Outdoor Sports Events in August 2023
Get ready for an action-packed August in the UK as the adrenaline-fueled world of extreme sports takes center stage! From heart-stopping skateboarding tricks to mind-blowing scooter stunts and fearless BMX maneuvers, this month is all about pushing limits. See all the latest UK Skateboarding, Scooter and BMX events here. Join the action, embrace the thrills, and witness the sheer talent and passion that define extreme sports in the UK. August is set to be a high-octane adventure you won't want to miss!
Vans Shop Riot
When: 5th August
Where: Unit B, Rhymney River Bridge Rd, Cardiff CF23 9AF
How long: Doors open at 11AM Starts at 1PM
What's happening:
20 different shops from all over the UK battle in the indoor skatepark arena. Some VERY heavy sessions will be going down and the winning shop team will have an all expenses paid trip to the European finals.
Scoot GB Welsh Qualifiers
When: 5th August
Where: RampWorld, Cardiff, Parc Ty Glas, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 5DU
How long: 11am - 8pm
Girls, Gays and Theys Night at Creation
When: 6th August
Where: Creation Skatepark, 582 Moseley Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9AA
How long: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
What's happening:
All wheels, abilities and marginalised genders are welcome.
Backyard Jam BMX Freestyle National Series 2023 Round 4
When: 12th August
Where: Unit 23 , 45-50 Castlegreen Street, The Old Bond, , Dumbarton, G82 1JD
How long: All Day
Concrete Chaos
When: 12th August
Where: Concrete Waves, Newquay TR7 2LZ
How long: All Day
What's happening:
Cash purse of £3600 with an extra £500 for best trick
There’s a busy day for 23, with men’s and women’s comps, a masters, youth jam presented by birdhouse skateboards and supported by tr7skate and lots of brand supported jams.
Nox Arbo Jam
When: 13th August
Where: The Bo, Walsall Arboretum, WS1 2Q
How long: All Day
What's happening:
Skate Jam, Bevs, cookies, nuts tricks and a cracking time with the crew guaranteed.
Absolutely everyone is welcome. Experienced, beginners, bring your nan and we’ll teach her to drop in.
London Calling
When: 17th - 20th August
Where: London
What's happening:
Thursday 17 August
70’s Exhibition OPENING NIGHT 6–9pm Pure Evil Gallery, Shoreditch
AFTER PARTY ’til 2am with sounds by Alex Turnbull
Friday 18 August
70’s Exhibition 10am–6pm.
70’s SKATE FORUM 11.30am–3pm
UCL Gower St. WC1E 6BT
LIMITED SEATING ONLY More info to come.
Evening meet-up, Crown and Anchor pub,
Neal Street, Covent Garden (411 Pub)
Saturday 19 August
Exhibition open 10am–6pm.
Bay 66 Mini ramp and bowl skate session (Entrance fee) 10am–2pm.
South Bank 10th anniversary reunion from 2pm onwards.
DEVO The Farewell Tour. Celebrating 50 Years, Eventim Apollo 7pm. Limited tickets remaining.
Sunday 20 August
Exhibition open 11am–6pm and until Sunday 10 Sept 6pm.
Crystal Palace skatepark (Free), All day skate session — Park, Slalom, Freestyle. Bring your quiver!
I can’t stop thinkin bout you event
When: 19th August
Where: Centrala, Unit 4 Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley St, Birmingham B5 5RT
How long: 7pm-11pm
What's happening:
A display of unpublished photos of Birmingham skating throughout the 90’s and 00s from Wig Worland and Kris Ludford, we’ve got some great visual artwork from local skateboarders, Birmingham Skate Spaces will be highlighting the progression of our beloved Bournbrook DIY, Jamie’s Casino Skateboards will be in the house, and we’ll be showing a collection of Birmingham skate videos, including This is Birmingham and the second film from Silhouette. We’ve also been blessed for the second time to display Zippy’s impressive sticker collection.
Bikestormz 2023
When: 19th August
Where: Southwark Park, Gomm Rd, London SE16 2TX
How long: 11am - 5:30pm
What's happening:
Freestyle bike Jam
Cardiff UK Vert Series
When: 26th - 27th August
Where: Unit B, Rhymney River Bridge Rd, Cardiff, CF23 9AF
How long: 2 day event
Queen of the Dean
When: 26th August
Where: Dean Lane Skatepark, Southville, Bristol BS3 1DW
How long: 12pm - 4pm
What's happening:
- Skate jam
- Music
- Food
