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August Bank Holiday Weekend 2026

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Antony Szmierek: Live Performance & Signing (14+ with an Adult)

Tuesday 25th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Jacaranda Baltic, Liverpool

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Antony Szmierek: Live Performance & Signing (14+ with an Adult)

Jacaranda Baltic, Liverpool

Jacaranda Records presents a live performance and signing from Antony Szmierek in support of his new album 'Decoding Birdsong'.

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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.

Now Wave presents Wednesday plus support Joe Harvey-Whyte & Bobby Lee at O2 Ritz, Manchester on 25th August 2026

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Grandmas House: Live Performance + Signing

Tuesday 25th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Jacaranda Club, Liverpool

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Grandmas House: Live Performance + Signing

The Jacaranda Club, Liverpool

Jacaranda Records presents a live performance and signing from Gradmas House in support of their new album 'Baby You're A Winner'.

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Central London Pub Crawl - Every Tuesday

Tuesday 25th August

7:45pm - 1:00am

Zoo Bar And Club, Leicester Square

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Central London Pub Crawl - Every Tuesday

Zoo Bar And Club, Leicester Square

Start at Zoo Bar 7:45pm Visit top Central London pubs and bars Free shots along the way, student tickets available all night

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Arcade Nights Every Tuesday @ NQ64 Shoreditch

Tuesday 25th August

3:00pm - 2:00am

NQ64 Shoreditch, London

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Arcade Nights Every Tuesday @ NQ64 Shoreditch

NQ64 Shoreditch, London

Arcade Night at NQ64 every Monday 5 game tokens plus drinks from £3.50 50+ arcade games in an underground bar

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Barren Sea + 1000 degree knife and Bedworm

Tuesday 25th August

7:30pm - 11:30pm

The Pack Horse, Leeds

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Barren Sea + 1000 degree knife and Bedworm

The Pack Horse, Leeds

An evening of shoegaze, post rock and slowcore at the packhorse.

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Milkshake, Ministry of Sound | London's Biggest Student Night

Tuesday 25th August

10:00pm - 4:00am

Ministry Of Sound, London

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Milkshake, Ministry of Sound | London's Biggest Student Night

Ministry Of Sound, London

Milkshake, London's Biggest Student Night Running 22 (now) F*cking Years Strong, Since 2002 Tuesday August 25th

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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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Soho Sessions @ Zebranos Every Tuesday

Soho Sessions @ Zebranos Every Tuesday

Zebrano Soho, London

Zebrano Soho Tuesday night party Student tickets, drinks from £5 DJs all night, cocktails flowing, central Soho crowd and late-night energy

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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16-BIT SKY BAR: A Rooftop Retro Gaming like no other...

Tuesday 25th August

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Hyatt Place London City East

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16-BIT SKY BAR: A Rooftop Retro Gaming like no other...

Hyatt Place London City East

Transport yourself to the 80s and 90s with the golden era of video games, iconic bangers, city skylines views, and good vibes.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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Natte Visstick Glasgow

Natte Visstick Glasgow

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Nightvision x Disfunction bring Natte Visstick to Glasgow!

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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!

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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.

Dubs of Rock 2026

Fri 28th - Sun 30th August

9:00am - 11:00pm

Cattows Farm, Leicester

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Dubs of Rock 2026

Cattows Farm, Leicester

A full-scale festival experience for a fraction of the price! With multiple stages, stage production, campsite facilities, food vendors, and more!

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Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit

Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit

Worden Park, Leyland

Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic!

Vodafone at Reading Festival

Thu 27th - Sun 30th August

8:00am - 11:00pm

Richfield Avenue Festival Site, Reading

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Vodafone at Reading Festival

Richfield Avenue Festival Site, Reading

Hire one of our battery packs and swap once a day for a fully charged one. £10 deposit required, refunded on battery pack return.

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Chelmsford Summer Series: Sugababes, Annie Mac, Melanie C (DJ)

Friday 28th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Chelmsford Central Park

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Chelmsford Summer Series: Sugababes, Annie Mac, Melanie C (DJ)

Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series presents: Sugababes, who will return to Essex for a special outdoor show in Central Park on Friday 28th August.

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City Splash: Carnival Warm Up Party

Friday 28th August

11:00pm - 6:00am

The Steel Yard, London

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City Splash: Carnival Warm Up Party

The Steel Yard, London

The Official City Splash Carnival Warm Up Party is BACK for its second edition!

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.