
Broadstairs Dickens Festival 2026, Kent
The Broadstairs Dickens Festival is celebrating its 89th anniversary in 2026. The three-day festival held in June in the coastal Kent town celebrates the work of the greatest Victorian novelist,
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The Broadstairs Dickens Festival is celebrating its 89th anniversary in 2026. The three-day festival held in June in the coastal Kent town celebrates the work of the greatest Victorian novelist,

This June will see the Annual Parade the Circle as well as the Circle Village at the Wade Oval Cleveland. The festival starts the summer in the Circle season. Thousands

David Remfry, a British artist and Royal Academician, will oversee the RA Summer Exhibition. Since its inception in 1769, the The Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition has been...

Held in June each year, the RHS Blenheim Palace Flower Show is a wonderful horticultural show set in the surroundings of arguably England's finest stately home. The show is expected to attract

The longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, the Summer Solstice is a time when the days really get long and the nights are short. There is no better time of the year to celebrate,

As summer begins its triumphant arrival and daylight stretches into the late evening, something truly special unfolds in the heart of Ottawa. The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, taking place June

The immensely popular Phi Ta Khon Festival – also known as the Ghost Festival – is the best reason to visit Loei, a Thai province rarely frequented by international tourists. This three-day event

The Panafest (Pan African Historical Theatre Project) Festival bursts with colour, culture and deep historical meaning. Feel energised by its mix of performances, heritage tours and emotional homecoming ceremonies. The

Not quite yet reaching the 99 Luftballons of Nena’s 1980s hit, some 40 participating balloons will be taking off during the Taiwan International Balloon Festival in Taitung...

Tynwald Day is the Manx National Day traditionally held on 5 July. The ceremony goes back 1,000 years to the time when the Vikings settled on the Isle of Man. This makes the

Berrington Hall will see the return of The Hereford and Leominster Kite Festival in July. Either bring your own kite, or watch hundreds of kites take to the air. The

The Festival of the Virgin of La Tirana, or Fiesta de la Tirana, melds the traditions of the indigenous peoples of northern Chile, with the church of Tirana’s celebrations for

This year's Ventnor Fringe will feature performances outdoor cinema and improv events. As always the Fringe will feature emerging talent and future stars in a line-up of the most exciting

During the 10 days of Gentse Feesten (Ghent Festivities), the entire city of Ghent in Belgium turns into Europe’s largest cultural open air festival with over 3,300 international and local

They’re the world’s greatest festival of classical music and a treasured British institution since 1895. The BBC Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, affectionately known as the Proms, roll into town mid-July,

Since its launch in 2016 in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Kynren – An Epic Tale of England has taken audiences on an immersive journey through 2,000 years of history, myth,

Amsterdam will take centre stage this summer as it hosts World Pride 2026, welcoming millions of visitors for a vibrant celebration of diversity, equality and inclusion. Running from 25 July

Marking the start of the green (or wet) season, the Candle Festival Thailand in July is amongst the most beautiful celebrations in Thailand. Extravagant, intricately-carved candle sculptures are shown off

The Edinburgh Festival, or Edinburgh International Festival, kicks off on 7 August, 2026. This year’s programme features some of the best and emerging contemporary artists from around the world. This

One of the largest arts festivals in the world, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place in the Scottish capital from 7 to 31 August, 2026. The world’s oldest fringe festival