Unforgettable, Unmissable Experiences & Events Coming Soon
Posted on Monday 19th August 2024 at 16:00
Written by
Jimi Arundell
As the last flickers of the summer flame give way to the enchanting autumn and the oncoming majesty of winter, Gigantic Tickets is on hand to take you on your next adventure. From family-friendly adventures to stunning grand spectacles, look forward to magic moments that will become happy memories lasting a lifetime.
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Direct From Graceland: Elvis
See the treasured possessions of The King of Rock and Roll at Arches London Bridge
Bringing Memphis to London, Direct From Graceland: Elvis gives fans an intimate look into the private life of the greatest rockstar of all time. See over 400 previously unreleased beloved artefacts, charting Elvis Presley’s rise from a little-known musician to becoming a true icon, including his prized Ferrari Dino and the iconic gold lamé suit.
The exhibition ends on Sunday 1st September 2024, so book your tickets with Gigantic before The King finally leaves the building.
📆 Event Dates:
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Gandeys Circus
The UK's favourite family circus comes to Nottingham
Roll up! Roll up! The stunning grounds of Wollaton Park will soon play home Gandeys Circus which now unveils its Hollywood Spectacular show!
Led by Joel Hatton, the charismatic ringleader is joined by the master of slapstick Bippo The Clown, daredevil acrobatics of the flying trapeze and many more amazing entertainers the like of which you’ll never believe.
📆 Event Dates:
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Bright Lights, Big Fun
The best way to enjoy the summer holidays
The Trafford Centre in Manchester is transformed into a thrilling fairground experience with Bright Lights, Big Fun. The attractions include a splash park, a massive 600 square metre beach and a large inflatable area. Dare you try Freak Out, Star Flyer, Zero Gravity or more than twenty adrenaline-fuelled rides? Food trucks are also available.
📆 Event Dates:
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Ocean Film Festival World Tour
Discover the splendour of the undersea world with a new collection of stunning films
Ocean Film Festival World Tour reveals the unseen grandeur of life under the seas with a series of breathtaking films soon showing at Union Chapel. Swim alongside sharks and humpback whales and marvel at the wonder of magnificent coral reefs and vast icebergs. This underwater adventure reminds us of the delicate nature of the planet and the importance of the oceans.
📆 Event Dates:
- Thursday 17th October 2024: Ocean Film Festival World Tour - Union Chapel, London
- Friday 18th October 2024: Ocean Film Festival World Tour - Union Chapel, London
- Saturday 19th October 2024: Ocean Film Festival World Tour - Union Chapel, London
Light Post Farm
A magical after-dark adventure for all the family at White Post Farm
As the nights grow dark, Light Post Farm becomes a delightful seasonal spectacle to be enjoyed by all. The 1km festive trail features spectacular illuminations, interactive displays and a magical atmosphere. The adventure begins on Thursday 21st November 2024 and runs every Thursday to Sunday till Sunday 22nd December 2024.
📆 Event Dates:
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Dreamboys
The UK's No. 1 West End male strip show goes on tour
Professional strippers Dreamboys are guaranteed to get the pulses racing. The buff boys and muscle men are a guaranteed hit for hen and queer stag parties, leaving little to the imagination on their steamy show.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 30th August 2024: Dreamboys - Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
- Saturday 31st August 2024: Dreamboys - Cliffs Pavilion, Southend On Sea
- Friday 31st October 2025: Dreamboys - Grand Theatre, Swansea
Brainiac Live
The outrageous TV science show hits the stage in London for four weeks
The wild science TV show packed full of exciting experiments explodes onto the Marylebone Theatre stage with Brainiac Live! The silly scientists take you on a breathtaking adventure, revealing the weird and wonderful with messy, loud and extremely fun demonstrations.
📆 Event Dates:
- Tuesday 20th August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Tuesday 20th August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Wednesday 21st August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Wednesday 21st August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Thursday 22nd August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Thursday 22nd August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Friday 23rd August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Friday 23rd August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Friday 23rd August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Saturday 24th August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Saturday 24th August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
- Saturday 24th August 2024: Brainiac Live! - Marylebone Theatre, London
Black Country Gaming Fair
Get your hands on rare games and more at Wolverhampton
Look forward to a huge day of PC, console and arcade action at Black Country Gaming Fair! Dedicated gamers can get their hands on rare retro and hard to find vintage titles and accessories thanks to the many traders. Get your tickets for the fourth event coming to The Robin in October.
