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.
The new 'Vibrance' light and sound festival will illuminate five iconic City of London locations on January 29 & 30. Discover free installations and performances.
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.
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.
Virginia Gay's new family dramedy 'Mama Does Derby' transforms Sydney Town Hall into a roller rink. A heartwarming, ambitious show about mothers, daughters and community, running until 22 January.
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.
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.
Christopher Hampton's classic play 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' is set for a major revival at the National Theatre in 2026. Discover dates and details for this theatrical event.
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.
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.
A powerful theatrical adaptation of essays by Indigenous fathers, including Stan Grant and Troy Cassar-Daley, offers a vulnerable and warm exploration of fatherhood, trauma, and healing at Belvoir Street Theatre.
Experience immersive horror at Hampstead Theatre with 'A Ghost in Your Ear'. This innovative show uses binaural microphones for chilling 3D audio. Not for the faint-hearted.
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.
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.
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.
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover 16 free light installations, the 'Dreamscape' theme, and essential visitor tips.
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.
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.
Frank Dunlop, the pioneering director who founded London's Young Vic theatre and transformed the Edinburgh Festival, has died at 98. Discover his lasting legacy.
Frank Dunlop, the pocket dynamo who founded London's Young Vic and directed the Edinburgh International Festival, has died at 98. Read about his remarkable legacy in British theatre.
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.
Samuel Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' will debut in Ulster Scots in 2026 as part of a new biennale, marking a pivotal moment for the minority language and challenging celebrity-led productions.
British-Egyptian actor Khalid Abdalla brings his acclaimed one-man play 'Nowhere' to Sydney Festival. The multimedia show blends personal history with commentary on Gaza, colonialism, and protest.
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.
Doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken bring their fart-centric live show to London's Royal Festival Hall this festive season. Read our review of the silly yet educational family spectacle.
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.
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.
Chichester Festival Youth Theatre's musical adaptation of Matt Haig's 'A Boy Called Christmas' is visually charming but let down by humdrum songs and a staid script. Runs until 31 December.
Sam Grabiner's fearless dark comedy 'Christmas Day' explores a dysfunctional London Jewish family's festive clash. Now playing at the Almeida Theatre, Islington until 8 Jan 2026.
A wildly imaginative, Olivier-nominated spin on the Christmas classic for children, featuring sword fights, crooning mice and cheesy gags. On until 4 January in London.
Olivier-winning theatre company Little Bulb presents a playful, interactive adaptation of 'The Nutcracker' for families in London this Christmas. Runs 17 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026.