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May Bank Holiday 2026

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There are always loads of events taking place around the May Bank Holiday weekend. Just a few weeks after Easter, it's another chance to celebrate the coming of summer, with a very good chance of a sun-soaked long weekend. This year's early May Bank Holiday is shaping up to be a belter, with masses of gigs, clubnights and other events happening from Friday through to the Bank Holiday Monday itself.

With so much choice over the 2026 May Bank Holiday weekend, you're sure to be able to find something that takes your fancy and if it's not a mad night out you're looking for, you might want to consider booking a table at a restaurant or even going the whole hog by booking a hotel stay over the Bank Holiday period.

Trending May Bank Holiday Events

Higher Love Malta 2027 at Malta

Higher Love Malta 2027

Wed 28th April - Tue 4th May 2027

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Higher Love Malta 2027

Pre sale tickets for 2027 drop on Friday 8th May at 10am. Scroll down and press SET A REMINDER to get pre sale access.

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Bonfest 2027 at Bonfest Festival Site Kirriemuir DD8 5PU

Fri 30th April - Sun 2nd May 2027

11:00am - 11:00pm

Bonfest Festival Site Kirriemuir DD8 5PU

Bonfest Festival Site Kirriemuir DD8 5PU

The 21st Edition of The International Bon Scott Rock Festival - set in Bon Scott's hometown of Kirriemuir, Scotland!

Mint Festival 2027 at Newsam Green Farm

Mint Festival 2027

Sat 1st - Sun 2nd May 2027

10:00am - 10:00pm

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

Mint Festival 2027

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

After an Incredible 2026 edition. Tickets for Mint Festival 2027 back on sale! Missed out on 2026? Now is your chance to secure!

Live in Loch Goil 2027 at Lochgoilhead Village Hall

Live in Loch Goil 2027

Fri 30th April - Sun 2nd May 2027

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Lochgoilhead Village Hall, Cairndow

Live in Loch Goil 2027

Lochgoilhead Village Hall, Cairndow

"Scotland's Best Small Festival" returns for 2027, with fantastic live music plus family-friendly fun and local food & drink.

Blackpool Young Farmers DIY AGM 2027 at Olympia Winter Gardens

Blackpool Young Farmers DIY AGM 2027

Fri 30th April - Sun 2nd May 2027

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Blackpool Young Farmers DIY AGM 2027

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

The Official Organisers of D.I.Y AGM & the young farmers community - The Only Ticket You Need! Blackpool Takeover Returns May Bank Holiday weekend!

Groovebox In The Park 2027 at Venue TBA

Groovebox In The Park 2027

Sunday 2nd May 2027

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Venue TBA, Nottingham

Groovebox In The Park 2027

Venue TBA, Nottingham

After a SOLD OUT day festival in 2026, we are back in 2027 to deliver an even bigger experience. More info coming soon...

RARE Club // May Day - Casa Del Fuego Courtyard at Casa Del Fuego

RARE Club // May Day - Casa Del Fuego Courtyard

Sunday 2nd May 2027

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Casa Del Fuego, Aberdeen

RARE Club // May Day - Casa Del Fuego Courtyard

Casa Del Fuego, Aberdeen

Aberdeen's biggest annual day party returns. Special guests and info to be announced.

The Long Ryders at Drygate

The Long Ryders

Fri 9th October - Sun 10th October 2027

7:30pm - 12:00am

Drygate, Glasgow

The Long Ryders

Drygate, Glasgow

The Long Ryders, pioneers of the Alt-Country movement, return to the stage with the same fiery spirit that first made them legends.

Heaven Can Wait: The Meat Loaf Concert Experience at THE DEPO

Heaven Can Wait: The Meat Loaf Concert Experience

Sunday 2nd May 2027

7:00pm - 9:30pm

THE DEPO, Plymouth

Heaven Can Wait: The Meat Loaf Concert Experience

THE DEPO, Plymouth

In 1977, a rock album exploded onto the world stage. In 2027, we celebrate 50 years of the greatest rock album of all time.

Dolly Parton Tribute - Castle Bromwich at Arden Hall

Dolly Parton Tribute - Castle Bromwich

Sat 28th November - Sun 28th November 2027

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Arden Hall, Solihull

Dolly Parton Tribute - Castle Bromwich

Arden Hall, Solihull

Dolly Parton Tribute Night - Castle Bromwich, Birmingham Get ready for a fantastic night of country classics as we bring the sparkle and sound of....

Mods Mayday 2027 at 229 London

Mods Mayday 2027

Sunday 2nd May 2027

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Mods Mayday 2027

MODS MAYDAY 2027 is the essential all dayer celebrating everything mod in central London with 14 live bands, Q&A room, DJs, exclusive merch & more

Shuffley Daze Music Festival at Three Pools

Shuffley Daze Music Festival

Fri 30th April - Mon 3rd May 2027

11:00am - 1:00pm

Three Pools, Abergavenny

Shuffley Daze Music Festival

Three Pools, Abergavenny

An intimate festival celebrating music, community and inclusivity, tucked away in the rolling Welsh countryside.

