Events & rallies
Patriotic events and dates to remember across the country. Great British PAC is not responsible for 3rd party events.
September 2026
Wigtown Book Festival 2026
Wigtown
Fri, 25 September 2026 – Sun, 4 October 2026
Organised by Wigtown Book Festival
The annual Wigtown Book Festival in Scotland's National Book Town, with over 200 events. Ticket booking is open.
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Start between Fort Augustus and Foyers (B862); finish at Bught Park · Inverness
Sun, 27 September 2026, 10:00
Organised by Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
A point-to-point marathon along the south-eastern shore of Loch Ness, starting on high ground between Fort Augustus and Foyers and finishing at Bught Park in Inverness, as part of a festival of running weekend. General entry has sold out; places are available through charities.
October 2026
Neath Food and Drink Festival
Neath town centre · Neath
Fri, 2 October 2026, 10:00
Organised by Neath Port Talbot Council
A two-day food and drink festival in Neath town centre with food, drink and entertainment. Visit Wales says around 60 exhibitors take part, at the Indoor Victorian Market, with street food in Angel Square and Neath Square.
Brecon Beacons Food Festival
Brecon Market Hall · Brecon
Sat, 3 October 2026, 09:30–16:30
Organised by Brecon Beacons Food Festival
An annual food festival at Brecon Market Hall bringing together food and drink producers from in and around the Brecon Beacons, with over 60 exhibitors plus talks and demonstrations.
Neath Food and Drink Festival
Neath town centre · Neath
Sat, 3 October 2026, 10:00
Organised by Neath Port Talbot Council
A two-day food and drink festival in Neath town centre with food, drink and entertainment. Visit Wales says around 60 exhibitors take part, at the Indoor Victorian Market, with street food in Angel Square and Neath Square.
Gŵyl Morfydd Owen Festival
Venues across Pontypridd · Pontypridd
Fri, 9 October 2026 – Sun, 11 October 2026
Organised by Gŵyl Morfydd Owen Festival
A festival in Pontypridd celebrating the Welsh language, local history and music in memory of the composer Morfydd Owen. Listed activities include clog dancing, live street music and a lampshade parade.
Royal National Mòd 2026 (Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail Ghlaschu 2026)
Various venues incl. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and Barrowland Ballroom · Glasgow
Fri, 9 October 2026 – Sat, 17 October 2026
Organised by An Comunn Gàidhealach
The annual festival of Gaelic language, music and culture, held in Glasgow in 2026, with competitions, concerts and a fringe programme. It opens with a concert at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on 9 October.
Llangollen Food Festival 2026
Venues around Llangollen town centre · Llangollen
Sat, 10 October 2026, 10:00
Organised by Llangollen Food Festival
An annual two-day food festival at venues around Llangollen town centre, including the Town Hall, Centenary Square and Llangollen Railway Station, with food and drink exhibitors and cookery demonstrations.
Llangollen Food Festival 2026
Venues around Llangollen town centre · Llangollen
Sun, 11 October 2026, 10:00
Organised by Llangollen Food Festival
An annual two-day food festival at venues around Llangollen town centre, including the Town Hall, Centenary Square and Llangollen Railway Station, with food and drink exhibitors and cookery demonstrations.
The King and Queen's Autumn Tour
Tue, 27 October 2026 – Wed, 4 November 2026
The King and Queen will tour The Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda (coinciding with their attendance at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026) and Guyana (a State Visit).
Wales Whisky Fest 2026
Imperial Hotel · Llandudno
Fri, 30 October 2026 – Sun, 1 November 2026
Organised by Wales Whisky Fest
A whisky festival in Llandudno with a Friday opening dinner pairing Welsh food with whiskies, two Saturday tasting sessions with exhibitors from Wales and around the world, and Sunday sessions at Penderyn's Llandudno distillery.
November 2026
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026
Sun, 1 November 2026 – Wed, 4 November 2026
The 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting takes place in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda, from 1 to 4 November 2026. Buckingham Palace has announced that The King and Queen will attend as part of an Autumn Tour.
Salisbury City Hall with Treorchy Male Choir
Salisbury City Hall · Salisbury
Sun, 8 November 2026, 15:30
Organised by The Royal Marines Association Concert Band
An afternoon concert at Salisbury City Hall by the Royal Marines Association Concert Band with Treorchy Male Choir, featuring military favourites, classics and choral works. It raises money for RMA - The Royal Marines Charity.
The Big Hoolie
St Andrews
Sat, 28 November 2026
Organised by BID St Andrews
BID St Andrews' annual St Andrew's Day celebration in St Andrews town centre, with stallholders and performers. The organisers say planning is under way and more details will follow.
Royal Welsh Winter Fair
Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd · Builth Wells
Mon, 30 November 2026 – Tue, 1 December 2026
Organised by Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
A two-day winter fair at the Royal Welsh Showground with livestock competitions and auctions, trade stands, and a food hall featuring Welsh producers.
St Andrew's Day
Scotland
Mon, 30 November 2026
St Andrew's Day, Scotland's national day, falls on Monday 30 November 2026 and is a Scottish bank holiday.
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