Illustrative photo BFI London Film Festival 2026: Film Festival at Southbank in London
The BFI London Film Festival takes place from October 7 to 18, 2026 at the Southbank Centre in London. Marking its 70th edition, the UK's biggest film festival presents more than 250 new films, including numerous world and international premieres.
Illustrative photo No Bounds Festival 2026: Electronic Music in Sheffield and Rotherham
No Bounds Festival takes place from October 9 to 11, 2026, across multiple venues in Sheffield and Rotherham. This electronic and experimental music festival fills warehouses, churches and galleries with a line up spanning techno, bass and gothic folk.
Illustrative photo Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2026: Art Fair at Regent's Park
Frieze London and Frieze Masters take place from October 14 to 18, 2026 at Regent's Park in London. The two fairs present contemporary and historical art side by side, alongside the free outdoor Frieze Sculpture display.
Illustrative photo Tobermory Book Festival 2026: Literary Festival on the Isle of Mull
The Tobermory Book Festival 2026 takes place on October 23 and 24 at the Western Isles Hotel on the Isle of Mull. Over two days, readers meet Scottish and international authors through talks, conversations and shared meals overlooking Tobermory Bay.
Illustrative photo Derry Halloween Festival 2026: Europe's Biggest Halloween Celebration
The Derry Halloween Festival 2026 takes place from October 28 to 31 in the Walled City of Derry, marking its 40th anniversary. The parade and fireworks are free, while select zones of the Awakening the Walled City trail introduce a small timed entry ticket for the first time.
Illustrative photo Leeds International Film Festival 2026: Program, Venues and Tickets
The Leeds International Film Festival 2026 runs from October 29 to November 15 across several cinemas in Leeds. Over 18 days, this long running festival screens more than 250 films from over 100 countries.
Illustrative photo Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival 2026: Gothic Festival in Whitby
Tomorrow's Ghosts Festival 2026 takes place from October 30 to November 1 at Whitby Pavilion. This long running gothic festival pairs concerts from The Mission and The March Violets with an alternative market in the coastal town of Whitby.
Illustrative photo Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market 2026 – Program, Hours & Visitor Guide
Running from 5 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is the largest authentic German market outside Germany and Austria, featuring festive stalls, delicious food, and live music in the heart of the UK.
Illustrative photo Bonfire Night 2026 in Lewes: England's Guy Fawkes Celebration
On November 5, 2026, Lewes hosts England's biggest Bonfire Night celebration, with torchlit processions, bonfires and fireworks filling the town. Guy Fawkes Night is marked across the whole of England that evening, but Lewes remains the heart of the tradition.
Illustrative photo Tar Barrels Ottery St Mary 2026 – Flaming Barrels, Program & Visitor Guide
On 5 November 2026, Ottery St Mary hosts one of England's most extraordinary traditions: local runners carry flaming tar barrels through packed streets in a custom stretching back over 400 years. Free entry, unmissable atmosphere.
Illustrative photo Belfast Beer & Cider Festival 2026 – CAMRA Event at Banana Block
The Belfast Beer & Cider Festival 2026 takes place from 5 to 7 November at Banana Block in East Belfast. CAMRA Northern Ireland presents around 100 beers and ciders; opening hours are 12:00 to 22:30 daily. Advance tickets start at about 4 euros.
Illustrative photo Manchester Christmas Markets 2026 – Dates, Highlights & Visitor Guide
From 6 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, the Manchester Christmas Markets transform the city into a festive wonderland. Enjoy traditional wooden chalets, the flagship Albert Square hub, and unforgettable holiday magic.