Spend the May Bank Holiday weekend listening to glorious music in Bath. The four-day Bath Sing for Life event features glorious choirs in various churches, young musicians in city centre stores, and a concert on the final night.  Read more

Set in the beautiful Althorp Estate, the Battle Proms concert in August comprises traditional fairground stalls, impressive Napoleonic Cavalry and infantry displays, but most importantly, a quality classical musical programme. The magical evening culminates in a fireworks display.  Read more

The UK's premier classical picnic proms takes place across the UK: Burghley House (July 7). Blenheim Palace (July 14), Hatfield House (July 21), Althorp Park (August 11) and Ragley Hall (August 18). The Battle Proms Concert and its fireworks display take place on the park directly in front of Highclere Castle, affording wonderful views of this soaring pinnacled mansion and the surrounding countryside of the Berkshire and Hampshire border. ‘Downton Abbey’, the major new drama series from ITV, is filmed on location at Highclere Castle, and the Battle Proms provides a great opportunity to spend the evening at the venue of this highly successful production.   Read more

The UK's premier classical picnic proms takes place across the UK: Burghley House (July 7), Blenheim Palace (July 14), Hatfield House (July 21), Highclere House (August 4) and Althorp Park (August 11).   Read more

Beach Break Live attracts students en masse from around the UK ready to party at Pembrey Country Park, near Llanelli. Around 10,000 students are set to have a ball in the sun, so if term has ended for you, get down there and join in the fun. The line up includes Dizzee Rascal, Chase & Status, Friendly Fires and Maverick Sabre. There are also lots of sport including snowboarding, volleyball and football as well as other activities to take part in.  Read more

A full weekend of live entertainment from local bands and muscians. A selection of 60 real ales form across the country, 30 ciders and perries and a mouth watering choice of food.  Read more

To celebrate the Fab Four, have fun and raise money for charity, Beatles Day features events throughout the day around Liverpool. The celebration culminates with pubs and clubs throughout London ending the night with a Beatles-inspired soundtrack.

Beautiful Days brings friendly festival vibes to Escot Park in Ottery St Mary. Performances are spread across five stages, while other attractions include walkabout theatre, real ale bars from Otter Brewery and family camping.

If you can escape the irony of getting out of bed to go to Bedroom Bar, prepare to be treated to a delicious selection of deep funk, cosmic disco, funky house and live sax.  Read more

The Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival features concerts, songwriting workshops and photographic exhibitions at various city venues, including Black Box, Madison's Bar and the basement of McHugh's Bar.  Read more

It's back! The legendary Ben & Jerry's Sundae on the Common returns to Clapham Common for a weekend of family-friendly fun and fete-style entertainment. Expect free ice-cream, musical entertainment and even a few Fresians moo-ching on the lawn!  Read more

Sunday Best's Rob da Bank presents a weekend of excellent music at Bestival, held at the Isle Of Wight's Robin Hill Countryside Adventure Park. The boutique festival is guaranteed to give you more smiles than any other this summer.

The Beverley Festival takes place each year in this historic market town with a host of activities for young and old alike. The hub of the folk festival is the Beverley Leisure Complex, adjacent to the main camp site.

DJ Fatboy Slim returns with his annual dance event at Brighton and Hove Albion's new ground. Highlights of the event inlcude Carl Cox, Nero, Annie Mac, Luciano, DJ Fresh, Maya Jane-Coles and The 2 Bears. It is an amazing event of live music.  Read more

Folk festival set up by scene veterans Oysterband includes three music stages with a line up of internationally known and up and coming bands, real ale festival tents and children's activities. Performers include Eddie Reader, Lucy Ward, Oysterband, Paper Aeroplanes and Chumbawumba. There is also a sculpture village, big morning community sing and yoga stretch, all on the festival site in the beautiful countryside setting.   Read more

Bingley Music Live presents a weekend of great live music at Bingley's Myrtle Park in the city of Bradford. The soundtrack is pop and indie, with the festival itself billed as one of the friendliest in the UK. This year performances include Maverick Sabre, The Pigeon Detectives, Hard-Fi and on the main stage, The Charlatans.  Read more

Gay awareness is given an extra boost this May Bank Holiday with colourful events in Birmingham's Gay Village. The festival kicks off with Saturday's parade which makes its way from Victoria Square to the party in the Gay Village.  Read more

Dozens of performances in venues throughout the city attract thousands of visitors each year to the Birmingham International Jazz Festival. The event includes impromptu performances and late-night sessions hosted everywhere from department stores to parks and restaurants.  Read more

Base Logic's BLOC Weekend party is set to fill Minehead's Butlins with three days of cutting-edge dance music. With DJs and live acts playing 24 hours a day, even hardcore music fans may find it hard to keep up.  Read more

Bloodstock Open-Air Metal Festival is a must for metal heads. The number-one UK heavy rock event presents a host of international metal bands outdoors at Catton Hall in Walton-on-Trent.  Read more