110 upcoming events in North England · page 4 of 5
August 2026
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.
Blackpool Air Show 2026
Free seafront airshow featuring military and civilian aircraft displays over Blackpool Promenade.
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.
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.
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.
Cartmel Races - August Bank Holiday Meeting
Bank holiday weekend horse racing at Cartmel Racecourse.
Lytham Proms Weekend
An open-air orchestral proms concert weekend held at Lytham Hall.
Southport Air Show 2026
Two-day seafront air display featuring the Red Arrows, jets and historic aircraft over Southport beach.
Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show 2026
Traditional Lakeland event featuring Cumberland wrestling, fell running and hound trails at Grasmere.
Cartmel Races - August Bank Holiday Monday Meeting
Final summer race day at Cartmel Racecourse on the August bank holiday Monday.
Keswick Agricultural Show 2026
Traditional August Bank Holiday Monday agricultural show at Braithwaite near Keswick with livestock, trade stands, Cumberland wrestling and vintage machinery.
September 2026
Ride The Lights 2026
A traffic-free evening to cycle along Blackpool Promenade under the illuminations.
Blackpool Illuminations
Six miles of dazzling lights stretch along Blackpool's promenade from September to January — a much-loved free autumn spectacle that lights up the Golden Mile.
Blackpool Illuminations 2026
The world-famous Blackpool Illuminations light display along the Promenade, running for 123 nights.
St Annes International Kite Festival 2026
The UK's largest kite festival featuring giant display kites and illuminated night kites on St Annes Beach.
Autumn Classic Vehicle Show at Lytham Hall
A display of classic cars and vehicles in the grounds of Lytham Hall.
Andersons Flat Season Finale
The final flat racing fixture of the season at Carlisle Racecourse.
Darlington Rhythm & Tunes Festival
A free weekend music festival with live bands across Market Square and Riverside stages in Darlington town centre.