Festival & Performance Listings

Leicester Caribbean Carnival, Leicester

Saturday 1 August 2026 12pm – 8pm Victoria Park Theme: Crowned by Culture – Caribbean Queens & Kings This year’s theme recognises that Caribbean culture itself is the crown bold, vibrant and globally influential. From the rhythms of Soca, Reggae and Calypso to the breathtaking artistry of Mas costumes, Caribbean carnival traditions continue to i More

Art in the Park, Leamington Spa

Our festival will be returning to Leamington Spa on 1st & 2nd August 2026. Join us from 10am - 6pm for everything arty, fun, and inspiring. Royal Leamington Spa’s Art in the Park Festival is a free curated arts festival with a difference. We showcase, sell and provide live demonstrations from artists and craftspeople in Warwickshire and the Midlands. More

Jeeves & Wooster, Hever Castle

We cordially invite you to an uproarious adventure with P.G. Wodehouse’s beloved characters, Jeeves and Wooster! Enter the whimsical world of Bertie Wooster, an affable young gentleman with a penchant for getting himself in the most outlandish predicaments. Thankfully, he has his razor-sharp valet, Jeeves, to rescue him from all sorts of mishaps. Facin More

Cider Bus Saturday with Circus, Martock

Food by Soul Fries and Circus by Manic Freak & Muruya: Two multi award-winning circus shows from Argentina, performed in more than 35 countries. Blending juggling, tango, acrobatics and balance, the shows shift from tender to absurd. Suitable for all ages. No need to book but cash donations for their hat welcome. More

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures: Doorstep Duets, Crawley

3rd Aug 26 - 4th Aug 26 | Queensway, Crawley Library & Cherry Lane Adventure Playground Monday 3rd August: Queensway, Crawley town centre: 12:30 & 1:30pm Crawley Library: 3pm & 4pm* Tuesday 4th August: Cherry Lane Adventure Playground: 12.15pm & 1:15pm Broadfield Barton: 3.30pm & 4.30pm Enjoy a 20 minute performance from the da More

Big Lunch, Chadwell-St-Mary

We’re delighted to be bringing The Community Big Lunches back to Thurrock for summer 2026. The Big Lunch is a community-run initiative, supported by a partnership between Start Thurrock, Thurrock Council, Thurrock CVS, Impulse Leisure and Active Essex. These fantastic outdoor events are a chance to get together with the people in your community for an More

NOVUM Festival, Newcastle

For one Summer weekend, Newcastle city centre will transform with a family-friendly programme of free events, outdoor performances, artist workshops, music and plenty of “you just had to be there” moments. Take a look at some of the standout moments happening across the NOVUM Festival weekend: Reshaping The Toon (INSTALLATION) by Station House Opera More

NOVUM Festival, Newcastle

The city is your playground. NOVUM Festival is back this Summer with a three-day takeover of creativity, entertainment and unexpected moments across Newcastle city centre. Explore. Play. Watch. Enjoy. Wander. More

Manchester Caribbean Carnival, Manchester

From J’ouvert to international stage acts, Manchester Caribbean Carnival has it all. Running since 1972, Manchester Caribbean Carnival has grown into a symbol of culture, a celebration of Caribbean aspiration and a key contributor to local income. More

Smashed, Hounslow

You are cordially invited to a tea party that you will never forget… Smashed takes a witty look at forbidden fruit and the fraying relationship between seven men and two women. Traditional juggling meets contemporary circus alongside 100 apples and a troupe of masterful performers. A series of nostalgic, cinematic scenes explore conflict, tense relatio More

Rochdale Feel Good Festival, Rochdale

Rochdale Feel Good Festival will return on Saturday, 8 August 2026 Fabulous entertainment in Rochdale town centre Date of festival: Saturday, 8 August 2026 Location: The festival will be held in Rochdale Town Centre The main stage is at Rochdale Town Hall Square, The Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AZ Other events will be held at various indoor ven More

Big Lunch, Corringham

We’re delighted to be bringing The Community Big Lunches back to Thurrock for summer 2026. The Big Lunch is a community-run initiative, supported by a partnership between Start Thurrock, Thurrock Council, Thurrock CVS, Impulse Leisure and Active Essex. These fantastic outdoor events are a chance to get together with the people in your community for an More

55, Crawley

11th Aug 26 | Breezehurst Drive playing field, Bewbush 12.15pm & 1.15pm An unlikely duet for Ernie, 19, and Gerard, 74. There are 55 years between them. Join the performance as it weaves its way through the playing field. You will find Gerard with his “in memoriam” bench looking for a good spot to rest. FREE, for all ages. Just turn up. Creat More

Boomtown 2026, Winchester

Step into a city unlike any other, where music meets imagination and every corner holds a new adventure. A festival but not as you know it. Wander through themed districts bursting with unique design, groundbreaking stages, vivid characters, and unforgettable experiences. This isn’t just a festival - it’s a holiday to a parallel world. More

Pinocchio, Hever Castle

Carlo Collodi’s classic is a perennial favourite. It is the third most translated book in the world, having appeared in no fewer than 260 languages since it was published in 1883, and has never been out of print. Childless toymaker Geppetto buys a piece of wood to make a puppet – little realising the chaos he is about to unleash. The puppet yearns for advent More

Picnic in the Park, Tilbury

Tilbury Riverside Project’s Picnic in the Park promises to be another great day with stage entertainment, local dance school performances, face painting, football skills, messy play, ice cream and refreshments. We’ll be there bringing our usual creative flair with A Place Between Mass & Echoes by Inviktus Skate Collective combining rollerskating, circ More

Carnival of the World Reading, Reading

Carnival of the World Reading is an annual showcase of diverse artists and performers who join Reading All Steel Percussion Orchestra for a spectacular day of entertainment from the Live Music Stage and Arena with drummers, dancers, singers and musicians from around the World, to the Broad Street Parade featuring dynamic percussionists and dazzling carnival More

Carnival of the World 2026, Reading

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of culture, music and movement – Carnival of the World returns to Reading, Berkshire on Saturday 15 August with a live stage, dynamic performers, a parade with dazzling carnival costumes and a Caribbean bar so you can get a taste of carnival whilst enjoying a brilliant show. From 12:00pm to 5:30pm, Reading’s Broad Street More

Big Lunch, Blackshots

We’re delighted to be bringing The Community Big Lunches back to Thurrock for summer 2026. The Big Lunch is a community-run initiative, supported by a partnership between Start Thurrock, Thurrock Council, Thurrock CVS, Impulse Leisure and Active Essex. These fantastic outdoor events are a chance to get together with the people in your community for an More

Treasure Island, Hever Castle

Ahoy there me hearties! Long John Silver and his crew of salty old sea dogs are weighing anchor at the Festival Theatre at Hever Castle this summer with the pirate classic, Treasure Island. From the moment young Jim Hawkins stumbles upon a treasure map at the Admiral Benbow Inn he finds himself embroiled in the murky underworld of pirates – and soon he is More