Festivals
Cinquecento heaven in Liguria
Calling all Fiat enthusiasts! From the 2nd – 4th July an international crowd of over 1,000 will descend on the Italian town of Garlenda in the region of Liguria for the annual Fiat 500 Meeting.
Queenstown gears up for Winter Festival
Tickets to the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival’s biggest events went on sale at 3pm today (1 April) and festival goers are urged “not to fool about” in case they miss out.
Opera singer Gio Compario to play Glastonbury
Gocompare.com's larger than life opera star Gio Compario is being linked with this year's Glastonbury Festival.
A fishy festival in Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire Fish Week, the seriously fishy festival for lovers of fresh fish and shellfish, will be celebrated with a huge variety of over 200 events and activities between Saturday 26th June and Sunday 4th July ranging from gourmet tastings to cookery demos and talks, island rambles, adventure watersports and many more coastal activities.
Dominica’s Hike Fest returns
The annual Hike Fest event will be returning to the island of Dominica for the third year in May. Hike Fest celebrates some of the best hiking the island has to offer and welcomes hiking enthusiasts from across the globe.
Easter family breaks to Picardy’s Nature Festival
Families looking for a fun and educational break during the Easter holiday can visit the annual Bird and Nature Festival in Picardy, France which runs from the 10th – 18th April 2010.
Missy Elliot gets her freak on for UK festival exclusive
Hot on the heels of announcing a collective of heavyweight dance acts for the Saturday of Wireless sponsored by Barclaycard, it is announced today that the Queen of Hip-Hop, Missy Elliott, is on board for this special show and will make her UK Festival exclusive appearance in Hyde Park on Saturday 3 July.
Brighton hosts first Festival of Shopping
Local retailers join forces this Easter to help boost Brighton’s shopping economy with the city’s first ever shopping bonanza - The Brighton & Hove Festival of Shopping.
Springtime in Copenhagen
What makes Copenhageners know that spring has arrived? Simple, it is on the 15 April when the much loved Tivoli Gardens opens its door for a new summer season.
Van Morrison to play Hampton Court Palace Festival
Hampton Court Palace Festival supported by Continental Airlines, has announced today that music royalty will join the line-up at arguably one of the most beautiful and unique festival settings in the UK.
Dragon to headline New Zealand Mardi Gras
Festival organisers have announced Kiwi rock legends Dragon as the headline act for this year’s Air New Zealand Mardi Gras to be held on Tuesday 29 June.
Liverpool to host John Lennon festival
John Lennon's 70th birthday is to be celebrated with a two month festival in his home town of Liverpool.
Malton’s fabulous Food Lovers Festival
The historic market town of Malton, North Yorkshire has established a reputation as a gourmet destination and the return of the Food Lovers Festival on Saturday, 22 May signals fine local food and drink will be the order of the day.
Stevie Wonder to headline Hard Rock Calling
Hard Rock International is getting ready to throw Stevie Wonder the biggest 60th birthday party ever when he headlines Hard Rock Calling on Saturday 26 June in Hyde Park this summer.
Vauxhall Holiday Park announces Summer Festival
Get away for a mid summer break and enjoy some of the biggest hits from the 60s & 70s featuring all live acts at the 5 star Vauxhall Holiday Park.