Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Newcastle Beer & Cider Festival 2026 takes place in Newcastle upon Tyne on 15–18 April 2026. It is hosted at Northumbria Students’ Union and is organised/listed by Tyneside & Northumberland
Salón Piva is billed by its organisers as the largest craft beer festival in Slovakia, bringing a broad range of small breweries and beer styles into one buzzing weekend. The
Beer Geek Madness is top-tier craft beer gathering is set for Wrocław in mid-April, drawing enthusiasts for two days of tastings. Beer Geek Madness 2026 is scheduled for 17–18 April
Festival de la Bière de Soleilmont gives Châtelet (Soleilmont) a fixed beer-festival slot on the 2026 calendar. Festival de la Bière de Soleilmont is scheduled for 17–19 April 2026 and
Göteborg Beer & Whisky Fair is one of Sweden’s biggest dates for drinks fans. The 2026 fair runs at Svenska Mässan in Gothenburg on 17–18 April 2026. Opening hours are
Earth Day Bei Bevog is a themed brewery weekend that combines good beer with an environmental toast in Bad Radkersburg from 18–19 April 2026 at Brauhaus Bevog, starting at 11:00.
Stuttgart Spring Festival brings beer-tent culture to the Cannstatter Wasen as the city launches into festival season. Held from 18 April–10 May 2026, Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest combines classic marquees with a
Judith Schrut previews La Linea, London’s annual Latin Music Festival. It won’t surprise you to learn that London, the world’s most diverse city, is home to more than 270 nationalities
The Guernsey Literary Festival 2026 is a vibrant celebration of the world of literature set on the beautiful Channel Island in April and May. One of the leading literary festivals
The PALP Festival celebrates the music, culture and gastronomy of the Swiss canton of Valais in a series of events held across the summer from April to September. PALP is a wonderful Alpine
The London Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, drawing participants from across the globe. This guide will help you prepare for the big race, from understanding the marathon's history
The Jack in the Green Festival takes place in the Sussex coastal town of Hastings – 1066 and all that – traditionally over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. A festival steeped in English folklore
The Hay Festival in Wales is the leading book festival in the UK. Held in the beautiful Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye towards the end of May, the 2026 Hay on
Rustle out your DJ as the UK’s most glamorous festival, the Henley Festival presented by Westcoast returns to the banks of the River Thames in July 2026. Expect Michelin star
This July will mark the twentieth anniversary of arguably the most famous crime writers festival in the UK. The Theakston Old Peculier Harrogate Crime Writing Festival will run from 23
The World Bog Snorkelling Championship is part of a two-day World Bog Series taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. The World Bog Snorkelling...
The August Bank Holiday weekend can really only mean one thing in London - the Notting Hill Carnival. The largest free street festival in Europe runs from the Saturday to Monday of the long weekend
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
Few of the many festivals in the UK are steeped in a history as long as the Dunmow Flitch Trials. Held every leap year, in Great Dunmow Essex, the trials are valid for any married couple
