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Hay Festival

Hay Festival, Hay on Wye Wales, UK

The Hay Festival in Wales is the leading book festival in the UK. Held in the beautiful Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye towards the end of May, the 2026 Hay on...

Derby Book Festival

Derby Book Festival, Derbyshire, UK 2026

If you're a book lover, then you won't want to miss out on this fantastic festival. Held annually in the charming city of Derby, this event is a must-attend for anyone who loves literature...

Vivid Sydney

Vivid Sydney 2026, New South Wales

Regarded as the biggest light, music and ideas festival in the South, Vivid Sydney will light up the city’s opera house and surrounding harbour area from 22 May to 13...

Paris Beer Festival

Paris Beer Festival 2026, Paris, France

Paris Beer Festival turns the capital into a week-long celebration of independent brewing. The 2026 edition is from 25–31 May 2026, with events spread across multiple venues in Île-de-France. Rather...

Pink Soup Fest. Photos by Olga Posaskova

Pink Soup Fest Vilnius Lithuania 2026

Malmo might be the pink city, but in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania they celebrate their love for pink soup. Don't worry it is not as bad as it sounds as Lithuanian pink soup is actually a cold beetroot...

Lanterns for sale in Hoi An night market

Hoi An Lantern Festival 2026, Vietnam

The Hoi An Lantern Festival is celebrated once a month on the full moon, and most significantly on the first full moon of the lunar new year. On these days the pretty little town of Hoi An...

Virunga Gorilla Marathon

Virunga Gorilla Marathon, Uganda

The Virunga Gorilla Marathon bursts with energy, adventure and purpose. This event blends high‑altitude challenge, volcanic scenery and the thrill of running through Uganda’s spectacular Virunga region. The Virunga Gorilla...

Dancing Devils of Yare

The Dancing Devils of Yare, Venezuela

One of the most spectacular and colourful festivals in Venezuela, the Dancing Devils of Yare dates back to 1749, and in 2022 it will be held on 8 June. Every Corpus Christi - the date that celebrates...

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