The weekend’s rolling in—and whether you’re into cider, synth-pop, spitfires or sunloungers, there’s something happening near you. From muddy boots at Download to garden picnics under the Red Arrows, we’ve rounded up the best of what’s on. Here’s what to do in the UK this weekend.
🎶 Major Festivals & Music
- Download Festival (Rock/Metal) – Donington Park, Leicestershire (13–15 June)
Features Green Day, Sleep Token, Korn, Weezer, Spiritbox, and more). - LIDO Festival (Pop/Alt/Electronic) – Victoria Park, London (13–15 June)
Charli XCX (14 June), The Japanese House, Kelly Lee Owens; London Grammar headline on 15 June (londontheinside.com). - Norwich Cider & Music Festival – Earlham Park, Norwich (14–15 June)
Tribute bands, cider tasting, family-friendly activities (ontick.co.uk). - Wildwood Festival (Electronic/Ambient) – Sussex woodland (12–14 June)
Featuring Itchy Biceps, Horse Meat Disco, Natural Symphony, Logan Fisher (efestivals.co.uk).
🌳 Family & Community Events
- London Photo Show (Free) – Hoxton Arches, London (12–15 June)
International photography exhibition (londonist.com). - York Festival of Ideas – Storytelling & AI Talk – York (13 June)
“The Old School Tie” (6 PM) and “AI & the Future of Work” panel (6:30 PM) (yorkfestivalofideas.com). - English Riviera Air Show – Paignton Sands, Devon (13–15 June)
Aerobatic displays by RAF Red Arrows, Typhoon & Black Cats plus live music and STEM exhibits.
🍷 Food & Drink
- Norwich Cider & Music Festival – (As above) great local ciders, food stalls, fun for all ages.
🏏 Sports
- World Test Championship Final – Lord’s, London (11–15 June)
Australia vs South Africa; daily live coverage on Sky Sports from 10 AM (tickets from ~£35) (ontick.co.uk). - Club World Cup – Chelsea and Manchester City are the two English teams in the 2025 Club World Cup which will run from June 14 to July 13, 2025
🎭 Culture & Theatre
- Hampton Court Palace Festival – London (ongoing to 22 June)
Highlights this weekend include Tom Jones (13 June) and Bananarama (14 June) (hamptoncourtpalacefestival.com).
⚠️ Weather Alert
- Yellow Thunderstorm Warning (Sat 14 June): expect sudden heavy rain, hail, lightning across Wales, Northern Ireland, North West & Midlands (thesun.co.uk).
- Warm and mostly sunny across England this weekend, with a chance of showers on Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon.