Looking to get out of your normal routine and see more of the UK? Wondering what unique events are happening, but not sure where to start looking? Well we’re taking on that mammoth task for you and have found 20 different events around the UK worth travelling to this month! From food festivals to air shows, beer festivals to a rave, we’ve got a list of amazing events you should consider going on a little pilgrimage to.
Ram Autumn / Winter Tour
The independent record label RAM Records are on tour this autumn/winter to bring you an amazing collection of legendary club nights. With upcoming nights in Nottingham, London, Bournemouth and Norwich, you’ve got a selection of nights to pick from. These are sell-out events, so you best get in there quick to make sure you grab yourself a ticket to one of the best drum and bass nights you’ve ever been to!
Where: Nottingham / London / Bournemouth
When: 3 October 2015 / 23 October 2015 / 29 October 2015
How Much: From £13.50
foodPark Night Market
foodPark is taking back the night with it’s ever popular Night Market! All you street food fans will be treated to an amazing evening of the best street food in Cambridge, carefully sourced drinks, live music, and other al fresco foodPark fun. Wash down all the delicious food at Pinkster’s gin bar or if you fancy a craft beer, Jolly Good Beer’s got you covered! Don’t worry if it’s a bit wet or chilly, there’s undercover seating, cosy blankets, and candles to help create the perfect atmosphere to enjoy some tasty dishes.
Where: Gravel Hill Farm, Cambridge
When: 3 October 2015
How Much: £3
Hospitality
Motion welcome back Hospitality, a label synonymous with quality, inventive artists across the Drum & Bass spectrum. You’ll get to see the legendary heavy hitters High Contrast and Danny Byrd, as well as a rare jungle set from special guest DJ Zinc to head up a lineup awash with talent in the main room. There’ll be three rooms to choose from, giving you a choice of seeing some top acts or up-and-coming talent. Whichever room you choose, you’ll be glad you went to the In:Motion opening weekend.
Where: Bristol
When: Saturday, 3 October 2015 at 10:00 pm till Sunday, 4 October 2015 at 5:00 am
How Much: £18.50
Reel Rock Film Tour
Images from the Dawn Wall, January 2015, shot by Brett Lowell of Big UP Productions in Yosemite National Park, California.
In its landmark 10th year, REEL ROCK features an extraordinary collection of short adventure and climbing films from some of the world’s best adventure filmmakers. Featuring alpine legends, amazing adventurers and climbing icons – prepare to be transported through the big screen to mountains and cliff faces across the globe as they strive to achieve their dangerous lifelong ambitions. The tour is nationwide, so be sure to check out where your nearest screening will be.
Where: Various Locations across the UK
When: 9-28 October 2015
How Much: £10 – £13
We Are WHSE
Those awesome guys from Cream & We Are FSTVL have come together to bring you We Are WHSE. You’ll get to see some of the world’s biggest DJ’s inside one of the UK’s most underground, innovative and creative spaces; GSS, Great Suffolk Street, London. The list of headliners and events are nothing short of epic, so make sure to check out all the We Are WHSE nights and plan yourself one amazing night out in London!
Where: Great Suffolk Street, London
When: 3-31 October 2015
How Much: From £15
PLAY Expo 2015
Gamers assemble! The north’s biggest ever video gaming expo is back in Manchester. Not only will there be over 100 next-fen games consoles, running the latest games for you to play, there will also be the most extensive and varied celebration of video games history ever seen in the UK with free-play arcade and pinball machines, retro consoles and classic computers. If that wasn’t enough, there will be meet and greets of film, TV and games personalities, cosplay and more!
Where: EventCity, Manchester
When: Saturday, 10 October 2015, 10:00 am –Sunday, 11 October 2015, 6:00 pm
How Much: From £16
Feed Me Films – The Big Lebowski
Do as the Dude does this October at a special screening you won’t forget as Feed Me Films team up with Kahlua, Brooklyn Brewery and Voodoo Rays for a very special screening of the cult classic The Big Lebowski in a 12-lane retro bowling alley in Central London. This unique screening of the cult classic has it all; your ticket gets you 3 drinks, dinner, 12 lanes to show off your bowling skills for an hour and a half and a Feed Me Film pack that lets you eat and drink along with the film. The only rule is, when the Dude drinks, so do you. And don’t go over the line!
Where: London
When: 15 & 29 October 2015, 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
How Much: £40
Palm House Gin Party
Whether you’re a gin novice or a juniper junkie, the Palm House Gin Party has you covered! There will be over 25 different varieties of super premium gins including Liverpool Gin’s 2 new flavours, Rose and Valencian Orange to sample. Your ticket includes a Liverpool Gin & Fever Tree Tonic on arrival, a branded Liverpool Gin ballon glass, a programme with tasting notes, live entertainment and local food. We’ll definitely be needing some food if there are 25+ gins to taste!
Where: The Palm House, Liverpool
When: Friday, 16 October from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
How Much: From £12.50
The Scottish Wedding Show
Blushing brides to be, it’s time to head along to the largest wedding event in Scotland; The Scottish Wedding Show. Expect to see up to 300 exhibitors, offering a wide range of wedding products, from cars and cakes to bridalwear and bands, allowing you to find the perfect combination for you & your partner. The show has long established itself as the epitome of elegance and style when it comes to planning that special day. Whether traditional, quirky, vintage or themed, it’s guaranteed that there will be something to suit every wedding.
