The heatwave may be over, but the summer vibes most certainly are not! Plenty is happening across the UK this week, from arts and culture to sports and business.
🎨 Arts & Culture
- Aldeburgh Festival – Aldeburgh, Suffolk (ongoing until 29 June)
Ticket details: Various concerts; expect £20–£60 per performance (ecb.co.uk) - The Herds – London (late June)
Street‑theatre; free outdoor puppet performances on climate change - Oxford Gets a Taste of Bollywood – Oxford (this week)
Free public dance event at university sites
🎭 Festivals & Local Entertainment
- Taste of London – Regent’s Park, London (18–22 June)
Tickets from £24 (standard) to £61 (VIP) (london.tastefestivals.com) - West End LIVE – Trafalgar Square, London (21–22 June)
Free outdoor performances showcasing top musicals (boundless.co.uk) - Jane Austen Regency Week – Alton & Chawton, Hampshire (21–29 June)
Historic-themed events; ticket prices vary by event - Salisbury Motor Show – Salisbury, Wiltshire (16 June)
Free to attend; vintage to supercar exhibits (boundless.co.uk, theguardian.com)
🏏Sports & Outdoor Activities
- England vs India (1st Test) – Headingley, Leeds (20–24 June)
Tickets from ~£40 for day 4; hospitality available - Vitality T20 Blast – Various venues across England and Wales (ongoing)
Domestic T20 cricket tournament runs until 13 Sept
💼 Business & Community Events
- Refugee Week Events – Various towns (16–22 June)
Free community celebrations and workshops
🗓️ Week at a Glance
| Day | Event Highlights |
|---|---|
| Mon 16 | Salisbury Motor Show; English Riviera Air Show |
| Tue–Wed (17–18) | Aldeburgh Festival; Air Show continues |
| Thu–Sun (19–22) | Taste of London; West End LIVE; Herds in London; Regency Week starts |
| Fri–Tue (20–24) | England vs India Test at Headingley |