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June 2026

4 JUN

Appleby Horse Fair 2026

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Wed 10 Jun 2026 📍 Cumbria - Go Lakes Free

One of the largest traditional Gypsy and Traveller gatherings in Europe, held annually near Appleby-in-Westmorland.

4 JUN

Belfast Photo Festival 2026

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Tue 30 Jun 2026 📍 Belfast Free (most exhibitions)

The 12th edition of Northern Ireland's international photography festival presents exhibitions across multiple Belfast venues.

4 JUN

Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Sun 17 Jan 2027 📍 Dundee Ticketed

A major V&A Dundee exhibition exploring the evolution of the catwalk from 19th-century fashion salons to today's live-stream shows.

4 JUN

Centuries of Song: from Dowland to a World Premiere (Swaledale Festival)

Thu 4 Jun 2026 📍 Richmond Ticketed

A Swaledale Festival vocal concert spanning Dowland to a world premiere at St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth, 3.30-5pm.

4 JUN

Chichester Cathedral Festival of Flowers 2026: Nature's Embrace

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Sat 6 Jun 2026 📍 Chichester From £21

A biennial four-day festival where more than 50,000 blooms transform Chichester Cathedral to mark its 30th anniversary.

4 JUN

Composer in Conversation (Swaledale Festival)

Thu 4 Jun 2026 📍 Richmond Ticketed

A Swaledale Festival talk with a composer held at St Andrew's Church, Aysgarth, from 2-3pm.

4 JUN

Edinburgh University Chamber Orchestra

Thu 4 Jun 2026 📍 Isle of Arran £10 (under 18s free)

The Edinburgh University Chamber Orchestra performs a concert at Lochranza & Catacol Village Hall on the Isle of Arran.

4 JUN

Evening Echoes: Bird and Bat Safari

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Thu 25 Jun 2026 📍 Brownsea Island Check website

A guided nocturnal wildlife evening on Brownsea Island using detectors to explore the secret world of bats and nightjars with expert Rangers.

4 JUN

Flat Holm Island Day Trips

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Sun 25 Oct 2026 📍 Cardiff From £42

Guided boat day trips to the nature reserve island of Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel run from Cardiff Bay.

4 JUN

Gwen John: Strange Beauties

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Sun 28 Jun 2026 📍 Cardiff Free

Major exhibition of paintings by Welsh artist Gwen John continues at National Museum Cardiff.

4 JUN

Pathways to Connection: Walk with Us

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Wed 7 Oct 2026 📍 Brownsea Island Check website

A calm, welcoming wellbeing walk on Brownsea Island for anyone feeling overwhelmed or in need of a reset.

4 JUN

Rachel Parris (Swaledale Festival)

Thu 4 Jun 2026 📍 Richmond Ticketed

Comedian and musician Rachel Parris performs as part of the Swaledale Festival at The Garden Rooms at Tennants, Leyburn, 7.30-9.30pm.

4 JUN

Royal Northern Sinfonia - Mozart and Bacewicz

Thu 4 Jun 2026 📍 Darlington Check website

The Royal Northern Sinfonia performs works by Mozart and Bacewicz at Darlington Hippodrome.

4 JUN

Setting the Stage: 70 Years of the Eurovision Song Contest

Thu 4 Jun 2026 📍 Bradford Free

A major exhibition celebrating 70 years of the Eurovision Song Contest, on show at Bradford's National Science and Media Museum through the summer.

4 JUN

The Bodyguard (Tour 2026)

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Sat 6 Jun 2026 📍 Llandudno From £20

The hit musical based on the iconic film runs at Venue Cymru, Llandudno.

4 JUN

The Waverley Paddle Steamer at Porthcawl

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Fri 5 Jun 2026 📍 Bridgend Varies by cruise

The world's last sea-going paddle steamer offers pleasure cruises calling at Porthcawl in the Bridgend area.

4 JUN

Wine & Cheese Tasting Evening

Thu 4 Jun 2026 📍 Pembrokeshire Paid

A monthly wine and cheese tasting evening listed among Pembrokeshire's what's-on events.

4 JUN

York Festival of Ideas 2026

Thu 4 Jun 2026 – Fri 12 Jun 2026 📍 York Free

A mostly free festival of talks, exhibitions, music, guided tours and family activities across York, running 30 May to 12 June 2026.

5 JUN

30th Arran Folk Festival

Fri 5 Jun 2026 – Sun 7 Jun 2026 📍 Isle of Arran Free afternoon sessions; concert tickets via Eventbrite

A weekend of folk concerts, afternoon sessions and workshops across Brodick and other Arran venues marking the festival's 30th year.

5 JUN

Barrel of Laughs Comedy Night

Fri 5 Jun 2026 📍 Bridgend From £10

A local comedy show with Kris Davies and friends at Bang On Brewery in Bridgend.

5 JUN

Belfast Night Market at Clarendon Dock

Fri 5 Jun 2026 📍 Belfast Free entry

Belfast's original night market returns to Barrow Square, Clarendon Dock with food, crafts and live entertainment.

5 JUN

Books By The Beach Festival

Fri 5 Jun 2026 – Sun 7 Jun 2026 📍 Scarborough Varies

Scarborough's literary festival features author talks and events across the town.

5 JUN

Charity Market

Fri 5 Jun 2026 📍 Oswestry Free

A charity-focused market in Oswestry town centre supporting local good causes.

5 JUN

Design and Disability

Fri 5 Jun 2026 📍 Dundee Ticketed

A V&A Dundee exhibition exploring disability as an identity and culture through some 170 objects of design, art, architecture and fashion.