5 things to do in Barrow this weekend (August 6th-9th)

Celebrate the best of Barrow this weekend, with events, shopping, and the ultimate Barrovian night out.

1. Celebrate culture and community at Unity Fest

📍Town Hall Courtyard

📅 Saturday 8th August, 11:45am-4pm

Unity Fest returns for 2026, celebrating diversity. This year's event features craft activities, circus workshops, live music and more throughout the day, as organisations and businesses in our community come together to celebrate.

Bring a flag or banner along that represents you to join in!

2. Shop local and bag a bargain

📍Raggz, Scott Street

With huge reductions on sale stock, there's never been a better time to update your wardrobe. Raggz stocks designer mens and womenswear and accessories, and their Summer sale is packed with bargains!

3. Sneak a peek at this year's Soapbox karts

📍Barrow Outdoor Market

📅 Saturday 8th August, 10am-2pm

The Barrow Soapbox Derby returns on Saturday 15th August, with the BID team out this Saturday 8th August for our scrutineering event. We'll be inspecting this year's karts to ensure they're up to standard, plus checking out how they've been decorated ahead of the big day!

Join us on the Outdoor Market for a preview of this year's teams.

4. Start your night out by braving Hollywood's rodeo pig

📍Hollywood, Cavendish Street

Are you brave enough to ride the rodeo pig? The start of a great night in Barrow, make your way to Hollywood to ride the pig before heading down Cavendish Street and enjoying a classic Barrovian night out this weekend.

5. Get holiday ready with great rates on travel money

📍 Provincial Funding, Duke Street

Heading abroad this Summer? Provincial Funding prides themselves on offering some of the best rates on travel money in Barrow. Don't get stuck paying airport prices, head to Duke Street this weekend and get prepared for your trip away.