2024’s Best British Events To Look Forward To
From edge-of-your-seat sporting championships to spectacular concerts and fun family gatherings, there are a lot of events happening in the UK in 2024.
So, if you’re looking to fill up your event calendar or make some amazing memories with your family, here are some of the best events for you to look forward to.
Barbie: The Exhibition
Audiences laughed, cried and marvelled at the Barbie Movie last year. So much so that it became 2023’s top-grossing movie, pulling in over $1.4 billion worldwide at the box office. If you were among the audiences who flocked to the cinema and want to keep the celebration going, Barbie: The Exhibition is coming to the Design Museum in London.
In 2024, the Barbie brand will be turning 65 years old, and the exhibition celebrates the story of Barbe since her creation. On display, there’ll be many rare and unique items focusing on Barbie fashion, vehicles and architecture throughout the years.
Speaking of anniversaries, in 2024, the National Gallery is celebrating its 200th with a massive tour around the UK. Organisers describe it as a year-long festival of art and creativity with many events and exhibitions taking place, including workshops and a travelling art studio where kids who have less access to art can learn and be inspired.
The tour begins on May 10th when 12 exhibitions across the 12 regions and four nations of the UK open simultaneously with some of the National Gallery’s precious artworks.
Taylor Swift: The Eras tour
Arriving in the UK between June and August this year, Taylor Swift’s The Eras tour has taken the US by storm and generated a staggering $2.2 billion so far. The setlist for the tour features some of the singer-songwriter’s most well-known tracks from across her career, split into ten ‘eras’ that represent each of her albums.
While tickets for the European leg of the tour are sold out, there may still be some re-sales up for grabs if you’re lucky. Or, for fans at home, why not host a Taylor Swift-themed party?
Spirited Away at the West End
Spirited Away is perhaps one of Studio Ghibli’s most famous films, directed by the visionary Hayao Miyazaki. For the first time, UK audiences will be able to see the stage adaptation of this magical fantasy.
The show features the original Japanese cast, and subtitles will be available, so it may not be appropriate for some kids. The show recommends that it’s suitable for children over the age of seven. If you want to grab tickets, act fast, as the show opens in April for a limited run at the London Coliseum.
The Summer Olympics and Paralympics
In 2024, the Summer Olympics and Paralympics will be taking place in Paris, not the UK. Nevertheless, as one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar, these events are an amazing time for celebrating British athletes and cheering on Team GB.
This year, for the first time, the Olympics will be adding skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing and breakdancing to the roster of events. There are sure to be plenty of local events and watch-along parties to catch the excitement from this side of the channel.
Wimbledon
Every year, beginning on July 1st, the best tennis players from around the globe arrive in London for one of the most prestigious tennis competitions – Wimbledon.
If you’re planning on spending an afternoon relaxing on Henman Hill with a picnic (and plenty of strawberries and cream), remember to bring along one of our designer umbrellas to keep the sun off your back – or the rain as usually happens once or twice throughout Wimbledon!
UEFA Champions League Final
In 2024, the final of this annual football competition will be returning to Wembley after 11 years. This will be the 8th time that the final has been hosted by Wembley Stadium in London, also known as the ‘home of football’.
On June 1st, after the competition has whittled down the top-division European clubs into just two teams going head-to-head, the winner will lift the trophy. Whether you’re in the stadium with your family or watching from home or a pub, this is one event you’ll probably remember in years to come (especially so if we’re lucky enough to be cheering on the home team!)
Whatever you get up to with your family in 2024, remember to check out our designer umbrellas so you can have an amazing time and stay dry in style, whatever the weather.