What's On, Month-by-Month, in the UK
By Ferne Arfin, About.com Guide to United Kingdom Travel
Fêtes, fairs, sports events, music, shows; there's always something happening in the UK, wherever and whenever you visit. Find out about annual events in England, Scotland and Wales to help you plan your visit.
- What's On in January
- What's On in February
- What's On in March
- What's On in April
- What's On in May
- What's On in June
- What's On in July
- What's On in August
- What's On in September
- What's On in October
- What's On in November
- What's On in December
What's On in January
The Festive Season lingers for weeks in the UK. Find out what's on in January and how we celebrate those long winter nights.
- January Festival and Events Roundup
- Up Helly Aa
- Best Winter Fire Festivals
- Weird and Wacky - The Haxey Hood
- Hogmanay - The Four Day Long New Year's Blast
What's On in February
It's that time of year again - romance is in the air. Find out about some of the most romantic things to do during the lovely month of February.
- Most Romantic Ideas for Valentines and Lovers
- Stay in a Romantic Castle
- Romantic Restaurants With Rooms
- Buy Some Bling in Birmingham
- Visit the Sexy Giant
What's On in March
Knights are jousting, daffs are blooming and the British are celebrating two patron saints of fun. Find out what's happening in the UK in March.
- March Festival and Events Roundup
- St. Patricks Day Around the UK
- Celebrating St. David's Day
- It's Time for Crufts - the Ultimate Doggy Beauty Pageant
What's On in April
The festival season gets going this month. Longer, lighter, warmer days mean people are ready to shed their overcoats and get out to enjoy themselves. Join them in a range of music, food and drink, heritage, sports and hobbyist fairs and events.
- April Festival and Events Roundup
- St. George's Day - Celebrate England's Patron Saint
- The Boat Race
- The Grand National - The World's Most Famous Steeplechase
- St. Andrews Golf Week
- Shakespeare's Birthday in Stratford-upon-Avon
- The Shrewsbury International Cartoon Festival
What's On in May
Tra-La, it's May! Flowers, sports and warm weather activities. Find out what's happening as UK Summer gets underway during the Lusty Month of May in the UK.
- May Festival and Events Roundup
- The Brighton Festivals - May is Festival Month in Brighton
- The Chelsea Flower Show
- Pictures of the Chelsea Flower Show
- May Day Festivals
- Weird and Wacky Cheese Rolling in Gloucestershire
- Badminton Horse Trials
- Daphne Du Maurier Festival
- The Royal Windsor Horse Show
- The Hay Festival - A Book Lover's Circus
- The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
What's On in June
From Wimbledon to Glastonbury - with Royal Ascot along the way - Some of the UK's biggest annual festivals and events take place in June. Find out how to join in.
- June Festival and Events Roundup
- Royal Ascot - The Social Event of the Racing Year
- Hats On for the Ladies of Royal Ascot
- The Glastonbury Festival
- Wimbledon - The Most Famous Fortnight in Tennis
- Summer Solstice at Stonehenge
- Edinburgh International Film Festival
What's On in July
Top sporting events - Henley, more Wimbledon Tennis, Formula One and the British Open - plus plenty of traditional festivals and fairs. Find out what's happening in the UK in July.
- July Festival and Events Roundup
- The Henley Royal Regatta
- An Insider's Look at the Henley Regatta
- Thoroughbred Racing at York
- RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
- RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park
- Antiques for Everyone Fair in Birmingham
- Snape Maltings Annual Antiques and Fine Arts Fair
What's On in August
Singing, sailing, food festivals and carnivals. But most of all, August means Edinburgh Festivals. Find out what's happening in the UK in August.
- August Festivals and Events Roundup
- The Edinburgh Festivals
- Quick Facts About the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- Edinburgh International Festival
- Edinburgh Fringe Opening Party, Cavalcade and Fringe Sunday
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival Planner
- The Three Choirs Festival - Among the World's Oldest Music Festivals
- Cowes Week - International Yacht Racing Around the Isle of Wight
- Bizarre Sports in Wales - Bog Snorkelling in Llanwrtyd Wells
- National Eisteddfod of Wales
What's On in September
Cooler and shorter days don't yet dampen the festive spirit. Find out about all the music, sport, heritage, food and real ale festivals in September.
- September Festival and Events Roundup
- Bestival Music Festival - Rock Music on the Isle of Wight
- Traditional Highland Games and Gatherings in Scotland
- Agatha Christie Festival
- Jane Austen Festival
- Bizarre Traditions and Ancient Customs - The Abbots Bromley Horn Dance
- The Great River Race
- Historic Motor Racing - The Goodwood Revival
- The Egremont Crab Fair - Home of The Weird English Tradition of Gurning
What's On in October
Harvest festivals, heritage, arts and crafts, antiques and hearty outdoor events. And don't forget that October is the spookiest month in the calendar. Find out what's happening this month in the United Kingdom.
- October Festivals and Events Roundup
- Best Ghost Walks and Scary Places for Halloween
- Oxford Castle Ghost Festival
- The Royal National Mod - A Festival of Scottish Music
- Oysters are the Stars of the Falmouth Oyster Festival
- Lowender Peran - A Celtic Festival in Cornwall
- "In the City" - Manchester's Global New Music Event
- Reading Comedy Festival
- The Canterbury Festival - Performing Arts in the Canterbury Cathedral Precincts
- The Horse of the Year Show
What's On in November
The festive season gets underway with bonfires and fireworks before the UK sparkles with wonderful things to do. Look out for music, sport, heritage festivals, food and real ale plus antiques, art and lots of holiday crafts fairs in November.
- November Festival and Events Roundup
- Guy Fawkes or Bonfire Night - What's it About and Where to Find Celebrations
- Tenby Blues Festival
- The BBC Good Food Show Glasgow
- Thanksgiving in the United Kingdom - Where to Celebrate The US Holiday
What's On in December
Carol singing, music and food festivals, Winter Solstice and Fire Festivals plus lots and lots of Christmas Markets. Find out what's happening in the UK in December.
