The 25 biggest festivals in the UK 2026
Festivals and open-airs in the UK in 2026 — dates, line-ups, tickets and who's going.
1028 events
13 Feb – 6 Nov 2027
116 free
Highlights: The Piece Hall Christmas Market, York Christmas Market, Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
Any time
Today246This weekend1605This month14138Next month9865Free5991Highlights24503Festivals1023Christmas markets114Date night15645With kids4493On your own10606With friends3933After-work & aperitivo1738With a view37Birthday440Hen and stag parties557Volunteering50Christmas lights40Fireworks14Late-night food1Foraging4Autumn foliage22Stargazing20Rainy day9431Street food13Funfairs1Pantomime89
Market / fair
The Piece Hall Christmas Market
13 Nov 2026 · Halifax
York Christmas Market
18 Nov 2026 · York
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
19 Nov 2026 · London
Kendal Mountain Festival
20 Nov 2026 · Kendal
London Build Expo
25 Nov 2026 · London
Sports event
London International Horse Show
17 Dec 2026 · London
JORVIK Viking Festival
8 Feb 2027 · York
London Marathon
24 Apr 2027 · London
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
28 Apr 2027 · Cheltenham
Festival
Blenheim Palace Food Festival
29 May 2027 · Witney
Scone Palace Garden Fair
30 May 2027 · Perth
Other
Blenheim Palace Flower Show
11 Jun 2027 · Witney
York Christmas Market
18 Nov 2026 · York
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
19 Nov 2026 · London
Kendal Mountain Festival
20 Nov 2026 · Kendal
London Build Expo
25 Nov 2026 · London
Sports event
London International Horse Show
17 Dec 2026 · London
JORVIK Viking Festival
8 Feb 2027 · York
London Marathon
24 Apr 2027 · London
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
28 Apr 2027 · Cheltenham
Festival
Blenheim Palace Food Festival
29 May 2027 · Witney
Scone Palace Garden Fair
30 May 2027 · Perth
Other
Blenheim Palace Flower Show
11 Jun 2027 · Witney
1
Runs every yearTicketsThe Lower Third
2
Runs every yearTicketsThe Cornish Bank
3
Runs every yearTicketsUtilita Arena Cardiff
4
Runs every yearTicketsBarley Hall
5
Runs every yearTicketsPlush Oxford
6
Runs every yearTicketsWorcester Cathedral
7
TicketsThe Factory Live
8
Runs every yearTicketsAlexandra Palace
9
Runs every yearTicketsPryzm Brighton
10
Runs every yearTicketsNew Cross Inn
Questions
The 25 biggest festivals in the UK 2026: what's on?
1,028 events between 9 Nov – 6 Nov 2027. Among them: The Piece Hall Christmas Market · York Christmas Market · Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.
What is the next event in the UK?
TANKFEST 2027 on 9 Nov in Wool.
Which events in the UK are free?
116 events are free, for example Papa Roach - Rise of the Roach · NO ONE WAY IN · Riso Club.
What are the biggest events in the UK?
The named events of the place: The Piece Hall Christmas Market (13 Nov) · York Christmas Market (18 Nov) · Hyde Park Winter Wonderland (19 Nov) · Kendal Mountain Festival (20 Nov).
Where in the UK is most going on?
Most events are in London (234) · Bristol (43) · Nottingham (33).