Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt is the archetypal German Christmas market, set across the historic Hauptmarkt beneath the gothic spires of St Sebaldus. The season opens with the appearance of the Christkind at
The Timkat Festival in Ethiopia is a stunning celebration of Epiphany, filled with spiritual significance, music, dancing and colourful processions. Starting on January 19, this Orthodox Christian festival marks the
What better place to host a wellness festival than Bath, the UK’s most renowned spa town? Rebalance Bath is a celebration of wellbeing, offering events across the city to help
The Sitges Carnival (Carnaval Sitges) sees the Spanish coastal town brought to life with carnival fever as parties and parades take over the streets in the run-up to Lent. While
Get ready to dance under the stars at the Bankie Banx's Moonsplash Music Festival, the Caribbean's longest-running independent music celebration. From sun-kissed days to moonlit nights pulsating with reggae, island
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 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
If you're a book lover, then you won't want to miss out on this fantastic festival. Held annually in the charming city of Derby, this event is a must-attend for anyone who loves literature...
The Franconian Beer Festival Nuremberg (Fränkisches Bierfest) turns Nuremberg’s castle moat into a huge open-air beer garden showcasing Franconian brewing. Taking place from 3–7 June 2026, the festival is set
Pivofest Prilep is a prominent summer beer festival in the city of Prilep, bringing an open-air festival atmosphere to the town centre for several days. Every July, the city of
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
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
Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre, Tankus, Elephant Sessions, Eliza Carthy will appear at the Broadstairs Folk Week 2025. The Kent music festival will take place from 7 to 14 August. Broadstairs
The Umhlanga Reed Dance is a vibrant cultural celebration held annually in Eswatini, Africa. It is a unique and colourful event where thousands of unmarried young women, known as maidens,
The Queen’s Park Book Festival is set to make its return in late summer 2026, showcasing a vibrant mix of both established and emerging literary talents in celebration of the
Following its sold-out debut last year, the Polish Jazz Festival returns to London this September with a vibrant fortnight of contemporary, folk and classical crossover sound. Judith Schrut previews some
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
The 69th BFI London Film Festival (LFF), in partnership with American Express, returns from 7–18 October 2026 with a dazzling line-up of films, premieres, talks and immersive experiences across London
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...
