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SUMMARY:Stratford Festival Canada 2026
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be enchanted by world-class theatre at the Stratford Festival Canada. This renowned theatre festival celebrates the works of William Shakespeare alongside a vibrant mix of contemporary productions\, musicals and Greek tragedies. \nHistory of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival Ca\nThe Stratford Festival Ontario boasts a rich history dating back to 1953. Founded by journalist Tom Patterson\, as a way to regenerate the town\, the festival took inspiration from Shakespeare’s birthplace\, Stratford-upon-Avon\, in England. Initially focusing solely on Shakespeare’s plays\, the festival has blossomed into a more diverse theatrical experience. Tyrone Guthrie was the first artistic director of the festival. \nAlonzo Terrace at the Stratford Festival’s Tom Patterson Theatre. Photography by Suede Productions.\nIn 1953\, Alec Guinness\, working for expenses only\, began the first festival with Richard III. Christopher Plummer\, Peter Ustinov\, Maggie Smith\, William Shatner and Christopher Walken are among the actors who have appeared here. \nIn 2022 the festival opened the Tom Patterson theatre which is one of the leading theatre halls in Canada. \nWhat to Expect at the Stratford Festival 2026?\nSara Topham\, Hedda Gabler. Photography by Ted Belton.\nImmerse yourself in a magical atmosphere where renowned actors bring classic plays and innovative productions to life. The festival boasts four magnificent theatres: the Festival Theatre\, the Avon Theatre\, the Tom Patterson Theatre and the Studio Theatre. Over a six-month season\, audiences are treated to a broad selection of performances. \nThe Stratford Festival 2026 season includes: Waiting for Godot; Othello; The Tempest; A Midsummer’s Night Dream; and The Importance of Being Earnest. \nFull details of the programme can be found here\, which is where you can also purchase tickets. \nWhere Does The Stratford Shakespeare Festival Take Place?\nThe festival unfolds in the charming town of Stratford\, Ontario. Theatre buffs can experience the design and atmosphere in the four different venues mentioned above. \nWhen Is Stratford Festival Ca 2026?\nThe Stratford Ontario Shakespeare Festival will run from 21 April to 21 December 2026. \nThings to Do in Stratford Ontario\nWalk along the river Avon. Photo by Erin Samuell\nBeyond the performances\, Stratford offers streets of Victorian era architecture\, such as the city hall and the courthouse\, as well as the scenic beauty of the Shakespearean Gardens and the Avon River. The art gallery mostly exhibits the works of Canadian artists. \nThere are a range of tours you can sign up for\, such as the chocolate or the ale and bacon trail and keep an eye out for live music offerings. \nTravel to Stratford Ontario \nFor the easiest journey\, fly into Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Direct flights connect London to Toronto on British Airways\, Air Canada\, American Airlines and Lufthansa. Similar direct flights are available from Miami on Air Canada and American Airlines. \nFrom New York\, fly with Air Canada\, and the same two airlines also operate to and from Los Angeles. \nFrom Union Station\, Toronto\, you can hop on a relaxing Via Rail train. More frequent are the buses that leave from 44 York Street\, or rent a car for a scenic drive to Stratford. It is approximately a two-hour to two-and-a- half-hour journey. \nStratford Ontario Canada Time Zone\nStratford is four hours behind London (UTC/GMT) and in the same time zone as New York City. \nFurther Information\nFor more information\, visit the official Stratford Festival Canada website here: https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/. Explore the wonders of Stratford and its surrounding areas: https://visitstratford.ca/. \n\nMain image: Festival Building and Gardens\, c. Krista Dodson. All images supplied by the organisers.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/stratford-festival-canada/
LOCATION:Stratford\, Stratford\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Arts Festivals,Festivals in America
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SUMMARY:Ana Mendieta at Tate Modern Review
DESCRIPTION:Running from 15 July 2026 to 17 January 2027\, the Ana Mendieta exhibition at Tate Modern is powerful and emotionally resonant. Rather than presenting art simply to be viewed\, this retrospective invites visitors to experience work that is deeply personal\, spiritual and profoundly connected to the natural world. \nThe first major UK exhibition dedicated to Ana Mendieta in more than a decade brings together many of her best-known works alongside newly remastered films\, early paintings and late sculptural pieces\, many of which have never before been shown in Britain. It is a rare opportunity to explore the remarkable career of an artist whose influence on contemporary art continues to grow. \nWho Was Ana Mendieta?\nBorn in Havana\, Cuba\, in 1948\, Ana Mendieta was sent to the US as a child through Operation Pedro Pan\, separating her from her family during the Cuban Revolution. This experience of exile shaped much of her artistic practice\, with recurring themes of displacement\, identity\, belonging and memory running throughout her work. \nWorking during the 1970s and early 1980s\, Mendieta became one of the leading figures in performance\, land and body art. Her career was tragically cut short by her death in 1985 at the age of just 36\, yet her work remains among the most influential of the late twentieth century. \nOld Westbury\nWhat to Expect from the Exhibition\nAt the heart of the exhibition is Mendieta’s celebrated Silueta Series\, in which the outline of her body appears in landscapes using natural materials such as earth\, flowers\, leaves\, water and\, most dramatically\, fire. These temporary interventions were documented through photography and film\, allowing the works to survive long after nature reclaimed them. \nTransformation lies at the centre of the exhibition. Bodies dissolve into landscapes\, flames become acts of renewal\, and the boundaries between humanity and nature blur. Fire appears repeatedly throughout the galleries\, not as destruction but as a force of purification\, rebirth and spiritual energy. \nMany of the works explore female identity and ancient ritual\, drawing inspiration from Indigenous and prehistoric cultures. Mendieta believed in a universal life force connecting humanity with the natural world\, and that philosophy runs through the entire exhibition. \nThe show extends beyond the gallery itself\, reflecting her belief that art should exist in dialogue with the landscape rather than remain confined within museum walls. \nA Moving Rather Than Intellectual Experience\nWhile the exhibition provides plenty of historical context\, its greatest strength lies in its emotional impact. This is not an exhibition that demands intellectual analysis so much as quiet reflection. \nWatching the films of flames flickering around body-shaped silhouettes or flowers slowly merging with the earth creates an almost meditative atmosphere. The works evoke absence as much as presence\, loss as much as belonging. \nOne quotation by Mendieta captures the essence of the exhibition perfectly. “I feel suspended between between sky and earth … the obsession of my work … to reaffirm myself in this world.” The exhibition at the Tate Modern is a reaffirmation of the power of her work. \n\nExhibition Dates and Ticket Prices\nThe Ana Mendieta exhibition runs at Tate Modern from 15 July 2026 until 17 January 2027. \nTicket prices are: \n\nAdult: £18\nConcessions: £17\nTate Collective (ages 16–25): £5\nTate Members: Free\n\nReduced admission for children aged 12–18 is available until 1 September 2026 as part of the Great British Summer Savings Scheme.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/ana-mendieta-at-tate-modern-review/
LOCATION:Tate Modern\, Bankside\, London\, SE1 9TG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Tilda Swinton Returns to the Stage in Man to Man
DESCRIPTION:Tilda Swinton returns to live theatre for the first time in years in Man to Man\, Manfred Karge’s remarkable portrait of survival\, identity and resilience in 1930s Germany. \nRunning at the Royal Court Theatre until 24 October 2026\, the production sees Swinton reprise the role of Ella/Max\, more than 30 years after she first performed it at the Traverse Theatre and Royal Court Theatre. It also reunites much of the original creative team\, including director and reviser Stephen Unwin\, designer Bunny Christie and lighting designer Ben Ormerod. \nTranslated from German by Anthony Vivis and revised by Unwin for 2026\, Man to Man tells the story of a woman who is forced to reinvent herself in order to survive. \nIn 1930s Germany\, Ella’s husband dies\, leaving her vulnerable in a society where women have few options and economic hardship is everywhere. She puts on her dead husband’s clothes and assumes his identity. What begins as an act of necessity becomes a new existence that she is forced to maintain as Germany descends into war and dictatorship. \nElla survives hunger\, humiliation and political upheaval\, constantly adapting to a world that seems determined to strip her of her identity and dignity. \nKarge’s play is a one-person tour de force\, moving between memory\, history and performance as Ella recounts a life shaped by extraordinary circumstances. At its heart is a deceptively simple question: how far would you go to survive? \nTilda Swinton photo credit Ruediger Glatz\nSwinton’s return makes the production particularly significant. She first played Ella/Max in 1987\, when the UK premiere was produced by the Traverse Theatre before transferring to the Royal Court. Now\, as part of the Royal Court’s 70th anniversary season\, she returns to a role that has remained closely associated with her career. \nThe production also marks a fascinating theatrical journey of its own. Following its London run\, Man to Man returns to the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh from 29 October to 7 November 2026. It then travels to the Berliner Ensemble\, Karge’s artistic home\, opening on 9 February 2027\, before continuing to New York in spring 2027. \nFor Travel Begins at 40 readers\, this is a chance to see an important piece of modern European theatre in a production that brings together a remarkable actor\, a celebrated creative team and a story about the lengths people can go to when the world around them becomes hostile. \nIt is also a reminder that survival is not always about physical strength. Sometimes it means changing your identity\, challenging expectations and finding the determination to carry on when almost everything else has been taken away. \nMan to Man at a Glance\nWhat: Man to Man by Manfred Karge\nTranslation: Anthony Vivis\n2026 revision and direction: Stephen Unwin\nStarring: Tilda Swinton as Ella/Max\nVenue: Jerwood Theatre Downstairs\, Royal Court Theatre\, Sloane Square\, London SW1W 8AS\nDates: 5 September to 24 October 2026\nPress night: 11 September 2026\nTickets: £15–£74.50\nAccess: £19\, plus companion ticket at the same rate\nBSL interpreted: 7 October 2026\, 7.30pm\nCaptioned: 9 October\, 7.30pm and 24 October\, 1.30pm\nAudio-described: 10 October\, 1.30pm\nNext: Traverse Theatre\, Edinburgh\, 29 October–7 November 2026; Berliner Ensemble from 9 February 2027; New York\, spring 2027
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/tilda-swinton-returns-to-the-stage-in-man-to-man/
