140 upcoming events in Central England · page 6 of 6
December 2026
Hexham Christmas Market
Christmas market in and around historic Hexham Abbey with over 130 stalls selling gifts, decorations and seasonal food.
Buxton Markets Christmas Market
Christmas market in Buxton's Market Place with festive stalls run by Buxton Markets.
Bridlington Spa Christmas Fair
Christmas gift and craft fair held at Bridlington Spa.
February 2027
York Ice Trail
Weekend trail of ice sculptures placed at landmarks around York city centre, produced by Visit York.
Frequency Festival 2026
City-wide festival of light, play and discovery illuminating Lincoln's streets and historic quarter over three nights.
Lincoln Castle Lunchtime Talk: Katherine Swynford
Historical talk at Lincoln Castle exploring the life and times of Katherine Swynford.
April 2027
St George's Days, Dudley Zoo & Castle
Annual celebration in the Castle Courtyard at Dudley Zoo & Castle marking St George's Day with themed activities.
May 2027
Truckfest Lincoln 2026
Family motoring event at Lincolnshire Showground with monster trucks, stunt shows, live music and food and drink stalls.
British Mini Day, Himley Hall
Long-running annual gathering of Mini enthusiasts and their cars in the grounds of Himley Hall near Dudley.
Race for Life Cleethorpes 10k
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 10k run through Meridian Park, Cleethorpes, on a mostly flat tarmac-path course.
Race for Life Cleethorpes 3k
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 3k fun run/walk at Meridian Park, Kings Road, Cleethorpes, suited to families and first-timers.
Castleton Garland Day
Ancient Castleton custom where the Garland King rides through the village in a floral garland, marking the Restoration of Charles II.
Northumberland County Show
Major agricultural show at Bywell near Stocksfield, Northumberland, run by Tynedale Agricultural Society, with livestock, equestrian events and a Farm Discovery Area.
June 2027
York Fringe Festival
Multi-venue fringe theatre and comedy festival staged across York's independent performance spaces.
The Lincolnshire Show 2027
Lincolnshire Agricultural Society's flagship two-day county show at Lincolnshire Showground near Lincoln, with livestock, food and entertainment.
July 2027
Buxton International Festival
Major arts festival in Buxton combining opera, music, literature and talks across the town's venues including the Opera House.
1940s Weekend, Black Country Living Museum
Annual wartime-themed weekend with period costume, music and re-enactments across the museum's historic streets and homes.
August 2027
Grange-Fest 2027
Live music and family festival at Grange Leisure Park in Mablethorpe headlined by Matt Goss, with fairground rides and food stalls.
Fireworks Championships at Newby Hall
Large-scale competitive fireworks display set in the grounds of Newby Hall near York.