What's On: Late May Bank Holiday
The second of May's bank holiday is nearly here, and it promises to be one of the biggest weekends of the year so far! Spring has finally sprung and the weather might just hold.
So get ready for a fun-filled weekend, whether you fancy an open-air all-dayer, a party on the beach, a celebration of sports, or something else altogether.
Better Days Festival - Chapter 7
The outdoor spaces of Beaver Works will be transformed into multiple stages of music and entertainment for a 12-hour all-day summer festival with over 50 guest DJs and brands. Expect big stage builds, open-air areas, insane decor and production, funfair rides, street food stalls, inflatables, entertainers, lighting shows, live musicians and much more.
When: Sunday 26th May
Where: Beaver Works, Leeds
Groovebox X Groovin Open Air
Join a massive 2000-person open-air show at Binks Yard, Nottingham, with headliner Danny Howard, plus Aimee, Danny Boyd, Kimmic, Morgan Seatree and more. Both Broovebox and Groovin' are pulling out all the stops to make sure this is the ultimate start-of-summer event, with massive production, immersive decor, interactive entertainment and music all day long.
When: Saturday 25th May
Where: Binks Yard, Nottingham
Bournemouth 7s Festival 2024
The world’s largest sport and music festival is back! With 30,000 people, 3,000 campers, 1,500+ sports matches, 400+ teams, 100+ live acts and DJs, 12 festival arenas and 7 sports over 3 incredible days.
When: Friday 24th - Sunday 26th May
Where: Bournemouth University Sports Campus
Scorpion Kings Live
Join Piano Republik for one of the Amapiano events of the year and immerse yourself in the soulful vibes as superstars of the scene Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa step up for a headline appearance at FORUM Birmingham.
When: Sunday 26th May
Where: FORUM, Birmingham
HDA - Hitchin Dance All-Dayer
Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of music, arts, and culture as Hitchin comes alive for the inimitable Hitchin Dance All-Dayer. The event is designed to showcase the diverse talent and creativity that defines Hitchin, offering a full day of entertainment spread across multiple venues and bringing the community together to revel in local music, arts, and culture.
When: Sunday 26th May
Where: Hitchin
CASA XL: OPEN AIR FESTIVAL
CASA XL: OPEN AIR at Times Square features a special guest international headline DJ (and more) for the biggest CASA event to date. Expect a 2500-person open-air festival set up, a full lineup of DJs from 6pm-11pm playing the best disco, house, tech and more, live performers and musicians, and an atmosphere like no other.
When: Friday 24th May
Where: Times Square, Newcastle
Party On The Beach 2024
After five huge consecutive years of Party in the Castle at Exeter Castle, the organisers have decided to take it to the beach! So pack your bikinis and budgie smugglers, and get ready to watch the sun go down - with live music, DJs, food vendors and bars.
When: Sunday 26th May
Where: Exmouth Beach
RTTS: Run to the Sun 2024
RTTS is a unique blend of cool and custom cars with music. Starting with a run to Cornwall - from Reading all the way to Newquay - the event features three days of top-quality entertainment mixed with some of the best custom cars, hot rods and classic VWs in the country. Featuring performances from the likes of Goldie, Jaguar Skills, Krafty Kuts and more.
When: Friday 24th May
Where: Nanskival, Newquay
Love Saves The Day
Love Saves The Day returns to Ashton Court, taking place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May for another love-fuelled bank holiday weekend in Bristol, with a huge selection of fan favourites on the bill.
When: Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th May
Where: Ashton Court, Bristol
The OddBalls Foundation Festival 2024
The OddBalls Foundation Festival is back for year four, hosting the annual event across the Nottingham Hockey Centre's elite-level facilities and the University of Nottingham's Highfields Sports Complex. 116 teams compete in various elite and social competitions, complemented by a live music programme, multiple bars with free-flowing drinks, and UoN and NTU cheerleading performances.
When: Saturday 1st June
Where: Highfield Sports Complex, Nottingham