LOCATION:Royal Court Theatre\, Sloane Square\, London\, SW1W 8AS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Munich 2026\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your lederhosen or dirndl for the world’s largest and most famous beer festival\, the Oktoberfest in Munich. The iconic Volksfest will feature live music\, funfairs\, parades\, traditional German cuisine and of course millions of litres of German beer.  \nMany thousands of visitors from all corners of the world will descent upon Munich to celebrate its traditional Bavarian culture and enjoy the best beer of the entire region. Every year\, over six million enthusiasts visit the legendary Oktoberfest during which time the German city comes to a standstill. \nWhat is Oktoberfest?\nOktoberfest is German for October festival and is a traditional people’s celebration that dates back to the early 19th century (see below\, History). Most of the action happens on the Theresienwiese\, a large fairground with at its border a big bronze statue of Frau Bayern\, the goddess of Bavaria. The fairground\, which is located just outside of the city centre\, is free to enter. \nThere will be 14 large and 21 smaller decorated tents at the Oktoberfest\, with some 2\,000 – 8\,000 people per tent. Often there’s also an outside biergarten with lots of seats so that it’s not unusual to have some 10\,000 revellers at the bigger tents. \nDon’t do this after spending a day in a beer tent\nExpect lots of men clad in their traditional Bavarian lederhosen outfit and women likewise in their colourful dirndls – you even might want to hire one for the occasion so you don’t stand out too much. There are also about 200 funfair attractions\, from a big wheel and haunted houses to water slides and roller coasters. It’s probably not unwise to visit these first\, before filling yourself with beer inside one of the tents. \n\nFor all our Germany-related travel features\, news and offers\, click here. \n\nAll this culminates into one big party with lots of singing and dancing inside the beer venues\, in addition to the drinking and eating\, while the live playing brass bands and oompah music make for an unbeatable atmosphere. Despite the combination of big crowds and lots of beer\, it’s a jovial\, friendly and safe happening where strangers sit packed alongside each other at long tables\, together drinking\, singing and laughing. Locals and tourists of different ages mix here with families from all over Bavaria\, with every Tuesday of the Oktoberfest a special family-friendly day – but children below six are not allowed after 8pm so that adults can have their own inebriated fun in the evening. \nIf beer is not your thing\, don’t despair\, there are two special wine tents\, while non-alcohol drinks can also be ordered in all tents. Zum Wohl! \nAnd remember to book your accommodation well in advance as Munich fills up\, but don’t worry there are plenty of awesome hotels in Munich. \nThe Oktoberfest Munich is jovial\, happy and safe\nOktoberfest 2026 Activities and Programme\nSaturday : before the official opening of the Oktoberfest at noon this same day\, there’s a traditional parade of the Oktoberfest ‘Wiesnwirte und Brauereien’ (landlords and breweries) featuring the brewers’ magnificent horse-drawn carts\, decorated floats with Oktoberfest waitresses and the brass bands that will play in the beer tents. Dating back to 1887\, the parade involves some 1\,000 people\, lasts about 45 minutes and leads from the Sonnenstraße-Schwanthalerstraße to the Theresienwiese which is the location of the Oktoberfest. \nSaturday : at noon the Oberbürgermeister (head mayor) of Munich taps the first barrel and calls out “O’zapft is!” (“it is tapped”) after which immediately riflemen fire 12 saluting shots. The first litre of beer is then offered to the Minister-President of Bayern. This ceremony takes place in the Schottenhamel-Festhalle and is broadcast live on the national TV channel ARD. \nSunday : the first Sunday of the Oktoberfest is filled with traditional activities. On this day the two-hour long famous ‘Trachten- und Schützenzug’ (costume and riflemen) procession takes place over a distance of seven kilometres and involves some 9\,000 performers. Expect everything traditional from riflemen in different historical uniforms\, horse-drawn carriages\, marching brass bands and decorated floats to flag-throwers\, dancers\, trumpeters on horseback\, and many other performers. Also broadcast live on national TV\, the procession runs from the Max II monument to the Theresienwiese. \nSunday : about 400 musicians of all the bands of the Oktoberfest put on a big band concert in the open air. This takes place at the big bronze statue of Frau Bayern near the Theresienwiese. \nThe ‘Trachten- und Schützenzug’ procession. Photo Tommy Loesch / München Tourismus\nOktoberfest Beer\nAll the beer at the Oktoberfest is exclusively brewed in Munich and under strict conditions called the Reinheitsgebot (purity law) to which only six breweries conform\, which are HofBräu München\, Spaten\, Augustiner Bräu\, Hacker-Pschorr\, Löwenbräu and Paulaner. The beer is served in the iconic one-litre stone or glass mugs and on average contain 6% alcohol\, so not to be sniffed at. Every year some six million litres of beer are served during the Oktoberfest. \n\nIf you can’t get enough of beer festivals\, read about these 7 Great Beer Festivals in the UK\, Belgium\, Germany and the US. \n\nOktoberfest 2026 Beer Tents\nWith a total of 35 tents\, making a choice can be daunting. Every tent is different and has its own characteristics\, whether it’s another kind of music\, a famous traditional interior\, special food\, different atmosphere or a reputation for partying. Click here to check out the different tents. \nA German brass band in one of the beer tents dishing out oompah tunes\nOktoberfest History\nThe Oktoberfest dates back to 1810. When Prince Regent Ludwig of Bavaria was going to marry Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen\, they threw a big party. The celebrations took place over several days on the grounds of what is now called Theresienwiese\, after Princess Therese. The whole of Munich came out to witness the event\, which over time has grown into a massive folk fest. \nGradually\, other German cities started to organise their own Oktoberfests too\, and today you can celebrate it in many German cities. Each Oktoberfest in Germany has its own characteristics but two things always stay central: traditional dress and beer. \nWhen is Oktoberfest 2026?\nIn 2026 the Oktoberfest starts officially at 12am on Saturday 19 September and lasts until 4 October. \nDuring the festival\, the tents open at 10am during weekdays and 9am on weekends and public holidays. Last beers are served at 10:30pm with the tents closing at 11:30pm. Exceptions are the Käfer Wiesn-Schänke (or Käfer tent) and Kuffler’s Weinzelt (one of the wine tents but where you can also get beer) which stay open till 1am with last calls at 12:30am. Details of opening times can be found here. \nThe Oktoberfest is very much also about tradition\nOktoberfest Location\nThe Oktoberfest takes place on the grounds of the Theresienwiese which is located just outside Munich’s city centre. Click here for detailed information of how to get there from the city and different travel options to Munich. \nIf you’re keen on experiencing the Oktoberfest in its Heimat Germany but you prefer a smaller-scale alternative\, then rest assured\, between the end of September and mid-October there are Oktoberfests all over Germany. Some stand out more than others including the ones in Berlin and Hannover. \nIf you plan to sample several of the one-litre beers\, it may be prudent to leave anything you don’t need at your hotel – except perhaps your partner. Every year the Oktoberfest’s Lost & Found office is inundated with thousands of lost objects\, which last year included 1\,056 passports\, 520 wallets\, 320 mobile phones\, 300 bags\, and 50 cameras\, while some of the more unusual items included two wedding rings\, a hearing aid\, dentures and a Segway. You have been warned. \nLederhosen – not for the faint of heart or knobbly of knee\nOktoberfest around the world\nIf you can’t make it to Munich this year\, then check out our article A Global Beer Trip: Is There and Oktoberfest Near Me? \n\nFor more information\nVisit the Oktoberfest Munich 2026 website for further details. The official website of the city of Munich also contains loads of practical information. \n\nAll photos credit Sebastian Lehner / München Tourismus\, except mentioned otherwise.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/oktoberfest-munich-germany-2/
LOCATION:Theresienwiese\, Bavariaring\, Munich\, Bavaria\, 80336\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Festivals in Europe,Food Festivals,Music Festivals,Wine and Beer Festivals
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SUMMARY:The Standard of Living Asks What Makes a Good Life
DESCRIPTION:What if one of the most influential economists of the twentieth century believed that money was only part of the equation? James Graham’s The Standard of Living explores the extraordinary life of John Maynard Keynes\, asking whether art\, love and human connection might ultimately be more valuable than wealth. \nDirected by Nicholas Hytner\, this new play receives its world premiere at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket this autumn\, with Rory Kinnear taking on the role of Keynes and Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova making her West End debut as his wife\, the celebrated Russian ballerina Lydia Lopokova. \nKeynes is perhaps best known for revolutionising economic thinking and helping to shape the financial settlement of the Western world after the First World War. But Graham’s play looks beyond the economist in the textbooks to the man moving between two very different worlds. \nOn one side are the corridors of power in Whitehall\, where Keynes is attempting to build a fairer economic future. On the other is the intoxicating world of the Bloomsbury Group\, where artists\, writers and thinkers are challenging conventional ideas about art\, sexuality\, relationships and how life should be lived. \nKeynes’s relationships place him firmly at the centre of this bohemian circle. He marries Lydia Lopokova\, a star of Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes\, while his close relationship with the painter Duncan Grant is played by Thomas Flynn. The cast also includes Naomi Frederick as Virginia Woolf\, Claire Price as her sister Vanessa Bell\, Pip Carter as writer Lytton Strachey and Agatha Enecio as artist Dora Carrington. \nLaurie Kynaston plays Keynes’s great economic rival Friedrich Hayek\, while George Taylor appears as William Beveridge\, the economist whose ideas would help lay the foundations of the British welfare state. \nPip Carter\, Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova in rehearsals for The Standard of Living (credit Manuel Harlan)\nAs markets crash and established systems begin to crumble\, Keynes finds himself confronting a question that feels surprisingly contemporary: what is a good life? \nCan economic systems be designed around human happiness rather than simply the accumulation of wealth? Can art and beauty change society? And can personal relationships survive when political and financial power are at stake? \nGraham\, the three-time Olivier Award-winning writer of Dear England\, brings these questions to a story filled with music\, dance\, desire and intellectual argument. With set design by Bob Crowley and costumes by Jenny Beavan\, the production promises to move between the austerity of Whitehall and the creative energy of Bloomsbury. \nThere is also a deliberate attempt to make the production accessible to a younger audience. Thousands of £25 tickets are available throughout the run\, while 2\,000 special Keynes Tickets offer £25 seats in the stalls and dress circle to those aged 16 to 30. \nFor a play about an economist who helped reshape the modern world\, The Standard of Living is less interested in balance sheets than in the things that cannot easily be measured. Happiness. Beauty. Love. And the possibility of imagining a better future. \nThe Standard of Living at a glance\nWhat: The Standard of Living by James Graham\nDirector: Nicholas Hytner\nCast: Rory Kinnear\, Natalia Osipova\, Thomas Flynn\, Laurie Kynaston\, Naomi Frederick\, Claire Price\, Pip Carter and others\nVenue: Theatre Royal Haymarket\, London\nDates: 21 September to 12 December 2026\nOpening night: 29 September 2026\nTickets: From £25\nSpecial offer: 2\,000 Keynes Tickets at £25 for ages 16 to 30\, plus thousands of £25 tickets available throughout the run\nRunning time: TB
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/the-standard-of-living-asks-what-makes-a-good-life/
LOCATION:Theatre Royal Haymarket\, Suffolk Street\, London\, SW1Y 4HT\, SW1Y 4HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:Kaiser Wiesn (Wiener Kaiser Wiesn) 2026\, Vienna\, Austria
DESCRIPTION:Kaiser Wiesn is Vienna’s flagship Oktoberfest-style season\, staged on the Kaiserwiese in the Prater. \nFor 2026\, the official site lists dates from 24 September to 11 October 2026\, giving visitors a multi-week window to catch the beer-tent atmosphere without leaving the city. The Prater setting is a major advantage: you can combine the festival with classic Vienna attractions such as the Giant Ferris Wheel\, then walk straight into the festivities. With its long run and prominent location\, Kaiser Wiesn draws both tourists and locals\, making it one of Austria’s most recognisable beer events. Use the published address (Oswald‑Thomas‑Platz 1\, 1020 Wien) as your navigation anchor\, and plan your visit around the days you are in Vienna. Because it spans several weeks\, it’s flexible for autumn trips\, including short breaks and business travel. Use the official date range when choosing your Vienna travel dates. \nAdditional Information on Kaiser Wiesn (Wiener Kaiser Wiesn)\n\nDates: 24 September–11 October 2026.\nLocation: Kaiserwiese\, Oswald-Thomas-Platz 1\, 1020 Wien.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/kaiser-wiesn-wiener-kaiser-wiesn-vienna-austria/
LOCATION:Kaiserwiese (Prater)\, Oswald-Thomas-Platz 1\, 1020 Wien\, Vienna\, Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Festivals in Austria,Festivals in Europe,Wine and Beer Festivals
