March 2020
Andy Warhol Art at Tate Modern, London
London’s first retrospective of Andy Warhol art in almost 20 years has re-opened at the Tate Modern with special measures in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak...
Find out more »Nick Knight: Roses From My Garden
Nick Knight has worked with the likes of Alexander McQueen and John Galiano. The visionary photographer has directed videos for Tom Ford, Lady Gaga and Kanye West...
Find out more »September 2020
Festival Verdi 2020, Parma and Busseto, Italy
To mark its 20th anniversary the Festival Verdi 2020 is taking to the streets of Parma and Busseto in Emilia Romagna, Italy. The festival celebrates the music of Giuseppe Verdi,…
Find out more »Derby Festé Reimagined as Derby Well
The streets of Derby will resound with dance, music, comedy and contemporary circus this September, as Derby Festé hits the ground running for a thirteenth successive year...
Find out more »October 2020
Sagres Birdwatching Festival 2020
Following last year’s success that brought hundreds of wildlife and nature lovers together, the 11th Sagres Birdwatching Festival is set to return on 2 – 5 October. A hotspot for…
Find out more »Cheltenham Literature Festival, 2020
Could there be a more appropriate setting for The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival than the historic Regency spa town of Cheltenham...
Find out more »BFI London Film Festival 2020
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic the 64th BFI London Film Festival will walk red carpets around the UK capital once more this October, in what organisers claim will be the most…
Find out more »Isle of Wight Literary Festival, 2020
Now running for eight years the Isle of Wight Literary Festival is a major literary event in the south of England. Over four days, in excess of 60 writers will…
Find out more »Onion Market 2020, Weimar Germany
Dubbed the Teutonic Glastonbury by the Telegraph, the Weimar Onion Market, takes place each October in the architecturally stunning medieval city in Thuringia, Germany...
Find out more »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,…
Find out more »Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2020
Thailand is certainly no stranger to everything that’s quirky and out of the ordinary. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival held in autumn – also known under its more Taoist-inspired...
Find out more »Eurochocolate Festival 2020, Perugia, Italy
Chocoholics should head for the wonderful city of Perugia in Umbria, Italy this October. Each year the medieval city hosts the International Chocolate Festival, the Eurochocolate Festival. This year will…
Find out more »Durga Puja Festival 2020, India
Durga Puja, one of the most important festivals for Hindu Bengalis, is the biggest yearly event in Kolkata and known as the Carnival of the East. Usually taking place in…
Find out more »Dashain Festival Nepal, 2020
The Dashain Festival is the longest and most important celebration in Nepal before Tihar or Diwali. Spread over 15 days in September or October, depending on the lunar calendar...
Find out more »Raindance Film Festival 2020, London
The largest independent UK film festival, The Raindance Film Festival returns to London for its 27th edition in September. Describing itself as the “champion of the underdog”...
Find out more »Barbados Food and Rum Festival, Bridgetown
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…
Find out more »Tokyo International Film Festival 2020, 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 2020
EFG London Jazz Festival, 2020
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 »Diwali 2020 (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…
Find out more »Pushkar Camel Fair 2020, 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...
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