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Festivals and events

Enjoy some of the best festivals and events our region has to offer.

May

Red Arrows

English Riviera Airshow

The English Riviera Airshow features the best military and civilian display teams and is guaranteed to delight all ages.
Love Saves The Day

Love Saves the Day Festival

Bristol's biggest music festival returns to Ashton Court Estate, Bristol, showcasing ground-breaking artists from both the mainstream and underground.

Toby's Garden Festival

Treat yourself to a two-day celebration of gardening and the great outdoors this May Bank Holiday.

Painting by Beryl Cook showing people socialising in a pub.

Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy

Celebrate the life, work and legacy of one of Britain’s most distinctive artists in this landmark exhibition.
The tent in sunshine at Hay Festival

Hay Festival

The book town of Hay-on-Wye welcomes writers, readers, thinkers and dreamers of all ages for 11 days of events and activities. With over 500 events, there’s something for everyone.
The winner of Britain's Ocean City Running Festival crosses the finish line

Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival

Spend the weekend in Plymouth and join 1000s of runners and spectators for this spectacular event.

Dean Chisnall as The Phantom and Lily Kerhoas as Christine. Photo by Johan Persson

The Phantom of the Opera

Experience the thrill of the West End’s most haunting love story.

Visiting Stourhead by train and bus

The National Trust’s Stourhead estate, nestling in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside, is described as a ‘living work of art’. Experience a heady mix of classical temples, mystic grottoes and extensive parkland plus a house packed full of history.

June

Juice stand at Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival

Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival

Don’t miss the 2026 Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival, where you can take in some of the best food and drink the UK has to offer.
Outdoor scene from the Cheltenham Science Festival

Cheltenham Science Festival

Hop on a train this summer and make your way to the Cheltenham Science Festival, a much-loved festival for all ages.

Henley Royal Regatta

Come and enjoy the world’s best-known regatta, Henley Royal Regatta, on the banks of the River Thames.
Banner with the event line up for TK Maxx presents Live at Powderham. Text says: Thursday 26 June, Teddy Wims performing with Freak Freely, Laurence Spencer Smith, and Jordan Rakei; Friday 26 June, Alanis Morissette with Skunk Anansie; Saturday 27 (sold out) and Sunday 28 June (sold out), Lewis Capaldi with Jacob Alon.

TK Maxx presents Live at Powderham

Teddy Swims, Alanis Morissette and Lewis Capaldi headline TK Maxx presents Live at Powderham in the heart of the Devon countryside.

Golowan Festival promo image

Golowan Festival

Head to Penzance for 10 days of arts, performances, culture, and parades.

July

Photo of The Red Arrows in formation, flying over Swansea Bay for the Wales Airshow

Wales Airshow

Witness some of the world's greatest flying displays and performances at the Wales Airshow, over Swansea Bay.

Bristol Harbour Festival

Celebrate the city’s biggest and most diverse showcase of culture at Bristol Harbour Festival in 2025.

August

Hot air balloons rising over Clifton Suspension Bridge as part of Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Looking for an adventure? Then don’t miss the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta taking place at Ashton Court Estate.

The stage at Reading Festival lit up at night, with crowds enjoying one of the UK's biggest festivals

Reading Festival

As one of the UK’s biggest music events, the Reading Festival line-up has always been epic and this year will be no exception.

Falmouth festival

Falmouth Week

Whether a sailor or a landlubber there’s something for everyone.

Boardmasters Festival

Boardmasters Festival

Head to this year’s Boardmasters Festival to enjoy fantastic live music and a host of beach activities.

September

Characters in full costume dress for the Jane Austen festival.

Jane Austen Festival

Experience the biggest Jane Austen Festival in 2026 in the beautiful city of Bath.
Crowd reading books at Agatha Christie Festival

International Agatha Christie Festival

The International Agatha Christie Festival will be taking place from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 September 2026.

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