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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

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

SouthlandsLIVE

It's an evening full of the best unsigned musical talent at this outdoor acoustic festival. There's also craft stalls, a BBQ, bar and more summery stuff. The grounds are accessible via train, bike or bus.

Southlands Arts Centre, London UB7

Sat 22 Jun

Chingford Big Weekender

Formerly Chingford Day, now a Big Weekender, the two-day festival features Billy Ocean, Junior and Alexander O'Neal, plus there's a fun day for families on the Sunday.

Ridgeway Park, Chingford

Sat 10 Aug

Free

  • 14:00 – 20:00

Sun 11 Aug

Free

  • 13:00 – 18:00

Lomond Folk Festival

One of Scotland's scenic lochs provides the backdrop for this family-friendly weekend folk festival featuring the best of roots and traditional music. 2013 features Shooglenifty, Wolfstone, The JSD Band, Daddy Naggins, Drever McGuire Young & The Raggle Taggle Gypsies with more to be confirmed.

Gateway Centre, Balloch

Fri 26 Jul

Prices vary / 01389 751035

  • 19:30

Sat 27 Jul

Prices vary / 01389 751035

  • 19:30

Sun 28 Jul

Prices vary / 01389 751035

  • 19:30
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Balmaha Food & Drink Festival

Enjoy the flavours of Loch Lomond with stalls offering locally produced food and drink, including ales from the Balmaha Brewery. There is a bar and seating area and live music throughout the day.

Oak Tree Inn, Loch Lomond

Sat 29 Jun

Free

  • 12:00

Beer Mutiny

Craft beer festival with a choice of over 30 handpicked artisan beers.

Arch 402, London,

Wed 19 Jun

£15 includes ten beers to taste and free Chipotle burrito voucher (With snacks goody bag £20) / 020 3432 2134

Thu 20 Jun

£15 includes ten beers to taste and free Chipotle burrito voucher (With snacks goody bag £20) / 020 3432 2134

Fri 21 Jun

£15 includes ten beers to taste and free Chipotle burrito voucher (With snacks goody bag £20) / 020 3432 2134

…and 2 more dates until 23 Jun

Dundee Flower and Food Festival

A delicious staple in the Dundee calendar, with food and drink tastings, chef demonstrations, live music and competitions including the World Jampionships. Once they've had enough to eat, shows and face-painting are on hand to entertain the kids. Special guests announced nearer the time, but last year there were…

Camperdown Country Park, Dundee

Fri 6 Sep

day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Sat 7 Sep

day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Sun 8 Sep

day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815

  • 10:00 – 17:30

Dunfermline Live

A weekend showcase of Scottish music.

Various venues, Dunfermline

Fri 11 Oct

Free

  • 12:00 – 01:30

Sat 12 Oct

Free

  • 12:00 – 01:30

Sun 13 Oct

Free

  • 12:00 – 01:30

The Isle of Man Festival

A new one-day festival featuring Primal Scream, Paloma Faith, Johnny Marr and Wretch 32 plus a Ministry of Sound dance tent. Camping is available from Friday to Sunday.

Noble's Park, Douglas

Sat 6 Jul

£55–£150

Noble's Park, Douglas

Sat 6 Jul

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Lane & Vale Carnival – Streatham

Streatham Vale comes alive with a colourful carnival for all the family, including parades with the Giant Mechanical Elephant, The Binbots, Bollywood Brass Band, Kinetika Bloco Samba Band, Vintage Cars, and many more, coming together to celebrate Streatham’s diversity. The first parade departs from the Greyhound Pub at…

Various venues: Streatham, London

Sat 13 Jul

Free

  • 10:30 – 13:00

St Monans Sea Queen Day

The oldest Gala Day in the East Neuk of Fife and harks back to the fishing tradition of Scottish coastal villages. A fun-filled family day, the highlight is the arrival of the Sea Queen Party onboard a restored antique sail-boat, while dockside there are stalls, a mini fairground and live music.

St Monans, Anstruther

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 01333 739131

  • 10:30

Kendal Calling 2013: Basement Jaxx, Primal Scream, The Charlatans

Rock, indie and electro festival with headliners Basement Jaxx, Primal Scream and The Charlatans, plus Public Enemy, I Am Kloot, Mystery Jets, Lightning Seeds, Seasick Steve, British Sea Power, Johnny Marr and many more. The festival also features The Academy in association with the University of Cumbria – a series of…

Lowther Deer Park, Penrith

Fri 26 Jul

£115 weekend ticket, w/camping (Children £60 under 16s, w/camping) / 0871 424 4444

  • 12:00

Sat 27 Jul

£115 weekend ticket, w/camping (Children £60 under 16s, w/camping) / 0871 424 4444

  • 10:00

Sun 28 Jul

£115 weekend ticket, w/camping (Children £60 under 16s, w/camping) / 0871 424 4444

  • 10:00

Redcar Rocks Festival

One-day music and comedy festival, featuring, among others, Collectors Club, Middlemen, Goy Boy McIroy gracing the music stage and Scott Gibson, Katy Mulgrew and Pat Monahan on the comedy stage.

