UK Festivals and Events - What's On and What's Happening in the UK
Plan your UK trip to take in one of the hundreds of festivals and special events that take place all over Britain. From celebrations of ancient traditions, to huge opera, theatre and rock festivals, something special is happening somewhere in the UK every day of the year. Check here for a calendar of events in England, Scotland and Wales.
- Christmas Around the UK (31)
- Easter in the UK (5)
- Fire Festivals in the UK (16)
- The Brighton Festivals (7)
- The Edinburgh Festivals (19)
- The Season (32)
- UK Music Festivals (38)
- What's On in April (22)
- What's On in August (30)
- What's On in December (30)
- What's On in February (4)
- What's On in January (14)
- What's On in July (14)
- What's On in June (43)
- What's On in March (19)
- What's On in November (12)
- What's On in October (15)
- What's On in September (20)
- Whats On In May (36)
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