Finding vegan events and festivals can be time-consuming. Many events claim to be "vegan-friendly" but still serve animal products, or may not be fully committed to vegan values. This page brings together the best vegan festivals and events across the UK – from major festivals to local meetups, all completely plant-based and celebrating the vegan community.
Below you'll find upcoming events organised by date. Use the search and filter options to find events near you. This calendar is regularly updated, so feel free to bookmark and check back for new additions.
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 6 September 2025
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 13 September 2025
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 20 September 2025
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 4 October 2025
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 12 October 2025
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 18 October 2025
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 1 November 2025
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 15 November 2025
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 29 November 2025
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 7 December 2025
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 14 December 2025
Join the Veganuary Outreach event in Aberdeen (Scotland) - 3 January 2026
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 7 February 2026
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 15 February 2026
Join us for a vigil in remembrance and solidarity
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 7 March 2026
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 15 March 2026
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 4 April 2026
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 11 April 2026
Please join us on April 18 for a protest against blood sport horse racing. We are arranging car shares — let us know if you can come. Click the link for more information.
Northern march as part of World Week for Animals In Labs 2026 - Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 12pm in Manchester. Meet at the Pankhurst Statue, St Peter’s Square, M1 4LX. See the post link for the latest details.
Saturday 25 April 2026, 10am – 7pm at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Edgbaston Rd, Birmingham B5 7QU.
On 25 April 2026, join a protest in London to mark World Day For Animals In Laboratories. Time: 11:00 - 02:00. Cost: FREE.
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 9 May 2026
Parade For The Animals UK - Saturday 16 May 2026 in Bristol. Meet from 12pm at Queen Square, BS1 4LH. Join via the link for updates.
60+ stalls, workshops, and cookery demos at Deans Sport and Leisure - 30 May 2026
60 vegan stalls, talks, and workshops at Sound Church, Freedom House - 6 June 2026
The 16th edition of National Animal Rights Day - Official preparation for our NARD events are already underway with more information coming soon!
Saturday 20 June 2026, 10am – 6pm at Document, 30 Pennywell Rd, St Jude’s, Bristol BS5 0TH.
60+ stalls, world food, and workshops at Vivacity Bushfield Leisure Centre - 20 June 2026
80+ stalls, talks, and demos at Nottingham Wildcats Arena - 5 July 2026
Fri 10 Jul 2026 4:00 PM - Sun 12 Jul 2026 8:00 PM.
Saturday 11 July 2026 at 11:00.
80+ stalls, world food, and demos at Easterhouse Sports Centre - 12 July 2026
Grassroots festival of peace, love and unity — a family-friendly summer weekend of music, art and community at The Vegan Castle near Glastonbury, Somerset. Fri 24 – Sun 26 July 2026.
Parallel march in Manchester on 25 July 2026 for those who cannot reach the London event. Short march through the city centre from 11:30am to raise awareness of greyhound racing cruelty.
March in London on 25 July 2026 to mark 100 years of greyhound racing in the UK and call for an end to the industry. Gather at 11:30am for a 12:00pm start at 1 Knightrider Court, London EC4V 5BJ.
Screening and outreach event in Glasgow with Animal Liberation Scotland — part of the Alliance of Cruelty Free Science, with an optional vigil. Saturday 1 August 2026.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 10 August 2026, 11am to 2pm.
Five days of workshops, skill shares, and eco-animal liberation networking in the Peak District – 12 to 17 August 2026. Vegan food provided.
Ireland's vegan music festival — live music, food, speakers, and wellness at Lisnavagh House - 14-16 August 2026
UK's Best Vegan Festival! 4 days of camping, music, food & community - 14-17 August 2026
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 17 August 2026, 12:30pm to 3pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 18 August 2026, 11:30am to 2:30pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 18 August 2026, 11am to 2pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 20 August 2026, 11am to 2pm.
Join the National Animal Rights March on Saturday 22 August 2026, 12:00 – 18:00. See the event page for the latest details.
We The Free 3-minute movie challenge street outreach – watch a short film and receive a free vegan treat. Sunday 23 August 2026, 12pm at The Grafton, Fitzroy Street.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 24 August 2026, 11am to 2pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 24 August 2026, 12pm to 2:30pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 24 August 2026, 11am to 2pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 24 August 2026, 11am to 2pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 24 August 2026, 11am to 2pm.
100% non-profit vegan camping festival — music, activism, wellness and community at Gilwell Park - 27-31 August 2026
We The Free 3-minute movie challenge street outreach – watch a short film and receive a free vegan treat. Saturday 29 August 2026, 12pm at Above Bar Street.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 31 August 2026, 11am to 3pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 31 August 2026, 11:30am to 2:30pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 31 August 2026, 11am to 2pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 31 August 2026, 11am to 2pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 31 August 2026, 11am to 1:30pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 3 September 2026, 11am to 2pm.
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 4 September 2026, 11am to 2pm.
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 5 September 2026
Demonstration at the Charles River animal testing facility in Tranent, East Lothian — organised by Animal Liberation Scotland. Saturday 12 September 2026.
50+ stalls at The Brick Community Stadium - 13 September 2026
Free vegan hotdogs and street outreach as part of Viva!'s summer tour – 21 September 2026, 12pm to 3pm.
50+ stalls, world food, and workshops at Verve, Leek Road - 27 September 2026
60+ stalls, world food, and workshops at Unity Hall - 3 October 2026
London's biggest vegan weekend — 200+ exhibitors, food court, talks and demos at Alexandra Palace - 16-18 October 2026
80 stalls filling Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley - 17 October 2026
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 31 October 2026
Saturday 7 November 2026, 11am – 6pm at Hilton Metropole, Kings Rd, Brighton BN1 2FU.
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 8 November 2026
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 14 November 2026
Join The Vegan Events UK Movement - 28 November 2026
Saturday 5 December 2026, 10am – 6pm (TBC). Check the official VegfestUK page for updates.
80+ stalls, world food, and demos at York RI Sports Centre - 13 December 2026
Know a great vegan event, festival, or gathering that we should add? Help us grow our directory by sharing your discoveries!