Tuned In, Redcar

Fri 19 Jul

£8–£12 (under 14s free)

  • 16:00 – 23:30

Tagore Festival

A two-day festival inspired by Nobel Prize winner Rabindranath Tagore, including music from Soumik Datta, Flux and Glorious Chorus, a talk by Nitin Sawhney on Ravi Shankar and dance performances from Aakash Odedra and his company.

The Arts at Dartington, Totnes

Fri 28 Jun

Prices vary / 01803 847 070

  • 12:00

Sat 29 Jun

Prices vary / 01803 847 070

  • 12:00

Sun 30 Jun

Prices vary / 01803 847 070

  • 12:00
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TestTown 2013

Showcasing the finalists of TestTown – a competition in which teams of young people have designs on innovating the UK's town centres.

High Street, Dunfermline

Fri 28 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Traquair Fair

The annual family fair promises a full range of music, dance, crafts, theatre and non-stop entertainment for all.

Traquair House, Innerleithen

Sat 27 Jul

£19–£21 (£13–£15; Family £46–£48; under 5s free) / 01896 830323

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Sun 28 Jul

£19–£21 (£13–£15; Family £46–£48; under 5s free) / 01896 830323

  • 11:00 – 18:00

Wireless Festival 2013: Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Emeli Sande

Justin Timberlake headlines Friday's packed line-up which includes Snoop Dogg, Trey Songz, John Legend, Miguel and special guest Frank Ocean. Meanwhile, Saturday welcomes headliner Jay-Z plus Emeli Sande, Rita Ora, Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, DJ Fresh (live) and special guest Calvin Harris.

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20

Fri 12 Jul

£57.50 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb 22, 9am; £110 2 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb… / 0844 847 2339

  • 12:00

Sat 13 Jul

£57.50 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb 22, 9am; £110 2 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb… / 0844 847 2339

  • 12:00

Sun 14 Jul

£57.50 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb 22, 9am; £110 2 day ticket, under 16s must be accompanied, tickets on sale Feb… / 0844 847 2339

  • 12:00

Yorkshire's Big Weekend

A whole host of family activities and entertainment are available at this summer weekend celebration.

Oliver's Mount, Scarborough

Fri 2 Aug

£5 or weekend ticket for £14 (£4.50; Family Weekend Camping £35; Children free) / 08452 997557

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 3 Aug

£5 or weekend ticket for £14 (£4.50; Family Weekend Camping £35; Children free) / 08452 997557

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sun 4 Aug

£5 or weekend ticket for £14 (£4.50; Family Weekend Camping £35; Children free) / 08452 997557

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Yoruba Arts Festival

African festival of music, arts and culture with activities and entertainment for all the family.

Clissold Park, London N16

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 020 7249 1222

  • 11:00 – 21:00
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Aberdeen International Youth Festival Welcome Ceremony

The official opening to the festival, led by the city's Provost with the anthems of participating countries played by the Youth Symphonic Orchestra Rijnstreek.

Music Hall, Aberdeen

Sun 28 Jul

£1 / 01224 213800

Part of Aberdeen International Youth Festival.

  • 15:00

Ballochmyle Outdoor Festival

Get outdoors and explore the scenery, nature and heritage of East Ayrshire with this series of guided walks and family events.

Glenbuck Loch, Muirkirk

Sat 27 Jul

Prices vary / 01563 554734

  • 09:00

Sun 28 Jul

Prices vary / 01563 554734

  • 09:00

Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running

A family-friendly day based around all things running, with a choice of lengths for the fitness minded, from a full marathon to a cheeky 5k with a 'Wee Nessie' option for under 5s. For those who'd rather not work up a sweat there's the Event Village at the finish line with a food and drink fair.

Bught Park, Inverness

Sun 29 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 0844 875 1411

  • 10:00 – 16:00

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

Now in its tenth year, this favourite of the music festival scene is back with a carnival-themed birthday celebration. As well as the music expect a family-friendly atmosphere, theatre and spoken word events, ceilidhs, arts and crafts workshops and fancy dress. Line-up for 2013 includes Twin Atlantic, James, The Straits…

Belladrum, Inverness

Fri 2 Aug

Weekend pass £90 (deposit of £50 required); Under 12s free free but ticketed

Sat 3 Aug

Weekend pass £90 (deposit of £50 required); Under 12s free free but ticketed

Billingham International Folklore Festival

One of Europe's oldest festivals, this annual eight day celebration features over 300 dancers, musicians, singers and craftsmen promoting their artistic work. In addition to the main concert programme there are street performances, dance and music workshops and a children's club.

Various Venues, Billingham

Sat 10 Aug

£5–£16 / 01642 553220

  • 10:00 – 22:30

Sun 11 Aug

£5–£16 / 01642 553220

  • 10:00 – 22:30

Mon 12 Aug

£5–£16 / 01642 553220

  • 10:00 – 22:30
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