckfield

Springle Uckfield is a free, family-friendly daytime festival featuring walkabout performances, storytelling and hands-on creative activities. Everyone is invited to join a joyful craft-making workshop and community parade! More

Longton Carnival and Pig Walk Parade, Longton

Longton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade is a fun-filled day of FREE amazing, family friendly entertainment in Longton town centre! Urban Wilderness CIC looking to partner with local organisations, businesses and groups to offer and share exciting local programming, from community choirs, to dance groups, to workshops and more! This is an opportunity to sha More

Fira de Titelles de Lleida, Lleida

From the Centre de Titelles de Lleida, we are sending you the call for the 37th edition of the Lleida Puppet Fair, which will take place on April 30 and May 1, 2, and 3, 2026. More

Wye Valley River Festival, Wye Valley

The Wye Valley River Festival brings local people, environmentalists and exceptional artists together for a creative exploration and celebration of an internationally important landscape. With the Wye Valley as our backdrop, this exceptional landscape, carved by the River Wye, straddling the border of England and Wales, encompasses diverse cultures, habit More

Turner Sims Folk Weekend, Southampton

You and your family are invited to a joyful weekend bursting with music, dance, and creativity for all ages. Join us as we welcome the arrival of summer with three days of live music, dancing, hands-on activities and family-friendly fun. We’re bringing together some of the finest folk musicians from England and Scotland for a vibrant programme of performa More

Riverfest Limerick, Limerick

Limerick becomes THE destination for families, foodies and fun runners each May Bank Holiday for the city’s premier summer festival, Riverfest Limerick! Highlights of the festival include Riverfest on the Shannon, BBQ on the Boardwalk, the Riverfestival Village in Arthur’s Quay Park, Regeneron Great Limerick Run and a spectacular fireworks display among m More

Brighton Festival 2026, Brighton

We’re thrilled to share the programme for the 60th edition of Brighton Festival. This May marks a momentous milestone: not only are we celebrating six decades of world-class performance here in Brighton, but it is also the 40th edition of the Children’s Parade and the 10th edition of Our Place. From 1–25 May, we’re welcoming over 100 events from artists arou More

Festival of Fools 2026, Belfast

Festival of Fools will return to the streets of Belfast from the 2nd-4th May 2026. ​We will be back with more amazing acts, lots of laughter and plenty of fun! ​Put those dates in your calendar and keep an eye on our socials and the website for updates about the programme! More