Planning a staycation or just a few days out in Fife this summer?
Then look no further.
Here are our top picks for events and happenings across the Kingdom in July:
1. Future Makers: Family Activity Day
Future Makers is a day filled with creativity and curiosity and is part of the Rewrite the Future exhibition at the Wardlaw Museum in St Andrews.
Families can come along to discover how people could influence the future. There will be hands-on science, technology, craft and music activities for everyone to get involved in.
Come along to imagine new possibilities for our world in the future!
When: July 12
Where: Wardlaw Museum, 7 The Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AR
2. Lulu in concert
A veritable national treasure, Glasgow girl Lulu is known for her incredible singing voice. She made her debut single, Shout, when she was just 15 and has been a force of nature ever since.
Lulu has graced the big screen, presented programmes on television and collaborated with artists such as David Bowie.
She comes to Fife’s Alhambra Theatre this month to treat her fans to songs from her six decades in the music business.
When: July 17
Where: Alhambra Theatre, 33-35 Canmore Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NX
3. Crail Festival
The annual Crail Festival celebrates art, entertainment and family fun in the beautiful East Neuk of Fife.
Each July, the festival hosts an amazing range of events, from art exhibitions and workshops to putting on the village putting green or concerts.
There is a great programme for children and families, with rock stacking, an art competition, Lego printing and much more.
When: July 16 to 26
Where: Venues across Crail
4. Magic Gareth: Balloonatic
A brilliant family show with magic, balloons, prizes and more. Magic Gareth is one of the UKs top family entertainers and his TikTok videos have surpassed 10 million views.
Gareth’s balloon antics and mind-blowing tricks will have his audience entranced and believing that magic does really exist.
Kids will be blown away by the show and coming face to face with the Biggest Balloon in the World!
Suitable from age 5 and up.
When: July 17
Where: The Byre Theatre, Abbey Street, St Andrews, KY16 9LA
5. Largo Arts Week
A celebration of all that is creative in the beautiful villages of the Largo area of Fife, Largo Arts Week is now in its 6th year.
Largo Arts Week runs over nine days and there is an amazing array of talent on show, from local artists opening 30 studios to the public, to story-telling, live music and children’s events.
The Lundie Seals Project is new for 2025. Local ceramicist Simon Ward had produced a bob of Largo Lundie Seals, which have been decorated by local artists. The seals will be on display during Arts Week before being auctioned off for Prostate Cancer UK.
When: July 12-20
Where: Venues across Upper and Lower Largo and Lundin Links.
6. Kingdom Classic Car Show
The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum’s classic car show, The Kingdom Classic is one of the most popular events on the local calendar.
The auto show gives visitors the chance to see some of the most beautiful classic cars in the UK. Enthusiasts can also apply to exhibit their own cherished vehicles.
The usual exhibits of vintage buses and trains will be on display, along with fairground rides and inflatables for younger visitors to enjoy.
When: July 20
Where: Scottish Vintage Bus Museum, M90 Commerce Park, Dunfermline, KY12 0SJ
7. Pick Your Own Flowers Session
The team at Largo Walled Garden are offering visitors the opportunity to come along to pick your own selection of the beautiful flowers in their garden.
Nature lovers and amateur flower-arrangers will love the chance to peek behind the walls of this beautiful garden.
You can create your own gorgeous bouquet of flowers to take home – blooms don’t get much fresher than this!
When: July 18
Where: Largo Walled Garden, Home Farm Cottage, Largo, KY8 6EE
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