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Calentita food festival, Gibraltar

Food from a melting pot

Cultures from across Europe and North Africa have congregated in Gibraltar over the years. It makes for a diverse – and delicious – food festival each year.

Satchmo Summerfest, Louis Armstrong festival, New Orleans

What a wonderful world festival!

This celebration of Louis Armstrong takes the best of the man – his music, his city, his creativity – and turns it into a wonderful New Orleans festival!

Rotterdam Unlimited, Rotterdam Street Parade and Carnival, Netherlands

The unlimited street parade

The biggest street party in the Netherlands is more than just music and dancing. There’s an important message behind it that goes to the heart of the city.

Belsonic Festival, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belsonic waves

In a city with music in its soul, it’s only appropriate that a music festival of evening concerts runs all week long.

Patricia Piccinini exhibition artworks

Artistic mutations

The works of Australian Patricia Piccinini were the clear highlight of the art exhibitions at this year’s Galway International Arts Festival. Here’s why:

Galway International Arts Festival

It’s about the festival as much as the arts

It’s one of the premier arts events in Europe – so what is it like to spend a few days at the Galway International Arts Festival?

Giant Granny, Limerick, Royal De Luxe

Limerick’s Giant Gran

For one weekend, the Irish city of Limerick was taken over by a giant granny. Tens of thousands flocked to the streets – but why was she there?

Cowes Week, Isle of Wight, England

Winds of change

The Isle of Wight’s Cowes Week might be about the races but head along and you’ll find there’s a lot more to the festival than just the races.

Garlic Festival, Isle of Wight, England

The Garlic Festival

It seems odd at first – an entire festival dedicated to a cooking ingredient. But when you start to learn more, it all makes sense…

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