May 2021
Phantoms of Surrealism, Whitechapel Gallery
From May the Whitechapel Gallery in London will present a new archive exhibition, Phantoms of Surrealism that collates artworks, photographic scrapbooks and correspondence...
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Nabana no Sato Winter Light Festival Japan 2021
Nabana no Sato, a botanical garden in the Japanese prefecture of Mie, is home each year to one of the country’s best and biggest winter light festivals. During several months,…
Find out more »November 2021
Vienna Christmas Market 2021
It’s the season to be merry, but one Christmas Market stands out from the crowd – well it is the original one after all. Not that the Vienna Christmas Market…
Find out more »Salzburg Christmas Market 2021
If you are planning to take a trip to a Christmas market this year, you could do far worse than travelling to Austria’s world-heritage city Salzburg, home of Mozart. Currently,…
Find out more »Winchester Christmas Market 2021
A highlight of the festive season, Winchester Christmas Market opens on 17 November. Since 2006 the market has been recognised as one of the leading Christmas Festivals...
Find out more »Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2021
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland will open its doors for the festive season on 19 November, offering an array of yuletide delights for the whole family. Entry to Hyde Park Winter…
Find out more »Stockholm Christmas Market 2021, Sweden
Few cities embrace the festive spirit as wholeheartedly as the Swedish capital. The Stockholm Christmas Market is not just a solitary affair but a series of gatherings that appear across…
Find out more »Dresden Christmas Market 2021: Striezelmarkt
This year, once more the Dresden Christmas Market, or Striezelmarkt, will take over the Saxon Baroque city for the 587th time. Originating in 1434, Striezelmarkt is one of the oldest…
Find out more »Brno Christmas Market 2021, Czech Republic
Just like Christmas is not just about the Vienna Christmas Market, the Czech Republic is not all about Prague, especially at Christmas time. The Brno Christmas Market takes place in…
Find out more »Brussels Christmas Market 2021
The Brussels Christmas Market is no doubt one of the best in Europe for food and atmosphere. Winter Wonders – as the market is dubbed – runs over two kilometres…
Find out more »Hanukkah 2021 Festival of Lights
Hanukkah, also known as Chanukah or the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular and beautiful Jewish festivals around the world. Taking place annually...
Find out more »December 2021
Hornbill Festival 2021 in Nagaland, India
The biggest event of indigenous warrior tribes in India’s Nagaland state, the 10-day Hornbill Festival sees singing, dance and sports performances mix...
Find out more »Amsterdam Light Festival 2021
The streets and canals of Amsterdam will once more host the ninth Amsterdam Light Festival this winter, from 10 December, 2020 to 3 January, 2021...
Find out more »Antwerp Christmas Market 2021, Belgium
The medieval city of Antwerp makes for a stunning background to its famous Christmas market. Expanded now into several of the city’s prime historical locations...
Find out more »Konya Whirling Dervishes Festival 2021
For eleven days, the Turkish city of Konya will host one of the most exquisite ceremonies of spirituality with the mesmerising beauty of the Whirling Dervishes...
Find out more »Beverley Festival of Christmas 2021
The hugely popular Beverley Festival of Christmas, in East Yorkshire, has grown from a small market to one of the largest festive celebrations...
Find out more »La Feria de Cali 2021 (Cali Fair), Colombia
The annual Feria de Cali or Cali Fair in Colombia has grown into one of South America’s most important salsa festivals with fireworks, colourful parades, free music concerts...
Find out more »Edinburgh Hogmanay Scotland
It's fair to say that no other nation celebrates the coming New Year quite as much as the Scots. So, if you are looking to see in 2020, there is no better place to start...
Find out more »Rio de Janeiro New Years Eve 2021
We have all heard about the city of the carnival, but how about Rio Rio de Janeiro New Years Eve, is it the place to toast in 2019? Mike East went to discover what it is all about...
Find out more »January 2022
Up Helly Aa, Shetlands, 2022
If you want to see a horde of Vikings parading through the streets, before burning a galley boat and then making merry for 12 hours, Up Helly Aa is the festival for you...
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