The Great Ridge rising above green fields near Mam Tor
The Peak District calendar

The Peak District: festivals

Updated Nov 1, 2026

2 events

Festivals, sport & seasonal 2

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Buxton Festival Fringe

Venues across Buxton, Buxton

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Buxton International Festival

Buxton

Festivals in the Peak District at a glance

Our the Peak District calendar has 2 listings under festivals: 2 with fixed dates. For 2 of 2, we read the dates on the organiser's own page. Every listing links to its organiser, so check opening times and tickets there before you travel.

This is a short list so far. For more choice, see festivals across the UK (55 listings) or everything on in the Peak District.

When they happen

The busiest month for festivals here is July, counting each month an event runs in.

What our the Peak District guide says about those seasons:

Summer (June to August)
The Peak Sightseer open-top bus runs in the summer season, linking Castleton, Chatsworth, Bakewell, Hathersage and the Monsal Trail.

Where they happen

Other events in the Peak District

Festivals elsewhere

Festivals across the UK: 55 listings in London and our other destinations. By destination:

Plan the rest of your visit

Events change: check the organizer before you go. Dates and hours come from each organizer's own page, linked on every card.

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