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Festivals and events

Enjoy some of the best festivals and events our region has to offer.

May

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The award-winning musical transfers to the West End.

Toby's Garden Festival

Treat yourself to a two-day celebration of gardening and the great outdoors this May Bank Holiday.

Two friends enjoying a walk along the River Thames on a clear, sunny day

Reading Walks Festival

Almost 50 guided walks take place across nine days in May bringing to life the stories, heritage, wildlife and landscapes of Reading and the surrounding countryside.

London Eye 25th Birthday Celebrations

Join Merlin as they celebrate 25 years of the London Eye – the world’s most iconic ride.

The Eden Project

A world-renowned ecological attraction that is a must-visit when in Cornwall.
The winner of Britain's Ocean City Running Festival crosses the finish line

Britain’s Ocean City Running Festival

Spend the weekend in Plymouth and join 1000s of runners and spectators for this spectacular event.

Festival marquees and Ferris wheel

HowTheLightGetsIn Festival

HowTheLightGetsIn is the worlds’ largest ideas and music festival, returning to Hay-on-Wye from Friday 23 to Monday 26 May 2025.
The tent in sunshine at Hay Festival

Hay Festival

Ready for a world of different experiences? The booktown of Hay-on-Wye welcomes writers, readers, thinkers and dreamers of all ages for 11 days of events and activities.
Dean Chisnall as The Phantom and Lily Kerhoas as Christine. Photo by Johan Persson

The Phantom of the Opera

Experience the thrill of the West End’s most haunting love story.

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