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Festivals in the South West
SandFest 2026
Date: Sunday 12th July 2026
Location: Sandbanks Beach, 1A Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7PS
Event Information: You will get to party on the golden shores of the internationally famous Sandbanks. Be among five thousand party people who gather to indulge in sand, sun, fun and seriously good music! SandFest is a boutique beach festival like no other.
Price:
- Second Release Single ticket General Admission - £50.00 + £5 fees
- VIP Upgrade Ticket Single Ticket - £40.00 + £4.00 fees
- VIP Ticket Single Ticket - £80.00 + £8.00 fees
- VIP Table of 10 - £1,200.00 + £120.00 fees
Final Release Tickets are going on sale soon...
- General Admission Single Ticket: £60 +£6.00 fees
- VIP Single Ticket: £90.00 +£9.00 fees
SandPolo 2026
Date: Friday 10th & Saturday 11th July 2026
Location: Sandbanks Beach, 1A Banks Road, Poole, BH13 7PS
Event Information: SandPolo brings the thrill of world-class polo to the golden sands of Sandbanks, Poole! With Boogie Nights on Friday and their Ladies Night on the Saturday!
Friday will bring an electrifying lineup featuring The Brand New Heavies, Craig Charles, Angie Brown, Brandon Block plus local legends. Saturday will play host to Peter Andre, The Vamps and Discoliscious - featuring Jemma Bolt, Jules Cameron and Woody Cook.
Price:
- Second Release Single ticket General Admission - £50.00 + £5 fees
- VIP Upgrade Ticket Single Ticket - £40.00 + £4.00 fees
- VIP Ticket Single Ticket - £80.00 + £8.00 fees
- VIP Table of 10 - £1,200.00 + £120.00 fees
Final Release Tickets are going on sale soon...
- General Admission Single Ticket: £60 +£6.00 fees
- VIP Single Ticket: £90.00 +£9.00 fees
Kids’ Events in Bath
The Bath Children's Literature Festival
Date: Friday 26 September to Sunday 5 October 2026
Event Information: Bath Children's Literature Festival is back for 2026! Offering some fantastic events for children who love to read. The city will be buzzing as more than 100 of your favourite children’s authors and illustrators are welcomed to spaces and places across Bath.
Books and stories come alive with Storytime sessions, poetry, screenings, drawing, writing, and making workshops as well as fun and interactive book events for all the family.
Price: Various
FAQs:
When do tickets go on sale?
Ticket on sale dates:
- Bath Festivals Patrons at 10am on Monday 14 July
- Bath Festivals Friends and Members, and Longleat Members at 10am on Wednesday 16 July
- General Sale at 10am on Friday 18 July.
Location: Various locations within Bath
Summer Events in Bath
Bath on the Beach 2026
Date: Summer 2026
Event Information: Bath on the Beach will be back in action from throughout the Summer.
It's one of the most chilled out summer venues where you can chill with friends beneath palm trees whilst playing games and sipping on sweet summer cocktails.
Price: FREE Entry
Location: Bath on the Beach, Royal Pavilion, Royal Victoria Park, Bath, BA1 2NR
Running Events & Marathons in Bath
Bath Half Marathon 2026
Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
Event Information: Whether you want to challenge yourself by taking part or prefer to spectate and cheer those on running the Bath Half, this event is one not to miss! Soak yourself in the buzz of the city and find out more about the Bath Half 2026 below.
Entry Price: £53
FAQs:
- How do I enter the Bath Half? The 2026 Bath Half is sold out. Entries for the 2027 Bath Half will open on Sunday 15 March 2026.
- Is there a minimum age for taking part? Yes, participants in the Bath Half must be aged 17 or over on Event Day.
Location: Set off from Great Pulteney Street, Bath
Fundraising Events in Bath
Big Bath Sleep-Out
Date: 6th March 2026
Event Information: Support Bath’s homeless charity Julian House raise awareness for people living rough on the streets of the city by joining in with the Big Bath Sleep-Out 2026.
Spend a night in Bath’s outdoors as you swap your comfy bed for a sleeping bag and spend a night under the stars raising money for Julian House, with proceeds going towards helping provide life-changing support to homeless communities across Bath, Bristol, and the South-West.
Price:
- Adult: £11.55
- Team of 10: £54.88
FAQs:
- What do you need to bring? Sleeping bag, Cardboard and/or plastic sheeting to be placed between you and the ground, Plenty of warm clothes, hats, gloves, and waterproofs, Snacks and drinks, and a torch.
- Where can I park? Larkhall Square Car Park is just an 8 minute walk from Alice Park.
Location: Alice Park, Gloucester Rd, Bath, BA1 7BL
County Shows in Bath
The Royal Bath & West Show
Date: 28th - 30th May 2026
Event Information: Celebrate Great British Agriculture, live entertainment, and mouth-watering food and drink at The Royal Bath & West Show 2026 as agriculture enthusiasts come together for a massive four-day celebration.
Interact with animals, browse farming machinery through the ages, and watch high-octane events such as show-jumping and sheep shearing at this family-friendly show.
Price: Various
FAQs:
- What time do the gates open? Gates open at 9am each day.
- Is there food & drink? There will be plenty of yummy street food vendors dotted around the show, including around the Pilton Tent and on the Main Lawn – both ideal locations to sit, eat & enjoy the atmosphere of the Show.
Location: Lower Charlton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5QN
Air Shows & Aviation Events in Bath
The Royal International Air Tattoo
Dates: 17th - 19th July 2026
Event Information: Look to the skies because the World’s greatest airshow is back and better than ever before in 2026 at RAF Fairford as thousands flock to see the world's best military and private aircraft produce a weekend of incredible aviation action.
Join the Royal International Air Tattoo for an unrivalled celebration of incredible aviation shows, brilliant military planes, and a chance to get up close and inside some of the best aircraft from around the globe.
Enjoy a day of adrenaline-packed fun with the family as The Royal International Air Tattoo welcomes militaries from around the globe to Fairford this July for what is set to be a weekend of breathtaking fun.
Tickets:
- General Admission: From £44.50pp
- Viewing Village Grandstand: From £38pp
- Family Enclosure: From £23.50pp
FAQs:
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Can I buy tickets on the day? Tickets for RIAT need to be purchased in advance. Tickets are not available to purchase at the entry gates.
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Will I be able to see aircraft with an admission ticket? Yes, an admission ticket allows you access onto the showground where you can browse all the static displays, trade stands, exhibitions and many other activities.
Location: Royal Air Force Station Fairford (RAF Fairford), Horcott Rd, Fairford, GL7 4DL
Literature Festivals in Bath
The Bath Literature Festival 2026
Date: 16th - 24th May 2026
Event Information: The Bath Festival host a range of events that inspire and connect people and communities through music and literature. 60 stimulating literary events on a broad range of topics. Bath's street and venues were a-buzz with some of the industry's biggest names
Price: Various
Location: Various locations within Bath