Festivals

Citroen lovingly sponsors Brighton Festival Fringe 2011
Citroen is to be headline sponsor at the 2011 Brighton Festival Fringe, supporting creative talent at the third largest open access arts festival in the world.
Weird and wonderful events in Finland for 2011
2011 provides the perfect opportunity to visit Finland and experience some of the weird and wonderful events that the country has to offer.

Enjoy festivals and fireworks in Malta this Easter
Celebrate Easter in Malta and you can experience the traditional pageantry and festivals of this fascinating country, combining a cultural escape with some spring sunshine on this magical Mediterranean island.

Have a dram good time in Scotland this spring
Whisky festivals, new tours and whisky pairing galore this spring mean that visitors to Scotland will have a surprising number of ways to really get into the spirit of things this year.
Bruno Mars to play T in the Park festival
T in the Park announced the first magnificent wave of bands less than 2 weeks ago and promptly sold all tickets in less than 60 minutes. However, the No.1 names just keep on coming and Bruno Mars is currently giving No.1 a whole new meaning.
Melbourne Comedy Festival celebrates 25 years
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is turning 25 this year and is set to be bigger, better and funnier than ever.
Don't rely on the luck of the Irish this St Patrick's Day
Revellers heading to Dublin for the St Patrick’s Festival will be gearing up for a weekend of culture and craic, fuelled by plenty of Guinness and Irish whiskey.
Boats, beer & ballet - European events in 2011
Whether you are a music-lover, beer buff or just adore a great party atmosphere, if you are booking your next getaway the north’s leading leisure airline, Jet2.com, has researched the best events taking place across Europe over the next few months to provide you with some inspiration!

Enjoy Cheltenham Jazz Festival with Montpellier Chapter
In celebration of this year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival which takes place from 27th April - 2nd May 2011, the newly opened Montpellier Chapter in Cheltenham has taken the effort out of organizing the perfect jazz weekend by offering music lovers a unique opportunity to experience and be part of two truly exclusive and unforgettable nights with either Jazz legend Jamie Cullum or TV icon Michael Parkinson.
Sani Gourmet Festival celebrates New Greek Cuisine
Dates for the 2011 Sani Gourmet Festival have been revealed as the 13th - 22nd May 2011. Set in the lush surroundings of Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece, this year the festival will be focusing on New Greek Cuisine, showcasing the delicious variety of Greek gastronomy and its superb combination of tradition and innovation!
Get set for the Great American Pie Festival
Brits have long thought of themselves as the unofficial pie connoisseurs with stake to a tasty range of treats from the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie right through to the unconventional pie, the Cornish Pasty....however Kissimmee in central Florida has started paving a name for itself as 'Pie Capital of the World', having been host to the annual Great American Pie Festival for the past nine years.
‘Sea’ in Thai New Year with Gap Adventures
To celebrate the Songkran Festival - the Thai New Year, celebrated on 13-15 April with one long water fight - Gap Adventures is offering a 10% discount on four of its Thai sailing trips.

Rod Stewart to headline Hard Rock Calling
Hard Rock International and Live Nation confirmed today that Grammy Award-winning, living legend Rod Stewart will headline Hard Rock Calling on Sunday 26 June in London’s Hyde Park.

'Keep Calm & Carry On' at Saloufest
It’s time to shake off those winter blues as the highlight of every university sports team’s year is about to take place! English and Irish university students will be heading to Salou on the Costa Dorada in Spain for the biggest & best university sports festival available.
Top party hostels in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, with its seductive nightlife, has long been regarded as the carnival capital of world. As the main event fast approaches, HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, hand-picks the top 5 hostels in Rio de Janeiro where people from all the world flock to the streets to celebrate alongside the local Cariocas.