Dates: February 2026 (TBC)
Location: Various venues across Dundee
Link: https://www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk
A city-wide celebration of science featuring interactive workshops, talks, and family-friendly activities. The festival attracts students, academics, and families, making it a strong driver for midweek stays and educational short breaks.
Dates: March 2026 (TBC)
Location: Bonar Hall & city venues
Link: https://www.dmff.co.uk
An international festival showcasing mountain, adventure, and outdoor films. It attracts climbers, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts, making it ideal for weekend stays and niche group bookings.
Dates: May 2026 (TBC)
Location: Various Dundee venues
Link: https://www.dundeedanceevent.com
A fast-growing electronic music festival drawing a national audience. With multiple venues and late-night programming, it creates strong demand for two-night stays and suits younger leisure guests and music-focused visitors.
Dates: June 2026 (TBC)
Location: Dundee City Centre
Link: https://www.dundeepride.co.uk
A vibrant and inclusive celebration featuring a city-centre parade, live performances, and community events. It is one of Dundee’s most energetic weekends and attracts a diverse audience looking for a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Dates: July 2026 (TBC)
Location: City Square & Waterfront
Link: https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk
A lively summer festival with street food, live music, and family entertainment across the city centre. It is perfect for short leisure breaks and offers a vibrant, accessible experience close to the hotel.
Dates: September 2026 (TBC)
Location: Camperdown Park
Link: https://www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.co.uk
A major horticultural and food festival featuring show gardens, celebrity chefs, and artisan produce. It appeals to a wide audience and is a strong driver for weekend leisure stays and garden-themed breaks.
Dates: September 2026 (TBC)
Location: Various historic buildings
Link: https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk
This heritage weekend allows visitors to explore historic buildings and hidden spaces across Dundee. It is particularly attractive to mature travellers and those interested in architecture and local history.
Dates: November 2026 (TBC)
Location: City-wide venues
Link: https://www.dundeejazzfestival.co.uk
A well-established music festival featuring UK and international jazz artists. With performances across multiple venues, it creates a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere ideal for cultural weekend breaks.
Dates: Ongoing throughout 2026
Location: Dundee Waterfront
Link: https://www.vam.ac.uk/dundee
Scotland’s design museum hosts major exhibitions that attract national and international visitors year-round. It is a key cultural anchor for the city and a strong reason for midweek and weekend stays.
The ever popular Sea Ilfracombe Maritime Festival is back on the 30th & 31st August 2025 for its 16th year.
This free community festival continues to grow year after year, attracting local, national, and international visitors to enjoy the best local live music, food & drink and a host of family entertainment. Following the huge success of past festivals, 2025 promises to be the biggest yet with the main site at Ropery Road featuring two music stages, local food stalls, a beer tent, a Tiki bar and a local craft market.
Plus Pip & Jims Community Hall on St James Place will feature Captain Coconut, Mermaid Stories and crafting activities with the harbour sands playing host to Punch & Judy, sand castle competitions and of course the Pirates De Marisco who will be creating mischief and providing activities for all ages.
The Carnival Procession – An eclectic mix of floats and walking groups will keep you entertained for an evening. This spectacular event raises monies for local charities and is a fun night for all the family. From 5pm there will be music, stalls and food vendors on the Seafront.
Road closure is at 17.30 prompt with the parade starting at 6pm.
The Parade leaves Hillsborough (Swimming Pool) car park, travels along Hillsborough Road, Portland Street, High Street, Church Street, turns right at Wilder Road along the Seafront, down St James Place arriving on Broad Street where it dissembles.
The £2000 proceeds from 2024 street collection were donated equally to Ilfracombe Food Bank & Belles Place.
Queens Hotel Dundee, 160 Nethergate Dundee, Angus, DD1 4DU, Scotland