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SUMMARY:Wigtown Book Festival 2026\, Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Are you a book lover looking for a unique experience? Look no further than the Wigtown Book Festival! This annual event\, held in the Scottish town of Wigtown\, is a true celebration of literature and the written word. From author talks and book signings to workshops and panel discussions\, there’s something for everyone at this vibrant festival. \nWigtown\, known as Scotland’s National Book Town\, is a picturesque destination littered with quaint bookshops and coffee shops lining its streets. During the festival\, the town comes alive with a buzz of excitement and creativity\, as locals and visitors alike come together to share their love of books. \nWigtown is full of bookshops\nThe first festival was held in 1999 and it has grown into one of the most cherished book festivals in the UK \nWhether you’re a seasoned festival-goer or a first-time visitor\, there’s no doubt that the Wigtown Book Festival is a must-see event for any book lover. \nThe Wigtown Book Festival 2026\nThe Wigtown Book Festival is a ten-day event that takes place from 25 September to 4 October. There will be more than 200 events\, for all ages. \nLouis McGuffie VC Memorial Gardens (or Gardens)\, photo George McGeorge\nThe Festival Marquee is located in the Louis McGuffie VC Memorial Gardens (or Gardens) at the centre of the town. On one end of the Gardens on Wigtown Square is Wigtown County Buildings. This will hold the Main Hall\, Festival Cafe\, Festival Book Shop\, Visitor Centre\, Osprey Room and Library. The McNeillie Tent is in the garden at the back of The Old Bank Bookshop on Wigtown Square. Another place to note is The Kist Marquee\, showcasing fine food and drink and local art from Dumfries and Galloway outside the County Buildings. \nWith a packed schedule of events should include Author Talks\, workshops\, panel discussions\, and a bookshop crawl. \nMark Bibby Jackson outside Foggie Toddle Books\, photo George McGeorge\nThese are just a few of the many highlights of the Wigtown Book Festival. With so much to see and do\, there’s never a dull moment during the festival. Don’t forget to check the festival’s official website for the Wigtown Book Festival programme 2024 and to book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. \nThe festival also organises the Wigtown Poetry Prize\, the Compass Mentoring Scheme and the Anne Brown Essay prize. \nThe Wigtown Book Festival 2026 Dates\nThe Wigtown Scotland book festival will be from 25 September to 4 October. \n\nCreation of a Book Town\nModelled on Hay-on-Wye\, Wigtown became Scotland’s National Book Town in 1998\, and the book festival soon followed. You can read more about this amazing journey here. \n\nGetting to Wigtown:\n \nWigtown is located in the southwest of Scotland and can be reached by car\, train or bus. If you’re driving\, Wigtown is approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh. There is plenty of free parking available in the town centre. \nIf you prefer to take public transport\, there are regular bus services from nearby towns such as Stranraer\, Dumfries and Newton Stewart. The closest train station is in Stranraer\, which is approximately 20 miles from Wigtown. \nAccommodation:\nDuring the festival\, accommodation in Wigtown can book up quickly\, so it’s important to plan ahead. There are a variety of options available\, including hotels\, B&Bs\, guesthouses and self-catering cottages. \nOne popular choice is to stay in a local bookshop! Several bookshops in Wigtown offer accommodation\, giving you the opportunity to sleep among the shelves and immerse yourself in the literary atmosphere. Alternatively\, there are a number of campsites and caravan parks in the surrounding area if you prefer to stay closer to nature. \nExploring Wigtown\nWhen you’re not attending events at the festival\, there’s plenty to explore in Wigtown and its surrounding areas. Here are some must-see attractions: \n\nWigtown Bookshops: Take a stroll down Wigtown’s main street and discover its many independent bookshops. Each shop has its own unique charm and specialises in different genres of literature.\nBladnoch Distillery: Scotland is known for its whisky\, and the Bladnoch Distillery is a great place to sample some of the region’s finest. Take a tour of the distillery and learn about the whisky-making process.\n\nWigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve: Take a scenic walk through this beautiful nature reserve\, home to a variety of wildlife including seals and otters. \n\nTo discover the things to do in the area read Mark Bibby Jackson’s Road Trip through Ayrshire\, Dumfries and Galloway.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/wigtown-book-festival-scotland/
LOCATION:Louis McGuffie VC Memorial Gardens\, Louis McGuffie VC Memorial Gardens\, Wigtown\, Scotland\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Festivals,Festivals in the UK
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SUMMARY:Nottingham Goose Fair Nottingham 2026\, UK
DESCRIPTION:The Nottingham Goose Fair is Europe’s largest travelling fun fair reaching over 20 acres and encompassing over 250 fairground rides\, including 100 for small children. \nRun by events company the Mellors Group in collaboration with Nottingham City Council\, the festival attracts visitors from across the region\, wider UK and even the world. Some 400\,000 visitors are expected this year. In addition to the Nottingham Goose Fair rides\, food will come in many varieties from Punjabi to Caribbean. \n\nThe Goose fair Nottingham is the biggest of three ‘goose’ fairs in the UK with Goosey Fair in Tavistock and Michaelmas Goose Fayre in Colyford\, both in Devon. \n\nNottingham Goose Fair History\nThe old Nottingham Goose Fair has run for over 700 years and is one of the oldest and most historic fun fairs in the world\, with a different offering every year. \nOriginally the Goose fair Nottingham was called St Mathew’s fair\, dating back to Saxon times. In 1164\, Henry II granted a charter to Lenton Priory to run a fair during Martinmas. The Nottingham Goose Fair itself has run since 1284. \nThe Nottingham Goose Fair is Europe’s largest traveling fair and a beloved annual tradition with over 700 years of history. Originally a livestock and cheese market\, it has evolved into a spectacular modern event\, spread across nearly 20 acres. With over 500 rides and attractions—including 100 just for children—it offers something for everyone\, from thrilling rollercoasters to classic fairground games. \nEntry is free to the the Goose fair Nottingham\, and you simply pay for the rides you choose. Once home to curiosities like performing fleas\, the fair has a colorful past\, including a historic parachute jump in 1888. Today\, it’s one of Nottingham’s most anticipated events\, drawing huge crowds of locals and tourists alike. \nWhether you’re chasing cuddly toy prizes or enjoying toffee apples and hot chocolate\, it’s a festive celebration for all ages. Parking can be tight\, so public transport is a popular and convenient choice. The Goose Fair promises fun\, nostalgia\, and excitement every autumn. \nNottingham City Council Goose Fair\nAlthough it is now largely a fun fair\, originally it was an agricultural fair\, deriving its name from the large number of geese driven to market from surrounding countryside. It became a fun fair somewhere at the start of the 19th century. \nTo discover more about the the Goose fair Nottingham\, click here. \nGoose Fair Nottingham Dates\n\nWhen is the Nottingham Goose Fair? This year’s fair will run over 10 days between Friday 25 September and Sunday 4 October\, 2025. \nGoose Fair 2025 Opening Event Times\nNottingham Goose Fair Opening Times : It is open from 4pm to 10:30pm on Monday to Thursday and to 11pm on Friday and Saturday. Saturday and Sunday opens at 12pm and closes at 11pm on Saturdays and 9pm on Sundays. \nGoose Fair Nottingham Prices\nIt is free to enter the Nottingham Goose Fair. \nNottingham Goose Fair Location\nWhere is the Nottingham Goose Fair held? It is hosted annually on the Forest Recreation Ground in Nottingham. \nNottingham Goose Fair Parking\nYou can use city centre car parks or Park and Ride sites. Shuttle buses serve the fair\, alternatively you can use public transport (see below). \nHow To Get There\nYou can either take the Tram or a local buses 3C\, 57\, 58\, 59\, 87\, 89\, L12 and Calverton by NCT or Trentbarton buses. \n\n\nMain image: Credit Tracey Whitefoot and Nottingham City Council.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/nottingham-goose-fair/
LOCATION:Forest Recreation Ground\, Gregory Boulevard\,\, Nottingham\, NG7 6NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in the UK
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SUMMARY:FLEM 2026: Festival of Expanded Literature Magaluf
DESCRIPTION:Magaluf\, better known for its sun-soaked beaches and nightlife\, is preparing for a different kind of gathering this autumn. The Festival of Expanded Literature in Magaluf (FLEM) returns for its sixth edition\, promising its most international programme yet. \nWhen Is FLEM?\nFLEM 2025 runs from 1–4 October\, taking over the INNSiDE by Meliá Calvià Beach hotel and spilling out into public spaces across Magaluf. Registration opens in September\, with early-bird packages and “flash offers” available on the festival website. \nHistory of FLEM\nFLEM 2022\nLaunched in 2020 by Palma’s independent bookshop Rata Corner in collaboration with INNSiDE by Meliá\, FLEM set out to “expand” literature’s reach — both geographically\, by bringing major authors to the Balearics\, and conceptually\, by mixing literature with music\, visual art\, performance and even immersive experiences. \nIn just four years\, it has grown from a boutique event into the Balearics’ largest literary festival\, attracting more than 10\,000 attendees in 2024. Its now-famous “Secret Rooms” — hotel suites transformed into interactive cultural spaces — have become one of its signature draws. Past iterations have included everything from pop-up tattoo parlours to literary escape rooms. \nWhat to Expect at FLEM 2026\nJohn Boyne © Rich Gilligan\nThis year’s programme blends international stars with a strong local presence: – you can see them all here. \nThe four-day programme will include open-air readings\, concerts\, podcasts\, poetry recitals\, and of course the “Secret Rooms” installations. \n\nThings to Do in Magaluf\nMagaluf’s cultural profile has been quietly changing in recent years. A €5 million upgrade to its 650-metre seafront promenade — part-funded by the EU’s NextGenerationEU plan — has introduced native plants\, low-impact dunes\, and energy-efficient lighting\, alongside more accessible public spaces. \nBeyond FLEM\, visitors can explore: \n\n\nThe promenade — perfect for sunset walks. \n\n\nNearby beaches — including family-friendly Palmanova and scenic Illetes. \n\n\nWatersports and boat trips — offering views of Mallorca’s dramatic coastline. \n\n\nLocal dining — from seafood restaurants to contemporary tapas bars. \n\n\nCultural day trips — to Palma’s historic centre\, art galleries\, and markets. \n\n\nAs FLEM festival continues to grow\, it’s not just books that draw people to Magaluf each autumn — it’s the sense that the Balearic resort is rewriting its own story.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/flem-2025-festival-of-expanded-literature-magaluf/
LOCATION:INNSiDE by Meliá\, Calvià Beach\, Magaluf\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Book Festivals,Festivals in Europe
