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UK Events in August 2027

Upcoming UK events and festivals in August 2027.

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August 2027

17 AUG

Simply Red and Soul II Soul, Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Tue 17 Aug 2027 📍 Scarborough Ticketed

Simply Red and Soul II Soul share a bill at Scarborough Open Air Theatre for a soulful August evening by the sea.

19 AUG

Denbigh & Flint Show 2027

Thu 19 Aug 2027 📍 North Wales Ticketed

One of North Wales's biggest one-day agricultural shows, with livestock and equestrian classes, rural crafts, food stalls and family entertainment near Denbigh. A great slice of Welsh country life.

19 AUG

Green Man Festival 2027, Brecon Beacons

Thu 19 Aug 2027 – Sun 22 Aug 2027 📍 Powys Ticketed

The acclaimed independent music festival returns to its Welsh mountain-valley setting near Crickhowell, mixing music with literature, comedy, science and art across four days.

19 AUG

Green Man Festival 2027, Glanusk Park, near Crickhowell

Thu 19 Aug 2027 – Sun 22 Aug 2027 📍 Brecon Beacons Ticketed

Wales's best-loved independent music and arts festival returns to its mountain-ringed estate setting near Crickhowell, mixing big-name and emerging bands with comedy, science, literature and family areas across a long weekend.

20 AUG

Simply Red, Lisa Stansfield and Heather Small, Singleton Park

Fri 20 Aug 2027 📍 Swansea Bay Ticketed

An outdoor summer concert in Swansea's Singleton Park, part of the new Singleton Live series, with Simply Red headlining.

21 AUG

Aber Beer and Cider Festival

Sat 21 Aug 2027 – Mon 23 Aug 2027 📍 Aberystwyth Free entry

Eight venues across Aberystwyth town centre host over 60 cask beers and ciders alongside food and live music.

21 AUG

Aberystwyth Big Food Festival

Sat 21 Aug 2027 – Mon 23 Aug 2027 📍 Aberystwyth Free entry

A three-day free-entry street food and drink festival at Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Penweddig featuring handpicked traders and live entertainment.

21 AUG

Dartmouth Regatta Sailing Week

Sat 21 Aug 2027 – Sun 29 Aug 2027 📍 Dartmouth Ticketed

Week-long sailing regatta on the River Dart with dinghy and yacht racing, part of the wider Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta programme.

21 AUG

Fireworks Championships at Newby Hall

Sat 21 Aug 2027 📍 York Ticketed

Large-scale competitive fireworks display set in the grounds of Newby Hall near York.

21 AUG

Isle of Wight Garlic Festival 2027, Newchurch

Sat 21 Aug 2027 – Sun 22 Aug 2027 📍 Visit Isle of Wight Ticketed

The Island's biggest summer show at Fighting Cocks Crossroads near Newchurch, with garlic-themed food, live music and family activities.

22 AUG

The Magic of the Beatles, Britannia Pier Theatre

Sun 22 Aug 2027 📍 Great Yarmouth £34.50

A Beatles tribute concert spanning the Fab Four's career from the Cavern years to Abbey Road, a sing-along summer evening at the Britannia Pier Theatre.

22 AUG

Tour de Mon 2027 Cycle Sportive, Holyhead

Sun 22 Aug 2027 📍 Anglesey Entry fee

One of the UK's best-loved sportives circles the island from Holyhead, with routes from a family ride up to 106 miles and a timed sprint along the RAF Valley runway.

23 AUG

Horrible Histories - Horrible Henrys, The Riverfront

Mon 23 Aug 2027 📍 Newport From £16

The Horrible Histories stage team turn to the gruesome tales of the English kings named Henry - a funny, gory and educational summer holiday treat for families.

27 AUG

Victorious Festival 2027, Southsea Common

Fri 27 Aug 2027 – Sun 29 Aug 2027 📍 Portsmouth Ticketed

Portsmouth's huge bank holiday music festival on Southsea Common, with big-name headliners, comedy, a world music village, family areas and food from around the globe beside the sea.

29 AUG

Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show 2027

Sun 29 Aug 2027 📍 Cumbria - Go Lakes Free

A traditional Lakeland sports day at Grasmere's Showfield, featuring fell running, Cumberland wrestling and hound trails, with free entry.