Vendimia Grape Festival 2018
Throughout southern Spain the annual grape harvest is celebrated with festivals. The most vibrant of these is held in the city of Jerez de la Frontera, where the Vendimia Grape…
Day of the Dead Festival, Mexico 2024
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…
Worldwide & UK Festivals in August 2018
In the UK and many parts of Europe, August is the start of the holiday season. So, it’s no surprise to see a plethora of upcoming festivals. Travel Begins at…
Diwali 2024 (Deepavali), Festival of Light, India
What do you do when you return home after having been exiled for 14 years? You heave a sigh of relief and celebrate. That’s what happens during Diwali (also called Deepavali)…
Deauville Beach, Calvados and Oysters
The attractions of Normandy are much and varied, from Deauville beach, its racecourse and casino, to calvados and wonderful seafood, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers there is so much to tempt…
Edinburgh Festival 2024 (Edinburgh International Festival)
The Edinburgh Festival, or Edinburgh International Festival, kicks off on 7 August, 2021. This year’s programme features some of the best…
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
One of the largest arts festivals in the world, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place in the Scottish capital from 2 to 26 August, 2024. The world’s oldest fringe festival runs alongside the…
Queensland Festivals: from Camel Races to Pumpkins
If the fast approaching Notting Hill Carnival or Edinburgh Fringe isn’t quite your cup of tea, or if you’re looking for a festival a little further afield for 2019, Queensland…
Ventnor Fringe, Isle of Wight 2024
This year’s Ventnor Fringe will feature performances outdoor cinema and improv events. As always the Fringe will feature emerging talent and future stars in a line-up of the most exciting…
Icons of the Sky, Longleat Sky Safari 2024, Wiltshire, UK
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…
World Nomad Games 2020, Turkey
Dubbed the “Olympics for nomads”, the biennial World Nomad Games is an extraordinary and chaotic spectacle of dozens of traditional nomad sports. After being held in Kyrgyzstan three times in…
Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival Returns
The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival returns this September with double the number of events and activities following the success of last year’s inaugural event. Today’s burgeoning cheese scene across the…
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2025
The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (often called the Ubud Writers Festival), one of the best literary festivals in the world, is held in the central Bali town of Ubud in October and will celebrate …
Fringe by the Sea 2025, Scotland
Forget the Edinburgh Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe by the Sea returns to the East Lothian town of North Berwick in August for ten days of music, literature, film…
Ganesh Chaturthi Festival 2024, India
The spectacular Hindu Ganesh Chaturthi festival in September is a 10-day affair of colourful festivities, involving singing, dancing and theatre honouring the birth of the elephant-headed deity. The start of…
Cambridge Folk Festival 2024, UK
There is no booming DJ tent, round-the-clock cinema or secret location, but the Cambridge Folk Festival still stands as the most elegant festival on the UK summer music calendar. Set…
Notting Hill Carnival London 2024
The Notting Hill London Carnival has grown into the largest street event in Europe as well as one of the biggest carnivals in the world. It is estimated as being the equivalent to 11 Glastonbury festivals…
Notting Hill Carnival 2024, London, UK
The August Bank Holiday weekend can really only mean one thing in London – the Notting Hill Carnival. The largest free street festival in Europe runs from the Saturday to Monday…
Cook250 Festival, Whitby UK
July 6 – 8: Famed for its amazing fish and chips and spectacular abbey (see cover photo) , the Yorkshire coastal town of Whitby, birthplace of Captain James Cook, will…
Taiwan International Balloon Festival 2024
Not quite yet reaching the 99 Luftballons of Nena’s 1980s hit, some 40 participating balloons will be taking off during the Taiwan International Balloon Festival in Taitung…
Wang Yeh Boat Burning Festival, Taiwan
Happening only every three years – in the Chinese years of the Ox, Dragon, Goat and Dog – 2021 is your chance again to witness one of Taiwan’s top festivals…
Sapporo Summer Festival 2019
Lasting a whole month from mid-July to mid-August, the Sapporo Summer Festival 2019 is packed with a variety of cultural, musical, gastronomical and fireworks events attracting…
Buenos Aires Tango Festival, Argentina
August 9 – 22: For those who enjoy watching dance, the beauty of the tango is a great draw. The World tango dance tournament or Campeonato Mundial de Baile …
Spend the Summer in Lithuania
From celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Restoration of State to Summer Christmas in Klaipeda, summer in Lithuania offers something for every visitor, from culture vultures…
