Festivals

Queenstown gets ready to rumble

Queenstown is getting ready to rumble this June with a new addition to the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival programme that’s sure to be a knockout.

Jay-Z to headline Wireless festival

Live Nation has announced that music megastar Jay-Z will make a triumphant return to the UK this summer to headline Wireless sponsored by Barclaycard, in London’s Hyde Park on Sunday 4 July 2010.

UK’s hottest summer events on sale

Each summer, the UK is home to some of the hottest events such as The Edinburgh Tattoo and The RHS Chelsea Flower show. However, despite summer being many months away, tickets to these popular events sell out way in advance, so booking early is essential. Start planning now to avoid missing out.

Katherine Jenkins to celebrate Guernsey’s Liberation Anniversary

Katherine Jenkins will be helping to kick off Guernsey’s Liberation Anniversary celebrations in spectacular style this year.

Limber up for the Isle of Man Walking Festival

The Isle of Man is limbering up for its annual Summer Walking Festival which will take place in June 2010. There are routes to suit all abilities from novice walkers to experienced hiking enthusiasts.

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day Montserrat style

The Caribbean island of Montserrat is the only country besides Ireland to celebrate St Patrick’s Day as a national holiday. In fact, a whole week of events takes place on the island to mark the occasion.

Queenstown’s Winter Festival appeal endures

The broad appeal of the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter party continues to attract strong commercial support with organisers again signing up a family of sponsors that includes several household name brands.

Ride ‘em cowboy, at the Festival of the West

For a fun weekend with a difference, re-live the history and the spirit of the cowboy at the ‘Festival of the West’ – taking place at Scottsdale in Arizona between 18 and 21 March – courtesy of US operator, Bon Voyage.

Take a hike – to North Devon & Exmoor

The tenth North Devon and Exmoor walking festival will be the biggest yet with 84 guided walks on offer from Thursday 29th April to Friday 7th May.

Squeeze most out fruity weekend

Enjoy a Valentine’s weekend with a difference this year, by getting fruity and squeezing the ultimate enjoyment out of a fabulous, food-focused event.

Events for every season in Slovenia

Slovenia is set to host a wide variety of events throughout 2010 including World Cup ski jumping, the Bohinj International Wild Flower Festival, the Cow Ball and cultural carnivals. These are just some of the events being held throughout 2010 in Slovenia.