Wenceslas Square complements Old Town’s headline market with a lively strip of chalets selling seasonal snacks and gifts along the historic boulevard. With two metro stations on the square and
Advent Zagreb is Croatia’s flagship Christmas celebration and one of Europe’s most decorated festive events. The city centre becomes a constellation of themed zones, with cheerful market stalls, street food
Rijeka’s waterfront city centre comes alive for Advent with a chain of installations and kiosks along Korzo and up at Trsat Castle. Expect street performances, regional flavours and sparkling decorations
Nestled in the heart of eastern Hungary, the historic city of Debrecen dresses itself in festive splendour each winter for the beloved event known as Debrecen Advent. As the days
Advent Pula casts a warm glow over Istria’s biggest city, setting up cheerful cabins and stages around the Giardini promenade and nearby parks. It’s an extended, family‑friendly season that pairs
Madeira is preparing to sparkle once again this festive season, with its famous Christmas lights switch-on on 1 December marking the start of a month-long celebration of colour, culture and
Belgrade Winter Fairytale Zimska Bajka on the Sava Promenade is the Serbian capital’s biggest festive event. It lights up the Sava riverfront with rows of wooden huts, mulled-wine bars and
The Zapote Festival (Las Fiestas de Zapote), Costa Rica's vibrant celebration of the Christmas holidays, explodes onto the scene every year, transforming the quiet Zapote Fairgrounds into a carnival of
Lux Helsinki – A Festival of Light and Creativity As the festive season fades, Lux Helsinki keeps the Finnish capital aglow. From 4 to 8 January 2026, the city becomes
The Carnival of French Guiana, or Cayenne Carnival, is a colourful celebration that takes place every year between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday. It is known for its elaborate costumes, energetic
Also known as Cambodian Victory Day, Victory Over Genocide Day falls on January 7 and marks the ousting of the Pol Pot-led Khmer Rouge regime in 1979. Celebrations are sober
The Valetta International Baroque Festival will once more come to the Maltese capital in January. Founded in 1566, the Baroque city is the perfect venue for the musical festival, especially
The Voodoo Festival or the Fête du Vaudou is a celebration of traditional religions in the West African country of Benin, the cradle of the voodoo cult. Voodoo claims a prominent place ...
Advent in Rovinj – Christmas by the Sea brings winter magic to one of Istria’s most picturesque towns. From early December through January, Rovinj transforms into a sparkling coastal Christmas
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy in one of Costa Rica's most electrifying festivals. The Palmares Festival (Fiestas de Palmares) explodes every January, transforming the quaint town
January sees two of Geneva’s most exciting art events making this an ideal time to visit the Swiss city. Geneva Lux festival will take place between 17 January and 2 February while Art Genève will start on 30 January
Festival Premiers Plans d'Angers is an international film festival held in Northern France each January. This year marks the 38th edition of the festival which was established with the aim
The Timkat Festival in Ethiopia is a stunning celebration of Epiphany, filled with spiritual significance, music, dancing and colourful processions. Starting on January 19, this Orthodox Christian festival marks the
When it comes to blending high-octane maritime competition with the serene beauty of a tropical paradise, the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) is a sailing event that stands in a
Held in late January / early February each year the Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the US. Along with the Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale), Cannes,
