Four amazing summer shows and events that won’t break the bank

START thinking about summer spending now and your wallet will thank you for it.

With the weather changing, it’s time to think about getting outdoors, and there are some amazing new shows and events to make the most of it.

Book now and save later . . . 

ELLE OF A DEAL: Fans of fictional heroine Elle Woods will be pleased to know that Legally Blonde: The Musical is back, with a bit of a summer glow-up.

If you don’t know the story, it’s a must-see. LA college girl Elle pursues her ex-boyfriend all the way to law school, only to end up pursuing her own legal education. Preview shows launch this week and it will run at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, London until July 2.

Book at and you can get tickets from a reasonable £25.

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT: Adventure Cinema, the UK’s largest touring outdoor cinema, has confirmed its summer line-up, so book now for early-bird tickets and save around a fiver.

Take the family to see Encanto at Bute Park in Cardiff on July 29 and pay £9.50 for under-12s, or see West Side Story at Carmarthen’s United Counties Show-ground on June 3, with adult tickets from £14.50. See to receive newsletters and hear first about new shows and early ticket prices. 

FESTIVAL FUN:  Families will love the Goodwoof dog event on May 28 and 29 at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex.

Tickets start at £35 per day for adults — but dogs and kids under-12 go free.

Love to cook? The Foodies Festival is held at several venues across the UK. It features live music and classes from MasterChef winners. Book tickets via wowcher.co.uk from £14.95 instead of £25.50. 

SHOW TIME: Zippos Circus will be pitching its big tent across Scotland in June and July. Book via Groupon and get adult tickets from £12.50, instead of the usual £18.50.

Tickets to comedy nights at Sandown Park racecourse in Surrey are £9 instead of £18.50 at .

• All price on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers are subject to availability.

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