WELLNESS EXPOS AND YOGA FESTIVALS IN THE UK IN 2021
The start of a new year usually brings new beginnings and fresh starts and after the s*it show that was 2020, we all need something to look forward to this year. So, this calendar for the best wellness expos and yoga festivals in the UK in 2021 is sure to help brighten up your day!
January: Winter Wellness and Play
16 – 17 January | Online
I know you’re probably sick of online events by now, but since the UK’s been placed in full lockdown mode once again, there’s no other choice.
The good news is that the guys at We Are Not A Festival have organised Winter Wellness and Play, an online event that offers workshops on How to Beat the Blues, focusing on ways on how to get ourselves through the toughest time of the year after the toughest of years.
From £7 | www.wearenotafestival.co.uk/winter-wellness/
February: The Best You
5 – 7 February | Online
Many of the in-house shows in the UK have been cancelled for the upcoming months but thankfully you can rely on The Best You Virtual Expo to keep you entertained this February.
The Best You, whose previous speakers include the highly acclaimed Paul McKeena, believes that by bringing the personal development community together and helping individuals to become more mindful and wholesome will help create a huge impact on making the world a better place. It makes total sense if you ask me.
From £5 | www.thebestyouexpo.com/uk/
March: The Wellbeing Festival
19 – 21 March | NEC, Birmingham
The Wellbeing Festival is one of the biggest names in the industry, so it wouldn’t be a pandemic that would stop them from taking their feel-good event online in 2020 for the joy of many.
If 2021 allows, the festival will return to their Birmingham home at the National Exhibition Centre this coming March (as well as London in May) for three days of motivational talks and healing galore.
Tickets from £13 | www.mindbodyspirit.co.uk/
April: OM Yoga Manchester
23 – 25 April| Event City , Manchester
If you live up north and can’t get to the London Om Yoga Show in October, fear not!
This event, that’s brought to the UK big names like the Youtube’s favourite yoga instructor Adriene Mishler and other leading authorities in the yoga world, is returning to the Event City in Manchester in 2021 after being cancelled last year.
Their lineup hasn’t been announced yet but if it’s anything like previous editions, it’ll definitely make up for their forced hiatus in 2020.
Price not available at time of publication | www.manchester.omyogashow.com
May: Balance Festival
06 – 07 May | Old Truman Brewery, London
Organised by the amazing brains behind the free wellness magazine of the same name, Balance Festival brings together under one roof the best in the world of mindfulness, healthy eating and fitness.
Unfortunately, the festival was also cancelled due to the pandemic last year but, in previous editions, the likes of Carly Rowena and the School of Life have stepped on their stage to share their expert tips that can definitely help you improve your life.
Tickets from £45 | www.www.balance-festival.com
June: Live Well London
11 – 13 June | Old Billingsate, London
Live Well London was one of the few events that managed to take place before covid hit us last year. Coming back in 2021 for its third edition, Live Well London has been making a name for itself as a major event of its kind in the UK.
Expect inspirational talks from leading industry experts, yoga and Pilates workshops, health-conscious exhibitors and much, much more.
Tickets from £37 | www.livewelllondon.com
July: World Yoga Festival
29 July – 01 August | Beale Park, Reading
Happening over the course of 4 days at the end of July, World Yoga Festival offers what is says on the tin: wellness for the mind, body, and soul.
Set in a tranquil and serene location in Berkshire surrounded by nature, this festival explores all aspects of different lineages of Yoga in a fun and enjoyable way.
Tickets from £169 | www.yogafestival.world
August: Soul Circus
21 – 22 August | The Hollow Farm, the Cotswolds
Soul Circus is a music festival packed with a wellness punch so if you’re the type that likes to navigate between wellbeing and indulgence to keep things balanced, this is the festival for you.
There’s a DJ set until late hours, alcoholic beverages and, following other music festivals, you’ll find great food, circus performances and glittery faces at Soul Circus alongside an awesome line up of yoga, reiki and other healing arts.
Tickets from £79 | www.soulcircus.yoga
September: Verve Wellness Festival
04 – 05 September | Chalke Valley, Wiltshire
Located in a peaceful setting in Chalk Valley in Wiltshire, the great outdoors sets the tone of Verve Wellness Festival for a full weekend immersion into the world of yoga and health.
On top of getting all of the benefits of practising yoga and mindfulness in nature, Verve Festival has a lovely summer festival atmosphere, including local food stalls, a DJ set under the stars as well as a luxury glamping experience.
Prices not released at time of publication | www.feeltheverve.com
October: Om Yoga Show London
17 – 17 October | Alexandra Palace, London
Running in London for over 15 years and in Manchester for the past few years, Om Yoga Show has established itself as one of the biggest yoga and wellbeing events in Europe and, dare I say, one of the biggest in the world.
Since 2020 has kept us indoors, practising yoga from our own living rooms, I bet you can’t wait until you get to a much overdue group yoga practise, and if you know how good this show is, you won’t miss the opportunity of attending not only one but both of the Om Yoga Show editions in 2021.
Prices not released at time of publication | www.london.omyogashow.com
November: Oxford Yoga and Vegan Festival
07 November | OX4 at The Oxford Academy, Oxford
The not-for-profit Oxford Yoga and Vegan Festival is coming back this November for a Christmas Special edition.
According to the information from last year’s festival, which was sadly cancelled, there’s free access to approximately 50 vegan food stalls and all-inclusive day passes starting from £5 so you can easily go from YUM to OM. (Sorry, I couldn’t help it!)
Prices not released at time of publication | www.yogific.org/oxford/
December: To be announced
If 2020’s taught us one thing is that we can’t take anything for granted, especially during these strange times we’re living in.
Needless to say, you should first check if these wellness expos and yoga festivals will still happen and won’t be postponed in case this bloody virus is still lurking around in the near future.
Fingers crossed it won’t and these will go ahead as planned so we can all take our downward-facing dog out of our living rooms again real soon.