7 Big Events on August Bank Holiday by Bus

7 Big Events on August Bank Holiday by Bus

It’s the last bank holiday of the summer this 27th-29th August, so we better make the most of it! With plenty of fun things to see and do, you’ll need your Group Day Saver ticket at the ready and some inspiration from our list of 7 incredible events to experience by bus. 

The choice is yours…

1 - Insomnia69 Gaming Festival, NEC (Friday-Sunday)

Birmingham’s NEC Arena plays host to this huge expo with three days packed full of tournaments, demos, shopping, cosplay and more. Catch special guests from across the worlds of gaming and entertainment, try out some special indy games and even join the UK’s biggest live zombie experience, Zombie Wars!

Get to the NEC on our X1 Platinum service.

Visit insomniagamingfestival.com for tickets and more information.

2 - Páirc Festival, New Irish Centre, Kings Heath (Saturday-Sunday)

Be a part of the city’s biggest celebration of Irish music and culture this bank holiday weekend at Páirc Festival! The outdoor grounds of the New Irish Centre will come alive with big performances, dancing, food and drink. It’s going to be a great craic.

Get to the New Irish Centre on our 2, 3, 27 and 76 services.

Buy your tickets today from paircfestival.com.

3 - Coventry Cathedral Tower Climb, Coventry

Take in the best views in Coventry over the weekend with an ascent up Coventry’s famous cathedral tower. With a height of over 100 metres you’ll be hard pressed to find better views, combined with an experience steeped in rich local history.

You can reach the Cathedral with a short walk from Pool Meadow Bus Station, serving routes across the city, as well as National Express coach services.

Visit the Coventry Cathedral website for more information.

4 - Sandwell & Birmingham Mela, Victoria Park, Smethwick (Saturday-Sunday)

The West Mids is home to the biggest South Asian music festival in Europe, so don’t miss out on this year’s Sandwell & Birmingham Mela. Victoria Park is set to go off with plenty of live music and dancing, a food village, arts and visual displays, kids entertainment and more.

Our 80, 87 and 89 Platinum services are a great way to get to Victoria Park.

Go to birminghammela.com for tickets and further information.

5 - To the Streets, Warwick Arts Centre (Wednesday-Thursday)

Get the bank holiday fun started early with To the Streets, a dazzling new musical production that ties together ‘60s political revolution, racial equality and a feel-good soundtrack. Performed live at the Warwick Arts Centre, this show will leave you smiling all weekend long.

You can even get discounted tickets with our exclusive partnership code. Enter the code NX22STR at checkout for tickets for just £8.

Visit the Warwick Arts Centre on our 11 and 12X Platinum services and the 14 and 14A. 

Get tickets now from the Warwick Arts Centre.

6 - Proud Freedom, Bull Yard, Coventry (Saturday-Sunday)

We’re sponsoring what could be the final Proud Freedom Festival in Coventry this bank holiday. With a huge line up of music, drag, cabaret and more, it’s time to get your dancing shoes on and paint Coventry red like never before.

You can reach the Bull Yard on our 9 Platinum Electric, 11 Platinum, 17, 17A and 19 services.

Go to proudfreedom.co.uk for tickets and more info.

7 - Black Country Living Museum, Dudley

One of the West Midlands biggest attractions has been making the most of the great weather with fun days out for families all summer long. So make sure you don’t miss out on limited time features like staying late for less, kids eating for just £1, meeting brand new characters and more!

You can find the museum on our 11 and 11A services. 

Learn more here.

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