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The most popular event in the UK depends on the category, such as sports, music, culture, or seasonal events. However, some of the biggest and most attended events include:
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1. Glastonbury Festival (Most Popular Music Event) 🎶
- Where: Worthy Farm, Somerset
- When: June (annually)
- Why it’s famous: One of the biggest music festivals in the world, featuring top artists across all genres. Tickets sell out in minutes!
2. Wimbledon (Most Famous Sporting Event) 🎾
- Where: London
- When: July (annually)
- Why it’s famous: The world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament, attracting global attention and royalty in the stands.
3. Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Largest Arts Festival) 🎭
- Where: Edinburgh, Scotland
- When: August (annually)
- Why it’s famous: The world’s biggest arts festival, featuring thousands of comedy, theatre, and street performances.
4. Notting Hill Carnival (Biggest Street Party) 🎉
- Where: London
- When: August Bank Holiday Weekend
- Why it’s famous: A massive celebration of Caribbean culture, with parades, music, and over a million visitors.
5. The Grand National (Most Watched Horse Race) 🏇
- Where: Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool
- When: April (annually)
- Why it’s famous: The UK’s most famous horse race, known for its unpredictable winners and high stakes.
6. Trooping the Colour (Royal Event) 👑
- Where: London
- When: June (annually)
- Why it’s famous: A celebration of the King’s official birthday, featuring a grand military parade and the Royal Family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
7. London Marathon (Biggest Running Event) 🏃♂️
- Where: London
- When: April (annually)
- Why it’s famous: One of the most famous marathons in the world, drawing elite athletes and thousands of charity runners.
8. Christmas Markets (Most Popular Winter Event) 🎄
- Where: Various cities (London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham)
- When: November–December
- Why it’s famous: Traditional festive markets with mulled wine, gifts, and Christmas lights.
If you’re asking about the single most attended event, Notting Hill Carnival attracts over 2 million people yearly, making it the largest in the UK. 🎊