Nabana no Sato, a botanical garden in the Japanese prefecture of Mie, is home each year to one of the country’s best and biggest winter light festivals. During several months, magical light tunnels,
The unmistakable glow of Manchester Christmas Markets 2024 is set to illuminate the city centre once again, transforming streets and squares into a wintry wonderland from Friday, 8 November, through
It’s the season to be merry, but one Christmas Market stands out from the crowd – well it is the original one after all. Not that the Vienna Christmas Market is a single market, but
Few cities embrace the festive spirit as wholeheartedly as the Swedish capital. The Stockholm Christmas Market is not just a solitary affair but a series of gatherings that appear across
There really is only one place to go for some fun for the family in the UK capital in the build up to Christmas, the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park London. The fair is free to enter...
Just like Christmas is not just about the Vienna Christmas Market, Czechia is not all about Prague, especially at Christmas time. The Brno Christmas Market takes place in the country's
The Strasbourg Christmas Market is a magical event that blends centuries of tradition with the vibrant holiday spirit. As one of Europe’s oldest and most iconic Christmas markets, it has
A New York institution, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been delighting the crowds for decades. The pre-Parade event, if you like, is the inflation of the helium balloons. This takes place at the
France’s fourth largest city becomes a winter wonderland each December for the Toulouse Christmas Market. The Place du Capitole is transformed from 28 November to 29 December into a European
The streets and canals of Amsterdam will once more host the tenth Amsterdam Light Festival this winter, from 28 November, 2024 to 19 January, 2025. The theme of the 2024 Light Festival will be Rituals
One of the coolest events in the Lithuanian capital each year, the Vilnius Beer Festival (VAF) will see 2,000 craft beer enthusiasts enjoy beer from more than 30 breweries each
If you are thinking of a slightly alternative Christmas market in Europe away from Vienna, Salzburg and Dresden you would do far worse that considering the Vilnius Christmas market. Vilnius
From November 29 to December 29, the enchanting Cité de Noël transforms Béthune’s historic Grand’Place into one of the most captivating Christmas markets in the Hauts-de-France region. Nestled beneath the
The Brussels Christmas Market is no doubt one of the best in Europe for food and atmosphere. Winter Wonders – as the market is dubbed – runs over two kilometres
The biggest event of indigenous warrior tribes in India’s Nagaland state, the 10-day Hornbill Festival in December sees singing, dance and sports performances mix with traditional crafts...
The Angkor Wat International Half Marathon is much more than just a race. It's a unique and unforgettable experience that allows participants...
Hampton Court Festive Fayre is a wonderful festive food lover's treat replete with artisan food, drink and perfect gifts. The fare ranges from Christmas puds to sausages...
Held in the Yorkshire market town of Malton, the Malton Christmas Festival is two days of food, music and fun held across the weekend of 2 to 3 December. The free festival...
The hugely popular Beverley Festival of Christmas, in East Yorkshire, has grown from a small market to one of the largest festive celebrations in England. Held on 8 December
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...
