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
Dubbed the Teutonic Glastonbury by the Telegraph, the Weimar Onion Market, takes place each October in the architecturally stunning medieval city in Thuringia, Germany. Hundreds of thousands of people are
This autumn will see Derby buzz with the Derby Folk Festival held in the city centre. Held from 10 to 12 October, the festival will include a host of folk
The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival held in October is a celebration of Yorkshire cheese and its recent revival. Events include: a 5.5 mile guided walk through the countryside ...
Introduced in 1997, Celtic Colours has evolved into one of Canada's premier musical events and a cultural gem of Nova Scotia, presenting Cape Breton's musical heritage to tens of thousands
Could there be a more appropriate setting for The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival than the historic Regency spa town of Cheltenham? Originally held in the town
October is the month that the merry folk of Lincoln tuck into more than 30,000 bangers at the Lincoln Sausage Festival, held in the glorious setting of the medieval Lincoln
Costa Rica values its diversity and the Limon Carnival is probably the biggest party enjoyed by its Afro-Caribbean community. Held in Puerto Limon in the province of Limon, the carnival
October 15 officially marks the commemoration day of King Father Sihanouk Norodom and is celebrated with a ceremony at the Royal Palace Phnom Penh...
Stoke-on-Trent is set to become the epicentre of hops and happiness as the 40th Stoke Beer and Cider Festival makes its grand return from 15 to 18 October 2025. Hosted
Frieze Art Fair London is one of the most influential contemporary art fairs in the world. It is held in October in The Regent’s Park. It only focuses on living artists and contemporary art....
Every October, the island of Saint Lucia bursts into a sea of purple as locals gather to celebrate the La Marguerite Flower Festival, one of the country’s most cherished cultural
Annually, the Toquicimes food festival turns Megève into the mountain food capital of France with a variety of activities suitable for all ages, and great food. The 2025 event, scheduled
If you’re looking for a festival that combines high-octane fun, centuries-old tradition and a hearty dose of northern German hospitality, the Freimarkt Bremen should be on your travel calendar. Often
Want to try your hand at a race, but not sure which one? Try the Baltimore Running Festival, one of the most popular in the nation. The runs help you get to know the city...
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
What do you do when you return home after having been exiled for 14 years? You heave a sigh of relief and celebrate. That’s what happens during Diwali (also called Deepavali)
Welcome to the world’s largest celebration of storytelling, rooted in Scotland, a nation with a rich tradition of oral storytelling. The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) provides a platform for
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
The Arran festival of Food and Drink will be held at various locations on the Isle of Arran, Scotland from 24 October to 2 November. Catering to both locals and
