The streets of Derby will resound with dance, music, comedy and contemporary circus this September, as Derby Festé hits the ground running for a thirteenth successive year...
Prepare to be enchanted by world-class theatre at the Stratford Festival Ontario Canada. This renowned theatre festival celebrates the works of William Shakespeare alongside a vibrant mix
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The PALP Festival celebrates the music, culture and gastronomy of the Swiss canton of Valais in a series of events held across the summer from April to September. PALP is a wonderful Alpine
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Since Foodies Festival was started with the Foodies Festival Edinburgh in 2006, it has grown into what the organisers claim is the largest food and drink festival in the UK.
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David Remfry, a British artist and Royal Academician, will oversee the RA Summer Exhibition. Since its inception in 1769, the The Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition has been...
£23.50 – £25.50
The Panafest (Pan African Historical Theatre Project) Festival bursts with colour, culture and deep historical meaning. Feel energised by its mix of performances, heritage tours and emotional homecoming ceremonies. The
One of the highlights of the Italian festival season is the Lucca Summer Festival held in the beautiful Tuscan town. This year Tom Jones, Katy Perry and David Byrne will
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Ottakringer Bierfest is one of Vienna’s big summer beer fixtures, hosted at Ottakringer Brauerei in the 16th district. The brewery confirms the 2026 run from 25 June to 29 August
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The spectacular Umbrian city of Spoleto will once more host the Spoleto Festival (Festival di Spoleto) this summer. The 69th Spoleto Festival Italy will take place from 26 June to
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For many Londoners the advent of summer can only mean one thing – the Wimbledon Tennis tournament, or The Championships Wimbledon. The oldest tennis tournament in the world Wimbledon is
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In July, the island of Saint Lucia will burst into life as Lucian Carnival returns. Organised by the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) in partnership with stakeholders including Events Saint Lucia,
Summerlicious Toronto is an annual festival and a foodie's dream, offering prix-fixe menus at over 200 of Toronto's most acclaimed restaurants. Indulge in three-course lunches and dinners
$20 – $75
Held from 3 July to 1 August the Savonlinna Opera Festival Finland is regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world with Olavinlinna Castle on Lake Saimaa providing
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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...
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Wild Canvas offers a unique camping experience with a relaxed festival vibe, available for Summer 2026. When Is Wild Canvas 2026? Spanning the school holidays from 6 to 31 August,
£15
Held in Walpole Park, the Ealing Beer Festival each July is a highlight of the London borough’s series of summer events. This year marks the 34th anniversary of what is
£5 – £20
Rustle out your DJ as the UK’s most glamorous festival, the Henley Festival presented by Westcoast returns to the banks of the River Thames in July 2026. Expect Michelin star
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Artbeerfest is one of Portugal’s best-known summer meet-ups for independent beer. The organisers have confirmed the 2026 dates as 9–12 July 2026 in Caminha, a riverside town in Alto Minho
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The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway turns Welshpool Raven Square Station into a beer-and-cider weekend in July. The Beer & Cider Festival runs on 10–11 July 2026, combining heritage steam
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One of the foody highlights of the South Coast, the Lymington Seafood Festival occurs each summer. The Lymington Seafood Festival must be one of the most picturesque...
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