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August Bank Holiday Weekend 2026

Trending August Bank Holiday Events

Wednesday

Now Wave presents Wednesday at O2 Ritz, Manchester on 25th August 2026

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BOB FLOYD - The Music of Pink Floyd

Tuesday 25th August

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Cavern Club, Liverpool

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BOB FLOYD - The Music of Pink Floyd

Cavern Club, Liverpool

Bob Floyd hits the legendary Cavern on 25 Aug 2026 with a powerful live set, fresh from standout shows at Live Aid Liverpool and Lindos Rock Festival.

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GENA (Liv.e & Karriem Riggins)

GENA (Liv.e & Karriem Riggins)

Komedia Brighton

Dynamic Dallas-born, LA-based artist Liv.e and renowned drummer Karriem Riggins join forces as the spirited new collaborative duo GENA.

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The Roxy every Tuesday

The Roxy every Tuesday

The Roxy, London

Ultimate throwback Tuesdays at The Roxy with classic anthems and today's hits all night plus exclusive drink deals and nonstop energy.

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Pure Sea Presents.....The Cross

Sat 11th April - Mon 12th October

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Cross London

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Pure Sea Presents.....The Cross

The Cross London

The Great Camden Clean Up and fundraising AFTERPARTY at The Cross London

Cleethorpes August Holidays Mega Funpark

Wed 12th - Mon 31st August

12:00pm - 8:30pm

Meridian Showground, Lincolnshire

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Cleethorpes August Holidays Mega Funpark

Meridian Showground, Lincolnshire

Cleethorpes Mega Funpark returns to the Meridian Showground in Lincolnshire from Wednesday 12th August to Tuesday 1 September 2026!

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Celeb Boozy Brunch

Sat 8th August - Tue 8th August 2028

Celeb Boozy Brunch brings 90 mins bottomless booze, interactive games and drag stars spiralling as your fave celebs in full tabloid chaos.

The Midnight Verse Poetry Open Mic

The Midnight Verse Poetry Open Mic

The Drake, Glasgow

The Midnight Verse: poetry and storytelling open stage. Takes place on the last Tuesday of each month

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The Secret Comedy Club Open Mic AKA See You Next Tuesday

Tuesday 25th August

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

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The Secret Comedy Club Open Mic AKA See You Next Tuesday

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

The leading stand up open mic night on the South Coast attended by professionals, semi professionals and amateurs.

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Comedy in Your Eye - Award Winning Stand Up Comedy for just £3!

Tuesday 25th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Camden Eye, London

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Comedy in Your Eye - Award Winning Stand Up Comedy for just £3!

The Camden Eye, London

Award Winning Comedy Club - every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday featuring TV Comics & the best from the London Circuit www.comedyinyoureye.com

The HOTTEST comedy show in town is lighting up Hot Toddy - Camden's home of unforgettable live entertainment. Expect a night of explosive stand-up.

Frostbite - Stand up Comedy Night

Tuesday 25th August

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Helch Market, Bournemouth

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Frostbite - Stand up Comedy Night

Helch Market, Bournemouth

Laughs In A Basement Bar on a Tuesday? yeahhh why not?!

Bestselling August Bank Holiday Events

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Fri 28th August - Tue 1st September

12:00pm - 6:00am

Manchester Gay Village

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Manchester Village Pride 2026

Manchester Gay Village

Manchester Village Pride 2026: Four days, three stages, one Village. Bank Holiday takeover celebrating LGBTQ+ culture in the heart of Manchester.

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James Morrison Live in Liverpool Cathedral

James Morrison Live in Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral

Chart topping, multiple-platinum Singer James Morrison will be performing live inside the incredible Liverpool Anglican Cathedral this August!

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RUDIM3NTAL - Hitchin Live at the Priory

RUDIM3NTAL - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Hitchin Priory

Rudimental bring their high-energy, genre-defying show to Hitchin Priory on Friday 28th August.

The Human League - Hitchin Live at the Priory

The Human League - Hitchin Live at the Priory

Hitchin Priory

Come see THE HUMAN LEAGUE With Special Guests, Hitchin Live at the Priory, Hertfordshire, Thursday 27th August

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The Park Series presents MCFLY

Friday 28th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

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The Park Series presents MCFLY

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

MCFLY HEADLINE THE PARK SERIES IN Newcastle!

Goatfest 2026

Fri 28th - Sun 30th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

The Great Field Bury Lane Codicote SG4 8XY

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Goatfest 2026

The Great Field Bury Lane Codicote SG4 8XY

We're back for another year! Join us on August Bank Holiday Weekend 2026 in Hertfordshire for 3 days of live music, epic street food and good vibes.

Preston Summerfest 2026

Fri 28th - Mon 31st August

2:00pm - 12:00am

CT3 1HB, Canterbury

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Preston Summerfest 2026

CT3 1HB, Canterbury

We are a family friendly music festival in the heart of Kent that raises money for good causes. Check out our Facebook page for photos of our events.

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C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia

London Venue TBA

A mythical city appears for one night. Food, drinks, culture with no limits. Ryozen City lives once, then only in memory. Are you READY?

Cuffe & Taylor presents Richard Ashcroft at Colchester Castle Park on 27th August 2026

The Bootleg Beatles | Keel Square, Sunderland

Friday 28th August

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

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The Bootleg Beatles | Keel Square, Sunderland

Keel Square, City Of Sunderland

The world's No.1 Beatles tribute act is coming to Keel Square for the Summer Series in the square in Sunderland.

JLS Featuring Gabrielle

JLS Featuring Gabrielle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents JLS Featuring Gabrielle at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 28th August 2026

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The Beat Goes On Presents An Acid Barn Dance

Fri 28th - Mon 31st August

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Penny Square Barn, Batcombe

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The Beat Goes On Presents An Acid Barn Dance

Penny Square Barn, Batcombe

Back to Basics 1 Barn 1 Stage 1 Weekend Stunning Countryside Location Fully Licenced Bar 24Hr Security Basic campsite facilities (includes showers).

The August Bank Holiday Weekend is always a welcome break during what is normally one of the hottest months of the year.

The eagerly awaited long weekend is smack bang in the middle of festival season and 2026 in particular has some crackers including Creamfields, Leeds and Reading, and South West Four amongst plenty more. But the August Bank Holiday isn't just about festivals - there's an awful lot more going on as well.

Whether you're embarking on a much needed blow out, heading into town, having a meal, or taking a mini break, make sure you check our August Bank Holiday What's On Guide to make the most of it.