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SUMMARY:Sitges Grape Harvest Festival (Festa de la Verema) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Every autumn\, the seaside town of Sitges comes alive with one of Catalonia’s most cherished celebrations: the Grape Harvest Festival (Festa de la Verema). Now in its sixty-fourth edition\, the festival will be held from 2 to 4 October 2026\, filling the picturesque Plaça de la Fragata and the beachfront with the aromas of freshly pressed grapes\, the clinking of cava glasses\, and the rhythms of Catalan tradition. \nHistory of Festa de la Verema\nThe roots of the festival stretch back to 1961\, when Sitges first began to celebrate the grape harvest in a formal way. The custom draws on a much older tradition\, when grape must—the first juice of the season—was offered to Saint Bartholomew\, the town’s patron saint. This symbolic act linked winemaking to faith and community\, reminding locals that their livelihood and culture were bound to the vineyards that cover the rolling hills of the Penedès and Garraf regions. More than six decades on\, the Sitges Grape Harvest Festival remains a vibrant expression of this bond\, blending ritual with revelry\, and history with modern wine tourism. \nFesta de la Verema Highlights\nFesta de la Verema\nOver three days\, visitors can explore a lively programme that showcases the town’s wine heritage in all its richness. At the heart of the festival is the Wine Exhibition\, where regional producers gather to present the best wines and cavas from Sitges and its surrounding vineyards. Here\, experts and casual drinkers alike can sample vintages that speak of terroir and tradition\, while learning about the artistry behind Catalonia’s most celebrated labels. \nOn Sunday 4 October\, the festival reaches its most colourful peak. At midday\, crowds gather for the Grape Stomping Contest\, a joyous spectacle in which participants climb into great wooden barrels and crush grapes with their bare feet\, just as winemakers once did centuries ago. Far from being a simple showpiece\, the contest embodies the communal spirit of the harvest and the enduring value of traditions handed down from generation to generation. Shortly afterwards\, the Wine Tasting Fair begins\, offering visitors the chance to taste exceptional bottles while soaking up the seaside atmosphere. \nWhy You Should Go\nThe Sitges Grape Harvest Festival is more than just another food and drink event; it is a window into Catalonia’s cultural heart. For travellers\, it offers a rare opportunity to experience living traditions in one of Spain’s most beautiful coastal towns. The combination of historical ceremony\, playful competition and world-class wines makes for an experience that is both festive and authentic. Sitges itself provides the perfect backdrop: winding medieval streets\, sandy beaches and a famously relaxed spirit that has long attracted artists\, writers and bon vivants. Attending the festival is as much about immersing yourself in this atmosphere as it is about tasting wine. \nPractical Information\nMost of the festival is free to enjoy\, from the parades and grape stomping to the general ambience around the Wine Exhibition. Tastings usually require the purchase of a ticket or tokens\, with prices depending on the number of wines sampled. Whether you choose to spend a few euros on a glass or simply watch the contests unfold\, there is something for every budget. \nReaching Sitges is easy\, making the festival ideal for a day trip or weekend escape from Barcelona. Frequent trains run from the city centre to Sitges in around forty minutes\, while the drive along the C-32 motorway takes about half an hour. Once in town\, the festival venues are centrally located around the waterfront\, all within easy walking distance. \nFesta de la Verema is a Celebration of Wine and Community\nFor over sixty years\, the Sitges Grape Harvest Festival has celebrated the fruits of the vine while strengthening the bonds of community. Today\, it is a joyful convergence of heritage\, gastronomy and seaside charm. Whether you join in the grape stomping\, sample fine wines beneath the Catalan sun\, or simply wander the lively streets of Sitges\, this October festival offers a unique chance to taste the true spirit of the region. \n\nThings to Do in Sitges\nFor information on what to do in Sitges\, click here. You might also wish to visit the Sitges Carnival. Photos supplied by Sitges Anytime.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/sitges-grape-harvest-festival-festa-de-la-verema/
LOCATION:Plaça de la Fragata\, Sitges\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in Europe,Wine and Beer Festivals
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SUMMARY:Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026\, Texas
DESCRIPTION:Twenty One Pilots\, Kings of Leon and Charli XCX are in town when the state capital of Texas welcomes the Austin City Limits Music Festival on 2-4 and 9-11 October.  \nHow to Get to the Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026\nHeld out at Zilker Park\, the music is performed over eight stages. Free shuttles are available from downtown\, cycling there is encouraged with ride share schemes in place\, though\, best of all\, there is a walkers trail with amenities that takes you straight there. \nAustin City Limits Music Festival Tickets\nThree types of ticket are on offer: General\, which essentially gains you entry; VIP\, with shaded viewing deck\, a VIP bar\, spa and a grove to relax in; and finally\, Platinum with a viewing deck close to the main stage\, better viewing areas for five stages\, an exclusive bar\, private entry to the event\, spa\, golf cart transportation\, wifi\, your own locker/charger\, access to after shows\, and exclusive dining. \nThe park itself has a range of outlets selling food (including vegan\, vegetarian and gluten-free)\, and drink\, though free filtered water is available at specific stations. Also\, there is a section for charities and non-governmental organisations seeking like-minded people. Elsewhere you will find a market area and a kiddie park which the under 10s aren’t charged for – as long as they don’t try to sneak in without you. \nDay tickets start at $170\, with a Y’All access ticket setting you back $27\,000. Purchase your tickets here. \n2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival Line Up\nThe full line up for the music festival is here. \nAustin City Limits Music Festival\nAustin City Limits Music Festival Dates\nThe festival is held over two consecutive weekends : 2-4 October and 9-11 October\, 2026. \nThings to Do in Austin Texas\nPaddle Boarding on Lou Neff Point\, Austin c. Tomek Baginski\nAlso in Austin there is kayaking on Lady Bird Lake\, paddle boarding on Lou Neff Point\, or river tubing\, tours to see bats\, haunted bars and craft beers\, the State Capitol building and the historic centre. The most bizarre is the Cathedral of Junk\, a wry monument to reconsidering lifestyle choices that destroy the planet\, though as this is a private project it is by appointment only. \n\nFor an alternative take on American festivals\, why not fly to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta? \n\nFlights to Austin Texas\nThe Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the main entry point for international travellers. It is directly served by British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London year-round with seasonal services by KLM from Amsterdam and Lufthansa from Frankfurt. \nHotels in Austin Texas\nIf you are looking for hotels in Austin\, or a flight to Texan state capital\, book up well in advance. \n\nFor more on the Austin City Limits Music Festival\nVisit: https://www.aclfestival.com/
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/austin-city-limits-music-festival/
LOCATION:Zilker Park\, Austin\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals in America,Music Festivals
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Comedy Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Taking place from Friday 2 to Sunday 11 October 2026\, the Birmingham Comedy Festival returns with a stellar line-up of over 150 performances. This award-winning festival promises to deliver an extraordinary showcase of comedic talent\, featuring some of the most renowned names in the industry. \nHighlights of Birmingham Comedy Festival 2026\n \nHannah Gray \nYou can download the brochure of events here. \nShowcasing Regional Talent\nThe Breaking Talent Award 2025 4\, is a highly anticipated event that celebrates and recognises the brightest up-and-coming comedic talents from the West Midlands. \nVenues and Dates\nSupported by The Arcadian and What’s On Magazine\, the Birmingham Comedy Festival will take place across more than 20 venues throughout the city\, ranging from intimate pub settings to large concert halls. \n\nMilton Jones (credit Jiksaw) \nWhere Is the Birmingham Comedy Festival 2026?\nThe Birmingham Comedy Festival will be hosted across more than 20 venues in the city. \nWhen Is It?\nFrom October 2 to 11 2026. \nFurther Information\nFor everything else including purchasing Birmingham Comedy Festival tickets\, go to: bhamcomfest.co.uk. \nThis year’s Birmingham Comedy Festival is set to be a remarkable celebration of both established and emerging comedic talent\, offering a wide range of performances that will appeal to all audiences. \n\nMain image: Rachel Parris – Credit Karla Gowlett
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/birmingham-comedy-festival/
LOCATION:Various\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festivals in the UK
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SUMMARY:Ilkley Literature Festival\, Yorkshire\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Actors\, writers\, poets and even a few journos will descend upon the West Yorkshire Victorian spa town of Ilkley in October for the Ilkley Literature Festival.  \nThe county might be noted for its Yorkshire brass bands\, but this 17-day bookish fete is the second oldest in the UK\, as well as the leading one of its ilk in the North. Expect authors\, politicians and philosophers to be drawn to the town\, and its wonderful scenery nestled by Ilkley moor immortalised in song. \nHighlights of the Ilkley Literature Festival 2026\nSchedule of events at the 2026 festival can be found here. \nAnita Rani\, photo Jay Brooks\n\nAlternatively\, why not visit Whitby and the North York Moors? \n\nRestaurants and Pubs in Ilkley\nIlkley has a number of independent cafés\, restaurants and bars\, such as the tapas-style Friends of Ham and up-market Box Tree restaurant. The Crescent Inn dominates the centre of town and has a proper pub\, as well as Le Bistrot Pierre restaurant. \nFestivals in Yorkshire\nIf you can’t attend the Ilkley Festival but are going to God’s Own Country\, you could try the Malton Food Festival (May)\, the Whitby Folk Festival (August) or the Freedom Festival Hull (August / September). \nWhen is the Ilkley Literature Festival 2026?\n2 – 18 October\, 2026. \nTickets for the Ilkley Literature Festival\nFor prices and booking details click here. \nIlkley Literature Festival Schedule\nA full schedule of what’s on can be found here. \nIlkley Moor Song\nIf you haven’t heard Yorkshire’s ‘national anthem’ On Ilkley Moor Baht ‘at\, then you are in for a treat. \nGetting to the Ilkley Literature Festival\nTrains run twice an hour from Leeds and Bradford\, both 30 minutes away. Most trains will take bikes\, or you can always cycle along the back lanes from Otley. If travelling by car\, Ilkley is on the A65 from Leeds to Skipton. Or if arriving from overseas\, Leeds/Bradford International airport is only a 15-minute drive away. \nHotels in Ilkley \nThe Crescent Inn is in the centre of town\, and the Innkeepers Lodge has great views of the Cow and Calf Rocks. \n\nThings to do in Ilkley\nFor more inspiration on what to do in Ilkley\, visit: www.visitbradford.com/ilkley or http://www.visitilkley.com. \nCover photo: Susie Dent by John Lawrence
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/ilkley-literature-festival-yorkshire/
LOCATION:Ilkley\, Ilkley\, Yorkshire\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in the UK
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SUMMARY:National Wine Day Moldova Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Wine Day Moldova will see hundreds of wines from some 90 producers on display over the two-day Moldova wine festival celebrating the country’s centuries-old winemaking traditions in October. \nTens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the Great National Assembly Square in the Moldova capital Chisinau for the Moldova wine festival\, which is a major event in the country’s calendar. \nWhat is the National Wine Day Moldova?\nThe wine festival allows people to become acquainted with the wine of Moldova\, which at its peak created half the wine consumed by the former Soviet Union. From major Moldova wineries\, such as Mileștii Mici\, recognised as the largest wine collection in the world\, to small scale vineyards\, the range of Moldova wine offerings available is quite staggering. \nHard at work at the National Wine Day Moldova\, c Sergheibucico.com\nExperience wines from vintage to youthful\, as well as limited editions and those launched specially at the event. The National Wine Day includes wine tastings\, tours of Moldova wineries and master classes\, so you can fully immerse yourselves in the history of the wine of Moldova. \nThe day also allows you the opportunity to learn more about the local cuisine and culture. \nHighlights of the Moldova Wine Festival\nSome 90 Moldova wineries are expected to feature at the National Wine Day. \nMilestii mici has the biggest collection of wines in the world.\nJoin the Wine School\, where you can learn both the art and rules of wine tasting\, and experience tasting workshops. Travel back in time at the peasant courtyard where you can discover how wine was made in medieval times\, or learn traditional Moldovan dance and whirl in a hora. Alternatively\, chill at any of the three event relaxation zones in a natural\, green environment. \nThere will be a series of InfoPoints where you can sign up for Moldova winery tours\, as well as a Taster’s Book that offers vouchers for wine tastings\, as well as a craft fair and numerous stalls and restaurants offering traditional Moldova food\, such as placinte and mamaliga. \nWhen is National Wine Day Moldova\n3 to 4 October\, 2026. \nWhere is the National Wine Day Moldova\nIt’s held in the Great National Assembly Square of the Moldovan capital Chisinau. \nIt’s not just about wine at the National Wine Day\nThings to do in Moldova\nIf you are planning to include a visit to the wine festival in a wider Moldova holiday then read Mark Bibby Jackson’s Moldova Wine\, Communism and Underground Monks. \nFlights to Moldova\nAir Moldova flies to Moldova from Stansted\, and there are also flights from many other European cities. \nMoldova Tour Guide\nIf you are looking for a local Moldova travel guide\, we highly recommend Victoria Odobescu of Moldovan inbound Tour operator Ways Travel. You can contact Victoria at victoria@ways.md\, or decide for yourself at www.ways.md. \n\nMore information on National Wine Day Moldova\nFor further information about Moldova wine\, click here\, and about the National Wine Day Moldova\, click here.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/national-wine-day-moldova-wine-festival/
