Cologne Carnival (Fastelovend), 2026
The Cologne Carnival, Fastelovend or 'Fasteleer' in the local dialect is one of the biggest street carnivals in Europe. The Carnival will be from 12 to 18 February. Officially, the Carnival
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Berlin International Film Festival – Berlinale 2026
The Berlin International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale, takes place every year and is one of the most important and most visited film festivals on the planet with films screened from all
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Dark Skies Festival Yorkshire Where Coast Meets Cosmos in the North York Moors
The Dark Skies Festival returns this winter, inviting visitors to Yorkshire to slow down, look up and reconnect with one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles. Running from 13 February to
Valentine’s Day 2026 Around the World
It’s that time of the year again that love birds look forward to, many singles dread, and some brave souls try to ignore. The least that could be said about
Fête du Citron Menton (Lemon Festival) 2026
Situated on the Côte d’Azur in the Alpes Maritimes, the town of Menton could be forgiven for just becoming a playground for the rich, like neighbouring St Tropez and Monaco.
€16 – €29
Binche Carnival 2026, Belgium
Eerie, identical wax masks, colossal ostrich plume hats, confetti in churches and orange throwing: the medieval Carnaval de Binche (or Binche Carnival) is like no other in the world. In
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Olney Pancake Race 2026, Bucks, UK
While people around the UK are celebrating the approach of Lent by tossing pancakes in the warmth of their own kitchen, the gentlefolk of one Buckinghamshire town take to the
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Bristol Light Festival 2026, UK
Bristol Light Festival, the award-winning winter festival will return in February 2026 with a stunning interactive and captivating light installation trail that will set the western British city alight. Bristol
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Basel Carnival (Fasnacht), Switzerland
The Basel Carnival is part of the city’s cultural identity. For three days the city goes wild. The largest carnival in Switzerland, it was added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list in 2017
Winter Jazz Festival Le Touquet 2026, France
From 25 February to 1 March 2026 the Winter Jazz Festival Le Touquet France promises five days of star-studded performances at the Palais des Congrès. Le Touquet and Jazz Le
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UK Ghost Story Festival 2026, Derby
Prepare for a weekend of eerie delights as The UK Ghost Story Festival returns to Derby, one of England’s most haunted cities, from Friday 27 February to 1 March 2026.
£35 – £80
St David’s Day 2026, Wales, UK
We’ve all heard of St Patrick’s Day, but how many of you know of St David’s Day? The much neglected patron saint of the principality of Wales is celebrated on 1 March each year...
Day of the Balearic Islands, Spain, 2026
The Day of the Balearic Islands is a public holiday celebrated across Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. It commemorates the Statute of Autonomy, signed on 1 March 1983, which declared
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Las Fallas de Valencia 2026, Spain
March will see Las Fallas de València return to the third Spanish city in a traditional ceremony that marks the beginning of spring. The origins of Las Fallas stem from the tradition of carpenters...
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Tallinn Restaurant Week 2026, Estonia
Estonia’s capital becomes a foodie heaven in November and March during the Tallinn Restaurant Week when you can celebrate gourmet food and dine at some of the city’s best restaurants
€15 – €25
St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
St Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is the day that all the Irish diaspora around the world celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland. Expect plenty of green to be on display as well as gallons of Guinness
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Psychic Dancehall Festival 2026, Derby
Orbital's Phil Hartnoll is to headline Psychic Dancehall festival in Derby. Pye Corner Audio, Haiku Salut, Ivan The Tolerable, Finlay Shakespeare, Madrigirl and Hexial will also appear at the electronic
£30 – £40
Warszawski Festiwal Piwa (WFP21) 2026, Warszawa, Poland
Poland’s flagship craft beer festival returns to Warsaw for WFP21 at Stadion Legii, with published session times. Warszawski Festiwal Piwa (WFP21) 2026 Warszawski Festiwal Piwa (WFP21) is confirmed for 26–28
$30
Coventry Beer Festival 2026, Coventry, England
Coventry Beer Festival 2026 takes place in Coventry on 27–28 March 2026. It is hosted at Butts Park Arena (Coventry Rugby Football Ground) and is organised/listed by Coventry & District
£20
Greek Beer Festival – Only Craft 2026, Athens, Greece
Greek Beer Festival – Only Craft returns to Athens with a weekend focused on homegrown breweries and the city’s craft scene. The third edition is scheduled for 27–29 March 2026
€7 – €9
