Ilkley Literature Festival, Yorkshire, 2026
Actors, writers, poets and even a few journos will descend upon the West Yorkshire Victorian spa town of Ilkley in October for the Ilkley Literature Festival. The county might be
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BFI London Film Festival, UK
The 69th BFI London Film Festival (LFF), in partnership with American Express, returns from 7–18 October 2026 with a dazzling line-up of films, premieres, talks and immersive experiences across London
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Sitges Film Festival, Fantastic Cinema on the Catalan Coast
Each October, the Catalan town of Sitges transforms into an epicentre of the macabre, the magical and the marvellous. Welcome to the Sitges Film Festival — or, to give it
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The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2026
The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival held in October is a celebration of Yorkshire cheese and its recent revival. Events include: a 5.5 mile guided walk through the countryside ...
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Cheltenham Literature Festival, 2026
Could there be a more appropriate setting for The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival than the historic Regency spa town of Cheltenham? Originally held in the town
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Berlin Festival of Lights 2026, Germany
Each autumn the German capital becomes a city of illumination for the Berlin Festival of Lights. This year will see art works in locations spread all over the city. Many of the city’s famous
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Frieze Art Fair London, UK 2026
Frieze Art Fair London is one of the most influential contemporary art fairs in the world. It is held in October in The Regent’s Park. It only focuses on living artists and contemporary art....
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Toquicimes Megève Food Festival, 2026, France
Annually, the Toquicimes food festival turns Megève into the mountain food capital of France with a variety of activities suitable for all ages, and great food. The 2025 event, scheduled
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Freimarkt Bremen 2026 Germany
If you’re looking for a festival that combines high-octane fun, centuries-old tradition and a hearty dose of northern German hospitality, the Freimarkt Bremen should be on your travel calendar. Often
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Hasselt Jenever Festival 2026, Belgium
The third weekend in October sees the Flemish city of Hasselt spring to life for its jenever festival. In 2026, the Hasselt Jenever Festival will be on 17 and 18
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026
Welcome to the world’s largest celebration of storytelling, rooted in Scotland, a nation with a rich tradition of oral storytelling. The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) provides a platform for
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Arran Festival of Food and Drink 2026
The Arran festival of Food and Drink will be held at various locations on the Isle of Arran, Scotland from 23 October to 2 November. Catering to both locals and
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Chepstow Walking Festival 2026, Wales
Head to Wales in April and October to discover the amazing countryside during the Chepstow Walking Festival. The Chepstow Walking Festival, established in 2014, is a highly anticipated annual event
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Tampere Festival of Light (Valoviikot) Finland’s Winter Wonderland
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.
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Poperinge Beer Festival 2026, Belgium
The Poperinge Beer Festival is one of the most popular beer festivals in Belgium. Held in the town of Poperinge close to the French border, near Ypres, the beer festival is now celebrating its
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Edinburgh Hogmanay 2026 Scotland
It's fair to say that no other nation celebrates the coming New Year quite as much as the Scots. So, if you are looking to see in 2027, there is no better place to start than the Edinburgh Hogmanay
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Burns Night 2027, Scotland, UK
Held in January, along with Hogmanay and St Andrew's Day, Burns Night is the leading festival in Scotland. However, Burns Night is more widely celebrated across the country than the
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Up Helly Aa, Shetlands, 2027
If you want to see a horde of Vikings parading through the streets, before burning a galley boat and then making merry for 12 hours, Up Helly Aa is the festival for you...
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Gran Festa de la Calçotada, Valls 2027
Catalonia is a region renowned for its gastronomy, on the last Sunday in January the Gran festa de la Calçotada sees the streets and squares of the town of Valls filled with calçots...
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Cologne Carnival (Fastelovend), 2027
The Cologne Carnival, Fastelovend or 'Fasteleer' in the local dialect is one of the biggest street carnivals in Europe. The Carnival will be from 4 to 10 February. Officially, the Carnival
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