LOCATION:Great National Assembly Square\, Great National Assembly Square\, Chisinau\, Moldova\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in Europe,Wine and Beer Festivals
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SUMMARY:Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2026
DESCRIPTION:If you have seen photos of many vividly coloured balloons gliding across semi-arid scenery there is a good chance that those shots come from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta\, which runs over several days from 3-11 October\, 2026 and has been held for more than 50 years.  \nIt is held in October due to the wind conditions known as the ‘Albuquerque Box’\, which can take the balloons on a tour of the river valley\, the surrounding mountains and bring them back to the 80-acre launch area in the even bigger Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park. \nThe calendar includes a dawn patrol\, when the crews lift off in the dark and come into view with the early sun; laser and firework shows; flight competitions; musical entertainment and the dramatic mass ascension when almost hundreds balloons are launched over two hours. \n \nThe balloon-filled sky also is clearly a draw for those interested in landscape photography. \nThe Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta also features live music performances\, so expect some pretty nifty hot air guitars in the audience. You can find the full schedule of events here. \n\nWhen is the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta\nIn 2026\, the festival will be held from 3 to 11 October. \nAlbuquerque Balloon Fiesta Tickets\nThere are VIP options with better views and more comfort. Extra public transport is available during the event. Albuquerque can be quite chilly in the morning\, but warms up as the day progresses. You can purchase your tickets to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta here. \nHow to Get to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta\nIn addition to park sites\, there is also a park and ride shuttle service to the show. For more details and a handy map\, click here. \n\nWhen in New Mexico\, why not go on a road trip. Read: New Mexico Road Trip: UFOs\, Ghost Towns & Country Music. \n\nThings To Do in Albuquerque New Mexico\nTo many\, Albuquerque is inescapably connected with the TV series Breaking Bad. So\, when you are all ballooned out\, there are tours and guides to do-it-yourself walks of the city that take in film locations and trivia from the show. Elsewhere\, the aerial tramway to the Sandia Peak at over 10\,000 feet gives a great view of the city. There are walks in the hills with petroglyphs to discover\, the old town\, several museums\, a cultural centre and a range of artisan breweries. \nFlights to Albuquerque New Mexico\nThough the airport in Albuquerque is said to be an international one it is actually quite small. It has many domestic connections so foreign travellers will need to land elsewhere and then take a local flight to join the fiesta. As it will be a long flight\, it is advised to rest on the plane\, so you can enjoy the festival to the fullest. \nHotels in Albuquerque New Mexico\nIf you are looking to book a hotel in Albuquerque for the festival\, book early. \n\nMore information on the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta\nVisit: http://www.balloonfiesta.com/
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/albuquerque-balloon-fiesta/
LOCATION:albuquerque\, NM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals in America,Sports Festivals
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SUMMARY:Fête des Vendanges 2026 Returns to Montmartre This October
DESCRIPTION:From 7 to 11 October 2026\, the Fête des Vendanges returns to the streets of Montmartre for its 93rd edition\, celebrating the unique culture\, history and community spirit of Paris’s most artistic neighbourhood. With around 1.5 million visitors expected\, it is the third-largest event organised by the City of Paris and one of the highlights of the French capital’s autumn calendar. \nThis year’s theme\, “The 18th Arrondissement Leads the Beat”\, puts music centre stage. For five days\, Montmartre’s streets\, squares and famous landmarks will become an open-air stage filled with concerts\, choirs\, dance performances\, musical parades and community celebrations. Professional musicians will perform alongside local artists\, amateur groups and neighbourhood organisations\, creating a festival that is as much about participation as performance. \nWhat to Expect at the Fête des Vendanges\nAlthough the festival celebrates Montmartre’s historic vineyard\, the Clos Montmartre\, today’s event offers much more than wine tasting. Visitors can enjoy a packed programme of cultural events\, family activities and culinary experiences while exploring one of Paris’s most atmospheric districts. \nFestival favourites return in 2026\, including the traditional Ban des Vendanges (Harvest Proclamation)\, the colourful Grand Parade\, the ever-popular Taste Trail\, the humorous Non-Proposal Marriage Ceremony\, the Night Run and the lively Closing Ball. Each has been reimagined to reflect this year’s musical theme while retaining the traditions that have made the festival so popular. \nFood lovers should make time for the Taste Trail\, where regional producers\, winemakers and artisans gather at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur to showcase France’s rich culinary heritage. From artisan cheeses and charcuterie to wines and seasonal delicacies\, it is an opportunity to meet the people behind the produce and sample flavours from across the country. \nFête des Vendanges\nA Festival Rooted in Montmartre\nThe Fête des Vendanges dates back to 1934\, when local residents created the celebration to protect and promote Montmartre’s historic vineyard after vines were replanted on the hill in the early 1930s. Since then\, it has grown into one of Paris’s most distinctive festivals while remaining firmly rooted in the traditions and identity of the 18th arrondissement. \nToday\, the event celebrates not only the annual grape harvest but also the creativity\, diversity and community spirit that have long defined Montmartre. Residents\, schools\, cultural organisations and local businesses all play an active role in shaping the programme\, giving the festival an authenticity that sets it apart from many larger city events. \nEnvironmental responsibility also remains central to the celebrations\, with organisers promoting locally sourced food\, sustainable transport\, waste reduction and environmentally friendly practices throughout the festival. \nMontmartre Photo by Erwan Floch\nWhy Visit the Fête des Vendanges?\nWhether you come for the music\, the wine\, the food or simply to soak up the atmosphere\, the Fête des Vendanges offers a different way to experience Paris. Combining historic traditions with contemporary culture\, it is a chance to wander Montmartre’s cobbled streets\, discover hidden corners of the neighbourhood and join Parisians in celebrating one of the city’s most cherished annual festivals. \nCost: Admission to the Fête des Vendanges is free\, with most concerts\, parades and street entertainment open to all. Food\, wine and drinks are available to purchase\, while a small number of special events and tastings may require tickets. \nNearest Metro stations: \n\nAbbesses (Line 12)\nLamarck-Caulaincourt (Line 12)\nAnvers (Line 2)\, followed by a short walk or the Montmartre funicular to the Sacré-Cœur.\nPigalle (Lines 2 and 12)\n\nThis central location makes the festival easy to combine with visits to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica\, the artists of Place du Tertre\, the Musée de Montmartre\, and the picturesque streets that have inspired generations of painters\, writers and musicians.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/fete-des-vendanges-2026-returns-to-montmartre-this-october/
LOCATION:Montmartre\, 18th Arrondissement\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in France
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SUMMARY:Sitges Film Festival\, Fantastic Cinema on the Catalan Coast
DESCRIPTION:Each October\, the Catalan town of Sitges transforms into an epicentre of the macabre\, the magical and the marvellous. Welcome to the Sitges Film Festival — or\, to give it its full name\, the Sitges – Festival Internacional de Cinema Fantàstic de Catalunya (often called the Sitges Catalonian International Film Festival). Since its founding in 1968\, it has been a trailblazer: the first film festival devoted entirely to fantasy\, horror and the fantastic. More than half a century later\, it remains a benchmark for both fans and filmmakers. \nFrom 8 to 18 October 2025\, Sitges will once again become the global capital of fantastic cinema\, welcoming premieres\, stars\, and industry talent for an eleven-day celebration of imagination. \nA Cinematic Legacy\nWhen the Sitges Film Festival was born in the late 1960s\, few could have predicted how influential it would become. Over the decades\, it has hosted icons including David Lynch\, Anthony Hopkins\, Jodie Foster and Quentin Tarantino\, establishing itself as a vital platform for genre cinema. \nToday\, the festival continues to expand its reach\, blending screenings with industry sessions\, exhibitions and masterclasses through initiatives such as Sitges Industry and WomanInFan\, which supports women filmmakers in fantasy and horror cinema. \nSitges Film Festival 2026\nFestivalgoers can explore diverse sections such as: \n\n\nOfficial Fantàstic – the core competition for international genre cinema \n\n\nMidnight X-treme – for fearless fans of horror and the avant-garde \n\n\nAnima’t – cutting-edge animation \n\n\nNoves Visions – experimental and boundary-breaking works \n\n\nSitges Clàssics – tributes\, retrospectives and cult favourites \n\n\nÒrbita – action\, thriller and adventure on the edge of the fantastic \n\n\nZombie Walk\nBeyond the screenings\, visitors can enjoy workshops\, live performances and the legendary Zombie Walk  — when the undead once again take over Sitges’ seafront in a spectacular procession of costumes and special effects. \nFor the full 2026 programme\, visit the official website. \nBeyond the Screen: Discover Sitges\nSitges isn’t just about cinema — it’s also one of Catalonia’s most charming coastal towns. With 18 beaches\, atmospheric streets and a thriving cultural calendar\, it’s the perfect destination for combining festival buzz with Mediterranean relaxation\, extremely popular withy the LGBTQ+ community. \nAmong its beaches\, Balmins Beach stands out — a relaxed\, clothing-optional naturalist beach with both locals and visitors. Its laid-back atmosphere and clear waters make it an ideal escape after a long day of screenings. \nIf you love local traditions\, Sitges’ year-round festivities are equally alluring. Just before the film festival\, the Sitges Grape Harvest Festival (Festa de la Verema) takes place early October\, celebrating the town’s winemaking heritage with grape pressing\, cava tastings and folk music by the sea. \nEarlier in the year\, the flamboyant Sitges Carnival fills the streets with extravagant parades\, dazzling costumes and joyous chaos — one of the Mediterranean’s most exuberant carnivals. \nThings To Do in Sitges\nFor more travel inspiration and practical tips on what to see and do in the region\, visit www.sitgesanytime.com\, the official tourism portal. \n\nMain image: Festival Internacional de Cinmema de Catalunya\, courtesy of Sitges Anytime.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/sitges-film-festival-fantastic-cinema-on-the-catalan-coast/
LOCATION:Sitges\, Sitges\, Catalunya\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Festivals in Europe,Film Festivals
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SUMMARY:Rhythms of the Coast at Limon Carnival Costa Rica
