Local Events
An exciting calendar of events across the North of England & South of Scotland
From time-honoured Borders traditions to coastal festivals and major sports championships – our corner of the country is home to a richly varied events calendar that unfolds throughout the year.
Whether you find yourself drawn to the spectacle of a Common Riding, the atmosphere of a summer music festival, or the simple pleasures of a country show, browse our list of highlights which offer a wonderful way to experience the character and community of the places during your escape with us.
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The Paxton House Antiques Fair
Saturday 4 July 2026 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Sunday 5 July 2026 from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm
Friday 4 September 2026 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm
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The Genesis Scottish Open
Wednesday 8 July 2026 to Friday 10 July 2026
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…
Jethart (Jedburgh) Callants Festival Day
Friday 10 July 2026
The Jethart Callants Festival fills Jedburgh with colour, music and equestrian tradition each summer continuing a tradition that dates back centuries. A highlight of the…
Innerleithen St Ronan's Border Games
Saturday 11 July 2026 to Friday 17 July 2026
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…
Kelso Farmers' Market
Saturday 11 July 2026 from 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM
Saturday 22 August 2026 from 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM
Saturday 26 September 2026 from 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM
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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 Great Yorkshire Show
Tuesday 14 July 2026 to Friday 17 July 2026
From 14 – 17 July 2026, the showground in Harrogate hosts the iconic Great Yorkshire Show, one of the most prestigious agricultural events in the…
Kynren: An Epic Tale of England
Saturday 18 July 2026 from 9:15PM until 10:45PM
Saturday 25 July 2026 from 9:15PM until 10:45PM
Saturday 1 August 2026 from 9:15PM until 10:45PM
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On selected evenings from July to September 2026, the award-winning Kynren unfolds in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. This spectacular open-air live show portrays 2,000 years…
Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally
Saturday 18 July 2026 to Sunday 19 July 2026
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 - Traquair House
Sunday 19 July 2026 from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM
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…
The Border Union Show
Friday 24 July 2026 to Saturday 25 July 2026
The Border Union Show, one of the region’s largest and most anticipated agricultural gatherings, takes place from 24 – 25 July in Kelso. Farmers, breeders…
Malton Artisan Market by Little Bird
Saturday 25 July 2026 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Saturday 22 August 2026 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Saturday 26 September 2026 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM
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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…
Adventure Cinema at Alnwick Castle
Wednesday 29 July 2026 to Sunday 2 August 2026
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 (North Berwick)
Friday 31 July 2026 to Sunday 9 August 2026
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.…
Yorkshire Day
Saturday 1 August 2026
On 1 August 2026, communities across the county celebrate Yorkshire Day, honouring Yorkshire’s heritage and identity. Steeped in history, 1 August commemorates the regimental anniversary…
Berwickshire County Show
Saturday 1 August 2026
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…
Flodden Rideout (Coldstream Civic Week)
Thursday 6 August 2026
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…
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Friday 7 August 2026 to Saturday 29 August 2026
Each August Edinburgh transforms into the world’s largest arts festival as the Edinburgh Fringe fills the city with theatre, comedy, music and performance. Thousands of…
Whitby Regatta
Saturday 8 August 2026 to Sunday 9 August 2026
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…
Filey Food Festival
Saturday 8 August 2026 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Sunday 9 August 2026 from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
Saturday 10 October 2026 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM
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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…
Etal Classic Car Show
Sunday 9 August 2026
On 9 August 2026, the Ford & Etal Classic Car Show returns to Etal Showground in Northumberland, bringing together a charming display of vintage and…
Peebles Grand Open Show
Saturday 15 August 2026
The Peebles Grand Open Show takes place on 15 August 2026 and celebrates the best of Borders farming and rural life. Livestock judging, equestrian competitions,…
Sky Bet Ebor Festival
Wednesday 19 August 2026 to Saturday 22 August 2026
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,…
Alnwick Castle - The HandleBards present Macbeth
Wednesday 19 August 2026 from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM
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…
The North East Dog Festival
Saturday 22 August 2026 to Sunday 23 August 2026
Across 22 – 23 August, dog lovers gather for The North East Dog Festival returning to Kirkley Hall for a fun weekend dedicated entirely to…
Bellingham Show & Country Festival
Saturday 29 August 2026 from 09:00 AM until 05:00 PM
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…
Glendale Show
Saturday 29 August 2026
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…
Lindisfarne Music Festival
Thursday 3 September 2026 to Saturday 5 September 2026
From 3 – 5 September 2026, Beal Farm – overlooking Holy Island – hosts the vibrant Lindisfarne Festival, one of the most exciting music festivals…
Tour o' The Borders
Sunday 6 September 2026
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.…
The Etal Show
Sunday 6 September 2026
On 6 September 2026, the scenic Ford & Etal Estate hosts the charming Etal Show, a traditional country fair in the Northumberland countryside. Held annually…
World Sheep Dog Trials
Wednesday 16 September 2026 to Sunday 20 September 2026
From 16 – 20 September 2026, the remarkable World Sheepdog Trials bring competitors from across the globe together for a celebration of rural skill and…
Masham Sheep Fair
Saturday 26 September 2026
Sunday 27 September 2026
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,…
The Famous Scarycrow Trail
Thursday 1 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026
Throughout October 2026, the Ford & Etal Estates host the wonderfully creative Ford & Etal Scarycrow Trail. Dozens of imaginative scarecrow displays appear along walking…
Harvest Festival Wild Swimming Weekend
Saturday 10 October 2026 to Monday 12 October 2026
From 10 – 12 October 2026, Take to the Water hosts the invigorating Harvest Festival Wild Swimming Weekend, celebrating outdoor adventure in the Tweed Valley.…
