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Cyclone Bike Track Launch

Celebrate the launch of a new mountain bike trail!

Gypsy Brae Recreation Ground, Edinburgh

Sat 22 Jun

Free

Part of Edinburgh Festival of Cycling.

  • 13:00 – 17:00

Billy Smart's Circus

This all human performance includes an Australian flying trapeze act, a foot operated bow and arrow routine, acrobats, jugglers, aerialists and a fire tricks.

Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester

Thu 27 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

  • 19:00

Fri 28 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Sat 29 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

  • 14:00
  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Sun 30 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

  • 12:30
  • 15:30

Royal Green, Lowestoft

Thu 20 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Fri 21 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Sat 22 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

  • 14:00
  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Sun 23 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

  • 12:30
  • 15:30

Saffron Walden Common

Mon 24 Jun

£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228

  • 19:00

Tue 25 Jun

£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228

  • 16:45
  • 19:30

Wed 26 Jun

£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228

  • 16:45

RollerStop Nights

Roller disco club night with a licensed bar and DJ. Advance booking recommended.

SWG3, Glasgow

Fri 21 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Sat 22 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

  • 20:00 – 23:00

Fri 28 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

  • 20:00 – 23:00
…and 7 more dates until 31 Jul

Oktoberfest

Party like you're in Bavaria, minus the plane fare. Drink the beer, eat the bratwurst, wear the lederhosen and party the night away, stein in hand. There's even a family-friendly Sunday lunch for the kinder.

Assembly @ Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh

Wed 9 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Thu 10 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Fri 11 Oct

Free Free entrance Wed; Thu, Fri & Sun £5; Sat £10; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

…and 2 more dates until 13 Oct

Glasgow Green

Thu 17 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Fri 18 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

Sat 19 Oct

Free entrance Thu, Fri & Sun; Saturday £5; food, beer and seat reservation £34–£39 / 02032 395032

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Health in the Media

Researchers from the Social and Public Health Sciences Unit discuss health and sexual health and how they are represented in the media, followed by a Q&A.

Curlers Rest, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 357 3949

  • 19:00 – 21:00

Blackshaw's Big One

A wee summer festival, so here's hoping the weather is kind. Featuring the Bandits, Lizzie Fisher and Zak Thomas on the music stage, and Shoot from the Hip and Steven Seller on the comedy stage.

The Selkirk Pub, London SW17

Sat 29 Jun

Free

  • 16:00 – 00:00

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

'Sybil', 'Basil' and 'Manuel' recreate the chaotic John Cleese sitcom experience, while you enjoy a three course dinner. Nope, doesn't sound very safe to us, either.

B'est, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

£46.50 / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Fri 2 Aug

£43 / 0131 556 6040

Sat 3 Aug

£43 / 0131 556 6040

…and 24 more dates until 27 Aug

The Charing Cross Hotel, London WC2N

Thu 20 Jun

The Torquay Suite Theatre

£43.50–£54 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal (£39–£42) / 020 8237 1111

  • 19:00

Fri 21 Jun

The Torquay Suite Theatre

£43.50–£54 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal (£39–£42) / 020 8237 1111

  • 19:00

Sat 22 Jun

The Torquay Suite Theatre

£43.50–£54 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal (£39–£42) / 020 8237 1111

  • 13:00
  • 19:00
…and 33 more dates until 31 Jul

Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe

Fri 21 Jun

£42.50 / 01494 512000

  • 19:00

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Magical Midsummer Mobiles

Make a mobile using natural and recycled materials. All ages.

Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh

Sun 23 Jun

John Hope Gateway Centre

Free / 0131 248 2909

  • 13:00 – 16:00

Alan Hudson: Magician Or Superhero?

The Hull-born magician, seen on TV show Penn and Teller: Fool Us, blends witty stand-up and mind-boggling illusion in his latest show.

Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2H

Thu 11 Jul

The Lounge

£5 / 0844 873 3433

  • 20:30
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Drop-In Holiday Workshops

Arty outdoor activities inspired by the Jupiter artists to make the summer hols that little bit more creative. Suitable for ages 5–13.

Jupiter Artland, Wilkieston

Fri 5 Jul

£6 / 01506 889900

Today: 'Purple Haze' – A painting workshop based on Anya Gallaccio's installation.

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Sat 6 Jul

£6 / 01506 889900

Today: 'Tree Image' – Painting and drawing workshop based on the art techniques of Tania Kovat.

  • 13:00 – 15:00

Fri 12 Jul

£6 / 01506 889900

Today: 'Earth Moving' – Create your own clay and earth sculpture.

  • 13:00 – 15:00
…and 13 more dates until 24 Aug

Radio Forth on the Fringe

Radio Forth Ltd. Now in its sixth year, Radio Forth on the Fringe is the largest showcase event of Fringe entertainment available at this year's festival. Featuring a selection of some of the biggest names in music, comedy and entertainment hosted by 97.3 Forth One's breakfast show hosts, Boogie and Arlene. Previous…

The Edinburgh Playhouse

Fri 2 Aug

£17.50 / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sat 3 Aug

£17.50 / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Aden Pipe Band Competition

Over 15 pipe bands and 4,000 spectators are expected at this pipe band and highland dancing competition.

