
The BBC Proms 2026
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,

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,

Suuret Oluet – Pienet Panimot (SOPP) returns to Helsinki with a multi-day programme of Finnish microbreweries.Taking place 22–25 July 2026 at Rautatientori, SOPP is a long-running touring festival that focuses

This July, Dinham House will host the Rock Oyster Festival Cornwall. The leading UK food and music festival is overlooking the beautiful Camel Estuary near Padstow. Headlining the music side

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

Bonner Bierbörse brings a travelling ‘beer exchange’ style festival to Bonn, with stalls offering a wide range of beers alongside street food and live atmosphere.Confirmed for 24–26 July 2026, it’s

The Edinburgh Food Festival returns to the Assembly George Square Gardens this summer. The only Edinburgh food market festival held in the Scottish capital's city centre, the 2026 festival is

Discover the Ozora Festival 2026 Held from July 24, to August 4, 2026, the Ozora Hungary Festival is an extraordinary fusion of music, creativity and spirituality. Set in the scenic

TAPT Festival returns to Haarlem for a weekend of beer-led borrel fun, with music, food and games alongside a broad drinks line-up.For 2026, the Haarlem edition takes place at Burgemeester

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

The Hoi An Lantern Festival is celebrated once a month on the full moon, and most significantly on the first full moon of the lunar new year. On these days the pretty little town of Hoi An...

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
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Big Special, Friendly Fires and Castare amongst the performers to headline at the Valley Fest 2026. The UK music festival will take place beside Chew Valley Lake, just nine miles

If you're a live music lover planning your summer adventure, Lollapalooza Chicago 2026 is an unmissable highlight. Set in the heart of the city at the stunning Grant Park, this

The full moon party Thailand is one of the world’s most famous beach events, held monthly on Koh Phangan and attracting travellers of all ages looking for music, nightlife and

The SOS Band, TMF Maze and Earth Wind and Fire are amongst the artists performing at the Margate Soul Festival from 1 to 3 August 2025. The Kent music festival is dubbed as the

The Peloponnese Beer Festival returns to Kalamata for a summer weekend anchored at West Coast Park on the city’s seafront.The 2026 dates are confirmed as 31 July–2 August 2026, and

Arrogantemente Birra is a lively summer beer festival set in the Veneto town of Monteforte d'Alpone, east of Verona.Official announcements confirm the 2026 edition will run across three dates: 31

Forget the Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe by the Sea returns to the East Lothian town of North Berwick in August for ten days of music, literature, film,

TAPT Festival returns to Apeldoorn for a weekend of beer-led borrel fun, with music, food and games alongside a broad drinks line-up.For 2026, the Apeldoorn edition takes place at Zwitsal