📆 Event Dates:
- Sunday 27th October 2024: Black Country Games Fair - The Robin, Wolverhampton
Arboretum Beer Festival
Sample drink delights in the heart of Nottingham
Returning for its fourth year, the Arboretum Beer Festival is a marvellous day out featuring live music, DJs, Street food and a wide selection of craft beers and real ales. The one-day summer extravaganza hosts a wide range of local breweries including the award-winning Castle Rock and sees music from Fakermaker, The In-Here Brothers, The Outriders, Dorothy Ella, D.I.S.C.O and the Hot Plants DJs.
📆 Event Dates:
- Saturday 24th August 2024: ARBORETUM BEER FESTIVAL - Nottingham Arboretum Bandstand
Road Rail & Ale Festival
A unique celebration of classic vehicles and sumptuous drinks
Road Rail & Ale Festival takes place at Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre, offering free trips on the classic buses from yesteryear with many more vintage transports as the backdrop. Local bands and musicians play in the Music Shed as you try street food and beers from up to 40 local microbreweries.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 6th – Saturday 7th September 2024: Road Rail & Ale Festival - Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
Nottingham Craft Beer Festival
New dates announced for 2025
Having impressed all attendees earlier in the year, the Nottingham Craft Beer Festival announce their dates for 2025. The big weekend sees brewers from right across the region and beyond joined by live music and DJs.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 13th – Saturday 14th June 2025: Nottingham Craft Beer Festival 2025 - Sneinton Market - Craft Beer Festival, Nottingham
Em-Con Nottingham
Meet the stars from your favourite pop culture films and TV shows
Exploring your favourite film franchises, cult TV, comics and all aspects of geek culture, Em-Con Nottingham is the essential East Midlands convention. The family-friendly weekend includes major guest appearances with the option of autographs and photoshoots, plus trading companies too.
📆 Event Dates:
- Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th June 2025: Em-Con Nottingham 2025 - Entry Passes - Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
- Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th June 2025: Em-Con Nottingham 2025 - Autographs & Photoshoots - Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
ECLIPSE by Nonotak
The Japanese-French duo invite you to a revolutionary sensory experience
Immerse yourself in a dazzling sensory experience that will defy your expectations with ECLIPSE by Nonotak. The spatial light and sound installation explores the impact on human perception, as envisioned and created by visual artist Noemi Schipfer and architect-musician Takami Nakamoto.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 30th August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Friday 30th August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Friday 30th August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Friday 30th August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Friday 30th August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Friday 30th August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Friday 30th August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Saturday 31st August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Saturday 31st August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Saturday 31st August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Saturday 31st August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Saturday 31st August 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Sunday 1st September 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Sunday 1st September 2024: ECLIPSE - A spatial sound immersive experience - Ugly Duck, London
- Thursday 5th September 2024: ECLIPSE - NONOTAK live performance - Ugly Duck, London
- Friday 6th September 2024: ECLIPSE - NONOTAK live performance - Ugly Duck, London
- Saturday 7th September 2024: ECLIPSE - NONOTAK live performance - Ugly Duck, London
Oktoberfest - Walton Hall & Gardens
Bavarian beats, brews and a party atmosphere at Warrington
Oktoberfest - Walton Hall & Gardens sees the popular autumn event return to the stunning Elizabethan-style grounds for two weekends of authentic German food, culture and entertainment. The Old Riding School is transformed into a Bauhaus complete with traditional steins and an oompah band.
📆 Event Dates:
- Friday 27th September 2024: Oktoberfest - Walton Hall & Gardens - Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington
- Saturday 28th September 2024: Oktoberfest - Walton Hall & Gardens - Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington
- Friday 4th October 2024: Oktoberfest - Walton Hall & Gardens - Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington
- Saturday 5th October 2024: Oktoberfest - Walton Hall & Gardens - Walton Hall and Gardens, Warrington