Sri Lanka Safari, Festivals and Galle
Mark Bibby goes on a Sri Lanka safari, watches the most amazing festival and travels to the most beautiful city of Galle, before concluding his trip in Colombo. Serendipity. The…
6 Unmissable Global Festivals in October
From two of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar, to sausage festivals in Lincoln and Weimar, October is a month full of fun. Here is our selection of…
Cape Town Carnival 2025, South Africa
Cape Town in South Africa is a vibrant hub of culture and creativity. At the heart of the city’s festivities is the Cape Town Carnival, an iconic Cape Town event that ignites joy and unity through creativity…
Nottingham Goose Fair 2024, UK
The Nottingham Goose Fair is Europe’s largest travelling fun fair reaching over 20 acres and encompassing over 250 fairground rides, including 100 for small children. Run by events company the…
7 UK Festivals in September 2023
To music on a Holy Island to Derby’s biggest street festival, read Travel Begins at 40’s round-up of the best UK festivals in September 2023. UK Music Festivals in September…
Fresh Fest Cleveland 2024, Ohio
Fresh Fest Cleveland is a unique festival that celebrates the arts and urban agriculture held in Rid-All Farm and Otter Park on 14 September. It promotes health and wellness while…
Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival 2024
The Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival started in 2019 in order to honour African American Food businesses and entrepreneurs. It is now recognised as one of the best seven festivals in…
Cleveland Garlic Festival 2024, Ohio
If you have a taste for the pungent, then you will not want to miss the Cleveland Garlic Festival in Ohio this August. Sample garlic fries and garlic ice cream, or enjoy the Top Chef Garlic Grill-off…
Vilnius Beer Festival 2024 (VAF)
One of the coolest events in the Lithuanian capital each year, the Vilnius Beer Festival (VAF) will see 2,000 craft beer enthusiasts enjoy beer from more than 30 breweries each…
Frankenfest Detroit, 2024, USA
Held in September, FrankenFest Detroit will feature mad, magical and mystical artwork from the area’s most intriguing vendors stitched together with a showcase of literary guests, haunt aficionados and paranormal…
Detroit Jazz Festival 2024, USA
The largest free jazz festival in the world, the Detroit Jazz Festival has been held over the US Labor Day weekend for more than 40 years. Each year the international jazz festival has upwards…
WOMAD 2023 Review : Sitting and Dancing
From Peru to Ghana, intermingling the UK’s multicultural beat, this year’s world music festival certainly lived up to its billing. Read Robert Spellman’s WOMAD 2023 review. “What acts are you…
Hasselt Jenever Festival 2024, Belgium
The third weekend in October sees the Flemish city of Hasselt spring to life for its jenever festival. In 2024, the Hasselt Jenever Festival will be on 19 and 20 October. Tradition has it…
Fiesta de la Tirana (The Festival of the Virgin of La Tirana), Chile
The Festival of the Virgin of La Tirana, or Fiesta de la Tirana, melds the traditions of the indigenous peoples of northern Chile, with the church of Tirana’s celebrations for…
Deepdale Festival 2024, Burnham, Norfolk
Skinny Lister, Track Dogs and Bonfire Radicals headline the Deepdale Festival in Norfolk this September. More than 40 acts will perform over the four days of the festival held at the…
VW Festival Harewood House 2024, UK
The VW Festival returns to Harewood House in August. The festival involves live music, food and entertainment as well as the best in vintage – and modified – VW automobiles. It attracts in excess…
Humber Street Sesh 2024, Hull
The Humber Street Sesh celebrates its 11th anniversary in August 2024. This festival held in the Hull Marina is for the people by the people, and provides a stage for emerging musicians and artists…
Cliveden Literary Festival 2024
Salman Rushdie, Rachel Weisz, William Boyd, Ian McEwan, Tom Holland and Emily Maitlis are among the authors who will be appearing at the Cliveden Literary Festival from 21-22 September 2024…
Borders Book Festival 2024, Scotland
The Borders Book Festival is a celebration of literature, art, music, and culture that takes place annually in the picturesque Scottish town of Melrose. This festival is a must-visit for…
Fiesta de San Juan Bautista (Festival of Saint John the Baptist), Venezuela
At first sight this seems like a joyous celebration of one of Christianity’s most important figures, but, no, it is way more than that. The Fiesta de San Juan Bautista…
7 of the Best Festivals in August 2023
Travel Begins at 40 has produced its own brief round-up of the best festivals in August around the world from Colombia to Nevada and Utah to Notting Hill. Cultural Festivals…
Dia de San Blas (Day of Saint Blaise), Paraguay 2025
A national holiday that started as a religious ceremony, but has become much, much more; that is El Dia de San Blas (Day of Saint Blaise)…
Derby Book Festival, Derbyshire, UK 2024
If you’re a book lover, then you won’t want to miss out on this fantastic festival. Held annually in the charming city of Derby, this event is a must-attend for anyone who loves literature…
Chiswick Book Festival 2024 London
The Chiswick Book Festival is an event that celebrates literature in all its forms. The festival takes place every year in Chiswick, a beautiful suburb of west London, and is a must-see for all book lovers…
