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August Bank Holiday Weekend 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.

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

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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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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.

School's Out

Tuesday 25th August

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Rollernation , London

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School's Out

Rollernation , London

Rollernation's family skate taking place during the school holidays.

Liverpool Photography for Beginners

Tuesday 25th August

6:30pm - 8:30pm

FACT Liverpool, 88 Wood Street L1

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Liverpool Photography for Beginners

FACT Liverpool, 88 Wood Street L1

This beginner-friendly photography class is designed for anyone who wants to improve their photography skills.

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F*ck Marry Kill: Comedy Game Show || Creatures Comedy Club

Tuesday 25th August

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

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F*ck Marry Kill: Comedy Game Show || Creatures Comedy Club

Creatures Comedy Club, Manchester

Four comics try new material, then spin the fruit machine for a chaotic game of F*ck Marry Kill. Every Tuesday at 7PM.

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Eco Resin Workshop Bristol Creative Night with Drink and Tapas O

Tuesday 25th August

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Original Lounge, Bristol

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Eco Resin Workshop Bristol Creative Night with Drink and Tapas O

Original Lounge, Bristol

Create your own homeware at an eco resin workshop at Original Lounge. Includes a drink and tapas. No experience needed.

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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

Beefy's Comedy Club, Cardiff

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40 Years Of Foley

Beefy's Comedy Club, Cardiff

Mick Foley, wrestling's finest storyteller, is back with his first one-man-show tour in years. Don't miss your only chance to see it in Wales!

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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Gabrielle Live in Liverpool Cathedral

Gabrielle Live in Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral

Iconic Pop-Soul Singer Gabrielle will be performing live inside the incredible Liverpool Anglican Cathedral this 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!

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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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Natte Visstick Glasgow

Natte Visstick Glasgow

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Nightvision x Disfunction bring Natte Visstick to Glasgow!

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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

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?

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.