6 non-music festivals to attend this summer
Move over music festivals.
August 31, 2024
Had enough of music festivals this summer? Why not try a weekend festival where music isn’t top priority. Try a weekend of food and drink, air shows, folk fair, or literary fest this August to detox that music festival rut:
Foodies Festival Edinburgh
2nd – 4th August
Join Edinburgh for all things food this August. With guests Matty Edgell (Winner of The Great British Bake Off 2023) and Gary Maclean (MasterChef: The Professionals Champion) you’ll be in good hands. Try samples of delicious food, watch demonstrations, listen to talks, and try your hand at baking in a workshop, there is plenty to do for those who love to eat well!
Edinburgh Book Festival
10th – 25th August
Over two weeks of literary celebration in the heart of Edinburgh City. Enjoy author talks and signings, discounted books, and second-hand swaps within the fairytale backdrop of Edinburgh. Drop in and out of the sessions that interest you with individual ticketed events and use your trip to catch up on your ‘TBR’ pile.
Cromer Carnival
17th – 24th August
Cromer Carnival started as a week-long village fair in the 1200s and has since become the extravaganza it is today. There will be horse shows, retro car shows, local bands, a beauty pageant and with local ales and craft beers on tap you’ll be guaranteed a grand time.
Between the Trees Festival
22nd – 25th August
Take a break in the Welsh countryside near Merthyr Mawr, with Between the Trees festival. This summer weekend is all about nature, philosophy, science, and wellness, great for anyone looking for a festival turned summer camp. Listen to a talk whilst wandering through the woods or get hands on with a traditional woodland skills workshop.
The Big Feastival
23rd – 25th August
The Big Feastival is back with a huge line up to suit any foodie’s dream! Watch demos by celeb chefs, local butchers and fishmongers as well as craft beer brewers (plenty of tasters too!) nestled in a Cotswold farm. Take on the August bank holiday weekend with good food, entertainment, top-tier vibes! A greet weekend, party vibes and family friendly.
Bournemouth Air Festival
29th – 31st August
The beautiful sandy beach at Bournemouth is the best place to watch daring aeronautical acrobatics from the RAF and independent pilots. Watch the daring wing walkers, The Firebird dusk display with bright lights and sizzling fireworks at one of the UK’s top air show weekends. Go by train to avoid traffic and parking issues, Bournemouth gets rammed during the summer months.
