56 upcoming events in North England · page 1 of 3
July 2026
North West Vintage Bus Owners Event at Lytham Hall
A display of vintage buses and coaches in the grounds of Lytham Hall.
Switched On Exhibition
A summer exhibition at the National Science and Media Museum tracing broadcasting from early radio microphones to colour television and streaming.
Gadabout Music Festival
A family-friendly independent music festival at High Hall Farm near Carlisle featuring live bands, street food, yoga workshops and camping in the Cumbrian countryside.
Grand Garden Party at Lytham Hall
A summer garden party event held in the grounds of Lytham Hall.
Kendal Calling 2026
Major music festival at Lowther Deer Park with headliners including Biffy Clyro and Wolf Alice.
Lake District Summer Music Festival
A ten-day celebration of classical music in the Lake District featuring world-class performers and emerging artists, opening with Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque and concluding with operatic highlights.
August 2026
Bradford City Mela 2026
A revived cultural celebration of music, dance, food, fashion and live performance at City Park and Centenary Square.
Cartmel Agricultural Show 2026
Traditional agricultural show with livestock and countryside displays at Cartmel.
Calendar Girls the Musical
Theatre by the Lake stages the musical based on the true story of Yorkshire WI members who posed for a charity calendar.
Rebellion Festival 2026
The world's largest independent punk and alternative music festival, with over 350 bands across 8 stages at Winter Gardens Blackpool.
80s Calling (Discovery Festival)
An 80s music festival at The Darlington Arena (Mowden Park) headlined by Level 42 with Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Haircut 100, Go West and Jaki Graham.
80s Calling!
A retro music festival at Darlington Mowden Park featuring Level 42, Marc Almond, Heaven 17, Haircut 100, Go West and Jaki Graham.
Blackpool Air Show 2026
Free seafront airshow featuring military and civilian aircraft displays over Blackpool Promenade.
Darlington Pride
Darlington's annual Pride celebration at Market Square with live entertainment, stalls and community events.
Taste Cumbria: Taste of the Sea
A weekend food festival at Maryport near Carlisle celebrating Cumbrian seafood, local produce and craft drinks with live music and family entertainment.
Discovery Festival - Five, Ella Henderson & more
The Sunday of Discovery Festival at Darlington Mowden Park headlined by Five with Ella Henderson, The Wanted 2.0 and Bjorn Again.
Appleby Show 2026
The 185th Appleby agricultural show with classes for sheep, cattle, horses and handicrafts.
The Misfits Market
A weekend market at Darlington Market Square featuring independent traders, artisan goods and street food.
Carlisle Youth Zone Raceday
An afternoon flat racing fixture at Carlisle Racecourse supporting Carlisle Youth Zone.
Southport Flower Show
The UK's largest independent flower show — spectacular show gardens, floral marquees, live entertainment and celebrity gardeners in Victoria Park.
Southport Flower Show 2026
Britain's largest independent flower show returns to Victoria Park for four days of horticultural displays, show gardens and entertainment.
Ennerdale Show
The 118th Ennerdale Show near Ennerdale Water on the western edge of the Lake District, featuring livestock shows, Cumberland wrestling, vintage vehicles, hound trails, fell races, and local food.
Solfest 2026
Family-friendly music and arts festival at North Lakes Country Park, Silloth.
Blackpool Illuminations 2026 Switch-On
The celebrity switch-on of the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations on the Promenade.