Looking for something other than the usual seasonal markets to get you into the festive spirit? Here’s our pick of quirky Christmas events…
Archives for Festival
Kippers and crafts at Clovelly Herring Festival
If you’re looking for something unusual to do this month, then head to the Devon village of Clovelly for a festival that’s a bit fishy…
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…
The Rosemary Branch Theatre reopens
How does a festival of puppetry, silly games and a theatrical challenge sound? These quirky events are all part of The Rosemary Branch Theatre’s reopening…
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…
Theatre is Back in Play with festival
Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre is throwing its doors open again with the Back in Play festival, a playful and fun event…
Art in the dark at Light Up Leeds 2021
Make the most of autumn by discovering art in the dark at this year’s Light Up Leeds. There’ll be ten zones full of colourful and inventive installations…
Nordic tales at new theatre festival
Jacksons Lane in North London will be shining a light on theatre-makers and culture, from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands…
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…
The quirky wonders of Wigtown
The annual Wigtown Book Festival opens this week. So, we thought it was a good time to take a look at this quirky Scottish town for our latest Curiosity of the Week…
Chagford’s film festival returns to Dartmoor
Chagford Film Festival opens in Devon for a week of screenings and special events including dog-friendly films and a scarecrow trail…
Watch A Festival of Korean Dance in London
This month, head to The Place in London for A Festival of Korean Dance with captivating and intense performances from contemporary dance company SIGA…