Events, Festivals and Exhibitions
As one of the most prestigious and challenging marathons in the world, the Boston Marathon 2024 attracts thousands of runners each year. Whether you're an experienced marathoner or a first-time
The London Marathon is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, drawing participants from across the globe. This guide will help you prepare for the big race, from understanding the marathon's history
The Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2024 will take place from 11 – 19 May and 5 to 13 October 2024. Walkers of all abilities can join in the two weeks. With more than half of the Isle of Wight designated as
The Bridlington Kite Festival close to the popular Yorkshire coastal resort is held in May 2024. There will be a wide array of kites in various different colours and designs over the two days
Held in the village of Brockworth in Gloucestershire, the Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling and Wake is normally held on the Spring Bank Holiday Monday each year. What started off as
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
International Surfing Day (ISD) was established by The Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine in 2004. Sure, its a day for the surfers, but it may mean a shoreline party, drinks at the bar
For many Londoners the advent of summer can only mean one thing – the Wimbledon Tennis tournament, or The Championships Wimbledon. The oldest tennis tournament...
Also called the Olympic Games of nomads, the spectacular Naadam Festival in Mongolia is the country’s biggest event and its national pride. Taking place every July, men and women compete
Divers and snorkellers can promote reef protection and explore the continental United States’ only living coral barrier reef during a one-of-a-kind underwater concert scheduled for Saturday, 13 July. The annual
Since 1826, Lendy Cowes Week has been an essential entry in the English summer calendar, alongside Wimbledon and the Henley Regatta. Of its type, the largest sailing...
The Brodick Highland games take place on the Isle of Arran in Scotland on 10 August, 2024. This is an event heaped in tradition, the games have taken place in the village since 1886
Usually held every year on the second Saturday of August, the Nehru Trophy Boat Race sees huge, iconic snake boats engaged in a fierce and colourful contest. It has turned
The World Bog Snorkelling Championship is part of a two-day World Bog Series taking place over the August Bank Holiday weekend in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. The World Bog Snorkelling...
The UK's biggest air balloon bonanza, Icons of the Sky, the Longleat Sky Safari, will take place this 13 to 15 September at the the nation’s premier safari park in Wiltshire. Numerous balloons
Britain’s largest boating show returns to the shores of the Solent in Europe’s largest purpose built marina this September with the 54th Southampton International Boat Show 2024. Sample a range
During the days of the Onam Festival, the biggest and most spectacular festival of Kerala, the entire Indian state goes on a spree of celebrations, music and dance performances, elaborate
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...
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...
This year the Cambodia Water Festival, or Bon Om Touk to give its Khmer name, falls on 14 to 16 November. For three days watch as Phnom Penh’s riverside explodes into life with boat races
