EFG London Jazz Festival, 2022
November in the capital provides that magical 10 days when some of the world’s most ingenious musical talent gathers for the EFG London Jazz Festival. The event turns 30 this…
Jazz Brugge Festival 2018, Belgium
During three days Bruges will become the Mecca of jazz when the biannual Jazz Brugge Festival 2018 sees both established names and emerging talent getting this medieval…
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2023, Texas
Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar and Mumford & Sons are in town when the state capital of Texas welcomes the Austin City Limits Music Festival on 6-8 and 13-15 October. How…
Wonderfruit Festival 2022, Thailand
Within just a few years, the Wonderfruit Festival has risen to become one of the most anticipated festivals in Thailand blending music and gastronomy with wellness…
Lindisfarne Festival, 2023, Northumberland
Ocean Colour Scene, Goldie, Pete Doherty and the Puta Madres, and Lidisfarne are amongst the acts performing at the Lindisfarne Festival 2019 held at Beal Farm…
Visit Nashville for Country Music Festival
Next summer may seem a long way off, but that’s how far ahead you need to plan if you love country music. Nashville, Tennessee is country music’s official home, and…
Ventnor Fringe, Isle of Wight 2023
The Isle of Wight’s award winning arts festival, Ventnor Fringe will be from 21 to 30 July, 2023. This year’s Fringe will feature performances outdoor cinema and improv events. As…
Fringe by the Sea 2023, Scotland
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,…
Cambridge Folk Festival 2023
There is no booming DJ tent, round-the-clock cinema or secret location, but the Cambridge Folk Festival still stands as the most elegant festival on the UK summer music calendar. Set…
Notting Hill Carnival, London 2023, UK
Traditionally the iconic Notting Hill Carnival is held over the August bank holiday weekend. Starting with the Panorama event on the Saturday, Sunday is family day…
Sapporo Summer Festival 2019
Lasting a whole month from mid-July to mid-August, the Sapporo Summer Festival 2019 is packed with a variety of cultural, musical, gastronomical and fireworks events attracting…
Swinging 60s Tours on the Buses
Swinging 60s London is firmly on the heritage trail these days, and many of that decade’s coolest addresses have become world famous locations you can visit by a London double…
Things to Do in Leipzig: From Bach to the Spinnerei
From becoming immersed in the local music scene to getting blind drunk at 11 in the morning, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers plenty of things to do in Leipzig for a…
Rainforest Fringe Festival 2019
During a period of eight days in July, the best of Sarawak’s art, music, culture, craft, photography, film, food and heritage will be showcased in the heart of Kuching, the…
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2023
One of the most dramatic festivals in Asia, the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, this year in June, celebrates an event from some 2,000 years ago when Qu Yuan, a Chinese official, threw…
Discover Ontario’s Summer Festivals
Every summer Ontario hosts some of the world’s best festivals. From indulging your taste buds at Summerlicious in Toronto to laughing until you cry at Ottawa’s Fringe…
Winchester Festival 2019, UK
The historic city of Winchester offers a wealth of music and literature throughout the year, including the Winchester Festival. Sadly, Carol Butler, Festival Director…
Pub in the Park Festival 2023
Mixing gourmet food, great music and a great atmosphere, Pub in the Park will continue its tour around England this summer, starting in Wimbledon on 12 May and ending in…
Ultra Music Festival Singapore. 2019
Light up your glow sticks and trip the light fantastic at the 4th edition of the Ultra Music Festival Singapore on 8 and 9 June. Electronic Dance Music (EDM) lovers…
Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2019, Thailand
It could hardly get any better when you combine a beach and Thai food with world-class live jazz. The Thai royal seaside resort of Hua Hin, a three-hour drive from…
Isle of Wight Festival Island
The 50th anniversary of the Isle of Wight Festival in 2018 has given rise to a wider ‘Festival Island’ campaign on the Island this summer. In addition to the Isle of Wight Festival…
Isle of Wight Festival 2023, UK
One of the most popular and colourful festivals in the summer music scene, the Isle of Wight Festival returns to the rolling isle off the South Coast of England. Pulp, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers…
Soho Music Month 2019, London
London’s westend will burst into music once again this June with the Soho Music Month, a free music and cultural festival. Hosted in a variety of venues across Soho and…
Things to Do in Cartagena: from Dawn to Dusk
As a city rich in cultural and history, it’s no surprise to find the choice of things to do in Cartagena Colombia is rich and varied. Mike East discovers great…
