49 upcoming events in South England · page 2 of 3
August 2026
Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta 2026
Dartmouth's historic maritime regatta with sailing and rowing races, air displays, live music, funfair and a closing fireworks display.
Goodwood August Bank Holiday Racing
A family-focused August Bank Holiday weekend of horseracing at Goodwood Racecourse near Chichester.
Victorious Festival 2026
A major three-day music festival on Southsea Common in Portsmouth, just across Portsmouth Harbour from Gosport, with headliners Richard Ashcroft, The Black Keys and Kasabian.
Victorious Festival 2026
Major seaside music festival on Southsea Common with headliners including Richard Ashcroft, The Black Keys and Kasabian across multiple stages.
Lyme Regis Folk Festival Week
A bank holiday weekend programme of singing, dancing and music-making at venues across the town.
September 2026
Kingsbridge Show
An annual agricultural show near Kingsbridge in the South Hams with classes in horses, cattle, sheep, homecraft, horticulture, floral art, and domestic pets.
Gosport Heritage Open Days 2026
An annual free festival opening historic sites, museums and heritage buildings across Gosport to the public.
Marillion at Portsmouth Guildhall
Rock band Marillion perform live at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Portsmouth International Kite Festival 2026
A weekend of giant display kites, stunt flying and family activities on Southsea Common.
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Chichester Festival Theatre)
Shakespeare's comedy reimagined amidst the Sussex raves of the 1990s, starring Munya Chawawa and Jemima Rooper.
Dartmouth Book Festival 2026
A literary festival across town venues including The Flavel, with headline authors such as Michael Rosen, Patrick Gale and Roger Deakins.
Goodwood Revival 2026
A vintage motorsport and fashion festival recreating the glamour of the Goodwood Motor Circuit's 1948-1966 heyday.
Canterbury's Cooking - A Festival of Food & Drink
A food and drink festival at Dane John Gardens with street food, live music, workshops and a craft market.
Woolacombe National Scooter Rally 2026
Annual national scooter rally at Golden Coast Holiday Village with custom show, ride-outs and live bands including The Specials Ltd.
October 2026
Beer and Cider by the Sea: Autumn Festival
The autumn edition of Eastbourne's popular beer festival moves indoors to the Winter Garden, featuring award-winning local and seasonal ales, ciders, perries, live music and dancing over three days.
Canterbury Festival 2026
Kent's leading arts festival, a two-week programme of classical concerts, gigs, theatre, circus, talks and family events across historic Canterbury.
AJ Bell Great South Run 2026
The south coast's largest running event, a flat 10-mile race through Portsmouth with an accompanying 5km and junior races over the weekend.
Dartmouth Food Festival 2026
One of the UK's leading food festivals with celebrity chef demonstrations, artisan producer stalls and tastings across Dartmouth.
Beachy Head Marathon Weekend
Off-road marathon, ultra and 10K races across the South Downs in its 46th year, with the half marathon on the Sunday.
November 2026
Canterbury Christmas Market 2026
One of the south-east's largest Christmas markets with over 120 huts and 170 stallholders, plus Santa's Grotto, a Lapland VR Experience, and Breakfast with Santa bookable experiences.
The Proclaimers at Portsmouth Guildhall
Scottish duo The Proclaimers perform live at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Gosport Half Marathon
Scenic two-lap half marathon along the Lee-on-the-Solent promenade with far-reaching coastal views across to the Isle of Wight.
Portsmouth Christmas Market 2026
Festive market stalls and seasonal entertainment across Portsmouth, accompanied by Portsmouth on Ice at Guildhall Square and Christmas lights switch-ons across the city.
Eastbourne Christmas Market 2026
A festive market in Eastbourne town centre with seasonal stalls selling gifts, food, and entertainment, followed by a Christmas parade and live music weekend in early December.