This May, the grassroots and community-led Chelsea Fringe takes place with a host of quirky and soul-nurturing free and family-friendly events…
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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…
A scarecrow celebration in Wray
For ten days each spring, the village of Wray in Lancashire is overrun with colourful characters as they host their fun and quirky scarecrow festival…
Party like a peasant with Morpeth’s Northumbrian Gathering
You may not have heard of Morpeth, but every year they host a gathering to celebrate the crafts and traditions of Northumbria…
Explore climate change through puppet-making
This weekend, why not take the kids to explore climate change through puppet-making? Join artist Oliver Cloke for a drop-in workshop at the Grant Museum in London…
The creative and captivating BE FESTIVAL returns to Birmingham
BE FESTIVAL, Birmingham’s creative celebration of European theatre returns to Birmingham Rep this winter…
Two versions of A Christmas Carol in Greenwich
A Christmas Carol is perhaps one of the most well-known festive tales. And this year there’s two versions on stage in Greenwich…
Have yourself a quirky little Christmas
Looking for something other than the usual seasonal markets to get you into the festive spirit? Here’s our pick of quirky Christmas events…
An Outburst of queer art at festival in Belfast
Belfast’s Outburst Queer Art Festival brings music, art and more to the city. With epic and intimate events taking place indoors, outdoors and online…
Yorkshire Festival of Story looks for a happy ever after
More than 50 events will fill the programme at this year’s Yorkshire Festival of Story, with a vibrant variety of performances, discussions and masterclasses…
Interactive installations Light Up Lancaster
This weekend, life-size polar bear sculptures and an interactive robot snail Light Up Lancaster…
Tigers, muck and strolls at Bloomsbury Festival
Enjoy shows, art, walks and talks at this year’s Bloomsbury Festival in London as neon sculptures, street feasts and happiness exhibitions fill the area…
Sketching and stunts at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival
This month, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) returns to the Cumbrian town of Kendal with exhibitions, live drawing and workshops…
Go Up, Down and Beyond in Greenwich
Fancy discovering some of London’s hidden history in an alternative way? This weekend, join an interactive theatre event in Greenwich…
A gyroscopic flying machine and walkabout puppet theatre at Festival of Thrift
This weekend, celebrate sustainability and culture at the Festival of Thrift in North Yorkshire with shows, workshops and quirky performances…