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West End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane open days.
West End, Glasgow
Tue 18 Jun
Times & prices vary
Wed 19 Jun
Times & prices vary
Thu 20 Jun
Times & prices vary
Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival
Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…
Edinburgh: various venues
Tue 18 Jun
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Wed 19 Jun
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Thu 20 Jun
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
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
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
Whitehaven Festival
A three day festival in the harbour of Whitehaven featuring live music from McFly, Bruce Foxton and Bay City Rollers, as well as street theatre, air shows, visiting ships, markets, celebrity chefs and fireworks – surely something for everyone.
Whitehaven Harbour
Fri 21 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sat 22 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 23 Jun
Times & prices vary
The Grassmarket Festival Fair
A market featuring all the good things in life: arts, accessories, jewellery, cake, records and vintage clothing (and more besides), plus live acoustic acts and stand-ups.
Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Mon 22 Jul
Free / 07914 254334
- 11:00 – 20:00
Tue 23 Jul
Free / 07914 254334
- 11:00 – 20:00
Wed 24 Jul
Free / 07914 254334
- 11:00 – 20:00
The Royal Highland Show
Part agricultural show, part food festival, part family fun day out, with everything from motor, equine and craft programmes to food and drink and children's activities.
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Thu 20 Jun
Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200
Fri 21 Jun
Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200
Sat 22 Jun
Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200
Hendrick’s Parlour Bar
Nourish both your mind and your taste buds in Hendrick’s Parlour Bar. Unusual characters, eye-opening wisdom and exquisite cocktails await the curiously-minded… Join us and reawaken your spirit of curiosity in the decadent One Royal Circus! Be seated and enjoy luxuriant libations served to you by some of the…
Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge, Edinburgh
Thu 8 Aug
Fri 9 Aug
Sat 10 Aug
Sun 11 Aug
Pimms in the Park
Watch Wimbledon on the big screen in high style, while sipping a summery cocktail and eating other culinary treats from a variety of vendors. Presented by Munch Street Food.
Potters Fields Park, London SE1
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 020 7407 4701
- 10:00 – 21:00
Sun 7 Jul
Free / 020 7407 4701
- 11:00 – 20:00
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
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
Fri 2 Aug
Sun 4 Aug
The Charing Cross Hotel, London WC2N
Tue 18 Jun
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 19:30
Wed 19 Jun
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 19:30
Thu 20 Jun
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 19:30
Wycombe Swan, High Wycombe
Fri 21 Jun
£42.50 / 01494 512000
- 19:00
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back to topThe House Of Peroni
A stylish month-long celebration of contemporary Italian culture.
The House Of Peroni, London W1B
Wed 3 Jul
Free (workshops £10 per person) / 020 3617 8461
- 12:00
Thu 4 Jul
Free (workshops £10 per person) / 020 3617 8461
- 12:00
Fri 5 Jul
Free (workshops £10 per person) / 020 3617 8461
- 12:00
Portobello Market
A wide range of tasty offerings with a conscience from local artisan producers, plus crafts and other goods. Check the website for a full list of the day's stallholders.
Brighton Park, Edinburgh
Sat 6 Jul
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Sat 3 Aug
Free
- 09:30 – 13:30
Afternoon Tea on the 14.05 Steam Train
Enjoy traditional afternoon tea on the 14.05 steam train from Bo’ness to Manuel. Tuck into sandwiches, cake and scones, washed down with tea or coffee.
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway
Sat 22 Jun
£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855
- 14:00 – 16:00
Sun 23 Jun
£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855
- 14:00 – 16:00
Sat 29 Jun
£14–£18 includes steam train ticket / 01506 825855
- 14:00 – 16:00
Stockbridge Market
Artisanal food and craft market set by the water of Leith.
Saunders Street, Edinburgh
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0131 551 5633
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 0131 551 5633
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 7 Jul
Free / 0131 551 5633
- 10:00 – 17:00
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
The Shetland Quartet with Ann Cleaves
Ann Cleaves' Shetland has been picked up again by the BBC, and to celebrate, the author and a few of her fellow Shetlanders shower the audience in music, food and beverage from the island.
Smith Art Gallery & Museum, Stirling
Sat 14 Sep
£9 (£8) / 01786 471917
Part of Bloody Scotland.
- 19:30
Sunday Market
Edinburgh Markets presents this outdoor street market, which boasts more than 20 stalls of hot food, fresh produce, pet supplies and more.
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 7 Jul
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Teddy Bears Picnic
Bring Teddy along to celebrate summer with games, fun and, of course, lots of pizza.
Fanelli's, Glasgow
Wed 10 Jul
£7.50 / 0141 552 0139
- 12:00 – 16:00
Art Antiques London
Leading national and international dealers will be exhibiting fine art and antique works, in this summer event for buyers and visitors alike.
The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens, London W2
Tue 18 Jun
The West Lawn
£15 / 020 7298 2000
- 11:00 – 19:00
Wed 19 Jun
The West Lawn
£15 / 020 7298 2000
- 11:00 – 18:00
Fantoosh!
The light-hearted dinner show celebrates Scottish history, told through live music, performance and film.
The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh
Tue 18 Jun
£55 including four-course dinner (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
Thu 20 Jun
£55 including four-course dinner (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
Sun 23 Jun
£55 including four-course dinner (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
National Trust: Montacute House
Sat 29 Jun
Free, plus admission £10, child £5, family £25 / 01935 823289
- 10:00 – 14:00
Sat 27 Jul
Free, plus admission £10, child £5, family £25 / 01935 823289
- 10:00 – 14:00
Sat 28 Sep
Free, plus admission £10, child £5, family £25 / 01935 823289
- 10:00 – 14:00
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
£15
Brighton Dome
Sun 23 Jun
£15 / 01273 709709
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Tribute Night
A three course dinner with DJs and a tribute act for your entertainment.
Alea Casino, Glasgow
Sat 29 Jun
£25 / 0141 530 2845
A tribute to Take That.
- 19:30
Sat 27 Jul
£25 / 0141 530 2845
'Feeva' – Songs through the decades.
- 19:30
Sat 3 Aug
£25 / 0141 530 2845
A tribute to 'Dirty Dancing'.
- 19:30
1940s Big Band Swing Dance
Dress in your 1940s finery (perhaps a diamond as big as the Blitz?) for dinner and dancing to the musical stylings of That Swing Sensation Big Band and Nicola Cassells. More fun comes in the form of a raffle and auction.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
Fri 30 Aug
£55 (includes complimentary drink and three course meal) / 01292 561347
- 18:15 – 00:00
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
