What's On in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire’s 2026 event calendar is shaping up to be a standout year of creativity, countryside celebrations and family‑friendly adventures across its market towns, heritage estates and storybook landscapes. From riverside festivals and literary gatherings to model villages, museums, railway adventures and country‑house exhibitions, Buckinghamshire’s 2026 is abundant with memorable ways to explore, celebrate and unwind.

Bekonscot Model Village, the world’s oldest original model village, reopens for the season on 14th February with fresh enhancements, half‑term magic shows and toddler activities throughout the spring, whilst the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre hosts a packed year of trails, storytelling and creative workshops inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and more. In High Wycombe, the town centre bursts into colour during FrogFest in late May, a free family music festival packed with live stages, entertainment and street food, combine with a visit to Eden Shopping Centre as it continues to host seasonal pop‑ups, themed workshops and cultural celebrations. 

Whats on in the Buckinghamshire Countryside?

Get out and about and try something new and exhilarating with the treetop challenge in Wendover Woods, Aylesbury, a great way to burn off some energy and see the woods from a different perspective!  A major new digital‑light exhibition comes to Waddesdon Manor from 27th March, Four Seasons by Bruce and Tink Munro and runs through summer, alongside a brand‑new woodland playground, parkland tours and the autumn return of Standing with Giants. Whilst over in Chalfont St Giles, be transported back to the Tudor era at Chiltern Open Air Museum with the Tudors: Life, Falconry and Folk over Easter long weekend from 3rd - 6th April, ahead of the 1940s Weekend at Bletchley Park on 13th & 14th June 26.

Take a look below and find forthcoming events in Buckinghamshire today and this weekend, in a destination full of glorious countryside with strong rural links, a host of family-friendly visitors attractions and historic houses to experience. 

What's on in Buckinghamshire this weekend?

To find out what's on in Buckinghamshire today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for a generous helping of free events (F) taking place while there are plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or a weekend break.

What's on in Buckinghamshire?

Explore our featured list below or head to the bottom of the page to view lots more events in Buckinghamshire.

• 5th Feburary - 1st March 26, Winter Wonka-Land, Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire
• 16th - 20th February 26, Half Term Mystery, Invention & Adventure, Bletchley Park, Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
• 18th - 20th February 26, Eythrope Parkland Spring Tours at Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
• 4th March, 1st April 26, History & Walking Tour, Danesfield House Hotel, Marlow, Buckinghamshire
• 11th March, 8th April 26, Painting Party at Metro Lounge, The Paint Club, Amersham, Buckinghamshire
• 15th March 26, Mother's Day Afternoon Tea, Horwood House Hotel, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
• 28th March - 12th April 26, Georges' Marvellous Medicine Story Telling, Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre, Great Missenden
• 5th April 26, Easter Sunday Lunch, Crowne Plaza Marlow, Marlow-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire
• 14th - 17th May 26, Pub in the Park, Higginson Park, Marlow, Buckinghamshire
• 7th June 26, Wendover Woods Half Marathon & 10K, Nice Work, Wendover, Buckinghamshire
• 13th June 26, Marlow Town Regatta & Festival, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Staying overnight?

If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Buckinghamshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.

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Buckinghamshire events near me

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