39 upcoming events during August 2027 · page 1 of 2
August 2027
Arran Show 2027, Glenkiln Farm, Lamlash
The 189th agricultural show run by the Arran Farmers' Society, with livestock judging and entertainment for all ages, a highlight of the island's summer calendar held on the first Wednesday of August.
Isle of Skye Highland Games
Traditional Highland Games at The Lump in Portree featuring heavy events, piping, highland dancing, tug-of-war and a hill race.
Rebellion Festival 2027, Winter Gardens Blackpool
The world's largest punk festival takes over every stage of the Winter Gardens for four days, drawing fans from around the globe to Blackpool each August.
Tide Race, Tresco and Bryher
A rare 10km race across the sandbar exposed at low tide between Tresco and Bryher, with a lap of Bryher before the sea returns. A 2km family option makes it fun for younger runners too.
Wilderness Festival 2027, Cornbury Park
Music, woodland theatre, talks, workshops and a lakeside spa in the grounds of Cornbury Park near Charlbury. A relaxed, boutique-style summer festival in the Oxfordshire countryside.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027
The world's biggest arts festival marks its 80th edition, filling Edinburgh with comedy, theatre, cabaret and music in hundreds of venues for nearly a month.
Joe Lycett, Kings Theatre Southsea
The Birmingham comedian and TV presenter known for his mischievous campaigns and stand-up specials plays a summer date at the Kings Theatre.
Kozfest 2027, Builth Wells
A psychedelic and alternative music weekend on a farm near Builth Wells, with camping and live bands in the Mid Wales countryside.
Showaddywaddy, Britannia Pier Theatre
The seventies rock and roll revival band play their string of chart hits, including Under the Moon of Love, in a classic seaside summer show on the pier.
The Drifters 2027, Bridlington Spa
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame vocal group tour the UK with classics including Under the Boardwalk and Saturday Night at the Movies.
Brodick Highland Games 2027, Ormidale Park
A Highland games held almost every year since 1886, featuring traditional heavy events, Highland dancing, athletics, catering and stalls in a classic Scottish island setting.
Grange-Fest 2027
Live music and family festival at Grange Leisure Park in Mablethorpe headlined by Matt Goss, with fairground rides and food stalls.
Man in the Mirror: Michael Jackson Tribute, Britannia Pier
A high-energy tribute to Michael Jackson recreating his signature moves and hits from Thriller to Billie Jean, on the Britannia Pier stage in peak holiday season.
Voe Show 2027
A traditional Shetland agricultural and produce show at Voe, with livestock, crafts, baking and local community atmosphere.
Jazz and Afternoon Tea Cruise, Hobbs of Henley
A summer river cruise from Henley-on-Thames combining live jazz with afternoon tea, running on selected dates from 9 August to 6 September 2027. A relaxed way to see the Thames.
R&A Boys' Amateur Championship, Prince's Golf Club Sandwich
Leading junior golfers battle for the R&A Boys' Amateur title at Prince's Golf Club on Sandwich Bay, rounding off a remarkable summer of championship golf in White Cliffs Country.
Grease The Musical, Winter Gardens Opera House
The feel-good fifties musical of Danny, Sandy and the Rydell High gang plays a summer holiday week at the Opera House, a natural family night out.
Adventures in Hundred Acre Wood: The Musical, Torch Theatre
A summer-holiday musical for young children featuring Winnie the Pooh-style woodland adventures, with two afternoon performances and family tickets available. Handy for a wet-weather day in Pembrokeshire.
Airbourne Eastbourne International Airshow 2027
Four days of free flying displays over the seafront, voted among the UK's best free airshows, with jets, vintage aircraft and aerobatic teams visible from the beach and promenade.
Arran Open Studios 2027
Island artists and makers open their studios to the public over four days, a great excuse to tour Arran's villages, meet painters, potters and craftspeople, and buy work directly.
Wonkaland Festival 2027, Chelmsford
A three-day festival at Widford Lodge Playing Field in Chelmsford.
Orkney County Show 2027, Bignold Park, Kirkwall
The highlight of Orkney's farming calendar, with prize livestock from across the islands, machinery, trade stalls, a funfair and family entertainment at Bignold Park.
Tiny Tim's Family Adventure, Britannia Pier Theatre
A daytime family show from the comedy duo Tiny Tim, offering summer holiday laughs for children and parents, with a separate grown-up stand-up show the same day.
Grease, Darlington Hippodrome
The high-school musical of Danny, Sandy and the T-Birds, packed with hits such as Summer Nights, plays a summer holiday week at the Hippodrome.