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…
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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…
What to see at Edinburgh Fringe
Thinking of rounding your summer off with a trip to Edinburgh Fringe? Here’s a few suggestions of shows to see while you’re there…
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…
Mystery artists play concert in unique Painted Hall
Fancy doing something different this summer? Why not enjoy a concert of mystery artists in the unique Painted Hall at Greenwich’s Old Royal Naval College?
The World Egg Throwing Championships are no yolk
Are you a tosser? If so, you may want to head to Lincolnshire this weekend as the 15th World Egg Throwing Championships takes place…
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…
Dark comedy, roller skate jams and a passion for plants in Peckham
Peckham Fringe is running until Sunday 5th June at Theatre Peckham, covering everything from topical issues to a passion for plants…
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…
Join the May Queen in Edinburgh to welcome the summer
If you’re ready for the summer, why not join the May Queen and Green Man to welcome it in at Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire 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…
New Year getaways with a difference
How do you get a change of scenery without going abroad? Here’s a few ideas for a New year getaway with a difference!
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…
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…