Festivals and Events – Summer of Fun

The events scene in The Malverns comes into its own in the summer season. The talented and passionate people of the district pull out all the stops every year to deliver a packed schedule of diverse festivals, events and activities; with something to suit all tastes. As the home to the Three Counties Showground and Malvern Theatres The Malverns is no stranger to world class events and entertainment and this summer is no different. The riverside town of Upton upon Severn comes alive in the summer as it plays host to multiple music festivals of all different genres including Jazz and Blues. From quirky local get-togethers to large scale, world class spectaculars its all going on this summer.

What’s more the annual Great Malvern Food Festival is back with a bang from 9-10 July 2022 in Priory Park. All manner of delicious sweet treats, savoury morsels and cooking demonstrations will be on offer at one of the regions only FREE to enter food festivals. Malvern Pride also returns this year rising phoenix-like from the ashes and takes place in Priory Park, Great Malvern, on Saturday 30th July. It is hoped that there will be the same joyful atmosphere seen at the first Malvern Pride and even more people will join in the celebrations.

Out of town venues like Eastnor Castle are holding activities, there’s always something going on at the Three Counties Showground and one of England’s oldest racetracks, Shelsley Walsh, is speeding through the season with events, races and car shows. There’s plenty happening for music lovers with the 10th anniversary of Lakefest at Eastnor and Sunshine Fest, but if a full-on festival isn’t your thing Great Malvern’s much loved Bands in the Park programme provides the soundtrack to a leisurely afternoon with an ice-cream on your picnic blanket.

TOP FESTIVALS & eVENTS

Welland Steam Rally

Set in a great location with amazing views of the Malvern Hills, this heritage event returns with a great programme for all the family with steam engines, fairground rides and much more!

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Malvern Pride

A full program of family friendly entertainment is already lined up for the event, which will run from 12pm to 6pm. There will be a range of stalls from food trucks to local businesses, with plenty for the kids too, including arts & craft activities.

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Summer Events at Eastnor

Most summer days at Eastnor have a special event included in your ticket. See the birds of pray displays on the Valley Lawn, experience the zip-wire on family fun day and have an encounter with an exotic animal or roaring dinosaur.

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NGS Open Gardens

Many of Malverns gardens will be opening this summer for the National Garden Scheme open gardens. See the product of The Malverns green-fingered residents in bloom, many of them on the slopes of the hills with views over the Severn Plain.

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Shelsley Walsh Events

Experience the excitement of the worlds oldest motorsport venue still running events on its original course. Specialising in speed hill climbs they offer breakfast clubs for car enthusiasts, driving schools and of course thrilling races. Under 16s go free to many of the racing events so the young ones can soak up the atmosphere of race day. Their popular Classic Nostalgia event returns on the weekend of 16/17 July 2022

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Morgan Overtime

Next Wednesday, 6th July, Morgan will host the third Morgan Overtime of the summer, an evening fuelled by an eclectic gathering of cars, great street food and Morgan Beer served to any non-drivers!

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Top Music Festivals & Events

Drunken Monkey Rock Festival August 5 – 7 2022

This fabulous small rock festival features both rock bands playing original music and the very best of rock tribute acts over two stages. The festival raises money for the Midland Air Ambulance in memory of local biker Ian Downton.

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Lakefest 11 – 14 August 2022

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lakefest held at Eastnor. This family friendly festival has music for all tastes across 9 stages and 4 days. Acts include Manic Street Preachers and UB40. There is a great programme of activities and the setting in the valley, overlooked by Eastnor Castle, gives a great atmosphere.

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Proms Spectacular Three Counties Showground 27 August 2022

This magical evening at the Three Counties Showground will include a breath-taking 8000ft freefall parachute display by the Kent Tigers followed by a majestic spitfire display. There is orchestral accompaniment and the evening ends with a spectacular fireworks display.

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Old Bush Blues Festival August 19 – 21 2022

Three days of non stop music, quality drinks, good food and fun in an idyllic setting. The Old Bush Blues Festival has 24 Bands across three Stages and boasts wholesome homemade food.

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Sunshine Festival 26 – 29 August

Popular Weekend Music Festival with five Stages. Confirmed bands playing include Squeeze, The Human League, Level 42.

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Bands in The Park

The popular bands in the park programme is back for another musical season. Taking place on Sundays across the summer there is a wide range of free music from folk to rock to be enjoyed. Make it a day out and bring your picnic blanket, some chairs and the family to enjoy the music and atmosphere. 

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App Fest UK 28 – 31 July

Four day family friendly music festival with the best in live music as well as a food market, traders stalls and fairground rides. The line-up includes The Hoosiers, Chesney, Toploader
Matt Cardle, Connie Talbot,
The Rua, Janet Devlin and many more

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Ceilidh for Ukraine – 23 July 2022

A barn dancing fundraiser in aid of Ukrainian refugees. Dance to musicians from Bordewey and Young, Malthouse Passage and Set ‘Em Up Joe. Also featuring Voxrox, MC Richard Hannah.

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