Guides

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

Dec 31, 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 Jan 31, 2027

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

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

Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 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 Mar 19, 2027: race days, enclosures, timings and staying in the Cotswolds.