The What, Where, When: 29 August
WHAT: Sundown Festival. This weekend Norfolk hosts their largest outdoor festival, formerly known as the Norfolk Spectacular, which includes performances by Ellie Goulding, John Newman and Shadow Child.
WHERE: Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich, NR5 0TT www.sundownfestival.co.uk
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: Electric Picnic. This Irish boutique festival features live music across five beautiful stages including special tunes from Outkast, the Pet Shop Boys and Blondie.
WHERE: Stradbally, Hall Estate, Stradbally, Dublin, Ireland www.electricpicnic.ie
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: Worcester Music Festival. Worcester's annual free festival encourages and supports live original music supporting several charities including Young Carers.
WHERE: Various venues, Worcester www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: End of the road festival. Its name alone arouses curiosity, but this intimate festival features a good selection of music, including the Flaming Lips, comedy and art.
WHERE: Larmer Tree Gardens, Rushmore Estate, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, SP5 5PT www.endoftheroadfestival.com
WHEN: 29-31 August
Electric Picnic
WHAT: Liberty Festival. London's Liberty festival forms part of National Paralympics Day as celebrations occur across Glasgow and Birmingham too. The festival champions the contribution of deaf and disabled people to London's culture showcasing the best of their artwork, music and dances. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson attended the free event last year.
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20
WHEN: 30 August
WHAT: Cider Festival. Perfect those who choose cider over beer, this annual celebration of cider includes 6 bars (with over 70 ciders), live music, tastings, orchard tours and cooking demonstrations.
WHERE: Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Road, Faversham ME13 8XZ www.ciderfestivalkent.co.uk
WHEN: 30-31 August
WHAT: Launch of Moet Hennessy's Chandon. Moet Hennessy transform South London's Lido into an extravagant vintage pool party to celebrate the launch of their new sparkling wine, Chandon. Expect a synchronised swimming performance, live DJ set, cheese toasties fresh from an on-site vintage 'cheese van' and, of course, plenty of Chandon!
WHERE: Lido, Tooting Bec, South London www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chandon-lido-tickets-12410854199
WHEN: 30 August
WHAT: The Great London Swim. The 6th annual Great Swim sees 5,000 participants compete in the biggest outdoor swim event in the South of England. Choose to swim a mile or half a mile, all for a good cause.
WHERE: Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre, 235a Westferry Rd, Docklands, London E14 3QS www.greatswin.org/Events/Great-London-Swim
WHEN: 30 August
End of the Road
WHAT: Shoreham Air Show. Get set for a 'great day out' with Shoreham's 25th annual air show set with a special display commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
WHERE: Shoreham Airport, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex www.shorehamairshow.co.uk
WHEN: 30-31 August
WHAT: Jersey Live Festival. Certainly the Channel Islands' premier music event, now in its 11th year, featuring performances from Ellie Goulding, Duke Dumont and Bombay Bicycle Club.
WHERE: Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity, JE3 5JP www.jerseylive.org.uk
WHEN: 30-31 August
WHAT: Edinburgh Art Festival. This weekend marks the closing of Edinburgh's Art Fest which showcases work from leading galleries and artists. It includes over 40 exhibitions and specially curated exhibitions including the interestingly named 'Where do I end and you begin'.
WHERE: Various venues, Edinburgh, Scotland www.edinburghartfestival.com
WHEN: Until 31 August
WHAT: Kids Week in the West End. Get yourselves and your children aged five to 16 to the West End pronto! After this weekend, children under 16 will no longer be able to go free to any of the participating shows accompanied by an adult.
WHERE: Various theatres, London www.kidsweek.co.uk
WHEN: 31 August
Screenplay
WHAT: Portobello Film Festival. Watch some of the best up and coming films at the UK's biggest free independent film festival. Mostly includes short films such as 'Wild West 10'.
WHERE: Portobello, London W11 www.portobellofilmfestival.com
WHEN: 28 August – 14 September
WHAT: Screenplay. The annual film festival curated by film critics Linda Ruth Williams and the much-respected Mark Kermode which includes film screenings, lectures and panel discussions.
WHERE: Various Venues, Scotland www.shetlandarts.org/events/screenplay
WHEN: 29 August – 7 September
WHAT: Brownstock. The music festival that began as a local farm party for 100 friends is now in its 10th year and has blossomed into one of Essex's most loved summertime music festivals. Headlining this year are Dizzee Rascal, Razorlight and The Feeling.
