England & Wales
Nothing tells you when the tickets go on sale.
Badminton, Burghley, Cowes Week, the Whit Friday brass bands, a traction engine rally in a Worcestershire field. 166 events are on the list, and the ones that publish a box office date are the reason this exists — because you will otherwise remember Burghley exists in August, which is four months too late.
What is covered
- EquestrianEventing, showjumping, polo and the county shows.
- Point-to-PointAmateur steeplechasing run by the hunts, November to May.
- Classic CarsConcours, autojumbles, hill climbs and breakfast clubs.
- MotorsportCircuit racing, rallying, drag racing and speedway.
- Classical Music & OperaCountry house opera, cathedral festivals and brass band contests.
- Film FestivalsFrom the BFI down to silent film nights in Kennington.
- Airshows & AviationMilitary and civil displays, warbirds, balloons and gliding.
- Shooting & Country SportsGame fairs, registered clay shoots and target rifle.
- Food & WineCheese fairs, oyster festivals, vineyards and whisky shows.
- Steam & Heritage MachineryTraction engine rallies, railway galas and military vehicles.
- TennisThe grass court season, plus real tennis and rackets.
- RowingHenley, the head races and the university bumps.
- SailingCowes, the town regatta weeks and offshore racing.
- Boats & WaterwaysBoat shows, canal festivals and powerboat racing.