Nabana no Sato Japanese Light Festival
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,
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Stratford Festival Canada 2026
Prepare to be enchanted by world-class theatre at the Stratford Festival Ontario Canada. This renowned theatre festival celebrates the works of William Shakespeare alongside a vibrant mix
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PALP Festival 2026, Valais, Switzerland
The PALP Festival celebrates the music, culture and gastronomy of the Swiss canton of Valais in a series of events held across the summer from April to September. PALP is a wonderful Alpine
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Foodies Festival 2026, Various, UK
Since Foodies Festival was started with the Foodies Festival Edinburgh in 2006, it has grown into what the organisers claim is the largest food and drink festival in the UK.
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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
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Erlanger Bergkirchweih 2026, Erlangen, Germany
Erlangen’s Bergkirchweih is one of Franconia’s classic beer events, centred on the city’s historic beer cellars and outdoor seating under trees. This year it marks its 271st year. Running from
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Big Retreat Festival 2026, Pembrokeshire
Discover your Feel Good, replenish your body and spirit this summer at the Big Retreat Festival Wales held over the May Bank Holiday weekend in Pembrokeshire. Embrace fitness, yoga, art
£120 – £299
Leipzig Beer Exchange 2026, Leipzig, Germany
Leipzig Beer Exchange (Leipziger Bierbörse) Germany brings a travelling ‘beer exchange’ style festival to Leipzig, with stalls offering a wide range of beers alongside street food and live atmosphere. Leipzig
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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...
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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
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Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Gloucestershire
Held in the village of Brockworth in Gloucestershire, the Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling and Wake is normally held on the Spring Bank Holiday Monday each year. What started off as
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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
€7
Aix Bière Festival 2026, Aix-en-Provence, France
Aix-en-Provence hosts a late-May beer festival in one of the city’s best-known parks. Aix Bière Festival is confirmed for 28–30 May 2026 at Parc Jourdan in Aix-en-Provence giving travellers a
€6 – €8
Wiener Bierfest 2026, Vienna, Austria
Wiener Bierfest is a lively city-centre celebration that turns Vienna’s historic square Am Hof into a multi-day beer hub. The official festival site confirms the 15th edition will run from
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FyneFest 2026, Cairndow, Scotland
FyneFest is Fyne Ales’ annual beer festival, returning to Cairndow for 28 May to 1 June 2026. Hosted at the brewery estate at the head of Loch Fyne, it’s a
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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
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Tallinn Craft Beer Weekend (TCBW) 2026, Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn Craft Beer Weekend (TCBW) is a two-day craft beer tasting event in Estonia’s capital. Held on 29–30 May 2026 at Kultuurikatel, it’s made for drinkers who want to explore
Bière FestiVAL (Cité des Congrès de Valenciennes) 2026, Anzin (Valenciennes), France
A Valenciennes-area beer and music weekend returns for its second edition at the Cité des Congrès in Anzin. Bière FestiVAL is confirmed for 29–30 May 2026, organised by the Cité
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Hopfig Craft Beer Festival Aarau 2026, Aarau, Switzerland
Hopfig is Aarau’s dedicated craft beer weekend in the city’s Markthalle. It’s best approached as a tasting-led event—arrive early, pace yourself, and use public transport where possible. The dates are
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Danske Ølentusiasters Ølfestival 2026, Copenhagen, Denmark
Danske Ølentusiasters Ølfestival is a cornerstone date in Denmark’s beer calendar, hosted by the national beer enthusiast association in a spacious industrial venue. The 2026 festival takes place on 29–30
$350 – $525
