FLEM 2025: Festival of Expanded Literature Magaluf
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…
Visiting the Medellin Flower Festival Colombia 2025
Mike East revisits the Medellin Flower Festival in Colombia to discover a bigger, more ambitious event. As the festival approaches you can feel a change in the energy level around…
Whitby Lit Fest, Yorkshire UK
Whitby is set to welcome a wave of literary talent this autumn as it launches its first Whitby Lit Fest, running from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 November 2025 across…
Just a Few Friends Key West Celebration 2025
As summer draws to a sultry close, the Florida Keys are preparing to raise a margarita—or perhaps two—in honour of the man who helped put them on the map. Just…
7 of the Best Festivals in August 2025
Travel Begins at 40 has produced its own brief round-up of the best festivals in August around the world from Colombia to Nevada and Utah to Notting Hill. Cultural Festivals…
Fearne Cotton Happy Place Festival 2025
Fearne Cotton Happy Place Festival takes place in two beautiful locations — Gunnersbury Park in London and Tatton Park in Cheshire. This vibrant celebration of wellness and self-care features inspirational…
Celebrate Ottawa’s Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
As summer begins its triumphant arrival and daylight stretches into the late evening, something truly special unfolds in the heart of Ottawa. The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival, taking place June…
Experiencing Guernsey Liberation Day in the Channel Islands
As spring awakens the sea-swept shores of the Channel Islands, there’s one celebration that pulses through the heart of Guernsey like no other — Guernsey Liberation Day. From 6 to…
6 Amazing Festivals in May 2025
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in May 2025 from around the Globe, from Cuba to Australia, so wherever you are join in the celebrations. Cultural Festivals…
Lollapalooza Chicago 2025: Music Magic in Grant Park
If you’re a live music lover planning your summer adventure, Lollapalooza Chicago 2025 is an unmissable highlight. Set in the heart of the city at the stunning Grant Park, this…
Estonian Song and Dance Celebration
There are few nations in the world for which song holds a greater cultural status than Estonia. The bloodless, so-called Singing Revolution in the late 1980s was a defiant national…
Also Festival, Warwickshire, UK
The Also Festival in Warwickshire is an ideas festival; a weekend of inspiration, creativity, and wellness, blending invigorating talks, workshops, music and performances. Attendees can expect enriching experiences from world-class…
Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival, California, USA
The Spring Joshua Tree Music Festival is a family friendly, immersive and rejuvenating independent event in the heart of California’s stunning desert. From 15 to 18 May 2025, festival-goers will…
Ozora Festival Dadpuszta Hungary
Held from July 25, to August 5, 2025, the Ozora Hungary Festival is an extraordinary fusion of music, creativity and spirituality. Set in the scenic countryside of Dadpuszta, Hungary…
7 Festivals in March 2025 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in March 2025 across the globe, from Wales to Colombia, with cherry trees, loads of Guinness and even some frozen dead…
UK Ghost Story Festival 2025, 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 21 to Sunday 23 February 2025…
World Puppet Festival 2025, Charleville-Mézières, France
The World Puppet Festival 2025 will take place from September 19 to 28 in the charming French town of Charleville-Mézières, nestled in the Ardennes region. Over ten days, this quiet…
Green Man Festival 2025, South Wales, UK
The Green Man Festival is an ethical, independent, non-corporate celebration of music, art and nature set in the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park. With its vibrant line-up of…
11 Carnivals Around the World for 2025
Whether you call it the carnival, Mardi Gras or simply a fête, the approach of Lent brings with it a wonderful explosion of colour and exuberance. Travel Begins at 40…
Experience the Magic of Carnival in Aruba
Having recently earned the title of Top Destination in the Caribbean in the 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, Aruba promises visitors more than just pristine beaches and turquoise waters. Venture beyond…
FORMAT International Photography Festival (FORMAT25) Derby
Derby, home to the acclaimed FORMAT International Photography Festival, is gearing up for a landmark edition in 2025, as the festival aligns with the city’s ongoing transformation. Founded in 2004…
Experience the Thrills of Race the Waves Bridlington 2025
If you’re a lover of classic cars, motorbikes and coastal nostalgia, mark your calendar for Race the Waves Bridlington Yorkshire. From Thursday, June 12, to Sunday, June 15, Bridlington’s stunning…
Derby Summer Sessions 2025, Derby
Derby’s Markeaton Park is set to pulse with musical magic for the highly anticipated TK Maxx Presents Derby Summer Sessions 2025. Adding even more star power to an already dynamic…
9 Festivals in February 2025 Around the World
Travel Begins at 40 rounds up the best festivals in February 2025 across the Globe, from Mongolia to Easter Island, so wherever you are you just can’t help celebrating the…