Aden Country Park, Mintlaw

Sun 11 Aug

£4 / 01771 624485

  • 12:30 – 17:00

The Hidden Gardens: Day of Stories

Celebrate ten years of the Hidden Gardens at this day of celebration featuring food, music and entertainment.

Tramway, Glasgow

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0845 330 3501

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Waterstones, Bournemouth

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 01202 548566

  • 18:00 – 19:45

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 01202 548566

  • 18:00 – 19:45
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Moscow State Circus: Park Gorkogo

The internationally-acclaimed Russian circus troupe returns with ever more impressive acrobatics, clowning and aerial feats.

Battery Park, Greenock

Thu 20 Jun

£10–£32 (£7–£25) / 0844 856 5555

Fri 21 Jun

£10–£32 (£7–£25) / 0844 856 5555

Sat 22 Jun

£10–£32 (£7–£25) / 0844 856 5555

Sun 23 Jun

£10–£32 (£7–£25) / 0844 856 5555

Bught Park, Inverness

Sat 6 Jul

£10–£32 (£7–£25) / 0844 856 5555

Sun 7 Jul

£10–£32 (£7–£25) / 0844 856 5555

Mon 8 Jul

£10–£32 (£7–£25) / 0844 856 5555

…and 5 more dates until 13 Jul

Caird Park, Dundee

Wed 7 Aug

£10–£32 (£7–£25) / 0844 856 5555

Thu 8 Aug

£10–£32 (£7–£25) / 0844 856 5555

Fri 9 Aug

£10–£32 (£7–£25) / 0844 856 5555

…and 2 more dates until 11 Aug

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Scottish Real Ale Festival

Celebrate the fizzy, yeasty world of brews with the festival's selection of over 150 Scottish real ales, which makes it the largest collection of native brews in the world. CAMRA's Champion Beer of Scotland prize is also judged and announced at the event.

Corn Exchange, Edinburgh

Thu 11 Jul

£5 for entry (members £4) / 0131 477 3500

  • 12:00 – 23:00

Fri 12 Jul

£5 for entry (members £4) / 0131 477 3500

  • 12:00 – 23:00

Sat 13 Jul

£5 for entry (members £4) / 0131 477 3500

  • 12:00 – 23:00

Sun 14 Jul

£5 for entry (members £4) / 0131 477 3500

  • 12:00 – 16:00

Midsummer At Calke (Over 16s)

A showcase of live music and unique entertainment, as well as a gourmet barbecue, champagne tent and a Pimms tent.

National Trust: Calke Abbey, Derby

Fri 21 Jun

£25 adv booking essential / 01332 863822

  • 19:00 – 22:00

Rock-a-Buy Baby & Kids Market

Market for second-hand baby and kids' goods, with stalls from local family-focal businesses too.

Time Capsule, Coatbridge

Sat 22 Jun

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 13:00 – 15:30

Sat 24 Aug

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 13:00 – 15:30

Sat 21 Sep

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 13:00 – 15:30

Sat 26 Oct

£1 (Children free) / 07926 632337

  • 13:00 – 15:30

Jubilee Library, Brighton

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 01273 709709

  • 12:00 – 12:30

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 01273 709709

  • 12:00 – 12:30

Thu 18 Jul

Free / 01273 709709

  • 12:00 – 12:30
…and 2 more dates until 15 Aug back to top

Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Take a short and gentle walking tour and see a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: tucked away behind the historic buildings there's plenty of green nooks and crannies of gardens with a story to tell.

Outside John Knox House, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

£10 / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sat 3 Aug

£10 / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Mon 5 Aug

£10 / 0131 226 0000

2 for 1 Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

…and 18 more dates until 26 Aug

Karen Campbell: Fact v Fiction

The author of This Is Where I Am talks about her book, which focuses on a refugee family, and speaks with Joe Brady and Wafa Shaheen of Refugee Council Scotland.

Mitchell Library, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 287 2999

Part of Scottish Refugee Week.

  • 18:00 – 19:00

Naked Wines Summer Tasting Tour

Over 7000 bottles of wine will be uncorked on Naked Wines' road trip across the UK, with a variety of local food sellers joining them on their various stops. Participating winemakers include Rod Easthope, Mike Paterson, Jean Pascal Lacaze, Virgile Joly and several others. Ticket price is redeemable against a 12-bottle…

Aspire, Leeds

Mon 30 Sep

£15 / 01132 368368

Assembly Rooms, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 29 Jun

Brighton Dome

Sun 23 Jun

£15 / 01273 709709

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Salsa Night at Harry's Bar

Everyone welcome at these salsa classes, with no experience or partner required. Free social dancing from 9pm.

Harry's Bar, Edinburgh

Wed 26 Jun

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

  • 18:30 – 21:00

Wed 3 Jul

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

  • 18:30 – 21:00

Wed 10 Jul

£5 (taster and social dancing are free) / 07734 435354

  • 18:30 – 21:00
…and 23 more dates until 18 Dec

Armed Forces Day Football: Combined Forces Vs Nottingham All Stars

Members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force group together to take on a team of current and ex-professionals including some former Premier League and England national team stars. Amongst the all stars team are Des Walker, Steve Hodge, Craig Armstrong, Jason Lee, Nigel Jemson, Gary Bull, Bryn Gunn and Lawrie…

Hucknall Town Football Club, Nottingham

Thu 27 Jun

£5 / 0115 963 0206

  • 19:00
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