Local Events

On 22 – 23 May 2026, the world-famous Melrose Sevens takes place in Melrose at The Greenyards, the birthplace of rugby sevens, and is one…

The Jim Clark Rally returns to the lanes and villages around Duns from the 22 – 24 May 2026 for a weekend of closed-road motorsport…

Held on the last Saturday of every month, the Kelso Farmers’ Market is set in the handsome cobbled square of Kelso, celebrating the produce and…

The Amble Puffin Festival is a joyful weekend dedicated to the much-loved seabirds of nearby Coquet Island. As spring turns to summer, thousands of puffins…

Kelso Races Ladies Day takes place on 24 May 2026 at Kelso Racecourse, combining thrilling racing with one of the most stylish social events in…

Shakespeare at Traquair returns from 27 – 30 May 2026 and 3 – 6 June 2026, with its much-loved open-air promenade theatre inviting audiences to…

From 6 – 7 June 2026, celebrate the Yorkshire Puffin festival, a weekend dedicated to the much-loved puffins that return to the Flamborough Head cliffs…

The Filey Food Festival is held four times a year hosted by the Evron Centre. Held along Filey Bay’s picturesque seafront, the festival combines coastal…

This years Borders Book Festival is held from 11-14 June 2026, in the gorgeous town of Melrose, with historic Melrose Abbey and the iconic silhouette of the Eildon hills as its picturesque backdrop.   Hosted within…

On 12 June 2026, the historic town of Selkirk celebrates Selkirk Common Riding, a tribute to the town’s history and heritage. Riders parade through the…

The Peebles Beltane Festival is one of the Borders’ most colourful summer celebrations taking place from 14 -20 June 2026. Celebrated since 1897, it is…

This year the Melrose Festival runs from 14 – 20 June 2026. Each summer the town of Melrose celebrates its heritage with a lively week…

On 20 June 2026, the Ford & Etal Estates host the lively Ford Fest, a one day event where you can enjoy live music, local…

The seaside village of Alnmouth hosts a relaxed weekend celebrating creativity during the Alnmouth Arts Festival from 20 – 21 June 2026. Over 50 local…

The monthly Malton Artisan Market by Little Bird is held in the town Market Place showcasing local talent, artisans and small creative pop-ups from the…

This year’s Braw Lads Gathering Ceremonial Ride Out will be on 27 June in Galashiels. It is one of the Borders’ great riding events held…

Discover treasures old and new at the Paxton House Antiques Fair, returning in 2026 for three carefully curated weekends throughout the year in May, July…

This summer from 8 – 12 July 2026, the Genesis Scottish Open brings world-class golf to East Lothian. Set in the prestigious Renaissance Club, on…

From 11 – 18 July 2026, the St Ronan’s Border Games take place in Innerleithen and are the oldest organised sports meeting in Scotland. The…

From 14 – 17 July 2026, the showground in Harrogate hosts the iconic Great Yorkshire Show, one of the most prestigious agricultural events in the…

This summer, Masham hosts it’s 59th steam rally from 18 – 19 July 2026, bringing together a remarkable collection of working steam engines, vintage vehicles…

A Dogs’ Day Out is a cheerful summer gathering celebrating our four-legged companions, set within the historic grounds of Traquair House on the 19 July…

From 29 July – 2 August, outdoor cinema returns to the grounds of Alnwick Castle with a programme of films, live concert screenings and sing-along…

Fringe by the Sea returns to North Berwick from 31 July – 9 August 2026, bringing music, comedy, literature and performance to Scotland’s east coast.…

One of the oldest and most respected agricultural shows in the Scottish Borders, the Berwickshire County Show is a much‑loved highlight of the rural calendar…

The Flodden Rideout takes place on 6 August 2026 and it is one of the most evocative events of Coldstream Civic Week. It recreates the…

The historic harbour town of Whitby hosts the much-loved Whitby Regatta from 8 – 10 August 2026, bringing a weekend of rowing races, sailing competitions…

On 9 August 2026, the Ford & Etal Classic Car Show returns to Etal Showground in Northumberland, bringing together a charming display of vintage and…

The Sky Bet Ebor Festival, the highlight of York’s racing season, takes place 19 – 22 August 2026 at York Racecourse. Across four exceptional days,…

The HandleBards cycling theatre company returns to Alnwick Castle with an energetic open-air performance of Shakespeare’s Macbeth on 19 August 2026. The HandleBards are cycling…

On 29 August 2026, the village of Bellingham hosts the traditional Bellingham Show & Country Festival. Following Kielder Forest’s 100th anniversary, the theme of this…

On 29 August 2026, the Glendale Show returns to the showfield at North Middleton near Wooler, bringing one of Northumberland’s most established agricultural events to…

Tour o’ the Borders returns on 6 September 2026, a closed road sportive taking place in the picturesque Scottish Borders, starting and ending in Peebles.…

On 6 September 2026, the scenic Ford & Etal Estate hosts the charming Etal Show, a traditional country fair in the Northumberland countryside. Held annually…

The Masham Sheep Fair remains a cornerstone of the agricultural year with this year’s fair held from 26 – 27 September 2026. Held every autumn,…

Throughout October 2026, the Ford & Etal Estates host the wonderfully creative Ford & Etal Scarycrow Trail. Dozens of imaginative scarecrow displays appear along walking…