The What, Where, When: 4 July
WHERE: Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP, 020 7589 8212 www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/west-side-story/default.aspx
WHEN: 4 July – 6 July
WHAT: The Recorder of London. This unique event will feature Simon Callow and the amazing Recorder Player Miriam Nerval. Part of The City of London Festival,
WHERE:St Sepulchre-without-Newgate & the Old Bailey, London www.citymusicfoundation.org
WHEN: 10 July
WHAT: Cornbury Music Festival – Oxfordshire. This is an annual festival for music-lovers of all ages to enjoy. The event includes a line-up of Simple Minds, Jools Holland and many more.
WHERE: The Great Tew Park, Oxfordshire www.cornburyfestival.com
WHEN: 4 July – 6 July
WHAT: Daniel Koek Live at the Royal Albert Hall. London's West End Les Miserable star is performing his forthcoming album 'High' with special celebrity guests.
WHERE: Royal Albert Hall's Elgar Room, Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AP, 020 7589 8212 www.danielkoek.com
WHEN: 7 July
WHAT: The City of London Festival, Brahms at Lake Thun Concert. The City Music Foundation presents the cellist, Mikhail Nemtsov and the violinist, Mari Poll.
WHERE: Mercers' Hall, Ironmonger Lane, London, EC2V 8HE www.citymusicfoundation.org
WHEN: 2 July
WHAT: The City of London Festival, the Recorder of London Concert. A classical concert held at the Old Bailey starring a City Music Foundation Artist, recorder player Miriam Nerval.
WHERE: Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2DQ www.citymusicfoundation.org
WHEN: 10 July
WHAT: The MS Trust's Online Secret Art Show. With artworks donated by Royal Academicians such as Norman Ackroyd and keen amateurs, you are able to purchase a piece of art for only £45 that could be worth a lot more.
WHERE: Online, www.mstrust.org.uk/secretartshow
WHEN: 30 June – 31 July
WHAT: Three Wine Men – Manchester. TV wine personalities, Oz Clarke, Olly Smith and Tim Atkin host UK-wide shows to encourage the public to taste and discover new wines.
WHERE: Manchester Town Hall, Albert Square, Manchester, M60 2LA, Greater Manchester www.threewinemen.co.uk
WHEN: 4 July – 5 July
WHAT: London Art Week. This event combines paintings, drawings and sculptures for a new annual art event. It also brings together Master Paintings Week, Master Drawings and Sculpture Week.
WHERE: various locations around London, www.londonartweek.co.uk
WHEN: 4 July – 11 July
WHAT: Godiva Festival. This is a family event with entertainment such as live music, comedy, art and street entertainment.
WHERE: War Memorial Park, Kenilworth Road, Coventry, CV3 6PT www.godivafestival.com
WHEN: 4 July – 6 July
WHAT: 40th Annual Winchester Hat Fair. This is England's longest-running free festival of street theatre.
WHERE: Various venues, Winchester, Hampshire www.hatfair.co.uk
WHEN: 4 July – 6 July
WHAT: Annual Ledbury Poetry Festival. This is the largest poetry event in the UK which also links poetry with other creative subjects.
WHERE: Various Venues, Ledbury, Herefordshire www.poetry-festival.co.uk
WHEN: 4 July – 13 July
WHAT: Love Supreme Jazz Festival. This Event celebrates Jazz culture with entertaining performers such as Laura Mvula, Jamie Cullum and De La Soul.
WHERE: Glynde Place, Glyndebourne, Lewes, BN8 5UU, East Sussex www.lovesupremefestival.com
WHEN: 4 July – 6 July
WHAT: Annual Summer in the City. This comprises of three events, Jazz and Brass in the Park, The UNISON 20th Birthday Big Weekend and Midsummer Fair.
WHERE: Parker's Piece, Cambridge, CB1 1JF www.cambridge.gov.uk/summer-in-the-city
WHEN: 4 July – 7 July
WHAT: Annual North West Food Lovers Festival. This is a family-oriented food festival. There are also 100 local food and drink exhibitors showcasing their produce.
WHERE: Stanley Park, Liverpool www.nwfoodloversfestival.co.uk/?gclid=CNe4j__CpL8CFW_LtAodvTMAIA
WHEN: 4 July – 6 July
WHAT: Grange Park Opera Festival. This traditional opera festival is held annually to entertain all individuals of the public.
WHERE: The Grange, 24 Broad Street, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9AQ www.grangeparkopera.co.uk
WHEN: 30 May – 12 July