The choice of festivals is massive: music, literature, cookery even death.

If you can think of it, there is sure to be a festival for it somewhere. Having said that, most charge a hefty entrance fee, here are a few low and no-cost options for you to consider.

Free music festivals

June 16-17, Leamington Peace Festival – peacefestival.org.uk

July 20-22, Upton Blues Festival – uptonbluesfestival.com

July 20-29, Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell Jazz Festival – birminghamjazzfestival.com/

July 27-August 4, Monmouth Music Festival – monmouthfestival.co.uk

August 31-September 2, Godiva Festival – godivafestival.com

September 13-15, Worcester Music Festival – worcestermusicfestival.co.uk

Other free festivals include

June 1-2, MotoFest 2019, Coventry City Centre – coventrymotofest.com

July 19-21, Bristol Harbour Festival – bristolharbourfestival.co.uk

August 8-11, Bristol International Balloon Fiesta – bristolballoonfiesta.co.uk

And for just £1

Ola Birmingham Mela, July 20 21— Europe's largest Asian festival – birminghammela.com

Volunteering at festivals

Festivals use agencies to find their volunteers, online registration is usually open during the winter months, so you need to register well in advance to stand a chance of being selected to for the festival of your choice.

More information about volunteering at the big ticket festivals is available at:

dcvolunteers.paamapplication.co.uk/dcvolunteers/

hotboxevents.com

festaff.co.uk

seedstaff.co.uk