Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
The Bratislava Christmas Market, held annually in the heart of Slovakia's capital, transforms the historic Main Square (Hlavné námestie) into a festive wonderland. What to Expect at the Bratislava Christmas
Tampere Festival of Light (Valoviikot): Illuminating the Nordic Winter As the days shorten and winter sets in, Tampere in southern Finland bursts into colour with the Tampere Festival of Light.
The Lille Beer Festival, or Bière a Lille (BAL), takes place in the northern France city for one week in September. In 2023, there were 100 events dedicated to craft beer in bars, restaurants and breweries.
From Joyce to Yeats and Wilde, Ireland has been renowned for its literary prowess, come this November you can meet the finest crop of the Emerald Isle's bards at the Dublin Book Festival
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival or PÖFF (Pimedate Ööde filmifestival) is the leading film festival in Estonia. Held from 6 to 22 November 2026, it is one of 15
The unmistakable glow of Manchester Christmas Markets 2026 is set to illuminate the city centre once again, transforming streets and squares into a wintry wonderland from Friday, 6 November, through
Galway’s Christmas Market transforms Eyre Square into a festive village of wooden chalets, amusement rides and seasonal flavours. Shoppers can browse artisan crafts, decorations and winter treats, then warm up
In the heart of Denmark’s capital, the atmospheric pedestrian streets of central Copenhagen come alive each winter as the delightful Nytorv Christmas Market invites travellers to immerse themselves in true
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
Seville’s much‑loved Seville Nativity Scene Fair (Feria del Belén) lines the grand Avenida de la Constitución with specialist stalls dedicated to nativity scenes and seasonal crafts. Organised by the city’s
Jul i Vinterland: Oslo’s Magical Christmas Market at Spikersuppa Jul i Vinterland is one of the most popular Christmas markets in Norway, transforming Oslo’s Spikersuppa into a festive village of
Paris La Défense hosts the region’s biggest Christmas market, stretching along the esplanade beneath the Grande Arche. Expect hundreds of stalls with artisan gifts, regional produce and global street food,
Southwest Wales will be getting deep, down and meaningful when the Tenby Blues festival comes to the Pembrokeshire town between 13 and 15 November, 2026. Tenby Blues Festival Line-up This
November in the UK capital might see the onset of winter, but it also provides that magical 10 days when some of the world’s most ingenious musical talent gathers for
Chocoholics should head for the wonderful city of Perugia in Umbria, Italy this November. Each year the medieval city hosts the International Chocolate Festival, the Eurochocolate Festival.
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
Just south of Reykjavík, Hafnarfjörður transforms into a storybook ‘Christmas Town’. The main village at Thorsplan brings together wooden huts, live music, family events and warming treats, with weekend opening
Nestled in the heart of southern Austria, the charming city of Villach lights up each winter with its magical annual celebration of the festive season — the Villach Advent. This
Sibiu Christmas Market transforms the city’s historic Great Square into a sparkling winter village. Sibiu Christmas Market 2026 The Sibiu Christmas Market has earned a reputation as one of the
Craiova, Romania’s charming southern city, transforms into a winter wonderland each December, welcoming visitors to the enchanting Craiova Christmas Market. Nestled in the heart of the city, this festive market
