Kick off 2025 with an array of vibrant festivals happening throughout the UK! Whether you’re in London, England, Wales, or Scotland, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, from music and theatre to food and culture. 

London Festivals

London International Mime Festival

📅 Dates: January 11–27, 2025
📍 Location: Various venues across London
💡 Overview: Explore world-class physical theatre and visual storytelling. This unique festival presents innovative performances that rely on movement and visuals to deliver compelling narratives without words.

London Short Film Festival 2025

📅 Dates: January 17–26, 2025
📍 Location: Various venues across London
💡 Overview: Discover the best in short-form cinema. This festival celebrates creative storytelling, showcasing groundbreaking short films across diverse genres.

January Blues Festival

📅 Dates: January 3–31, 2025
📍 Location: 229 Great Portland Street, London
💡 Overview: A month-long celebration of blues music featuring a stellar lineup of artists and bands performing at one of London’s iconic venues.

England Festivals

Bradford Roots Festival

📅 Date: January 18, 2025
📍 Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire
💡Celebrate local talent with over 40 performances ranging from folk to pop. Proceeds support community charities, making this festival as heartwarming as it is entertaining.

Beat the Streets Festival

📅 Date: January 26, 2025
📍 Location: Various venues, Nottingham
💡 Overview: This one-day charity festival brings together local and national artists to support homelessness services. Enjoy great music while making a difference.

Halsway Winter Warmer

📅 Dates: January 24–28, 2025
📍 Location: Halsway Manor, Crowcombe, Somerset
💡 Overview: Experience a cozy winter escape filled with folk dancing, music, and workshops in the stunning setting of Halsway Manor.

In Cider Festival

📅 Dates: January 31–February 2, 2025
📍 Location: Pontins Sand Bay, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset
💡 Overview: This seaside festival offers live music, leisure activities, and on-site accommodation for a weekend of fun and relaxation.

Wales Festivals

National Botanic Garden of Wales Foodie Festival

📅 Dates: January 25–26, 2025
📍 Location: National Botanic Garden of Wales
💡 Overview: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Botanic Garden with a weekend of food and drink delights. Sample the best local and international culinary offerings.

Black Mountains Comedy Festival

📅 Dates: January 30–February 1, 2025
📍 Location: Black Mountains, Wales
💡 Overview: Laugh your way into February with a stellar lineup of comedians set against the picturesque backdrop of the Black Mountains.

Scotland Festivals

Burns Night Celebrations

📅 Date: January 25, 2025
📍 Location: Various pubs and restaurants
💡 Overview: Toast Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with traditional haggis dinners, whisky tastings, and poetry readings.

Scottish National Whisky Festival

📅 Date: January 25, 2025
📍 Location: Full Complex, Scotland
💡 Overview: Whisky enthusiasts can immerse themselves in tastings, masterclasses, and exclusive experiences celebrating Scotland’s national drink.

January offers a packed calendar of festivals that cater to every interest.

Start planning your festival adventure now!