Following a couple of years where many events have been cancelled and rescheduled, it’s extra exciting to be able to book visits to festivals and celebrations in 2022. There are plans for some great events in Belgium in 2022, with those in the Flanders region offering something for everyone.
The Top Beer Festivals in Belgium
There are loads of amazing beer festivals in Belgium each year, offering beer-lovers the chance to drink their all-time favourites, and try something different too. Here, we share the top beer festivals you can visit via a ferry to Calais or Rotterdam, including those in Ostend, Antwerp, and Brussels.
Top Amsterdam Festivals and Events
No matter what time of year you visit Amsterdam, you’ll be amazed by the number of festivals and events that are hosted in the city. In fact, Amsterdam is home to some of the world’s best music festivals which welcome visitors from across the globe, and the city’s cultural events are some of the most fascinating in Europe.
The Best Carnivals and Festivals in France
There’s nothing like a party to add something extra special to your holiday, so heading to your chosen destination when there’s a carnival or festival planned is a great way to ensure that your time away is especially memorable.
Three of Europe’s Best Winter Festivals
With the bright winter sun rising over frozen canals, winter is one of the most beautiful seasons to see your favourite European cities. And while the long, warm days of lazing at summer festivals may be over for this year, the colder months host some of Europe’s best winter festivals.
The Pageant of the Golden Tree
The Belgian city of chocolate, waffles and old world architecture, it’s a well-known fact that anyone who visits Bruges can’t help but fall in love. And while it’s already a place set to capture your heart, once every five years, a special event is held to really stir up your senses. Read on to find out all about the Pageant …
Best European Music Festivals to Catch this Summer
America might have founded the first events back in the 1960s, but fast forward to the present day and Europe has a firm grip on the festival baton. The UK alone hosts approximately 500 festivals each year, and the incredible roster of European music festivals continues to evolve every summer.
Holiday like a Star in Cannes
It’s time to grab your sunglasses and head to Cannes, where the stars shine almost as bright as the sun. The city’s beautiful coastlines and sprawling beachside cafés are perfectly mixed with majestic casinos and glitzy bars for an evening’s entertainment, so you can relax in style throughout your stay. Here’s how to holiday like a star in Cannes.
The Ultimate Guide to St Patrick’s Day in Dublin
Did you know that St Patrick’s Day is one of the most widely celebrated national holidays in the world? Every year on March 17th, people across the globe throw on their finest green garments and glug rich, velvety Guinness in a nod to Irish culture. In previous years, the London Eye has been illuminated green and the Chicago River tinted …
Best Beer Festivals in Germany
If there’s one thing Germany is known for – it’s beer. The nectar of the gods is an integral part of the nation’s culture, and its population is ranked third in the world in terms of beer consumption – with only Austria and the Czech Republic ahead. From Munich to Hamburg, lively folk festivals see locals and visitors alike dressed in …
Edinburgh Fringe Festival Guide 2022
Exhilarating, wild and pleasingly unpredictable, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is a one-of-a-kind spectacle in the world of live entertainment. The event is the pride of the Scottish capital and is renowned as the largest arts festival in the world. The iconic Fringe Festival has hosted over 55,000 performances of more than 3,500 shows in 317 different venues across the city. …
Top 4 European Music Festivals in 2016
The European music festival scene has some unforgettable experiences to offer, attracting visitors from across the globe who come to listen to amazing live music and soak up all-round good vibes. Here are four of the best European Music Festivals in 2016.
The Brussels Jazz Marathon
Each May, the streets of Brussels are filled with the sweet sounds of music. 2016 is the 21st year of the Brussels Jazz Marathon, and a host of big names from the local and international scenes are set to perform. Commencing from Friday 20th May, five open air stages will pop up in the Belgian capital’s most iconic locations to showcase …
Long Ma Festival
Between 23rd and 26th June 2016, the city of Calais will be invaded by enormous machines that run, climb buildings and even breathe fire. No, it’s not War of the Worlds. This spectacular four-day show actually sees two giant mechanical beasts made of wood and metal visit the city: the dragon horse Long Ma and the spider Kumo. Check out …
National Mill Day in Amsterdam
Along with wooden clogs and fields of budding tulips, the windmill is a true symbol of the Netherlands. Each year, visitors from around the world escape to the Dutch countryside for a glimpse of the many majestic sail-adorned buildings that have become the nation’s pastoral landmarks. To acknowledge the cultural importance of windmills across the country, the Netherlands will celebrate …
King’s Day in Amsterdam
On the 27th April, the Netherlands celebrates the annual King’s Day Festival with crowds of people wearing the national colour of orange and gathering in public spaces across the country. Known by the locals as Koningsdag, this nationwide event is held in honour of the incumbent Dutch monarch, which has been King Willem-Alexander since 2013. While the revelry can be …
Keukenhof Gardens Flower Festival
One of the world’s most spectacular horticultural sights lies on the borders of historic Lisse, the centre of the Netherlands’ flower-growing region. Found to the south-west of Amsterdam, the Keukenhof Gardens open for seven weeks every year with a spectacular canvas of daffodils, hyacinths and – of course – tulips on offer.
5 Ways to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day
On the 17th March each year, Ireland puts on a fantastic St Patrick’s Day party to honour its most revered religious patron. While the parade and fireworks in Dublin may be renowned as the spiritual heart of the festivities, this is by no means to only way to celebrate. Take a look at these alternative ways to celebrate St Patrick’s …
The Best Carnivals in Europe
What once began as a period of merrymaking just before Lent has transformed into a series of colourful events celebrated across the world. Carnivals are now some of the biggest and boldest parties on the planet, with masks, costumes and spectacular parades the norm. While Brazil may be renowned as the spiritual home of carnival, you can catch many of …
European Festivals to Visit in 2016
To inspire your own adventure, we’ve highlighted some of the best European festivals to visit in 2016.
Flower Holidays in The Netherlands
Every spring, 1.7 billion tulips burst into bloom across the Netherlands, bringing a kaleidoscope of colour to fields and cities of this picturesque country. Widely known as ‘the land of tulips’, and offering tours of the dazzling bright red, yellow and pink coloured meadows, flower holidays in the Netherlands have become very popular with tourists.