Festivals and cultural events United Kingdom

One of London's most renowned music festivals, the Field Day Festival was established in 2007 and continues to amaze with its exceptional line-ups. Every year, it attracts thousands of music lovers for an unforgettable musical experience. With a diverse line-up, it has skilfully blended a variety of musical genres, from electronic and pop to rock and hip-hop. In 2023, the Field Day stage welcomed world-renowned artists such as Aphex Twin, Bonobo and Fever Ray.

The EFG London Jazz Festival, Europe's musical jewel, lights up the capital every November. With over 300 shows in 70 venues and attracting some 100,000 enthusiasts, the event, created in 1992 by Serious, celebrates cultural diversity through jazz. Born out of Camden Jazz Week in 1970, the festival brings together international and British artists committed to arts education. The aim remains unchanged: to celebrate jazz across London's rich cultural diversity by bringing many venues to life.

Launched in 1996, this festival of traditional violin music brings together musicians and music lovers from all over the world. Inspiring, it promotes traditional music as much as it renews it. Throughout the weekend, concerts and recitals are organized with local, national and international artists. Each year, the festival welcomes prestigious guests in a program that is both cutting-edge and accessible to all. Everything takes place at The Pleasance, in a well-equipped space within the university grounds.

If you're in the area around August 10, make sure you stop by Campeltown to join this traditional and contemporary music festival! Concerts are of course organized, but there are also other events: the Ceilidh Festival, the Grand Parade, the Survivor's Night or the Dalriada Connections Concert on Sunday. Between official festival and off in the bars, you will find good music, an ultra friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome.

The Edinburgh International Science Festival is one of the largest science festivals in Europe. It explores science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Creative thinking and scientific thinking are explored, celebrated, valued... in nearly 270 events suitable for all audiences. It is an opportunity for family field trips, debates, lectures and hands-on activities in several locations around the city.

Welcome to the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival! Established in 1979, it is the largest rural performing arts festival in Scotland. It supports and hosts hundreds of artists who perform throughout the region, in dedicated and non-dedicated venues. The programme is very diverse: theatre, dance, puppet shows, comedy, traditional music... There is something for all tastes, all sensitivities and all ages, but always at a low price.

This festival of classical and chamber music usually takes place at the Royal Albert Hall or Cadogan Hall throughout the summer, transforming London into a veritable musical capital. All the concerts, rich in virtuosity and emotion, are broadcast on the renowned BBC. The Proms have been running for almost 125 years, with the first festival taking place in August 1895. Through over sixty concerts, discussions and events, the Proms aim to bring classical music to as many people as possible.

An annual theatrical gathering held over the three summer months. It takes place in the picturesque, iconic open-air theater in splendid Regent's Park. This soon-to-be century-old theater is one of the city's hidden gems. Four award-winning annual productions are performed here to an audience of over 130,000 on a fully open-air stage and auditorium. An unforgettable, charming and unusual theater experience.

The London Film Festival has held its annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival every spring for about 25 years. It showcases the best in queer cinema. The festival is also run by the British Film Institute, and screenings are held at BFI Southbank. A selection of the films and shorts presented at the festival are then shown on tour in Great Britain. It is the third largest film festival in the UK.

For 10 days since 2001, the pretty city of Bath pays tribute to the author who lived there. The festivities are numerous: costumed walks and balls, a parade of soldiers and a brass band, guided tours and walks, theatrical performances... Over 5,000 people come to enjoy a timeless atmosphere in the footsteps of Jane Austen. An immersive event that plunges you into the heart of the English Regency era. In 2025, the festival will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the author's birth, so it's sure to be a great event!

Camp Bestival promises an unforgettable weekend for the whole family! Founded in 2008 on the grounds of Lulworth Castle, this festival has already played host to major artists such as Ed Sheeran and Ellie Goulding. As well as concerts, the whole family can enjoy a wide range of entertainment: theater, axe-throwing, DJ sets, dance and circus workshops, bushcraft, construction games, wellness workshops, fancy dress parades, roller disco, bouncy castles, and lots of children's games... all in a giant funfair atmosphere!

If you've ever dreamed of discovering the secrets of Buckingham Palace, every summer we open our doors to you for an exclusive tour of rooms closed to the public. You'll pass through the White Drawing Room, one of the most intimate rooms in the palace, where Elizabeth II held her audiences and appointments, and discover the Throne Room, the Ballroom and the gardens. You'll also pass the Grand Staircase, sublimated by portraits of former monarchs. Don't forget to book!

Currently known as the Utilita Arena Cardiff, this is a venue for concerts and other events such as sports nights. On their website, you'll find a full schedule of events over several weeks, plus all the information you need to get there. On site, there's a wide choice of food and drink, including The Danish Quarter, a Nordic-style bar with a wide selection of beers. We appreciate the varied program, which caters for everyone, from the very young to the very old.

The streets of Greenwich and East London play host to concerts and shows of all kinds and for all ages, during this huge open-air festival. Theater, dance, art installations and music are all on the bill. Artists from all over the world are on hand to celebrate the creative diversity of the outdoor arts through top-quality performances. There is also an intelligent emphasis on the creation of works directed by deaf and disabled artists.

This event is organized by CAMRA, the association for the defense of real ales. This association fights for the preservation of pubs and the defense of local producers. It brings together a huge selection of authentic and international beers (over 800 in all), ciders and thousands of drinkers under the Olympia roof. Street-food stalls, concerts, games and entertainment complete the line-up for this unusual event.

In London, the London Wonderground is a performing arts complex offering cultural events and festivals. It is housed in a charming 1920s-style tent called Spiegeltent. The venue offers a variety of shows featuring internationally renowned talent in the fields of cabaret and burlesque. In addition to the performances, the London Wonderground also offers bars, food stalls and rides to keep visitors entertained. The site is open during the summer season, offering a lively, festive atmosphere.