WHERE: Morris Farm, Lower Burnham Road, Essex, CM3 6SG www.brownstock.co.uk
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: The Big Feastival. Jamie Oliver hosts this family orientated food and music festival in aid of the Jamie Oliver Foundation. It features some of the UK's top chefs and restaurants alongside great live music from Fatboy Slim, Jamie Cullum and Kelis among others.
WHERE: Kingham, Oxford, Oxfordshire www.thebigfeastival.co.uk
WHEN: 29-31 August
Who Do You Think You Are? Live Scotland
WHAT: Blackpool Illuminations. Blackpool's world-famous seafront light show stretches across 10 kilometres and uses over a million LED light bulbs to dazzle its audiences. Now in its 102nd year!
WHERE: Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2EZ www.blackpool-illuminations.net
WHEN: 29 August – 9 November
WHAT: Rewind North: The 80s Festival. Henley and Scotland have had it, now it's time the North did! This weekend will see the world's biggest 80s festival featuring live music from tribute bands and artists such as Billy Ocean, funfairs, fireworks, comedy and live karaoke.
WHERE: Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire, Manchester www.rewind-festival.com
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: Who Do You Think You Are? Live Scotland. Everybody loves that show where you find out where you come from and now it's Scotland's chance to discover their true roots. If you miss this though, London has its turn in February.
WHERE: SECC, Glasgow, G3 8YW www.whodoyouthinkyouarelive.com
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: Moto GP: Hertz British Grand Prix. Interested in motorbikes? If the answer is yes then the world's biggest annual motorbike series at Silverstone is the place to be this weekend. The event will be made up of 18 Grand Prix Events.
WHERE: Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, NN12 8TN, Northamptonshire www.motogp.com
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: European Senior Tour: Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters. Former golfing professionals compete for a £285k prize fund in the 14th annual European Senior Tour ahead of the Grand Finale later this month.
WHERE: Dukes Course, Woburn Golf Club, Woburn MK17 9LJ, Bedfordshire www.europeantour.com
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHERE: Royal Norfolk Showground, Norwich, NR5 0TT www.sundownfestival.co.uk
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: Electric Picnic. This Irish boutique festival features live music across five beautiful stages including special tunes from Outkast, the Pet Shop Boys and Blondie.
WHERE: Stradbally, Hall Estate, Stradbally, Dublin, Ireland www.electricpicnic.ie
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: Worcester Music Festival. Worcester's annual free festival encourages and supports live original music supporting several charities including Young Carers.
WHERE: Various venues, Worcester www.worcestermusicfestival.co.uk
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: End of the road festival. Its name alone arouses curiosity, but this intimate festival features a good selection of music, including the Flaming Lips, comedy and art.
WHERE: Larmer Tree Gardens, Rushmore Estate, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, SP5 5PT www.endoftheroadfestival.com
WHEN: 29-31 August
Electric PicnicWHAT: Liberty Festival. London's Liberty festival forms part of National Paralympics Day as celebrations occur across Glasgow and Birmingham too. The festival champions the contribution of deaf and disabled people to London's culture showcasing the best of their artwork, music and dances. The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson attended the free event last year.
WHERE: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20
WHEN: 30 August
WHAT: Cider Festival. Perfect those who choose cider over beer, this annual celebration of cider includes 6 bars (with over 70 ciders), live music, tastings, orchard tours and cooking demonstrations.
WHERE: Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Farm, Brogdale Road, Faversham ME13 8XZ www.ciderfestivalkent.co.uk
WHEN: 30-31 August
WHAT: Launch of Moet Hennessy's Chandon. Moet Hennessy transform South London's Lido into an extravagant vintage pool party to celebrate the launch of their new sparkling wine, Chandon. Expect a synchronised swimming performance, live DJ set, cheese toasties fresh from an on-site vintage 'cheese van' and, of course, plenty of Chandon!
WHERE: Lido, Tooting Bec, South London www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chandon-lido-tickets-12410854199
WHEN: 30 August
WHAT: The Great London Swim. The 6th annual Great Swim sees 5,000 participants compete in the biggest outdoor swim event in the South of England. Choose to swim a mile or half a mile, all for a good cause.
