70 upcoming events in Central England · page 2 of 3
August 2026
Ashover Show 2026
A long-running agricultural and horticultural show at Rectory Fields, Ashover, in the Peak District.
Berwick Food & Beer Festival
20th annual food and drink festival on the Parade in Berwick-upon-Tweed with regional producers, craft drinks and live music.
Berwick Food and Beer Festival
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this unticketed festival on the Parade in Berwick-upon-Tweed showcases regional food producers, craft drinks, live music, and local cuisine.
Ashbourne Show 2026
A traditional agricultural show held at Osmaston Polo Ground near Ashbourne.
Sky Bet Ebor Festival
York's flagship four-day racing festival featuring the Juddmonte International and the famous Ebor Handicap.
The Darley Park Weekender
A weekend of outdoor entertainment in Darley Park culminating in the Darley Park Concert with Sinfonia Viva and a pyrotechnic finale on 23 August.
The Darley Park Concert 2026
Derby's award-winning orchestra Sinfonia Viva performs film and musical favourites in Darley Park, ending with fireworks.
Weekend at the Asylum - Lincoln Steampunk Festival
The world's largest steampunk gathering takes over Uphill Lincoln over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Asylum Steampunk Festival
The world's largest steampunk festival transforms Lincoln's historic quarter over the August Bank Holiday with costumes, music, markets and creativity.
Glendale Show
Annual agricultural show in Wooler, Northumberland, featuring livestock competitions, equestrian events, and agricultural demonstrations celebrating the farming heritage of the Cheviot Hills.
Bridlington Food Festival (August)
Monthly food festival at King Street Market featuring around 50 food and drink stalls with the best of East Yorkshire produce, held alongside a Bank Holiday Monday event on 31 August.
Hope Show 2026
A traditional agricultural show held at Marsh Farm, Hope, in the heart of the Peak District.
September 2026
Lindisfarne Festival
Adults-only music and creative arts festival at Beal Farm on the Northumberland coast overlooking Holy Island.
Chatsworth Country Fair 2026
A major country fair at Chatsworth with grand ring entertainment, celebrity chef demos and a food and shopping village.
Lincoln Festival of History
A weekend unlocking Lincoln's past through talks, walks and events set against the stunning backdrop of Lincoln Cathedral and Castle.
The Peaks Tour Sportive 2026
Road cycling sportive starting from Bakewell Showground with 74km, 120km and 160km routes featuring tough climbs including Mam Tor, Whetstone Ridge and Sir William's Hill in the Peak District.
YorkMix Family Sunday at York Racecourse
A family-friendly day of racing and activities at York Racecourse.
Chatsworth Garden & Plant Fair (September)
A second garden and plant fair at Chatsworth with specialist nurseries, talks, tours and local food.
250th Betfred St Leger Festival
Historic 250th anniversary of the world's oldest Classic flat race, with four days of top-class racing, live entertainment, Ladies Day and a free family fun day on the Sunday.
Betfred St Leger Festival 2026 (250th Anniversary)
A four-day flat racing festival at Doncaster Racecourse marking the 250th anniversary of the world's oldest Classic, the St Leger Stakes.
Heritage Open Days Bridlington
Part of England's largest festival of history and culture, with free access to historic buildings and guided tours celebrating Bridlington's maritime heritage and medieval architecture.
Race the Waves
A free vintage vehicle beach race festival on Bridlington's South Beach with drag races in the tidal sand.
The Great Bridlington Steampunk Weekend
The 6th annual family-friendly steampunk festival at Bridlington Spa with traders, workshops and entertainment.
Peak District Challenge 2026
Overnight multi-distance trail challenge starting in Hathersage with options from 25km to 100 miles. The Gold Ultra 100km route is ITRA-indexed, set across the stunning Peak District landscape.