Where: SECC, Glasgow
When: 17 – 18 October 2015
How Much: From £9
Ocean Film Festival World Tour
The Ocean Film Festival brings you the world’s most amazing ocean films from both above and below the surface. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean without getting your feet wet! From it’s Australian origins, this extraordinary collection of films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. Expect a truly inspiring and thought-provoking evening!
Where: Various Locations
When: Dates between 8 – 20 October 2015
How Much: £13
Dundee Literary Festival 2015
Thanks to the University of Dundee and partners throughout the city and beyond, the Dundee Literary Festival was born! This University of Dundee-led initiative connects books, readers, writers and the brightest ideas together. There are a multitude of literary events which will feature an array of authors and actors, like Nick Frost, who will be talking about his memoirs in his own inimitable and vivid way.
Where: Various venues in Dundee
When: 21 – 25 October 2015
How Much: Free to £5
Festival of Female Entrepreneurs
Attend this unique event bringing together some of the UK’s most influential female entrepreneurs, business leaders and brightest start-ups – providing detailed and practical insight for you to start and scale-up your business. Whether you’re just starting out or going for growth, you’ll meet new contacts and gain new insight at the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs. Click through to see all the amazing speakers and workshops available.
Where: Colston Hall, Bristol
When: 22 October 2015
How Much: Free to £45
Manchester Science Festival
This autumn, Manchester Science Festival returns for you to play, create and experiment with your scientific side, bringing together a unique blend of art, make-it workshops, performances and big experiences for all ages across Greater Manchester. There’s classic film screenings such as Back to the Future and E.T, an array of talks including subjects matter such as mummification and the future of food, as well an evening of food-themed fun and surprises for grown-ups, with the opportunity to taste and play with perceptions and appetites.
Where: Various locations in Manchester
When: 22 October 2015 – 1 November 2015
How Much: Free to £32
Made London
MADE London is one of the top selling events for designer makers in Europe, showcasing the very best and most original makers in this country and beyond, exhibiting and selling their highest quality contemporary craft and design. Visitors to MADE London are always impressed by the variety, quality and originality of the craft and design on show; and love exploring each of the four levels of the dramatic and beautiful building.
Where: One Marylebone, London
When: Thursday, 22 October 2015, 11:00 am –Sunday, 25 October, 5:00 pm
How Much: From £8
Film & Comic Con Cardiff
The UK’s favourite comic con is heading to Glasgow. It’s time to don your cosplay costume and meet some of the stars behind some of your favourite films, TV programmes and comics. You’ll have a chance to have your photo taken and gain autographs from a list of celebrities, as well as brows through movie props and comics, and explore the different zones including Manga, Gaming and Cosplay.
Where: Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
When: 24 – 25 October 2015
How Much: From £8
European Gaming League
This one’s for the gamers! The EGL returns to Blackpool to pit some of the nation’s best gamers against each other. The EGL Open will feature Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare tournaments for both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, alongside Gears of War: Ultimate edition. There’s prize money to be won, but most importantly, is the glory of winning at such a prestigious gaming event.
Where: Norbreck Castle, Blackpool
When: 24 – 25 October 2015
How Much: From £10
Chico Trujillo Debut UK Show
To kick off their 10th birthday celebrations, Movimientos welcome, for their long overdue UK Debut, Chilean superstars, Chico Trujillo. Hot off the heels of their latest album ‘Reina de Toda Las Fiestas’, Chico Trujillo will be heading to The Garage, getting the crowds swaying and shaking to the infectious Cumbia rhythms of these Chilean Troubadours.
Where: The Garage, London
When: 25 October 2015
How Much: £18
TEDxBrighton 2015
TEDxBrighton is an independently licensed TED event, bringing inspiring speakers and engaged audiences together to share a TED-like experience. The title of this years TEDxBrighton is ‘losing control’, So expect speakers to be letting loose a riot of new ideas, unconventional theories and breaking down the walls of everyday thinking.
Where: Brighton Dome, Brighton
When: 30 October 2015
How Much: From £25
Aliens Halloween
On the ready line Marines. This is an evening of frights, fights and Alien sights! The National Space Centre opens it’s doors for a squad of Colonial Marines to take charge, in a mission that will change your world forever. You’ll get full access to the National Space Centre including 3D simulator ride, entry into the Aliens Exhibition of original props and costumes from the movie and a chance to meet Colonial Marine Armour maker Terry English and see his stunning exhibition. Also included are the Firing range and Marine Corps training, the Ultimate Alien Quiz (with prizes) and a Q&A with Aliens actor Trevor Steedman, internationally renowned Aliens expert and private collector Harry Harris and amazing armourer Terry English.
Where: National Space Centre, Leicester
When: 31 October 2015
How Much: £10
TNT/STA Travel Show 2015
We totally get the irony of travelling down to a travel show, to ultimately travelog to somewhere else, but if you’re looking to get some bargain trips booked, this is the show for you. There are huge discounts on trips all over the world anything up to 60% off! Travel services such as shippers, recruiters, tax & visa experts, travel seminars, competitions and (of course) loads of free stuff! Music, Food, Booze – it’s so much more than a simple travel expo – come on down and check it out for yourself – you won’t be disappointed!
Where: Business Design Centre, London
When: 31 October 2015
How Much: Free to £15
