What's On in Midlands
General Events
- Sunday 5th July - Until Saturday 18th July + More Dates
Little Ness, SY4 2JY
Give your child an action-packed summer at Adcote's City Explorers Summer Camp near Shrewsbury, combining creative activities, outdoor fun, and exciting day trips to major UK cities.
- Sunday 5th July 7:30pm until 7:31pm
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU
The Gold Tour - A Fifty Year Celebration Tour
- Friday 10th July - Until Sunday 12th July
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Rd, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA
Drag Racing at Its Best
The Motorsport UK British Championship for Pro Mod takes over Santa Pod. With a massive variety of race cars, bikes, and a Jet Car turning up the heat, this is summer motorsport...
- Saturday 11th July 6:30pm until 9:30pm
Bulkington Community & Conference Centre, School Road, Bulkington, CV12 9JB
Film Night and Fish Supper showing 'Song Sung Blue'. Film Only £5, Film and Fish Supper £14.00 (Mushy Peas £1.50 extra). Vegetarian and Gluten Free Options available on request....
- Sunday 12th July 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Oswestry Cricket Club, Morda Road, Oswestry, SY11 2AY
Lights Out Events - Oswestry Folk present The Apple Sellers. A unique nights entertainment awaits!
- Friday 17th July - Until Sunday 19th July
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Rd, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA
The Transits are Taking Over
"Transitmania is a show for owners and enthusiasts of Fords legendary Transit Van, standard, modified, classic or campers all are welcome along to enjoy the weekend.
A...
- Friday 17th July, 6:00pm - Until Saturday 25th July, 11:00pm
Bass Recreation Ground, Meadow Lane, DE1 2BH, DE1 2BH
Expect a cosmic fusion of stunning choreography, sparkling couture, and jaw-dropping cabaret artistry, as our world-famous performers light up the stage with an electrifying mix of pop hits, showgirl classics,...
- Saturday 18th July
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Rd, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA
Celebrating Ponies at the Pod - Use Your Car!
In partnership with the Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain and Simply Mustangs UK, the event is packed with Mustang-only Public Track Time, a Show Car Paddock,...
- Saturday 18th July 9:00am until 5:00pm + More Dates
Pengwern Boat Club, Shrewsbury School, The Schools, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 7BD
Severn Hospice's hugely popular Dragon Boat Festival returns this summer!
- Sunday 19th July
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Rd, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA
Driven by Legacy, Powered by Performance
Celebrate Ford’s legacy as every model that’s shaped motoring history rolls into Santa Pod Raceway for an unmissable one-day show.
- Friday 7th August - Until Sunday 9th August
Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA, NN29 7XA
Rev, Race, Repeat: All Weekend Long
Europe’s biggest Mopar celebration is rolling into Santa Pod! From classic Chargers and Challengers to fully modified beasts, this is the ultimate weekend for every...
- Saturday 15th August - Until Sunday 16th August
Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA, NN29 7XA
GT‑R Festival brings together road, race and tuned GT‑Rs for displays and on‑track action, showcasing one of the world’s most iconic performance cars.
Set against the backdrop of Santa Pod Raceway, GT-R...
- Saturday 22nd August - Until Sunday 23rd August
Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA, NN29 7XA
Full-Throttle Summer Action
Enjoy a full day of National Drag Racing Championship competition with close racing, fast cars and classic Santa Pod summer atmosphere.
- Sunday 23rd August 10:00am until 4:00pm
Bulkington Community & Conference Centre, School Road, Bulkington, CV12 9JB
Art Exhibition with Coffee and Cake Sale.
10am - 4pm.
Free Entry.
- Monday 24th August, 9:00am - Until Wednesday 26th August, 5:00pm
Sheraton Skyline Hotel London Heathrow, Heathrow Airport, Bath Rd, London, United Kingdom UB3 5BP, , EC4R 3TN
World Neurology Congress (WNC 2026) @ August 24–26, 2026, in London, UK
- Monday 24th August, 9:00am - Until Wednesday 26th August, 6:00pm
Sheraton Skyline Hotel London Heathrow, Heathrow Airport, Bath Rd, London, United Kingdom UB3 5BP, , EC4R 3TN
Global Conference on Addiction and Psychiatry (GAP 2026)
- Monday 24th August, 9:00am - Until Wednesday 26th August, 6:00pm
Sheraton Skyline Hotel London Heathrow, Heathrow Airport, Bath Rd, London, United Kingdom UB3 5BP, , EC4R 3TN
World Congress on Gynecology, Obstetrics & Women’s Health 2026
- Friday 28th August - Until Monday 31st August
West Midlands Showground, Gravel Hill Lane, Shrewsbury,
The Shrewsbury Folk Festival returns for 2026, promising four days of exceptional folk, world music, Americana and cultural fun over the late August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 28th to Monday 31st...
- Friday 28th August, 12:00pm - Until Sunday 30th August, 11:45pm
Castle Playing Fields, Chancery Lane, Thrapston, NN14 4JL
August Bank Holiday Weekend 2026. Sunday Family Fun Day!
- Friday 4th September - Until Sunday 6th September
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Road, Poddington, Wellingborough, Northampton, NN29 7XA
VW Action is the longest running weekend VW Show in the world.
- Thursday 10th September 7:30pm until 7:31pm + More Dates
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU
Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026.
- Saturday 12th September 7:30pm until 7:31pm
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU
The world's premier show chronicling the story of one of the greatest showmen of all time.
- Sunday 13th September 3:00pm until 3:01pm
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU
The Glenn Miller Orchestra returns to Leicester with a line-up of world-class musicians
- Tuesday 15th September 8:00pm until 8:01pm
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU
Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australia and New Zealand's biggest comedy stars.
- Thursday 17th September 7:00pm until 7:01pm
De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU
Michael will be hitting the road in 2026 with his Glow UK headline tour.