Festivals
All Saints festival fun on the Costa Blanca
This October half term, treat the family to a sunshine break staying at the five-star Barceló Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, set in the foothills of the Costa Blanca's Sierra Cortina Mountains and take in some festival fun as the neighbouring town of Denia celebrates All Saints.
Dartmoor and Exmoor host Low Carbon Festival
Visitors and residents alike will have the ultimate excuse to visit Exmoor and Dartmoor this October as the South West’s National Parks host the very first Dartmoor & Exmoor Low Carbon Festival from 9-12th October.
Diwali lights up gastronomy at Le Méridien Al Aqah
Swaad Restaurant will celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, during October with mouth-watering sweets, reflecting each region of India, from October 16 to 31, while Taste Thai Restaurant will offer Asian healthy hot pots from October 1 to 15.
Front row seats to fun at the Mayor’s Thames Festival
The Mayor’s Thames Festival kicks off 12 – 13 September, transforming the waterfront into a spectacular celebration of live music, fabulous food and lively entertainment.
Dominica to host World Creole Music Festival
British born artist Maxi Priest will be amongst the performers at the 13th annual World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) which will be held from 30th October – 1st November 2009 in Dominica, West Indies.
Norfolk Food Festival breaks at Titchwell Manor
Foodies going along to the Norfolk Food Festival between 19 September and 4 October can treat themselves to an overnight stay at Titchwell Manor Hotel, near Brancaster from just £110 B&B per night for two sharing a double/twin room.
Devon Walking Festival offers something for all
The third South Devon Walking Festival, 2 - 11 October, aims to offer something for every age group and walking ability, from toddlers through to seasoned hikers. There are almost 50 opportunities to explore the fantastic landscape.
Festival goers urged to protect possessions
Almost 20 million (39 per cent) of us are planning to go to or have already been to a festival or outdoor event this summer, putting £2.3 billion worth of personal possessions at risk, according to research from Post Office Insurance.
Budapest to host Hungary’s top wine festival
Hungary has a growing reputation for producing excellent wines and the annual Budapest International Wine Festival in September gives wine lovers the perfect opportunity for tasting some of them, whilst enjoying the stunning backdrop of the Buda Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Iceland Airwaves 2009 to rock Reykjavik
The world’s coolest music festival and party is set to rock Reykjavik for five days from 14 – 18 October.
A festive summer in Lithuania
Lithuanians and guests from abroad will enjoy the exceptionally festive summer of 2009 in Lithuania. The country entered the European history when it was first mentioned in a medieval German manuscript, the Quedlinburg Chronicle, so the present year of 2009 is a festive year of the Millennium of Lithuania. Also, Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania is this year’s European Capital of Culture.
Head to Croatia for the Dubrovnik summer festival
Enjoy Dubrovnik’s annual summer festival – celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2009 – courtesy of leading Croatia specialist, Holiday Options. Taking place between 10 July and 25 August, this annual event starts with a dramatic opening ceremony of fireworks and music, followed by six weeks of theatre, concerts, opera and dance, with performances by a range of international artistes.
Denmark is all jazzed up for summer
With warmer days and longer nights, Denmark is swinging into summer with an exciting calendar of Jazz festivals and performances across the country that will have visitors tapping their toes in delight.
Summer events in Lithuania
There has never been a better time to visit Lithuania than now as the country enters its second Millennium. Exactly one thousand years later capital Vilnius has a golden opportunity to reveal its secrets as the European Capital of Culture 2009. The year will see more than 300 events take place across Vilnius and 120 projects planned for the 2010 and 2011 ahead to mark the occasion.
London Symphony Orchestra opens Vilnius Festival
At the opening concert of Vilnius Festival 2009 yesterday, the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Valery Gergiev, a renowned expert in Russian music, performed symphonic works by Stravinsky and Rachmaninov with a world premiere of Rodion Shchedrin’s symphonic fresco Lithuanian Saga (commissioned by the Vilnius – European Capital of Culture 2009).