DESCRIPTION:Costa Rica values its diversity and the Limon Carnival is probably the biggest party enjoyed by its Afro-Caribbean community. \nHeld in Puerto Limon in the province of Limon\, the carnival is claimed to be the biggest street party in the nation\, so expect lots of calypso\, but as reggae is widely popular across Costa Rica\, anticipate this too. This Carnival Limon Costa Rica is on a smaller scale than its more famous sisters in the region and\, as it is in the street\, it is free. \nThere are parades\, floats\, many colourful costumes\, fireworks at night and the food of the region\, which tends to be spicier than elsewhere in the country. The menu for the Limon Costa Rica carnival includes rondon\, a seafood stew with coconut milk; patis\, meaty pies with onion and spices; salsa caribena\, seafood in a curry sauce and Jamaican-style jerk marinades. \nAfro-Caribbean rhythms have significantly enriched Limón’s musical landscape\, offering the lively and well-loved beats of calypso\, soca and reggae. Local artisans showcase their distinctive artworks and offer handmade goods that honour Afro-Caribbean traditions. These include skilfully carved wooden sculptures\, colourful tapestries and intricately woven baskets. \nIn the lively Limon Carnival\, it will be very meaningful to use Custom Made Lanyards to carry your belongings. It can be printed with the carnival logo or your favorite music elements\, such as calypso\, soca\, and reggae. Hanging it around your neck is not only convenient for carrying small items but also a unique souvenir of your participation in the carnival. \nThe History of the Limon Carnival\nThe Carnival Limon Costa Rica has been celebrated since 1949 on the day that was originally called Columbus day. Historians now generally accept that Columbus initiated a murderous system of colonialism\, so the holiday has taken on different flavours. In Costa Rica it includes celebrating the immigrants who have settled here as well as recognising the landing on the nearby Uvita Island in 1502 on one of Columbus’ subsequent voyages. \n\nWhat else is there to do in the region?\nConsider visiting the Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure that features an aerial tram that moves you among the trees. \n\n \nWhen is the Limon Carnival\nThe national holiday is on the 12 October\, Costa Rica’s ‘Dia de las Culturas’ or Culture Day. However\, there are different events that build up to it and others that continue after and are also part of the Carnival proper. There is also the UNIA Limon Parade on 31 August. \n\nThe Carnival Limon Costa Rica is not the only festival in Costa Rica. Read our Unmissable Costa Rica Festivals. \n\nFlights to Costa Rica\nFrom the Juan Santamaria International Airport there are direct international flights to Panama\, Bogota\, Mexico City\, Madrid\, Paris\, London\, Amsterdam\, Toronto\, Dallas\, Houston\, Phoenix\, Fort Lauderdale\, Miami and Charlotte. Driving from San Jose (100 miles) will take about three and a half to four hours. \n\nFor More information on Costa Rica\nIf you need to know more about Costa Rica\, click here. Photo courtesy of the Costa Rica Tourism Board.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/limon-carnival-costa-rica/
LOCATION:Puerto Limon\, Puerto Limon\, Limon\, Costa Rica
CATEGORIES:Carnivals,Festivals in America,Music Festivals
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SUMMARY:Onion Market 2026\, Weimar Germany
DESCRIPTION:Dubbed the Teutonic Glastonbury by the Telegraph\, the Weimar Onion Market\, takes place each October in the architecturally stunning medieval city in Thuringia\, Germany.  \nHundreds of thousands of people are reckoned to descend upon this city of 65\,000 residents during the festival. \nHistory of the Weimar Onion Market\nThe oldest folk festival in Thuringia\, the Weimar Onion Market dates back to 1653. In that year it was decreed that\, during the second week of October\, a large market should be established to display and sell agricultural products. \nHeld annually to this day in the Weimar Onion Market\, the “humble onion” is the star of the festival and regions are encouraged to enter candidates to be chosen as the Queen of the Onion Market\, representing Weimar at the festival and the town for one year. \nWhat to expect at the Onion Market\, Weimar Germany \nPhoto\, c. Candy Welz\nHundreds of stalls in the main square will display a huge variety of onions and other agricultural products. The onions are sometimes braided or made into little dolls and cakes. \nGoethe\, lived in Weimar from 1775-1786 and then again from 1786\, and favoured the onion braid. It is recorded that he had heart shaped braids of onions hanging over his desk. Just to give you the scale of this eye-watering product\, in one year more than 35\,000 onion braids were sold. Many of the stalls are highly decorated and add great colour to the event. \nThe festival is not only about onions and agricultural products however delectable they are\, craft stalls sell pottery and woodcraft from the mountainous forested region of Thuringia with its medieval villages and Lutheran connections. There are many different beers to sample and food stalls abound. Music and street artists are also a great feature of the weekend. The atmosphere is so buzzing that it has been compared to a huge music festival. \nPlaces to See in Weimar\nGoethe-Schiller Monument\nFamed for its innovative development of art\, and music Weimar – the starting point of the Weimar Republic from 1919-1933 – conjures up an image of creativity and free artistic expression. \nTake time out from the festival to explore this classical World Heritage city\, home to Goethe and Schiller\, with its eleven sites designated to the Enlightenment and its Bauhaus connections. \nThe Schloss Belvedere is a baroque summer palace with a fine collection of 18th Century art and furniture\, with landscaped grounds and a notable orangery. Also visit the Goethe–Schiller Monument\, a bronze sculpture dating from 1857\, as well as Goethe’s House and the ornate and newly restored Duchess Anna Amalia Library\, with its excellent collection of manuscripts\, books and music. \nThere are many places to stay during the festival weekend\, but book soon (see below) as it is likely to be extremely busy. \n\nThuringa is part of the Cultural Heart of Germany with Saxony\, read about Mark Bibby Jackson’s adventures in Dresden: Castles\, Steam Trains and a Mickey Mouse Republic\, or Things To Do in Leipzig: From Bach to the Spinnerei. \n\nWhen is the Weimar Onion Market 2026?\nFrom 9 to 11 October\, 2026. \nThe onions of Weimar\, photo\, c. Candy Welz\nWhere is the Weimar Onion Market?\nWeimar\, Thuringia\, Germany. \n\nMore information on the Weimar Onion Market\nFor more information on the festival\, click here. \nThings to do in Weimar and Saxony-Thuringa\nFor further ideas on what to do in Saxony and Thuringa\, the Cultural Heart of Germany\, click here\, and for Weimar\, here. \nAll images courtesy of www.weimar.de. Cover photo by Candy Welz.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/onion-market-weimar-germany/
LOCATION:Weimar\, Weimar\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in Europe,Food Festivals
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SUMMARY:Berlin Festival of Lights 2026\, Germany
DESCRIPTION:Each autumn the German capital becomes a city of illumination for the Berlin Festival of Lights.  \nThis year will see art works in locations spread all over the city. Many of the city’s famous landmarks will be lit up especially for the occasion in a series of light installations\, making it one of the world’s most popular light festivals. \nEach year the Berlin light festival attracts more than two million visitors every year\, with lighting artists from across the globe creating amazing projections and 3D videos\, in addition to light installations. \nBerlin Festival of Lights 2026 Programme\nThe theme for the 2026 Festival is Berlin\, let’s shine together!. The festival is free for all to attend\, and is barrier-free and accessible. Details of the programme can be found here. \n\nWhile in Berlin why not visit graffiti-laden as Mark Bibby Jackson did in: Kreuzberg: Berlin Stuck in the 80s? \n\nPhoto\, courtesy of Visit Berlin\, © Frank Hermann.\nWhen is it?\n9 to 18 October\, 2026. Most installations are illuminated from 7pm to 11pm. \nWhere is the Berlin Festival of Lights?\nVarious locations across Berlin. If you will not be in Berlin in October\, there will also be a Festival of Lights in Sofia. \n\nFurther information on the Berlin Festival of Lights\nFor more information\, visit the official festival website. \nThings to Do in Berlin\nBerlin is an amazing and diverse city\, one of the mot brilliant in Europe. If you are planning a visit to the German capital\, then first take a look at the Visit Berlin website. \nMain photo\, courtesy of Visit Berlin\, © Frank Hermann.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/berlin-festival-of-lights/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Arts Festivals,Cultural Festivals,Festivals in Europe
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SUMMARY:Quietchella Finland – Hiljaa Fest in Valkmusa National Park
DESCRIPTION:Forget headline acts\, muddy fields and sound systems turned up to 11. This autumn\, Finland is offering something rather different: a festival where the stars are birds\, wind\, water and moss. \nHiljaa Fest\, described as the world’s first Festival of Nature Listening\, takes place on 10 October 2026 in Valkmusa National Park in Pyhtää\, around 90 minutes east of Helsinki. Free to attend\, the festival invites visitors to slow down\, listen to the sounds of the natural world and experience one of southern Finland’s rare mire landscapes. \nIt has already acquired a suitably tongue-in-cheek nickname: Quietchella. \nThe comparison with California’s Coachella music festival might seem slightly fanciful\, but Hiljaa Fest does have performers\, stages and an audience. The difference is that its 13 performers are drawn from nature\, while the four stages are located along the trails of Valkmusa National Park. \nAnd unlike a conventional festival\, there is no guarantee that the performers will turn up. \nListen to the sounds of Valkmusa\n“Some performers can be guaranteed to be there – but some are a little more mercurial by nature\,” says Simo Peri\, creative director of Hiljaa Fest and a wilderness guide. \nThe festival’s performers include birds\, wind\, water and other sounds of the wetland. One of the headline acts is the black grouse\, while the wind and even bog moss get their moment in the spotlight. \nNature\, of course\, cannot be rushed. A bird might sing when it chooses\, the wind might suddenly change direction and a patch of moss is unlikely to respond to audience demands for an encore. \nThat uncertainty is part of the attraction. \nVisitors will tour the national park independently\, pausing to listen rather than following a conventional festival programme. The intention is to encourage people to notice sounds that can easily disappear beneath the noise of everyday life. \n“Valkmusa’s beauty can be found in its small details: how the wind whispers\, how the moss faintly rustles\, how the birds sing to you\,” says Peri. \nA different kind of festival\nvisitkotkahamina\nPyhtää’s municipal director Terhi Lindholm describes Hiljaa Fest as its own little “Quietchella”\, designed to encourage visitors to stop and enjoy the surrounding nature with all their senses. \nIt is an appropriate setting. \nValkmusa National Park is a natural mire region\, unusual in southern Finland\, containing around 40 different mire habitats. Boardwalk trails cross the wetlands\, with resting places and observation towers providing opportunities to stop and take in the landscape. \nOctober should bring another dimension to the experience as Finland’s autumn colours transform the landscape. Rather than heading to a festival field to watch the leaves fall between bands\, visitors can make the changing landscape part of the event. \nThere is also no need to worry about missing the festival. Although the official opening takes place on Saturday 10 October\, Hiljaa Fest will continue throughout the autumn as an unguided experience. Visitors can explore Valkmusa’s trails and soundscapes at their own pace. \nFor travellers accustomed to packing earplugs before a festival\, this may be one occasion when they should leave them at home. \nHiljaa Fest at a glance\nWhat: Hiljaa Fest\, the Festival of Nature Listening\nWhere: Valkmusa National Park\, Pyhtää\, Finland\nWhen: 10 October 2026\, continuing as an unguided experience throughout autumn\nAdmission: Free\nFrom Helsinki: Approximately 90 minutes by car\nWhat to expect: Birds\, wind\, water\, wetlands and the natural soundscape of Valkmusa \nFor anyone seeking a quieter kind of festival\, Hiljaa Fest offers the chance to swap crowded stages and amplified music for Finland’s natural sound system. The only question is whether the headliners will turn up.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/quietchella-finland-hiljaa-fest-in-valkmusa-national-park/
LOCATION:Valkmusa National Park\, Pyhtää\, Finland
CATEGORIES:Festivals in Finland,Wellness Festival
