106 upcoming events in North England · page 1 of 5
September 2026
Ambleside Days
Community festival across Ambleside town centre with market stalls, live entertainment and family activities over the late-summer weekend.
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.
Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2026
The famous Blackpool Illuminations light up six miles of seafront for 123 nights. The Switch-On concert on 4 September kicks off the season with live performances from headline acts.
St Annes International Kite Festival
Family-friendly kite-flying festival on St Annes seafront and pier with international kite flyers.
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.
Keighley & District Agricultural Show
Long-running agricultural show at Marley Playing Fields with livestock, horses, horticulture, handicrafts and trade stands.
Tribute to Hans Zimmer & Film Favourites Illuminated
Candlelight-style orchestral concert performing Hans Zimmer film scores inside historic Carlisle Cathedral.
Helvellyn Triathlon 2026
Iconic Lake District triathlon featuring a 1.5km swim in Ullswater, 59km cycle including the famous Struggle climb, and a 15km off-road run up Helvellyn. Individual, aquabike and relay options available.
Andersons Flat Season Finale
The final flat racing fixture of the season at Carlisle Racecourse.
Carlisle Racecourse September Fixture
Flat racing raceday at Carlisle Racecourse, Durdar Road, part of the track's late-summer flat season programme.
Southport Fall Markets
Weekly Wednesday outdoor market in Southport town centre running from September through mid-November, featuring local traders and street food.
Westmorland County Show
One of the UK's favourite agricultural shows near Kendal, attracting over 37,000 visitors with livestock competitions, country sports, food and craft displays across two days.
Darlington Rhythm & Tunes Festival
A free weekend music festival with live bands across Market Square and Riverside stages in Darlington town centre.
Rhythm & Tunes Weekend
Free outdoor music festival at Darlington Market Square and River Side, part of the town's summer events programme.
Saltaire Festival
The biggest annual community event in Bradford district, with markets, food, music, dance and street performers across the model village of Saltaire.
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.
Fairhaven Flyer 10k
Fylde Coast Runners road race through Lytham St Annes finishing near Fairhaven Lake.
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.
Great North Run
The world's biggest half marathon, a 13.1-mile run from Newcastle city centre to the coast at South Shields.
Tees Cottage Pumping Station Open Weekend (September)
Heritage steam open weekend at the Victorian pumping station on Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, with working steam engines on display.
Saltaire Brewery Beer Festival
Annual beer festival at Saltaire Brewery with a wide range of cask and craft ales.