Guide

Big dates and events

Big dates in the British calendar, each with the date confirmed by the organiser or official calendar and what to book ahead.

London New Year's Eve fireworks 2026

31 December 2026: ticket-only viewing areas, the accessible area and how the night works.
Burns Night: 25 January

25 January: the Burns Supper explained, and Burns's Ayrshire and Dumfries.
Celtic Connections, Glasgow: 14 to 31 January 2027

14 to 31 January 2027: Glasgow's winter festival of folk, traditional and world music.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2027

6 to 30 August 2027, with the Military Tattoo from 6 to 28 August.
Edinburgh's Christmas 2026

14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027: markets, the big wheel and step-free entrances.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2026/27

29 December to 1 January: Torchlight Procession, Street Party and free First Footin'.
Cheltenham Festival 2027

16 to 19 March 2027: race days, enclosures, timings and staying in the Cotswolds.