This weekend, Surrey will be hosting an unusual sprint for athletic couples, as the 13th annual UK Wife Carrying Race takes place in Dorking…
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Don’t miss The Last Quiz Night on Earth
This spring, get quizzical with an immersive and innovative new play which is touring to theatres, villages and pubs…
Dystopian futures, climate change and identity
This month, to accompany The Lost Girl installation, an interesting and diverse programme of events will be running at Bush House Arcade in London…
An international gathering of clowns in London
Tomorrow (2nd February) will see an annual gathering of clowns in London, as a special church service takes place…
Discover two art installations hidden in former Royal Mail depot
This month, become Pac-Man or see yourself as a grain of rice with two free art installations, hidden in Nine Elms’ former Royal Mail Delivery Office…
Edinburgh brings in the New Year with a festival of magic
MagicFest takes place in Edinburgh between Christmas and New Year, with talent from the world of magic offering entertainment for all ages…
A Boxing Day match with a difference
Scarborough boasts one of the quirkiest Boxing Day celebrations in the UK, featuring a comic football match, a crazy raft race and a mile of pennies…
Unique light display in Cornwall
Head to the Cornish fishing village of Mousehole this winter, for their unique annual Christmas lights display…
Festive teams compete in pudding race
This weekend, festive teams will be taking on a Christmas themed obstacle course in Covent Garden, London…
The true story of a revolutionary leader
Fringe First winners, Bear Trap Theatre, will bring the gripping true story of a revolutionary leader to the stage this autumn…
Forget fake news, watch the World’s Biggest Liar
Every November, a rural pub in Cumbria is taken over by tall tales and silly stories as the World’s Biggest Liar competition takes place…
Stories of rugby, mining communities and love affairs
Roots 2019, a tour showcasing four dance pieces telling unique stories, will head out to venues across Wales this month…
The best quirky Halloween events for families
If you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween event with a spooky twist, then look no further as we bring you a round-up of this year’s events…
The World Porridge Making Championship’s quirky cook-off
A quirky cook-off will take place in the Scottish Highlands this weekend, as the prestigious Golden Spurtle World Porridge Making Championship takes place…
An installation that connects audiences to a human story beyond the headlines
An interactive sound and video installation exploring the role of screens in observing global conflicts, is heading to Battersea Arts Centre this autumn…