110 upcoming events in North England · page 5 of 5
September 2026
Saltaire Festival 2026
A ten-day festival of music, art, heritage and community events across the World Heritage village of Saltaire.
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2026
Music-synchronised fireworks display launched from the beach in front of Blackpool Tower.
Great British Motor Show - Southport (Classic & Performance)
A classic and performance car show at Victoria Park with hundreds of cars, bikes, trade stands and a show arena.
British Musical Fireworks Championship 2026
Pyro-musical competition in Victoria Park where six teams choreograph fireworks to music across two evenings.
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2026 (Second Display)
The second of three free music-synchronised fireworks displays from the beach by Blackpool Tower.
October 2026
Southport Comedy Festival 2026
The 15th annual comedy festival stages 17 nights of stand-up in a heated marquee in Victoria Park, opening with Jason Byrne.
Carlisle Rock Rhythm & Blues Festival 2026
An annual weekend festival of rock, rhythm and blues music held in Carlisle.
World Fireworks Championship Blackpool 2026 (Final Display)
The final free music-synchronised fireworks display from the beach by Blackpool Tower.
Northern Quilts
A textile and quilting exhibition at Tullie museum in Carlisle.
Lightpool Festival 2026
A free 10th-anniversary festival of light installations, projections and live performances across Blackpool.
Jump Season Opener
The opening day of the jump racing season at Carlisle Racecourse.
Books Alive! Literature Festival
A half-term family literature festival with storytelling installations, live performances and author-led workshops.
November 2026
A Christmas Carol
Theatre by the Lake's festive production of Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale in Keswick.
December 2026
Keswick Victorian Fayre 2026
Keswick's Victorian-themed Christmas street market in the Market Square with stalls, live entertainment and a children's funfair.