Whether you are looking for a foodie haven, family fun or something a little different, we’ve got summer 2026 covered
Festival season is just around the corner, and with so much happening across Warwickshire, now’s the time to start marking those calendars.
Festivals have a special place in the local community. For many independent businesses, they’re where connections are made, conversations are started, and new customers discover them for the first time. They’re one of the best ways to uncover those hidden gems you might otherwise walk straight past.
And if food is your thing, there’s nothing quite like wandering from stall to stall as the smells drift through the air. From your next favourite sauce to the best burger you’ve ever had, food festivals are made for discovering something new and simply enjoying a relaxed, flavour-filled afternoon with the family
*Please note this is not a ranked list.
Summer Festivals for every taste!
1. River Festival
Coventry (Fargo Village)
6th – 7th June
✨ Connect to nature, your creativity and the community as you celebrate the river
✨ Packed with entertainment, from live music to storytelling and everything in between
✨ Enjoy homegrown talent and explore the independent shops that make Coventry vibrant
2. Lions Grand Show
Kenilworth
Saturday 13th June
✨ Support your local community while enjoying the variety of charity stalls
✨ Classic car display for the fan in your family
✨ Raffle, games and dancing – perfect for entertaining the kids
3. Fake Festival
Leamington Spa
4th July
✨ Featuring 6 “fake bands” to get you dancing
✨ Giant marquee – you’ll be partying come rain or shine
✨ Food and drinks available with a “fast serve bar” that helps to keep lines short
4. Market Bosworth Festival
Market Bosworth
20th – 21st June
✨ Live music, including a ukulele group and a samba drumming group
✨ Challenge yourself with the climbing wall, archery or triathlon course
✨ This year sees the first Artisan Market, filled with high-quality, unique goods to browse
5. Bedworth Party in The Park
Bedworth
11th – 12th July
✨ Family Fun Zone – face painting, bouncy castles, games and more
✨ Visit the community corner to meet new people and get involved in the local community
✨ Join in with the opening ceremony as the event kicks off with a special performance
6. Warwickshire Pride
Leamington Spa
22nd August
✨ Join the Pride march and show your support as we celebrate LGBT+ life
✨ Enjoy a rainbow marketplace of stalls, food and drink from around the world
✨ The perfect family day out, filled with fairground rides and live performances
7. Summer in Nashville
Warwick
Sun 13th September
✨ Line dance the day away while you listen to the biggest country hits
✨ Fill your belly with American BBQ and street food
✨ Try your hand at axe throwing and tin can alley
Foodie Festivals that will get your mouth watering
8. Stratford Gin & Rum Festival
Stratford Upon Avon
Sunday 19th July
✨ Riverside setting for the perfect relaxed afternoon
✨ Discover your new favourite tipple amongst these handpicked craft distilleries
✨ Guided seminars help guide you through tastings
9. Great British Food Festival
Wellesbourne
4th – 5th July
✨ Learn something new with live chef demos and workshops
✨ Stroll through the countryside on a guided foraging walk
✨ Tons of entertainment, including eating challenges, live music and dog show
10. Coventry Cocktail Week
Coventry
4th – 13th September
✨ Discounted cocktails at the city’s best bars and restaurants
✨ Find a new favourite from 100’s of signature cocktails
✨ Unlimited use of your discount wristband over 10 days
11. Sausage and Cider Festival
Warwick
12th September
✨ 30 types of cider and 20 types of sausage to tickle your tastebuds
✨ Let the kids get involved with something a little different at the science and circus workshops
✨ Dance the day away at the silent disco
12. Leamington Food and Drink Festival
Leamington Spa
12th -13th September
✨ Keep the little ones entertained at the kids’ cookery school
✨ Enjoy demonstrations and learn new skills at the live kitchen
✨ Take in the day with live music to set the scene
Something a little different
13. Coventry Festival of Books
Coventry
11th – 12th July
✨ Kickstart your creativity with hands-on workshops and talks
✨ Get lost in immersive exhibits
✨ Browse the bookish marketplace for your next favourite read or gift
14. Wilder Families Fest
Brandon Marsh
25th July
✨ Get stuck in with wild activities like bug hunting, pond dipping and den building
✨ Take a moment to relax in the chill-out zone
✨ Enjoy wild stories as a family
15. Warwick Folk Festival
Warwick
23rd – 26th July
✨ Line-up includes over 30 artists and bands
✨ Get involved in some traditional Morris dancing, or just enjoy the show
✨ Children’s entertainment that will get them dancing, singing and creating
16. Art In The Park
Leamington Spa
1st – 2nd August
✨ Get to know over 200 artists and their work
✨ Take in a show during one of the theatre or dance performances
✨ Get inspired with free workshops that will spark your creativity
Plan ahead!
Although we have a summer packed with some amazing festivals, a couple of great dates have already been and gone by. So mark your calendars and keep an eye out for these next year!
Rugby Bike Festival
(Usually held in May) – Watch as hundreds of motorbikes roar into Rugby town for a day packed with fun.
Warwick Food Festival
(Usually held in May) – Enjoy a day jam-packed with food, drink and family-friendly entertainment.
Farm Fest Stoneleigh
(Usually held in May) – Grab your wellies and meet the farmers who work hard to keep you fed.
Forget your camping kit…
With so many amazing options close to home, you don’t need to worry about pitching a tent or falling into the porta-potty pit. Just grab your sunhat and head out to any of these great days out.
Keep an eye on our events page to see what our fantastic independent businesses have to offer this summer on our events calendar.
As always, we love to see what you are up to! Send us your favourite snaps or tag us on social media @thewarwickshirereview Or contact us here if you have an event you want to promote.
