Events

Explore our ongoing programme of talks, workshops, and cultural events to help you make the most of your time in the UK.

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Buckingham Palace Summer Opening

Entrance to the State Rooms is via gate C on Buckingham Gate, London, SW1A 1AA (on the South side of the Palace).

£16-35

Ever wanted to explore Buckingham Palace? This is your chance! You can act like a member of the Royal Family for the day and admire the lavish State Rooms where the King entertains guests. Find out more Want to find more fun activities to do in the UK? Head to Visit Britain for more inspiration. […]

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Brighton Pride

Brighton & Hove

£Varies with event

Want to join arguably the biggest and best party of the year? Celebrate unity and equality with major artists including Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue and Jess Glynne! There’s lots of events to choose from, kicking off with the annual Pride Community Parade and ending with the Pride Village Party. Find out more Want to find […]

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Edinburgh, Scotland

£Varies

Do you enjoy theatre, comedy and dance? Edinburgh Fringe Festival has these and so much more! It’s the world’s largest arts festival transforming Scotland’s capital with thousands of performers all over the city. Find out more   Want to find more fun activities to do in the UK? Head to Visit Britain for more inspiration. […]

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Llŷn and Eifionydd National Eisteddfod

Rhondda Cynon Taf

£Varies

This annual travelling festival celebrates Wales, Welsh culture and the Welsh language. Over 250 traders and stalls come together alongside showcases of music, dance, spoken-word, visual arts and more. Find out more Want to find more fun activities to do in the UK? Head to Visit Britain for more inspiration.

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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Ashton Court Estate

£Free

Picture over 100 hot-air balloons in the sky at the same time… that’s the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta! The balloons ascend at dawn and teatime, it’s truly a sight to behold… and to top it off, there’s an after-dark firework show! Find out more Want to find more fun activities to do in the UK? […]

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Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool

£Free

This annual light show in Blackpool is nearly 150 years old! The winter might be cold and dark but this Festival of Light is sure to get you feeling cozy. The Illuminations are usually bookended by a fantastic celebrity-packed Switch-on Festival Weekend with bespoke Illumination performances, and Lightpool Festival, a spectacular walking route linking Blackpool’s […]

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Jane Austen Festival

The Jane Austen Centre, Bath

£Free

Looking for Mr. Darcy? Visit Bath during the annual Jane Austen Festival for an immersive Regency experience. You can channel Bridgerton with other Jane Austen fans in the spectacular opening Grand Regency Costumed Promenade. Past events have included elegant guided walks and day trips, intriguing talks, music recitals and concerts, as well as workshops and dance […]

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BFI London Film Festival

Various locations around UK

££10

London will host its 68th annual film festival organised with the British Film Institute. Past events have screened more than 300 films, documentaries, and shorts  from around 50 countries. Previous A-list guests have included Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Casey Affleck, Sigourney Weaver, Liam Neeson, and director Tom Ford. Find out more Want to find more […]

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Artes Mundi

National Museum Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NP

£Free

This is one of nation’s biggest contemporary visual art shows taking place in Cardiff. It awards the UK’s largest art prize of £40,000 to one of the shortlisted artists. Find out more Want to find more fun activities to do in the UK? Head to Visit Britain for more inspiration.

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Christmas at Kew

Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE

£Varies

Get into the Christmas Sprit and welcome in the New Year with a walk along illuminated trails with twinkling lights at Kew Gardens. You might even meet Father Christmas! Find out more Want to find more fun activities to do in the UK? Head to Visit Britain for more inspiration.