Whether you're a local or visiting the city for the day, Wolverhampton offers countless opportunities to enjoy the warmer weather and create lasting memories. Look at our guide to some of the biggest and best events taking place throughout the summer.

Taste of Thailand Music & Food Festival

📍 Location: West Park, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PW 📅 Date: Saturday 18th July – Sunday 19th July 2026

Bringing a slice of Southeast Asia to the Black Country! West Park is transforming into a vibrant, sensory celebration of Thai culture. Visitors can expect amazing street food stalls serving up fresh pad thai and curries, incredible Muay Thai boxing demonstrations, live traditional music, and even relaxing Thai massages. It’s the ultimate family day out in one of our city’s finest green spaces. 

Wolverhampton Summer Festival of Beer & Cider

📍 Wolverhampton Arts Centre, 4 Dunkley Street 📅 Thursday 23rd July 12:00PM

Wolverhampton's Summer Festival of Beer & Cider returns to Wolverhampton Art Centre. The 49th festival comes in Wolverhampton CAMRA's 50th year! Get ready for a huge array of cask ale and cider alongside brilliant entertainment from singers and bands in the big tent. A proper summer party!

Summer Fair

📍 Oxford Street, Wolverhampton 📅 Saturday 25th July 13:00PM

A fantastic afternoon of fun, laughter, and community spirit at Bushfield Court Summer Fair. There will be plenty to enjoy for all ages, including craft stalls, delicious cakes, tombola, raffle, gift stalls, refreshments and much more! Bring your family, friends, and neighbours along for an afternoon filled with great company, exciting prizes, and lots of summer fun. 

The Circus is coming to Wolverhampton

📍 The Hangar, 3 Pearson Street 📅 Saturday 1st August 14:00PM

Calipso Circus is officially hitting the road, bringing a brand-new spectacular to stages across the country, and it is heading straight for Wolves! Hosted at The Hangar, one of our city's most vibrant and versatile event spaces, this action-packed afternoon promises to be an absolute treat for the whole family. Prepare to be amazed by jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics, high-energy performances, and plenty of laugh-out-loud comedy. It is the perfect weekend afternoon out to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays, right in the heart of the city.

Same Difference Youth Festival

📍 Location: West Park, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PH  📅 Date: Saturday 1st August 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM 

Running on the very same day as the Circus, this brilliant, completely free youth festival is perfect for families with kids and teenagers. Organised in West Park, it features live local music, creative arts workshops, and community activities designed to bring the younger generation together. It’s a great showcase of Wolverhampton's diverse and supportive community spirit! 

Wings and Paws Rescue 2026 Funday

📍 Bradshaws Dog Field, Perton Farm Shop, Wrottesley Park Road 📅 Sunday 2nd August 10:00AM

The Wings and Paws Rescue annual funday is back for 2026 and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! With their epic dog show, DJ, face painter, stalls, BBQ, cakes and much more - all in aid of helping the animals in their care. You (and your dog) won't want to miss it.

WV1fest (The Ultimate Tribute Festival)

📍 Location: West Park, Wolverhampton, WV1 4PH  📅 Date: Saturday 8th August – Sunday 9th August 2026, from 11:00 AM  

For the music lovers, the biggest tribute festival in the region returns to West Park. Spanning two massive stages, WV1fest features over 30 of the UK's finest tribute acts playing non-stop rock and pop anthems. Paired with a funfair, food stalls, and a fantastic festival atmosphere, it's a staple of the Wolverhampton summer calendar. 

 

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