May 2019
Venice Biennale 2019 (La Biennale di Venezia)
From May to November, the Venice Biennale (la Biennale di Venezia in its original Italian, and in English also called the Venice Biennial) is one of the world’s most prestigious cultural happenings, famous for displaying new trends and launching the international careers of many an artist and architect. For every new edition, the management of the Venice Biennale select top curators from all over the world to organise the Biennale's pioneering art exhibitions. The first Venice Biennale was held in…
Find out more »September 2019
Turner Prize 2019 at the Turner Contemporary
The prize and the gallery that were both named for artist J M W Turner will be brought together in 2019, when the Turner Contemporary Gallery...
Find out more »Setouchi Triennale 2019, Japan
Every three years the Setouchi Triennale, one of Japan’s biggest festivals of modern art, takes place in the south-west of the country. Come spring this exceptional celebration...
Find out more »October 2019
Nabana no Sato Winter Light Festival Japan 2020
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, magical light tunnels, animated light shows and millions of LED lights immerse Nabana no Sato into an endless sea of light. Nabana no Sato flower park and botanical gardens The popular Nabana no Sato flower park comprises of several sections each dedicated to flowers. Its impressive number of flower varieties…
Find out more »Lord of Miracles, Señor de los Milagros, 2019, Peru
A key moment in Peru’s Catholic calendar, the Lord of Miracles, or Señor de los Milagros in Spanish, is a procession that takes place in Lima each October. Known as both the Lord of Miracles and the Christ of Miracles, there are different versions of how it grew into one of the largest religious events in the Americas. Origins of the Lord of Miracles (Señor de los Milagros) The procession of the Lord of Miracles The central thread of the narrative…
Find out more »Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2019
The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (often called the Ubud Writers Festival), one of the best literary festivals in the world, is held in the central Bali town of Ubud in October and will celebrate its 16th year as what has become Southeast Asia’s leading festival of words and ideas. A yearly pilgrimage for word lovers worldwide, the Ubud Writers Festival transcends cultural and physical borders, inviting both artists and audiences to enjoy and participate in public discussions, intimate literary…
Find out more »Barbados Food and Rum Festival, Bridgetown, 2019
One of the delights of spending time in the Caribbean is the chance to sample some excellent rums. The Barbados Food and Rum Festival provides an excellent opportunity to discover Barbados rum while enjoying the best in Caribbean cuisine. Barbados is increasingly seeking to promote itself as a foodie experience. This year, the 10th anniversary of this event, starts with ‘Night out in Oistins’ on 24 October. The theme of the 2019 Barbados Food and Rum Festival is 'The Story of…
Find out more »Diwali 2019 (Deepavali), Festival of Light, India
What do you do when you return home after having been exiled for 14 years? You heave a sigh of relief and celebrate. That’s what happens during Diwali (also called Deepavali) in October when in India Lord Rama, his wife Sita, his younger brother Lakshmana and the monkey god Lord Hanuman return home after defeating the demon King Ravana. To welcome back their king and to illuminate their path, the people of his home town Ayodhya lit diyas or oil…
Find out more »Tokyo International Film Festival 2019, Japan
Prepare yourself to rub shoulders with film stars and to discover top international movies at one of Asia’s most prestigious competitive film events, the annual Tokyo...
Find out more »November 2019
Day of the Dead Festival, 2019
Many people associate the Day of the Dead Festival with Mexico, but actually it is an equally important part of the culture of Guatemala (on 1 November) and El Salvador, as well as Brazil, where it is known as Finados. The Day of the Dead has nothing to do with the zombie apocalypse, nor the Day of the Dead Film. Essentially it is a time for families to remember dead relatives. It often involves a visit to the cemetery to…
Find out more »Baltimore Book Festival & Light City Baltimore
Whether it is illumination through the enlightenment of books, or through the bulbs brightening the art and music, Baltimore Book Festival and Light City Baltimore...
Find out more »Tallinn Restaurant Week 2019, Estonia
Estonia’s capital becomes a foodie heaven in November during the twice-annual Tallinn Restaurant Week when you can celebrate gourmet food and dine at some of the city’s...
Find out more »The Grub Fest 2019, New Delhi, India
Hailed as India’s premier food festival, The Grub Fest is the country’s biggest food and entertainment event bringing together foodies, ethnic neighbourhood restaurants...
Find out more »Pushkar Camel Fair 2019, India
The Pushkar Camel Fair in November is a fantastic, colourful madhouse where Hindu pilgrims, mystics, cattle traders, entertainers, tourists and camera crews mix with some 30,000...
Find out more »Tenby Blues Festival 2019, Wales
Southwest Wales will be getting deep, down and meaningful when the Tenby Blues festival comes to the Pembrokeshire town between 8 to 10 November, 2019. Tenby Blues Festival 2018 Line-up This year the Malone–Sibun Band, featuring Marcus Malone and Innes Sibun, will play De Valence on Friday night, supported by the Grainne Duffy Band and Big Joe Louis. The following day, Sugaray Rayford will headline the same venue, with Crawlback and Whiskey River also featuring on the bill. Finally, the Wales'…
Find out more »Cambodia Water Festival 2019 Phnom Penh
This year the Cambodia Water Festival, or Bon Om Touk to give its Khmer name, falls on 10 to 13 November. For three days watch as Phnom Penh’s riverside explodes into life with boat races and firework displays in what is one of the most dramatic festivals in the region. During the Cambodia Water Festival, Phnom Penh is flooded with people coming in from neighbouring villages and all over the country seeking to participate in the races and to join…
Find out more »Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Festivals, 2019
Thailand’s most beautiful and beguiling festival, Loy Krathong is enormously popular with Thais and visitors alike. Thousands of little candle lights and flowers drift down waterways...
Find out more »Vienna Christmas Market 2019
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 is a single market, but rather a series of some 20 fares across the Austrian capital. Nor for that matter was the original market strictly a Christmassy affair, as the first December market held in Vienna was a meat market granted by Albrecht I in 1298. But we will let…
Find out more »EFG London Jazz Festival, 2019
A highlight in UK capital’s music calendar, the EFG London Jazz Festival is held each November. This year’s festival pays homage to the Windrush Generation...
Find out more »Winchester Christmas Market 2019
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...
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