69 upcoming events in South England · page 1 of 3
June 2026
Chichester Cathedral Festival of Flowers 2026: Nature's Embrace
A biennial four-day festival where more than 50,000 blooms transform Chichester Cathedral to mark its 30th anniversary.
Three Friday Nights at Goodwood
Three consecutive Friday evenings of horseracing and live DJ sets at Goodwood Racecourse on 5, 12 and 19 June, featuring Sub Focus, Riordan and DJ Luck & MC Neat.
Dartmouth Open Water Swim
An organised open water swimming event held in the waters around Dartmouth.
Medieval Character Performances at Dover Castle
Live costumed character performances bring the medieval Great Tower to life on weekends and bank holidays (excluding 20-21 June) at Dover Castle.
Portsmouth Pride 2026
Portsmouth's LGBTQ+ Pride celebration returns to Southsea Common with a parade, live entertainment and stalls as part of the Portsmouth100 events.
Pride Canterbury 2026
One of the south east's biggest Pride events, featuring a parade, market stalls and free activities at Dane John Gardens.
Dartmouth Triathlon
A triathlon featuring swim, bike and run stages set in and around Dartmouth.
Dartmouth Triathlon 2026
An open-water swim at Blackpool Sands followed by a bike ride through Slapton and a run along Blackpool Valley Road, organised by Sportiva Events.
Family Race Day at Goodwood
A family-focused day of horseracing and activities at Goodwood Racecourse near Chichester.
Atonement (Chichester Festival Theatre)
The world premiere stage adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel, adapted by Christopher Hampton, in the Minerva Theatre.
Festival of Chichester 2026
An arts and culture festival of around 125 independently organised events including concerts, theatre, talks, poetry and guided walks across the city.
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2026
The UK's largest public event dedicated to palaeontology, featuring expert talks, hands-on activities, exhibitions and trade stands celebrating the Jurassic Coast's geological heritage.
Morte Point Tractor Trailer Rides
National Trust tractor-and-trailer rides taking visitors out towards Morte Point on selected dates through the summer.
Teignmouth Folk Festival 2026
The 26th annual folk festival featuring Morris and folk dancing, concerts, workshops, sessions and a ceilidh in the seaside town of Teignmouth.
Lexus Eastbourne Open
Pre-Wimbledon WTA 250 and ATP 250 grass-court tennis tournament held at Devonshire Park.
World War II Weekend at Dover Castle
Dover Castle's celebrated Father's Day weekend WW2 event features re-enactments, authentic uniforms and equipment, a Women's Land Army display and the air raid siren.
Elvis Costello at Portsmouth Guildhall
Singer-songwriter Elvis Costello performs live at Portsmouth Guildhall.
B Sharp Busking Festival
A day of live street music across Lyme Regis organised by local youth music charity B Sharp.
Dartmouth Pride 2026
A Pride Walk and Sail from Dartmouth Castle to Royal Avenue Gardens, followed by a festival with live music in the bandstand and vendors.
North Devon Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K
A multi-terrain marathon, half marathon and 10K on a figure-of-eight coastal route starting and finishing in Woolacombe, in aid of North Devon Hospice.
Silent Disco Beach Cleans at Woolacombe
National Trust silent-disco beach clean sessions on Woolacombe beach combining music with litter picking.
The King's Mile Run
A one-mile fun run starting at The King's School and finishing in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, with waves for all abilities.
Portsmouth Armed Forces Day
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard hosts arena displays, military parades and live music to celebrate Armed Forces Day, with free entry to the National Museum of the Royal Navy galleries.
July 2026
Canterbury's Medieval Pageant and Family Trail
A colourful medieval parade and city-wide family trail with sword fighting, music and workshops, themed around Canterbury's links to the Bayeux Tapestry.