WHERE: Docklands Sailing & Watersports Centre, 235a Westferry Rd, Docklands, London E14 3QS www.greatswin.org/Events/Great-London-Swim
WHEN: 30 August
End of the RoadWHAT: Shoreham Air Show. Get set for a 'great day out' with Shoreham's 25th annual air show set with a special display commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day.
WHERE: Shoreham Airport, Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex www.shorehamairshow.co.uk
WHEN: 30-31 August
WHAT: Jersey Live Festival. Certainly the Channel Islands' premier music event, now in its 11th year, featuring performances from Ellie Goulding, Duke Dumont and Bombay Bicycle Club.
WHERE: Royal Jersey Showground, Trinity, JE3 5JP www.jerseylive.org.uk
WHEN: 30-31 August
WHAT: Edinburgh Art Festival. This weekend marks the closing of Edinburgh's Art Fest which showcases work from leading galleries and artists. It includes over 40 exhibitions and specially curated exhibitions including the interestingly named 'Where do I end and you begin'.
WHERE: Various venues, Edinburgh, Scotland www.edinburghartfestival.com
WHEN: Until 31 August
WHAT: Kids Week in the West End. Get yourselves and your children aged five to 16 to the West End pronto! After this weekend, children under 16 will no longer be able to go free to any of the participating shows accompanied by an adult.
WHERE: Various theatres, London www.kidsweek.co.uk
WHEN: 31 August
ScreenplayWHAT: Portobello Film Festival. Watch some of the best up and coming films at the UK's biggest free independent film festival. Mostly includes short films such as 'Wild West 10'.
WHERE: Portobello, London W11 www.portobellofilmfestival.com
WHEN: 28 August – 14 September
WHAT: Screenplay. The annual film festival curated by film critics Linda Ruth Williams and the much-respected Mark Kermode which includes film screenings, lectures and panel discussions.
WHERE: Various Venues, Scotland www.shetlandarts.org/events/screenplay
WHEN: 29 August – 7 September
WHAT: Brownstock. The music festival that began as a local farm party for 100 friends is now in its 10th year and has blossomed into one of Essex's most loved summertime music festivals. Headlining this year are Dizzee Rascal, Razorlight and The Feeling.
WHERE: Morris Farm, Lower Burnham Road, Essex, CM3 6SG www.brownstock.co.uk
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: The Big Feastival. Jamie Oliver hosts this family orientated food and music festival in aid of the Jamie Oliver Foundation. It features some of the UK's top chefs and restaurants alongside great live music from Fatboy Slim, Jamie Cullum and Kelis among others.
WHERE: Kingham, Oxford, Oxfordshire www.thebigfeastival.co.uk
WHEN: 29-31 August
Who Do You Think You Are? Live ScotlandWHAT: Blackpool Illuminations. Blackpool's world-famous seafront light show stretches across 10 kilometres and uses over a million LED light bulbs to dazzle its audiences. Now in its 102nd year!
WHERE: Blackpool Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2EZ www.blackpool-illuminations.net
WHEN: 29 August – 9 November
WHAT: Rewind North: The 80s Festival. Henley and Scotland have had it, now it's time the North did! This weekend will see the world's biggest 80s festival featuring live music from tribute bands and artists such as Billy Ocean, funfairs, fireworks, comedy and live karaoke.
WHERE: Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire, Manchester www.rewind-festival.com
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: Who Do You Think You Are? Live Scotland. Everybody loves that show where you find out where you come from and now it's Scotland's chance to discover their true roots. If you miss this though, London has its turn in February.
WHERE: SECC, Glasgow, G3 8YW www.whodoyouthinkyouarelive.com
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: Moto GP: Hertz British Grand Prix. Interested in motorbikes? If the answer is yes then the world's biggest annual motorbike series at Silverstone is the place to be this weekend. The event will be made up of 18 Grand Prix Events.
WHERE: Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, NN12 8TN, Northamptonshire www.motogp.com
WHEN: 29-31 August
WHAT: European Senior Tour: Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters. Former golfing professionals compete for a £285k prize fund in the 14th annual European Senior Tour ahead of the Grand Finale later this month.
WHERE: Dukes Course, Woburn Golf Club, Woburn MK17 9LJ, Bedfordshire www.europeantour.com
WHEN: 29-31 August