117 upcoming events in Central England · page 1 of 5
June 2026
York Festival of Ideas 2026
A mostly free festival of talks, exhibitions, music, guided tours and family activities across York, running 30 May to 12 June 2026.
Books By The Beach Festival
Scarborough's literary festival features author talks and events across the town.
Festival of Change
A two-day community event in the castle courtyard at Dudley Zoo and Castle featuring wildlife-based workshops including bird and bat box building, bee hotels and seed ball making.
Rick Astley at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Pop icon Rick Astley headlines Scarborough Open Air Theatre with support from The Lottery Winners.
Weston Park Race Evening 2026
An evening of flat horse racing at Doncaster Racecourse supporting Weston Park Cancer Charity.
Madness at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Ska legends Madness perform with support from Hollie Cook and The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr.
TK Maxx presents Live at Lincoln Castle: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD)
OMD headline the opening night of the Live at Lincoln Castle summer concert series.
Craft Beers, Wines & Spirits Festival
A free three-day festival at Derby Market Hall celebrating independent brewers and distillers with craft beers, wines and spirits.
Paul Weller at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
The Modfather Paul Weller plays Scarborough Open Air Theatre with support from Miles Kane.
POP Live 2026
Open-air summer pop festival at Meridian Showground, Cleethorpes headlined by Scouting For Girls with Heather Small, Sigala and more.
SO Festival 2026
Free international street-theatre and outdoor arts festival staged across Skegness and Mablethorpe with puppetry, dance and immersive installations.
The History of Soul
A live soul music concert at Bridlington Spa celebrating the history of soul.
TK Maxx presents Live at Lincoln Castle: Pete Tong
DJ Pete Tong performs as part of the Live at Lincoln Castle concert series.
York Racecourse June Meeting
Two days of summer Flat racing at the Knavesmire in York.
A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - London Concertante
London Concertante perform popular opera arias by candlelight inside Lincoln Cathedral.
The Gathering Fest 2026
Dance music festival held at Meridian Showground, Cleethorpes for its seventh year.
TK Maxx presents Live at Lincoln Castle: Paul Weller
Paul Weller plays an outdoor headline show within Lincoln Castle grounds.
Summer Sport Spectacular Family Fun Raceday
A family-friendly afternoon of horse racing with entertainment at Doncaster Racecourse.
TK Maxx presents Live at Lincoln Castle: McFly
Pop-rock band McFly headline the Live at Lincoln Castle series.
Staxtonbury Music Festival
Independent music festival held near Scarborough.
The Lincolnshire Show 2026
A two-day celebration of Lincolnshire agriculture, heritage, food, drink and aviation at the Lincolnshire Showground.
The Kooks at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Indie rock band The Kooks headline Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
TK Maxx presents Live at Lincoln Castle: Alex James' Britpop Classical
Blur's Alex James presents a Britpop Classical concert at Lincoln Castle.
Tynedale Beer Festival
Annual beer festival in Corbridge featuring real ales, live music, food and entertainment.