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Essential Festivals for Families & Culture Seekers

Posted on Tuesday 20th February 2024 at 16:00

Jimi Arundell

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Jimi Arundell

Essential Festivals for Families & Culture Seekers Gigantic Tickets

 

It’s going to be a big year for festivals, but 2024 isn’t just about music. Gigantic Tickets presents the very best selection for culture vultures, comedy fans and families. From cinematic marvels to food festivals and kids’ activities – we have something for everyone to enjoy in the coming months!

Check out our essential guide to the exciting events coming your way. And click the link to discover even more thrilling experiences to suit all tastes.

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Brick Fest Live

Build on your imagination with over a million LEGO® bricks on display and ready for play

Brick Fest Live

Fans of Lego will flock to Brick Fest Live. The exhibition is filled with attractions that will inspire, educate, and entertain including life-sized models and hands-on activities for maximum family fun.

📆 Event Dates:

  • 4th May 2024: Brick Fest - Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
  • 5th May 2024: Brick Fest - Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
  • 6th May 2024: Brick Fest - Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
  • 11th May 2024: Brick Fest - Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes
  • 12th May 2024: Brick Fest - Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes
  • 25th May 2024: Brick Fest - NEC Exhibition Halls, Birmingham
  • 26th May 2024: Brick Fest - NEC Exhibition Halls, Birmingham
  • 27th May 2024: Brick Fest - NEC Exhibition Halls, Birmingham

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Spring Buggin’ – The Camp Out

The fun-filled weekend for VW enthusiasts

Spring Buggin' - The Campout 2024

Spring Buggin’ – The Camp Out is a mega weekend in May dedicated to Volkswagen enthusiasts on the Isle of Wight! Returning for a third year, it’s a great place to meet and hang out with likeminded Beetle and campervan fans. The family-friendly event includes a licensed bar courtesy of Island Ales plus local food traders offering plenty of sumptuous treats.

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Vanlove Fest

Get your motors revving at this major celebration of vanlife culture

Vanlove Fest 2024

Elvington Airfield plays host to Vanlove Fest – the ultimate gathering of motorhome drivers and campervan addicts. Over 800 vehicles and accompanying festival goers are set to enjoy a celebration of life on the open road which also offers live music, trading halls, full licensed bars and children's activities.

📆 Event Dates:

  • 19th – 21st July 2024: Vanlove Fest - Elvington Airfield, York

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Found Footage Festival

See the hilarious videos that time forgot

Found Footage Festival

Found Footage Festival heads to our shores with a suitcase filled with side-splitting VHS and many more odd and comical vids uncovered at thrift stores and garage sales. The live comedy show has grown from cult favourite to global phenomenon as Joe and Nick take you through a collection of over 13,000 tapes collected since 2004.

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Gloworm Festival 2024

The three-day party for families and children

Gloworm 2024

Gloworm Festival is a specially curated celebration aimed at families with young ones aged up to 13 years. Discover a warm and inviting environment as toddlers, children and teenagers enjoy stimulating and creative activities. Look forward to guest appearances from your favourite stars of kids TV, boogie on down to live music and take part in the many educational workshops on offer.

📆 Event Dates:

  • 16th – 18th August 2024: Gloworm Festival - Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottingham

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HYPER JAPAN Festival 2024

Get ready for J-culture hitting London

Hyper Japan Festival 2024

HYPER JAPAN Festival introduces you to the exciting and varied culture of modern Japan. Explore everything from manga and anime to food, fashion, and gaming. The UK’s biggest J-culture event first launched in 2010 and continues to grow every year, boasting even more fascinating exhibits to ever more attendees.

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Leicester Comedy Festival 2024

For those who are serious about comedy

leicester comedy festival 2024

Leicester Comedy Festival is one of the biggest and longest run comedy festivals in the UK. The weekend events see over 65 venues hosting the world’s most hilarious comics performing the very best in stand-up, sketches, live podcasts and improv shows.

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Light After Dark Film Festival

A unique cinematic experience like no other

Light After Dark Festival 2024

Light After Dark Film Festival is a fascinating event combining cinema with live performance and music, creating an exceptional collective experience. State of the art technology provides an intimate relationship between the screen and viewer, as you are taken on an immersive journey that breaks through the horizons of traditional film.

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Keswick Beer Festival 2024

The great northern experience for the discerning drinker

keswick beer festival 2024

Keswick Beer Festival is a two-day celebration of brewing, attracting over 6,000 drinkers for a weekend of relaxed sampling with a great atmosphere. It’s the biggest event of its kind in the north, offering over 170 ales, bottles beers and ciders for you to try.

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Nottingham Craft Beer Festival 2024

Enjoy the best tastes in beer, cider and street food

nottingham craft beer festival 2024

Sneinton Market is transformed into the Midlands’ premiere drinking experience with Nottingham Craft Beer Festival 2024! Independent breweries from near and far are joined by street food vendors for an award-winning event which has become an essential weekend in the craft beer calendar. There will also be live music from fantastic bands and musicians, plus DJs too.

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Castle Rock’s Yard Party 2024

The summer beer festival offering tours of the brewery

castle rock yard party 2024

Castle Rock’s Yard Party is the annual two-day beer, music and food festival returning for 2024! The Castle Rock Brewery invites you to try their finest beverages and the best street food from local vendors. Not to be missed, the proceedings take place at Nottingham this summer.

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Siren 11th Anniversary Brewery Party

Come celebrate at Reading’s biggest brewery birthday party

siren 11th anniversary brewery party 2024

Siren 11th Anniversary Brewery Party sees more than 30 different beers and brews poured for the pleasure of tasters at four bars. Try rare releases, mystery barrels and anniversary casks all collected for the 11th birthday of the Reading brewery.

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Indie Beer Feast

Sheffield’s finest craft beer festival is coming your way in March

indie beer feast 2024

South Yorkshire becomes the epicentre for fans of craft beer, real ale and cider with Indie Beer Feast. Trafalgar Warehouse will house a wide range of exceptional breweries with an emphasis on high quality and a great experience. Don’t hang about, because tickets are expected to sell out quickly.

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These Hills 2024

The perfect summer beer festival in Lewes

These Hills 2024

These Hills 2024 is an annual gathering of the world's best breweries proudly hosted by the fabulous Beak Brewery. Expect a warm welcome and a refreshing selection of drinks over two days.

📆 Event Dates:

  • 15th – 16th June 2024: These Hills - The Party Field, Lewes

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Three Legs Beer Festival

A decade of independent brewing

three legs beer festival 2024

Celebrate ten years of the Three Legs Brewing Co. at Three Legs Beer Festival this summer. The growing independent craft beer company is big on taste, offering a wide variety of flavours and the one-day event is the perfect place to discover their drinks.

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Deal Folk ‘n’ Beer Fest

The summer party open to all

deal folk n beer festival 2024

Following on from their inaugural event, Deal Folk ‘n’ Beer Fest returns for a second year with even more on offer. The family-friendly weekend sees local micro brewers join forces with Kentish folk musicians for fantastic summertime fun. Early Bird tickets currently on offer!

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Arboretum Beer Festival

Offering real ales, craft beer, street food, music and more!

arboretum beer festival 2024

Arboretum Beer Festival is welcomed back to the Nottingham city centre park for a fourth year. Enjoy a wide variety of drinks from breweries as you select tasty treats from scrumptious street food vendors. The thrilling festival always offers incredible live music from world-class performers, making it an unmissable day out.

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