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SUMMARY:Pchum Ben Festival in Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:For 15 days a year\, the gates of hell open and seven generations of tortured souls roam the land in search of food. Welcome to the Pchum Ben Festival in Cambodia. \nPeople dressed in the traditional Buddhist mourning colours of black and white spilling out of pagodas in the early morning is a common sight that can be seen across Cambodia during the revered festival of Pchum Ben. \nArmed with food offerings\, lotus flowers and incense\, locals are hoping to appease seven generations of dead ancestors who have been unable to pass onto the next life. \nGhosts of Pchum Ben\nAlso known as Ancestors Day\, despite stretching across more than two weeks\, Pchum Ben is a time when Cambodians commemorate the last seven generations of deceased relatives. It is also a time when Cambodians believe the gates of hell open\, allowing tortured spirits unable to pass onto the next life to enter the land of the living. \nAdding to their pain is the fact that these spirits are starving\, and must fuel their huge appetites through pinhole mouths. Hungry\, they spend their time on earth in search of food. If they fail to find it\, it is believed they will avenge their living ancestors and curse them. \nLighting incense is a key element of the Pchum Ben Festival in Cambodia\nTo help their relatives move onto their next lives – while warding off any potential curses – Cambodians flock to temples to hand over Pchum Ben food offerings to monks\, who pass it onto the hungry spirits. \nAnother tradition that is believed to help stave of starvation is by offering bay ben – balls made from sticky rice and sesame. These are thrown in the air or on the ground at dawn. \nTraditions of Pchum Ben Festival in Cambodia\nThe first 12 days of Pchum Ben festivities are called kan ben\, with the last three days of the festival deemed the most significant. They are taken as a public holiday. \nThe final three days of the festival see the country grind to a halt as Cambodians return to their homeland to mark this special occasion with relatives. And Cambodians love to party\, so while cities may resemble ghost towns\, the provinces tend to come to life with the sound of music ringing heavy in the air\, traditional games played and lots of beer imbibed. \nAccording to tradition\, seven pagodas must be visited during this time to honour the seven generations of the dead. However\, many modern families skip this tradition\, visiting one or a handful of temples. \nAt the pagoda\, prayers for the souls of the dead are given\, before families return to their homes to prepare the feast that lies ahead. In the evening\, families gather to eat food\, sing\, dance and gossip until the early hours. \nTravelling during Pchum Ben\nIf you’re visiting Cambodia during Pchum Ben\, then there are a few things worth noting. Firstly\, expect the capital to resemble the starting scene of 28 Days Later. The majority of businesses close their doors\, so don’t expect any major attractions\, such as the Royal Palace\, National Museum or Killing Fields to be open. \nBuddhist monks at Pchum Ben await offerings of food and money\nWhile with each year an increasing number of restaurants\, cafés and bars continue to welcome guests\, the majority close so double check first. Looking up their Facebook page should be enough. \nIt’s also worth remembering that spots that do stay open throughout the country will operate on skeleton staff\, so don’t expect a speedy service. \nWith Pchum Ben being peak holiday time in Cambodia\, expect hotels to hike up their prices\, and leave yourself a little extra time for transport as tuk tuks\, motorbikes and taxis are scarce – especially at night\, so try and pre-arrange transport if you plan on staying out late. \nIf you’re travelling across Cambodia during this time\, book transport in advance as buses and taxis are booking up quickly. And if you’re heading to a popular holiday spot\, such as Kep\, Kampot or Siem Reap\, then book your accommodation well before to avoid disappointment. \nWhile the Pchum Ben Festival may seem like a sombre celebration\, Cambodians love an excuse to party and the country is alive with the usual excitement that couples a few days off work and the chance to head home. \nCambodia is just one of the many wonderful countries in the region\, try our selection of Festivals in Southeast Asia. \nPhotos from Pchum Ben Festival at Wat Langka\, Phnom Penh\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\nRead our Essential Cambodia Travel Guide. \n\nWhen is Pchum Ben 2026?\nThe Pchum Ben public holiday is from 10 -12 October 2026. \nOther Festivals in Cambodia\nPchum Ben is one of a number of festivals in Cambodia\, of which the most notable are Khmer New Year and the Cambodia Water Festival. Other noteworthy festivals include the Royal Ploughing Ceremony. \nFlights to Cambodia\nCambodia is openly welcoming visitors and you can find many flights to Phnom Penh from around the Southeast Asia region. Flights from Europe or America often connect via Bangkok\, Kuala Lumpur\, Singapore\, Taiwan or Hong Kong.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/pchum-ben-festival-in-cambodia/
LOCATION:Cambodia\, Cambodia
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in Southeast Asia
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SUMMARY:Dashain Festival Nepal\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dashain is the longest and most important Nepal Festival (Festival Nepali) before Tihar. Spread over September or October\, depending on the lunar calendar\, Dashain sees Nepalese from all around the globe return to their home towns and villages to join in the celebrations that mark the end of the harvest and are supposed to remove all ill-fortune. Learn all about the most important festival Nepali and when is Dashain 2026. \nAnother name for the festival is Dasha-hara; dasha means ill-fortune and hara to remove or take away. The festival also stresses the importance of the family. \nThe most important days of Dashain are the first\, the seventh to 10th\, and the last. The celebration is highly controversial as it traditionally involves the slaughter of goats and buffaloes. \nDashain and Tihar are the two most important Nepal festivals. Tihar is also known as Yamapanchak Deepawali\, which is similar to the Hindu festival of Diwali\, and celebrated in October to November. \nLegend of Dashain\nThe Dashain Festival is said to celebrate the victory of good over evil\, specifically the triumph of Parvati (or Durga). \nThe first nine days of the festival commemorate the battle between the warrior goddess and the demon Mahishasura\, whom she eventually vanquished on the tenth day. However\, for other Hindus\, Dashain actually celebrates the triumph of Ram against Ravan\, as depicted in the Ramayana. \nTika and Ping\nSwinging on the large bamboo ping is a key part of the Daishin Festival\nPlaying of the traditional Malshree dhun marks the start of the festivities\, which are characterised by people dubbing children’s foreheads with tika\, a mixture of rice\, yoghurt and vermillion\, for good luck\, as well as flying kites. \nHowever\, for many the highlight of Dashain is the series of giant bamboo swings\, or ping\, that are assembled across the country. Taking a swing on the ping is said to take away ill-feelings and rejuvenate the swingers\, although it is something not recommended for those with an aversion to heights. \nIn recent years the festival has courted controversy due to the high number of animals\, especially buffaloes and goats\, that are sacrificed during the celebrations. But Dashain remains a wonderful\, colourful expression of rejuvenation and a celebration of the family. It is a must for anyone travelling to Nepal to experience true Nepali language and culture. \nOn certain days 54 goats and 54 buffaloes are sacrificed in Hanumandhoka Durbar Square. In 2019 it is estimated that more than 14\,000 goats were sacrificed. \n\nNepal is a wonderful country to visit\, read Travel Begins at 40’s ‘Essential Travel Guide to Nepal Holidays for the Over 40s’. \n\nWhen is Dashain Nepal Festival?\nIf you are wondering when is Dashain 2026. The festival Nepali starts on 11 October 2026\, although the celebrations will be spread over a wider period of time\, so it’s a good idea to brush up on your lunar calendar before booking your flights. \nDashain 2026 Dates and Main Celebrations\nDashain 2026 will be celebrated from 11 October to 21 October 2026\, beginning with Ghatasthapana and ending with Bijaya Dashami\, the festival’s most important day. Across Nepal\, families gather to honour the triumph of good over evil through a series of religious ceremonies and family traditions. \nGhatasthapana – 11 October 2026\nThe festival opens with Ghatasthapana\, when households establish a sacred space for worship and sow barley seeds in a vessel filled with sand or soil. These seeds grow into Jamara\, yellow-green shoots that are regarded as a symbol of prosperity and are distributed to family members during the closing tika ceremony. \nFulpati – 17 October 2026\nFulpati marks the seventh day of Dashain. Fresh flowers\, leaves and other sacred offerings are brought to homes and temples as part of the worship of Goddess Durga. One of the day’s best-known traditions is the ceremonial procession from Gorkha\, which attracts large crowds and has long been an important part of the national celebrations. \nMaha Ashtami – 18 October 2026\nOn Maha Ashtami\, devotees pay tribute to Durga in her fierce manifestation as Goddess Kali\, representing strength and the destruction of evil. In some parts of Nepal\, traditional animal sacrifices are still performed\, while elsewhere worshippers make symbolic offerings instead. \nMaha Navami – 19 October 2026\nThe ninth day is dedicated to seeking blessings for the tools\, machinery and vehicles people rely on in their daily lives. Businesses\, workshops and households often perform special prayers\, asking for protection\, safety and success in the year ahead. \nBijaya Dashami (Tika) – 21 October 2026\nThe final day of Dashain is Bijaya Dashami\, when families reunite to receive tika from their elders. The tika is made from a mixture of rice\, yoghurt and vermilion powder and is placed on the forehead as a blessing for happiness\, good fortune and long life. Elders also present Jamara along with dakshina\, usually a gift of money\, as a symbol of their love\, blessings and best wishes for the future. \nWhere is Dashain Nepal Festival Celebrated?\nDashain is celebrated in Nepal and parts of Bhutan and Myanmar\, and in India where it is called Durga Puja. \nNepal Photography Tours\nThe photographs you can see here are provided by Nathan Horton\, who runs photography tours across South and Southeast Asia\, including two to Nepal\, one of which coincides with the Dashain Festival. For more details of the tour\, click here. \n\nFor more information on the Dashain Nepal Festival\nClick here.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/dashain-festival-nepal/
LOCATION:nepal\, Nepal
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in Asia
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SUMMARY:Vibrant Navratri Festival 2026\, Ahmedabad\, India
DESCRIPTION:Vibrant Navratri Festival brings Garba and devotional celebrations to Ahmedabad from 11–20 October 2026. \nGujarat Tourism hosts this celebration at GMDC Ground\, where dance\, music and worship share the programme. Navratri honours the divine feminine\, with particular devotion to the forms of Goddess Durga. Garba’s circular movements are central to the occasion\, alongside dandiya traditions and the sound of drums. The published event outline includes a nightly Maha Aarti\, a food court and a handicraft bazaar. These give visitors several ways to experience Gujarati culture beyond watching the dancers. Plan time for both the performances and the craft displays\, and choose comfortable clothing suited to an evening at the grounds. This listing covers the organised Ahmedabad festival. Other Garba gatherings have their own arrangements\, so check the chosen venue’s programme and admission information before travelling. Ahmedabad provides a city base for combining the festivities with wider sightseeing. \nAdditional Information on Vibrant Navratri Festival\n\nWhen is Navrati in 2026: From 11 October 2026 to 20 October 2026.\nLocation: GMDC Ground\, Ahmedabad\, India.\nNightly Maha Aarti\, food court and handicraft bazaar are listed.\nThese dates cover the GMDC Ground festival in Ahmedabad. It is an evening programme; exact opening and closing times are not yet confirmed.\nThe dates are shown as an untimed calendar entry; they do not indicate continuous venue opening.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/vibrant-navratri-festival-ahmedabad-india/
LOCATION:GMDC Ground\, Ahmedabad\, Gujarat\, India
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in Asia,Festivals in India
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SUMMARY:Mysuru Dasara 2026\, Mysuru\, India
