140 upcoming events in Central England · page 1 of 6
September 2026
Lindisfarne Festival
Adults-only music and creative arts festival at Beal Farm on the Northumberland coast overlooking Holy Island.
Lloyds Tour of Britain Men – Stage 2
Professional men's cycling stage race arriving on the Lincolnshire coast, running from Boston and finishing in Skegness.
Chatsworth Country Fair
Major country fair at Chatsworth House near Bakewell with grand ring entertainment, celebrity chef demonstrations, rural crafts and a shopping village.
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.
Lincoln Live 2026
Free two-day city centre music festival in Lincoln with stages at City Square and St Paul in the Bail, headlined by The Rills and The Publics.
Paul Zerdin: Shut Your Mouth
Ventriloquist and comedian Paul Zerdin performs his stand-up show at Bridlington Spa.
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.
Classic & Retro Show, Himley Hall
Annual show at Himley Hall featuring over 1,000 classic, modified, custom, American and supercars with food, music and stalls.
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.
Betfred St Leger Festival 250th Anniversary
Doncaster Racecourse hosts its historic four-day St Leger Festival, marking 250 years of the world's oldest Classic horse race.
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.
Autumn & Ales 5K, 10K and Half Marathon
Coastal running event in Scarborough offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances along the seafront.
Betfred St Leger Day
The Group 1 Betfred St Leger Stakes, the world's oldest Classic flat race, runs at Doncaster Racecourse as the festival's showpiece day.
Derby Pride
LGBT+ pride celebration with parade and stage entertainment in Derby city centre, uniting communities across Derbyshire.
East Coast Pride
Free family-friendly LGBTQIA+ pride celebration in Skegness with a main stage at Pride Park and family zone at Butlin's.
Great Bridlington Steampunk Weekend
Family-friendly steampunk festival at Bridlington's Royal Hall and seafront, with workshops, vintage vehicles and beach entertainment.
Matlock Bath Illuminations
Riverside illuminated boat parade and lights display along the Derwent in Matlock Bath, with Saturday firework displays through October.
Northumberland Heritage Open Days
Free countywide festival opening over 170 historic sites and buildings from Alnwick to Berwick, themed Everyday Histories.
Scarborough Goldwing Light Parade and Fireworks Display
Illuminated motorcycle parade along West Pier and Foreshore Road in Scarborough, ending with a fireworks display, raising funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.