All Hallows’ Eve, Halloween or spooky season, whatever you call it, it’s here! And that means parades, pumpkins and lots of fun. Here’s our round-up of the best quirky events…
Archives for Art
World of comic art hits the Lakes for weekend extravaganza
This weekend, the annual Lakes International Comic Art Festival returns to Cumbria. Head to Bowness-on-Windermere for characterful crazy golf and drawing challenges…
Discover Ukraine projects light onto the Old Royal Naval Naval College
This bank holiday weekend, discover Ukraine at the Old Royal Naval College in a moving light projection by Kyiv-based photographer Yevgen Nikiforov…
Whimsical wizardry, dancing defenders and AI art at SO Festival
Lincolnshire’s street theatre festival, SO Festival is back to take over the pavements, parks and promenades of Mablethorpe and Skegness with awe-inspiring performances…
Rest Under the Stars in Carlisle this summer
Take time out to Rest Under the Stars at Carlisle Cathedral. This immersive experience helps you enjoy some peace and a sense of calm…
A five-metre tall puppet travels through Crawley
This week, see a five-metre tall puppet travel through Crawley in West Sussex. Puppet Aura will visit the town centre and parks, and ride on an open-top bus…
Discover Nocturnal Creatures at Sculpture in the City
For one night only, discover Nocturnal Creatures amongst the striking architecture of the City of London…
Lip-sync challenges and live street art at Another Fine Fest
Today and tomorrow, Ulverston will come alive with everything from live street art to lip sync challenges as Another Fine Fest returns to the Cumbrian town…
Grassroots gardening, botanical wonders and crafty events at Chelsea Fringe
This May, the grassroots and community-led Chelsea Fringe takes place with a host of quirky and soul-nurturing free and family-friendly events…
Solo cinema and scientific sounds at Flatpack Festival
Flatpack Festival brings an eclectic mix of shows, screenings and activities that surprise and delight audiences to venues across Birmingham…
See blossoming talent at Shoot Festival this spring
This spring, discover Coventry’s brightest new creatives and performers at the city’s Shoot Festival…
Go on a Nordic adventure at Jacksons Lane this spring
Looking to discover something new this spring? Head to Jacksons Lane in north London for their Nordic Exposure season…
Art meets photojournalism in Between the Headlines
For one evening only, you can view the work of eight emerging artists from eight different countries in a new exhibition…
Art meets theatre in one-woman play and exhibition
Are you listening? This is a question that powerful one-woman play You Heard Me asks as it tours the UK over the coming months…
Giant sculptures to hold you captive in Birmingham
Weave your way around giant sculptures and imaginative hunting arenas in Eastside Projects in Birmingham…