DESCRIPTION:Mysuru Dasara fills Karnataka’s historic palace city with celebrations from 11–21 October 2026. \nThe festival honours the goddess Chamundeshwari and the victory of good over evil. Its royal connections remain visible in the setting: Mysuru Palace\, Chamundi Hill and the city’s streets all form part of the wider celebration. Palace illuminations give evening visits a different character from daytime sightseeing. Music and dance performances accompany religious ceremonies\, while the Jamboo Savari procession is among the festival’s best-known traditions. \nThe programme also extends to exhibitions and other public activities\, making it possible to build a visit around several interests rather than a single spectacle. Allow time to move between venues and choose the particular events you want to attend. Some experiences require tickets\, so check current admission arrangements and the official programme before finalising your plans. The festival dates cover the citywide celebration; individual venues keep their own hours. \nAdditional Information on Mysuru Dasara\n\nDates: 11 October 2026 to 21 October 2026.\nLocation: Mysuru Palace\, Chamundi Hill and venues across Mysuru\, India.\nCelebrations involve Mysuru Palace and Chamundi Hill.\nJamboo Savari and palace illuminations are key traditions.\nThe calendar dates cover the citywide festival period. Individual ceremonies\, venues and ticketed events have their own schedules.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/mysuru-dasara-mysuru-india/
LOCATION:Mysuru Palace\, Chamundi Hill and venues across Mysuru\, Mysuru\, Karnataka\, India
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in Asia,Festivals in India
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SUMMARY:Commemoration Day of King Father 2026\, Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:October 15 officially marks the commemoration day of King Father Sihanouk Norodom and is celebrated with a ceremony at the Royal Palace Phnom Penh and across government institutions. \nAn annual public holiday\, it commemorates the passing of the former King Norodom Sihanouk on 15 October 2012 in Beijing\, China\, aged 89. \nKing Norodom Sihanouk\nNorodom Sihanouk first reigned 24 April 1941 to 2 March 1955\, and again from 24 September 1993 to 7 October 2004. He also entered into politics and served as prime minister (1955-1960) and Head of State of Cambodia (1960-1970). \nA bronze statue of Sihanouk (main photo) – the Norodom Sihanouk Monument – was erected in October 2013\, in Samdech Hun Sen Park next to the Independence Monument. It is often called the “King Father” statue as Sihanouk was the father of the current monarch King Norodom Sihamoni. \nRoyal Palace Phnom Penh\nCommemoration Day of King Father\nTo call it by its official title\, ‘Commemoration Day to the Royal Soul of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk\, Preahmahaviraksat\, King-Father of the Cambodian National Independence\, Territorial Integrity and Unity’\, this holiday celebrates the life and achievements of highly-revered King Father Norodom Sihanouk\, or to call him by his posthumous name\, His Majesty Preah Barom Ratanakaodh\, which means\, “the king who lives in the diamond urn”.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/commemoration-day-of-king-father/
LOCATION:Cambodia\, Cambodia
CATEGORIES:Festivals in Cambodia,Festivals in Southeast Asia,Public Holidays
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SUMMARY:Hasselt Jenever Festival 2026\, Belgium
DESCRIPTION:The third weekend in October sees the Flemish city of Hasselt spring to life for its jenever festival. In 2026\, the Hasselt Jenever Festival will be on 17 and 18 October. \nTradition has it that the ‘Borrel Man’\, a fountain in the middle of the city\, changes water into jenever (gin) on the Saturday\, so expect plenty of flowing libations. The following day will see a competition for the traditional waiter. \nBorrel Man Fountain\nTake part in the Jenever walk or ride on the Jenever train. There will be music in the streets\, and a great atmosphere. \nThis really is an incredible festival that promises to turn the city of Hasselt on its head. Just make sure that your head doesn’t feel too sore the morning after\, so drink plenty of water. \nHasselt Jenever Festival 2026\nYou will find the full programme of events here. \nWhen Is the Hasselt Jenever Festival?\nThe 2026 festival will be on 17 and 18 October. \nJoin in the fun in the jenever festival\nWhere Is It?\nIt will be in the city of Hasselt\, Flanders\, Belgium \nOther Festivals in Hasselt.\nHasselt has a series of festivals throughout the year. You can see the list of them here. Alternatively\, you can read our guide to Pukkelpop which is one of the most vibrant music festivals in Belgium\, which occurs in Hasselt in August each year. \n\nPhoto Gallery\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nThings To Do in Hasselt\nFor more inspiration on what to do in Hasselt\, go to the Visit Hasselt website. \n\nAll images © Stad Hasselt.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/hasselt-jenever-festival-belgium/
LOCATION:Hasselt\, Hasselt\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Festivals in Belgium,Wine and Beer Festivals
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SUMMARY:Lord of Miracles\, Señor de los Milagros\, Peru
DESCRIPTION: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. Hence its full title La Procesión Del Señor de los Milagros. \nKnown 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. \nOrigins of the Lord of Miracles (La Procesión del Señor de los Milagros)\nThe central thread of the narrative begins in the mid-17th century when a slave from the Angolan region of Africa\, who had been brought to the Americas\, painted a mural on an adobe wall\, which later became part of the Monastery of Las Nazarenas. It depicts the crucifixion of Christ with the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalene looking on. \nVarious miracles were attributed to the powers of the painting\, then in 1746 a huge earthquake destroyed much of Lima. As the survivors emerged they noticed that one of the few remaining structures was the wall with this mural on it\, and soon this was being hailed as another miracle. \nDates of the Lord of Miracles (La Procesión del Señor de los Milagros)\nThe Lord of Miracles is celebrated with a procession through the streets of the capital following a replica of the painting. Much incense is burnt and purple is the predominant colour for the streets and the people. It is celebrated on three days: on the 18 October\, then the 19 October and later on 28 October\, the actual anniversary of the earthquake\, when the dignitaries of the Peruvian church also hold a Mass to commemorate the event. \nThings to Do in Peru\nMachu Picchu: a must on any trip to Peru\nIn any trip to Peru\, including Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines would\, of course\, be part of most itineraries. In the area immediately around Lima there are the ruins of Pachacamac\, where there are 17 temples; the cliffs and coast at Miraflores; the historical/colonial centre; cycling tours; a short cruise to the Palomino Islands and the delights of Peruvian cooking. For more ideas on what to do in Peru\, read Planning your Perfect Peru Holidays. \nFlights to Peru\nThe Jorge Chavez International Airport is the main entry point for international travellers. It is directly served by Aerolineas Argentinas\, Aeromexico\, Air Canada\, Air Europa\, Air France\, American\, Avianca\, British Airways\, Copa\, Delta\, Iberia\, KLM\, Peruvian and Tame\, amongst others. \nHotels in Lima Peru\nLike with any major festivals hotel rooms tend to book up fast\, so it’s good to book in advance. \n\nOther Festivals in Peru\nIf planning to visit Peru in June\, why not time your trip for Inti Raymi\, the Inca Festival of the Sun?  \nFor a full list of festivals in Peru\, visit the official Peru tourism page. \nMain image: Credit: Naldy Castillo Gomez/TheNews2 (Foto: Naldy Castillo Gomez/TheNews2/Deposit Photos)
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/lord-of-miracles-senor-de-los-milagros-peru/
LOCATION:Lima\, Lima\, Peru
CATEGORIES:Cultural Festivals,Festivals in America
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SUMMARY:Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 what has become Southeast Asia’s leading festival of words and ideas. \nA 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 lunches\, live performances and hands-on workshops where budding writers can learn new skills and get feedback from experts. \n\nFor more on this town in Central Bali\, check out our Things to Do in Ubud: a Town Hiding in Plain Sight. \n\nThe Ubud Writers and Readers Festival has been named by the UK newspaper The Telegraph as one of this year’s five best literary events. The theme of this year’s edition is Uniting Humanity. \nAnuradha Roy presenting her book. Photo credit Wirasathya Darmaja\nUbud Writers Festival 2026 Lineup\nThe lineup of the Anniversary Festival when announced will be found here. The theme for the 2026 Ubud Writers Festival is: Samarasā: Awareness. Empathy. Action. \nUbud Festival 2026 artwork\nUbud Writers and Readers Festival Origins\nBrainchild of Australian-born Janet DeNeefe\, the Ubud Writers Festival grew out of a healing project in response to the 2002 Bali bombings. Wanting the world to see that Bali could move on after the bombings\, DeNeefe set off to develop the festival which\, after starting small in 2004\, has now evolved into one of the world’s most celebrated literary and artistic events. \nLeisurely book browsing at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival. Photo credit Anggara Mahendra\nUbud Writers Festival: Emerging Writers\nEmerging Indonesian writers will also be presented in an anthology offering visitors a unique insight into Indonesian language\, culture\, history and mythology. In such a cultural and creative event\, Personalised Pens can be used as a special souvenir of the event. The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival logo\, event year\, and other elements are cleverly designed on the pens. When participants get such a personalised pen\, it is not only a writing tool but also a unique memory carrier of the festival. \nAccommodation in Ubud and Flights\nHotels in Ubud tend to book up early so it is best to book well in advance. Flights go to Bali from around the world. \nAttending talks at one of the festival’s cosy venues. Photo credit Wayan Martino\n\nFurther information on the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2026\nFor details of ticket prices and purchases\, venue location\, how to get there and other festival details\, visit the website. \n\nCover photo credit: Agung Abi
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/ubud-writers-and-readers-festival/
LOCATION:Various venues in Ubud\, Ubud\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Arts Festivals,Cultural Festivals,Festivals in Southeast Asia
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SUMMARY:Paris Peace Agreements Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:23 October marks the anniversary of the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements\, which brought an end to decades of conflict in Cambodia. The Paris Peace Agreements Day is a public holiday marked with celebrations in the capital Phnom Penh that include fireworks\, a parade and various cultural events.  \nParis Peace Accords\nThe signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1991 signaled the start of peace in Cambodia after civil unrest that dated back to the Lon Nol coup in 1970\, and continued through the Khmer Rouge period (1975-9)\, and subsequent occupation of the country by Viernamese forces. \nIt was the first time the UN had temporarily assumed control of a national government and was UN peacekeepers first deployment since the end of the Cold War. \nA total of 19 nations signed the agreement\, which paved the way for an end to fighting between Cambodia and Vietnam and peace to eventually be restored. Under the agreement\, all foreign troops were to be removed from the country and democracy was to be reintroduced. However\, fighting continued in pockets of the country that remained in control of the Khmer Rouge throughout the 90s. \nIt wasn’t until 2012 that 23 October was declared a public holiday. \nKhmer Rouge\nIf you wish to discover more about the history of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia then we suggest you visit either or both of the Killing Fields (Cheoung Ek) and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum or S21. \nWhat is the Paris Peace Agreements Day?\nAn annual public holiday falling on 23 October each year. The day commemorates the end of the Cambodian-Vietnamese war marked by the signing of the Paris Peace Agreements on 23 October\, 1991. \nIt also marked the start of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) which was a UN peacekeeping operation that took over the government of Cambodia until a new government was formed following elections 1993.
URL:https://www.travelbeginsat40.com/event/paris-peace-agreements-day/
LOCATION:Phnom Penh Riverside\, Sisowath Quay\, Phnom Penh\, Cambodia
CATEGORIES:Festivals in Cambodia,Festivals in Southeast Asia,Public Holidays
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