Bestselling May Bank Holiday Events

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Bonfest 2027 at Bonfest Festival Site Kirriemuir DD8 5PU

Fri 30th April - Sun 2nd May 2027

11:00am - 11:00pm

Bonfest Festival Site Kirriemuir DD8 5PU

Bonfest Festival Site Kirriemuir DD8 5PU

The 21st Edition of The International Bon Scott Rock Festival - set in Bon Scott's hometown of Kirriemuir, Scotland!

Mint Festival 2027 at Newsam Green Farm

Mint Festival 2027

Sat 1st - Sun 2nd May 2027

10:00am - 10:00pm

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

Mint Festival 2027

Newsam Green Farm, Leeds

After an Incredible 2026 edition. Tickets for Mint Festival 2027 back on sale! Missed out on 2026? Now is your chance to secure!

Higher Love Malta 2027 at Malta

Higher Love Malta 2027

Wed 28th April - Tue 4th May 2027

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Higher Love Malta 2027

Pre sale tickets for 2027 drop on Friday 8th May at 10am. Scroll down and press SET A REMINDER to get pre sale access.

Live in Loch Goil 2027 at Lochgoilhead Village Hall

Live in Loch Goil 2027

Fri 30th April - Sun 2nd May 2027

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Lochgoilhead Village Hall, Cairndow

Live in Loch Goil 2027

Lochgoilhead Village Hall, Cairndow

"Scotland's Best Small Festival" returns for 2027, with fantastic live music plus family-friendly fun and local food & drink.

Blackpool Young Farmers DIY AGM 2027 at Olympia Winter Gardens

Blackpool Young Farmers DIY AGM 2027

Fri 30th April - Sun 2nd May 2027

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Blackpool Young Farmers DIY AGM 2027

Olympia Winter Gardens, Blackpool

The Official Organisers of D.I.Y AGM & the young farmers community - The Only Ticket You Need! Blackpool Takeover Returns May Bank Holiday weekend!

Groovebox In The Park 2027 at Venue TBA

Groovebox In The Park 2027

Sunday 2nd May 2027

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Venue TBA, Nottingham

Groovebox In The Park 2027

Venue TBA, Nottingham

After a SOLD OUT day festival in 2026, we are back in 2027 to deliver an even bigger experience. More info coming soon...

RARE Club // May Day - Casa Del Fuego Courtyard at Casa Del Fuego

RARE Club // May Day - Casa Del Fuego Courtyard

Sunday 2nd May 2027

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Casa Del Fuego, Aberdeen

RARE Club // May Day - Casa Del Fuego Courtyard

Casa Del Fuego, Aberdeen

Aberdeen's biggest annual day party returns. Special guests and info to be announced.

The Long Ryders at Drygate

The Long Ryders

Fri 9th October - Sun 10th October 2027

7:30pm - 12:00am

Drygate, Glasgow

The Long Ryders

Drygate, Glasgow

The Long Ryders, pioneers of the Alt-Country movement, return to the stage with the same fiery spirit that first made them legends.

Heaven Can Wait: The Meat Loaf Concert Experience at THE DEPO

Heaven Can Wait: The Meat Loaf Concert Experience

Sunday 2nd May 2027

7:00pm - 9:30pm

THE DEPO, Plymouth

Heaven Can Wait: The Meat Loaf Concert Experience

THE DEPO, Plymouth

In 1977, a rock album exploded onto the world stage. In 2027, we celebrate 50 years of the greatest rock album of all time.

Dolly Parton Tribute - Castle Bromwich at Arden Hall

Dolly Parton Tribute - Castle Bromwich

Sat 28th November - Sun 28th November 2027

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Arden Hall, Solihull

Dolly Parton Tribute - Castle Bromwich

Arden Hall, Solihull

Dolly Parton Tribute Night - Castle Bromwich, Birmingham Get ready for a fantastic night of country classics as we bring the sparkle and sound of....

Shuffley Daze Music Festival at Three Pools

Shuffley Daze Music Festival

Fri 30th April - Mon 3rd May 2027

11:00am - 1:00pm

Three Pools, Abergavenny

Shuffley Daze Music Festival

Three Pools, Abergavenny

An intimate festival celebrating music, community and inclusivity, tucked away in the rolling Welsh countryside.

Family Feastival at Boxpark Liverpool

Family Feastival

Sunday 2nd May 2027

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Boxpark Liverpool

Family Feastival

Boxpark Liverpool

We're offering brilliant food deals all afternoon alongside great music, kids' arts and crafts classes, free face painting, and kids' quiz.

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