Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
The Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival started in 2019 in order to honour African American Food businesses and entrepreneurs. It is now recognised as one of the best seven festivals in
The largest free jazz festival in the world, the Detroit Jazz Festival has been held over the US Labor Day weekend for more than 40 years. Each year the international jazz festival has upwards
Bumbershoot Festival has become a mainstay of the Seattle cultural scene for more than five decades. The arts and music festival is held over the United States' Labor Day weekend.
The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is held in September in the glorious town of Telluride nestled in the Rocky Mountains. Over the years it has drawn some of the greatest rock and blues musicians
Fresh Fest Cleveland is a unique festival that celebrates the arts and urban agriculture held in Rid-All Farm and Otter Park on 14 September. It promotes health and wellness while
Held in September, FrankenFest Detroit will feature mad, magical and mystical artwork from the area's most intriguing vendors stitched together with a showcase of literary guests, haunt aficionados and paranormal
Fiestas Patrias, as its name suggests, is a patriotic celebration, but it is much more than that. It commemorates throwing off Spanish rule in Chile, but as it is so close also the spring equinox
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, held annually in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, is a true celebration of jazz music and its rich history in the city. This world-class event
During the third weekend of September, the annual Mothman Festival attracts thousands of revellers to celebrate the Mothman mysteries with two days of music concerts, artists, guest speakers, a charity
Tyler, Dua Lipa and Chris Stapleton are in town when the state capital of Texas welcomes the Austin City Limits Music Festival on 4-6 and 11-13 October. How to Get
If you have seen photos of many vividly coloured balloons gliding across semi-arid scenery there is a good chance that those shots come from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, which...
Denver, known as the mile high city, is hosting The Great American Beer Festival (GABF), which claims to be America's favourite beer festival. There are more than 100 brewers in
Costa Rica values its diversity and the Limon Carnival is probably the biggest party enjoyed by its Afro-Caribbean community. Held in Puerto Limon in the province of Limon, the carnival
Introduced in 1997, Celtic Colours has evolved into one of Canada's premier musical events and a cultural gem of Nova Scotia, presenting Cape Breton's musical heritage to tens of thousands
A key moment in Peru’s Catholic calendar, the Lord of Miracles, or Señor de los Milagros in Spanish, is a procession that takes place in Lima each October. Hence its full title La Procesión
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...
One of the delights of spending time in the Caribbean is the chance to sample some excellent rums. The Barbados Food and Rum Festival provides an excellent opportunity to discover
Many people associate the Day of the Dead Festival with Mexico, but actually it is an equally important part of the culture of Guatemala (on 1 November) and El Salvador,
The Denver Film Festival is one of the major film festivals in the United States. Held in November across 10 days the festival is an amalgam of filmmakers and creatives working in cinema
A large open air art event in downtown Scottsdale, the Canal Convergence features local and international artists. It begins in the late afternoon and continues into the night. Scottsdale Public
