Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
Since its first edition in 2007 the Bruges Beer Festival (“Brugs Bierfestival” in Flemish) has earned itself a reputation as one of Belgium’s best beer festivals, and that is saying something for the country
The World Puppet Festival 2026 (Pôle International de la Marionnette – Jacques Félix) will take place from September 16 to 20 in the charming French town of Charleville-Mézières, nestled in
The Egremont Crab Fair and Sports, established in 1267, is one of the world's oldest fairs. Don't worry if you are not a fan of crustaceans - the crabs in question are apples. It uniquely
Britain’s largest boating show returns to the shores of the Solent in Europe’s largest purpose built marina this September with the Southampton International Boat Show 2026. Sample a range of
Are you a book lover looking for an event to feed your literary soul? Look no further than the Appledore Book Festival! Held annually in the charming village of Appledore in North Devon, this book festival
On Saturday, 19 September 2026, Palma de Mallorca will be transformed into an open-air art museum for the annual Nit de l’Art, hosted by Art Palma Contemporani (APC). Celebrating its
This September will see the Abergavenny Food Festival with more than 190 exhibitors and producers lined up to attend, in addition to chef demonstrations and food talks. Created in 1999
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
Kaiser Wiesn is Vienna’s flagship Oktoberfest-style season, staged on the Kaiserwiese in the Prater. For 2026, the official site lists dates from 24 September to 11 October 2026, giving visitors
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
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. Run by events company the
The streets of Derby will resound with dance, music, comedy and contemporary circus this September, as Derby Festé hits the ground running for a thirteenth successive year...
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
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
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
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...
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival is a major literary event in the south of England, that draws leading writers and thinkers from around the UK. Martin Sixsmith, Sue Barker
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 9 to 11 October, the festival will include a host of folk
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
