BFI Flare LGBTQ Film Festival Turns 40 in London
London's pioneering BFI Flare LGBTQ+ film festival marks its 40th anniversary this March. Discover the 2026 programme, how to submit films, and its vital history.
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New Vibrance Light Festival in City of London for 2 Nights
The new 'Vibrance' light and sound festival will illuminate five iconic City of London locations on January 29 & 30. Discover free installations and performances.
McKellen and Norton headline Pitlochry's Out in the Hills festival
Sir Ian McKellen's powerful monologue and Graham Norton's witty chat lit up the inaugural Out in the Hills LGBTQ+ festival at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, a vibrant weekend of queer culture in the Highlands.
Free Tooting Food Festival with Live Music in February
A free two-day food festival with live music is coming to Tooting Market and Broadway Market in South London this February. Enjoy global cuisine and festival performances.
New Vibrance light festival to illuminate City of London
A brand-new free festival, Vibrance, will light up the City of London's historic landmarks with projections, VR and live music on January 29-30. Discover the full programme.
Kew Orchid Festival 2026: Chinese New Year Celebration
Kew Gardens' Orchid Festival returns in 2026 with a spectacular Chinese New Year theme. Discover dates, ticket info, and what to expect from the 30th-anniversary floral display.
Adelaide Writers' Week Cancelled for 2026
Australia's longest-running free literary festival, Adelaide Writers' Week, has been cancelled for 2026, leaving a cultural void. Explore its cherished history and the community's profound sense of loss.
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 Cancelled Following Backlash
The Adelaide Festival board cancels its 2026 Writers' Week and resigns after disinviting Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, sparking a mass boycott. Read the full story.
Adelaide Writers' Week Future in Doubt Amid Culture Wars
The prestigious Adelaide Writers' Week faces an existential crisis in 2026. Will the festival survive the pressures of modern cultural debates? Discover the details and what's at stake.
2026's Top Documentaries: Rushdie, Musk, AI & More
Explore the most anticipated documentaries of 2026, from Salman Rushdie's attack to Elon Musk's empire and AI's future. Discover the films set to define the year.
Battersea Winter Lights cancelled for 2026
Battersea Power Station confirms its annual Winter Lights festival will not return in 2026. The landmark plans new events and will bring back the 'Aurora' installation.
Top 6 Party Holiday Breaks for 2026 Revealed
Travel expert Deborah Cicurel picks six experiential party breaks for 2026, from Rio's Carnival to a French ski music festival. Discover unique holidays to kickstart your year.
Roller Derby Show Mama Does Derby Hits Sydney & Adelaide
Theatre-maker Clare Watson's love for roller derby inspires a high-energy stage show, Mama Does Derby, featuring real skaters at Sydney Town Hall and Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Discover the sport's power and community.
London Premiere for John Bishop Film 'Is This Thing On'
The UK premiere of comedy drama 'Is This Thing On?', starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, hits London's Leicester Square this month. Get all the details on the red carpet event.
Canary Wharf Winter Lights 2026: Dates & Details
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover 16 free light installations, the 'Dreamscape' theme, and essential visitor tips.
Chloé Zhao: Hollywood model stifles 'feminine consciousness'
Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao questions Hollywood's inclusivity as a new report finds only nine women directed 2025's top 100 US films. Discover her insights and the industry's gender diversity crisis.
Southbank Winter Lights 2026: Free Trail Opens
The Southbank Winter Lights festival illuminates London from Jan 7-18, 2026. Discover 11 artworks for free. Find the best visiting times and details here.
Elvis Express Departs Sydney for 2026 Parkes Festival
Elvis fever grips Sydney's Central station as the Elvis Express departs for the 2026 Parkes festival. Discover the themed carriages, economic impact, and the fans' journey. Read more about this iconic Australian event.
Battersea Winter Lights Festival 2026 Dates Announced
The free Winter Lights Festival returns to Battersea Power Station in January 2026. Discover the confirmed dates, best visiting times, and what to expect from the fifth annual illumination trail.
DiCaprio Misses Award Ceremony Due to Venezuela Air Strikes
Leonardo DiCaprio was forced to skip the Palm Springs Film Festival after US airstrikes on Venezuela closed Caribbean airspace. Read how geopolitics disrupted Hollywood's awards season.
Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival 2026: Dates & Details
The 10th annual Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival illuminates London from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover the free 'Dreamscape' light trail, timings, and how to visit.
French film icon Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
The legendary French actor and animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot has died. We revisit her iconic film career, four marriages, and her later life as a campaigner.
London Mime Festival 2026: Dates, Venues & Tickets
The successor to the London International Mime Festival is back in January 2026 with four 'weird and wonderful' shows. Discover performance dates, ticket prices from £18, and venue details for this unique theatrical event.
Penzance's Montol: Cornwall's Wild Winter Solstice Festival
Discover Montol, Cornwall's unique winter solstice festival in Penzance. From horse skull 'osses' and pagan rituals to sprout-throwing revelry, explore how this community event lights up the darkest day.
Walliams Dropped from Waterstones Festival
David Walliams has been removed from a Waterstones book festival in Dundee following his publisher HarperCollins severing ties over allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The author denies all claims.
Renate Reinsve on Cannes Success and Career Doubts
Norwegian star Renate Reinsve reveals how she nearly quit acting for carpentry before her Cannes-winning role in 'The Worst Person in the World'. Discover her journey with Joachim Trier.
Gay Cinema Pioneer Rosa von Praunheim Dies at 83
Rosa von Praunheim, the provocative German film-maker whose 1971 film sparked a 'Stonewall moment', has died aged 83, days after marrying his partner. Read about his legacy.
Rob Reiner's Final Spinal Tap Film Release Delayed
The release of Rob Reiner's final concert film, 'Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Final Finale', is postponed after his death. The 2026 project is on hold as the family decides the path forward.
London's BIDs Light Up the Square Mile for Christmas 2025
Explore the City of London's dazzling festive installations for 2025. From lantern trails to Snoopy sculptures, discover the magic with our guide to the BIDs' Christmas events.
Dardenne Brothers' Triumph in UK's Best Films 2025
The Dardenne brothers' 'Young Mothers' is named the UK's 3rd best film of 2025. A powerful return to form, it explores teen mums with empathy and dignity. Read the full review.
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