If you're looking for an event this weekend, next month, or something this year, England has it covered. VisitEngland have pulled together some of the best events in the country to help you find that one-off or annual event that will turn an ordinary weekend into something special.
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If you're looking for an event this weekend, next month, or something this year, England has it covered. VisitEngland have pulled together some of the best events in the country to help you find that one-off or annual event that will turn an ordinary weekend into something special.
If you're looking for an event this weekend, next month, or something this year, England has it covered. VisitEngland have pulled together some of the best events in the country to help you find that one-off or annual event that will turn an ordinary weekend into something special.
Find events near you all year round in England.
Top events for Autumn 2022
Fill your diary with an eclectic range of events taking place in October and November
January events
Cheer yourself with some comedy at Bristol’s Slapstick Festival, or spend a day enjoying quality beer and cycling at Manchester’s Beer and Cider Festival.
February events
The festival season really kicks off in February with events in literature, history, music and food, not to to mention Chinese New Year. You’re spoilt for choice. Why not fill every weekend?
March events
Fancy a film festival? Maybe some Shakespeare? Or even science? Take your pick from the events happening in March. It’s a great month for literature!
April events
It’s time for the activity to begin with festivals of walking in Derbyshire and Devon, the London Marathon, and the Aintree Grand National in Liverpool. Take a look at the events in store in April.
May events
If May Day and vintage cars don’t tickle your fancy, why not try a spring festival? From quirky traditions to dramatic sporting moments, May has something for everyone.
June events
Picnics, proms, and plunges into open water, June is here to cement summer. Wimbledon sees tennis return, and supercars take over Wilton House for a classic and sports car extravaganza.
July events
During the heat of July, take advantage of the weather with a host of outdoor events spanning the country. Watch colours fill the sky at the St Annes on Sea Kite Festival, and you won’t go hungry with the food festivals springing up.
August events
It’s carnival season in the UK; with parades in Nottingham and Leicester, and Pride’s colourful takeover in Brighton, you can get your fill of fantastic costumes and party atmosphere.
September events
Join residents of Bath in the spectacular Jane Austen Festival, or fill up on deliciousness at Liverpool’s Food and Drink Festival. There are even historical re-enactments (with canons!) in Gloucester.
October events
As this is the month of Halloween, there are a fantastic amount of spooky events to scare your socks off, including the Bram Stocker Film Festival, Spooktacular at Longleat, and Scaresville in Suffolk. There’s also a great selection of food and drink festivals for foodie fans.
November events
As the skies darken the lights come out. With Light Up Lancaster, Durham’s Lumiere Festival and Illuminating Shakespeare in Stratford-Upon-Avon all switching on, there’s a great choice of shiny displays to wonder at.
December events
Discover Christmas markets, ice rinks, pantomime, light trails and much more festive fun to make your December dazzle.