Looking for fun things to do in Doncaster? Check out these festivals and put your favourites in your social calendar.
Doncaster Heritage Festival
Saturday 28 April - Sunday 13 May 2018 | Various venues
Over 16 days there are 40 ways to take part in enthralling talks, workshops, walks exhibitions or events that explore the history of the borough.
www.heritagedoncaster.org.uk/festival
Delicious Doncaster Food & Drink Festival
Friday 4 - Monday 7 May 2018 | Doncaster Market
4 days of entertainment, activities, hot street food and exciting names from the culinary world, The Hairy Bikers, and Jean-Christophe Novelli.
http://www.visitdoncaster.com/whats-on/delicious-doncaster-2018
Doncaster Fake Festival
Saturday 5 May 2018 | Sandall Park
A tribute-based music event - with 6 pro-level fake bands - held in a giant marquee. A fun packed music day out for all the family.
https://www.fakefestivals.co.uk/2018/Doncaster.html
Doncaster Folk Festival
Friday 11 - Sunday 13 May 2018 | Various Venues
A weekend of concerts, ceilidh, morris dancing, singarounds and camping. Sessions will talk place to let you meet the artists.
http://doncasterfolkfestival.co.uk
Something to Smile About
Friday 1 - Sunday 3 June 2018 | Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre
Festival bands and performers, from all across the UK and beyond. Over 40 live acts, street art, and workshops as well as stalls, food, bars and mead. Onsite camping available.
http://www.somethingtosmileabout.org.uk
27th Doncaster Beer Festival
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 June 2018 | The Dome
Choose from over 100 real ales or ciders at 27th Doncaster Beer Festival that is hosted by Doncaster & District CAMRA in association with The Dome. Admission costs £2-£3 Free to CAMRA members.
https://doncasterbeerfestival.org.uk
Doncaster Cycle Festival
Sunday 10 June 2018 | Doncaster Town Centre
Doncaster Cycle Festival is back for its fifth year! With intense, action-packed racing around our closed road one-kilometre circuit in Doncaster Town Centre. There are 8 races from under 8’s - professionals.
http://www.doncastercyclefest.com
Conisbrough Music Festival
Saturday 7 July 2018 | Various locations
Over 50 bands/DJ’s performing on 6 stages. Bringing people together and providing a platform for local musicians and acts and perform.
https://www.conisbroughmf.com/
Culture Week
Saturday 21- Saturday 28 July 2018 | Various locations
Creatives across Doncaster will host Doncaster's first Culture Week that will bring together a programme of creative and cultural events, performances, and exhibitions.
www.creativedoncaster.com/cultureweek
DN Festival...does space
Saturday 28th July | Sir Nigel Gresley Square
An out of this world programme of creativity, and performance. There will be Urban Astronauts, innovative workshops a pop up cinema and so much more.
rightupourstreet.org.uk/dnfestival
Doncaster Pride 2018
Saturday 18th August 2018 | Sir Nigel Gresley Square
A street festival of colour and music/variety running from mid-afternoon through to the evening. Pride events traditionally are held in celebration of the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual community but in recent years have become celebrations of unity.
https://www.doncasterpride.co.uk
Doncaster VW Festival
Friday 21 - 23 Sunday September 2018 | Parklands
A fun filled weekend for all the family, with cool cars, cold beer, great food and a packed programme of music.
http://www.doncastervwfestival.com/
St Leger Festival Week
September 2018 | Various locations
The St. Leger Festival week animates Doncaster Town Centre to celebrate the oldest horse race that has been taking place at Doncaster Racecourse since 1776.
www.doncaster-racecourse.co.uk/the-william-hill-st-leger-festival
Ted Hughes Poetry Festival
October 2018 | Various locations
A festival weekend of poetry and arts inspired by Ted Hughes and the wealth of creativity in Mexborough and the surrounding areas.
http://tedhughesproject.com/
If we've missed you favourite Doncaster Festival let us know at culture@doncaster.gov.uk