Festivals and Events

May 24, 2023 • 8 min read

Delve into the world of Schwingen with this guide to the why, when and where of Swiss wrestling.

May 24, 2023 • 5 min read

The Cannes Film Festival may be best known as the glitzy setting where Hollywood’s biggest names unveil their latest projects, but for every red carpet…

May 11, 2023 • 8 min read

Learn about Paris' diverse communities through the city's hip-hop and rap scene.

May 5, 2023 • 6 min read

A royal coronation only happens once in a generation – or a lifetime. Here’s all you need to know about King Charles III’s big to-do on May 6, 2023.

Mar 14, 2023 • 5 min read

The week leading up to Easter brings parades, solemn observances, music and more, all over Spain. Here’s what need to know about visiting for Semana Santa.

Mar 13, 2023 • 6 min read

New Orleans manufactures good times in overdrive, but you probably want to arrive at the fun factory when the weather is pleasant. 

Mar 12, 2023 • 7 min read

There’s always something exciting happening in cosmopolitan Panama City. Here’s our guide to what's happening in every season.

Mar 7, 2023 • 8 min read

St Patrick’s Festival is a 10-day event full of music, revelry and rum, celebrating Afro-Caribbean and Irish heritage on the island of Montserrat.

Feb 15, 2023 • 6 min read

The newest addition Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, the Fêtes de l’Ours in the Pyrenees promise theatrics, mock hunts, music and lots of wine.

Feb 10, 2023 • 6 min read

St Patrick’s Day? It’s for the tourists. Dublin Pride – now that’s a party for everyone.

Feb 8, 2023 • 4 min read

From the holidays to the rodeo to the world-famous Fiesta, here’s what’s going on in San Antonio all year long.

Feb 2, 2023 • 3 min read

Here are four St Patrick’s Day concerts and live-music events in Dublin you should reserve tickets to right away.

Jan 2, 2023 • 12 min read

Want to start planning for the year ahead? Featuring sports events, natural phenomena and more, these are 20 amazing trips to consider taking in 2023. 

Dec 11, 2022 • 3 min read

The self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the World, Austin is great year-round, with an inventive food scene and plenty of space to play outdoors.

Nov 14, 2022 • 7 min read

Budget breaks, festival fun or sun-soaked beaches – Barbados has something to offer every season. Here's how to choose the best time for your Bajan vacation.

Nov 11, 2022 • 6 min read

Combine a music festival with a festive city break in one of France's most picturesque cities.

Nov 3, 2022 • 4 min read

Can't decide where to go in Europe for NYE 2023? Senior editor AnneMarie McCarthy is here to help you decide.

Oct 22, 2022 • 8 min read

Botswana’s heavy metal scene is one of Africa’s most exciting subcultures: your guide to Vulture Thrust Metal Fest 2022.

Oct 17, 2022 • 8 min read

Writer Simon Moya-Smith visits the 100th annual Santa Fe Indian Market and finds that, even a century on, old habits die hard.

Oct 7, 2022 • 5 min read

Well-known for its snowy mountains lush rain forests and amazing wildlife, Alaska is also rich in the cultures of Alaska Native peoples.

Oct 3, 2022 • 5 min read

Hear legends of vampires and celebrate ghostly folklore with these alternative Halloween destinations in Europe.

Sep 29, 2022 • 5 min read

Who says Christmas has to be conventional? Find out how the rest of the world celebrates this holiday season.