Festival & Performance Listings

Festival of Energy, Blyth

Festival of Energy: A Spectacular New Celebration for Blyth ​Blyth will host the town’s first-ever Festival of Energy – a four-day celebration of Blyth’s heritage, its people, and its role as a global leader in renewable energy. This free festival will fill the town’s streets, quayside, and public spaces with large-scale artworks, performances and imme More

WOMADelaide 2026, Australia

Held on the traditional lands of the Kaurna People, WOMADelaide – the World Of Music Arts & Dance in Adelaide – is an iconic open air festival celebrating cultural discovery in the city's stunning Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla. The World's Festival since 1992, WOMADelaide is a unique part of Australia's festival landscape, showcasing the best, the essenti More

Holi Festival of Colours, Dartford

Celebrate the Festival of Colour! Dartford Borough Council is excited to be working with Cohesion Plus to bring you another Holi Festival of Colour celebration in Central Park, Dartford. Celebrate the arrival of spring with a fusion of colour, music, dancing and food! Featuring performances by local community groups and hosted by Replay Music. Ma More

St Patrick’s Festival, Dublin

This March, we invite you to St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin to join in the celebrations of our national holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. Our 2026 St. Patrick’s Festival programme runs from Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th March. Below is all the information you need to know about the location of the world famous St. Patrick’s Festival Parade on 17th March. & More

Children’s Capital of Culture Birthday Party, Rotherham

In 2025, Rotherham became the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture – a big title for a borough with a big dream. We are now throwing a giant, free Birthday Party in the heart of the town centre to mark the closing celebration of its year as Children’s Capital of Culture. The Birthday Party will be an all-inclusive daytime and evening celebration More

Light Up Thurrock Finale, East Tilbury

Light Up Thurrock Join us for a lantern parade from East Tilbury Primary School, followed by a magical evening at Coalhouse Fort filled with light, sound and imagination. This years theme: Bedtime Light Up Thurrock explores the shared moment between going to bed and falling asleep – a gentle, dreamlike threshold where light softens, time slows, and im More

Newport Live Act Fringe, Newport

Newport’s most exciting new festival is back! From 20 – 22 March 2026, the Live Act Fringe will once again take over the city with a weekend of bold, daring and unforgettable performance. Expect fresh talent, fearless ideas and shows that push boundaries across comedy, circus, drag, music, storytelling, spoken word and more. Produced by Tin Shed The More

The Beat Goes On, Wandsworth

Feel the rhythm of The Beat Goes On, a high-energy celebration of music, movement and community, marking the end of Wandsworth’s year as The Mayor's London Borough of Culture. On 21 March, Battersea Power Station comes alive for a full day of unforgettable performances. From homegrown heroes to international icons, expect live music, dance takeovers, creati More

Flow (A Celebration of Waymaking), Stoke-on-Trent

Waymaking presents FLOW a day dedicated to the creation of a lasting state of renewal. The day includes a nourishing lunch, grounding activities, gentle walking and engaging sessions designed to encourage nature connection led by artists. Facilitators: Jason Singh is a multifaceted sound artist, nature beatboxer, producer, DJ, curator, facilitator, More

Roots Street Carnival, Rotherham

Roots Street Carnival is an annual free event in Rotherham featuring a large parade with puppets, music, workshops, and performances celebrating Rotherham's culture and natural heritage. Roots Street Carnival is back for 2026! Get ready for an unforgettable day in the heart of Rotherham! On Saturday 28 March, the streets will come alive with a colourfu More

Fremantle International Street Arts Festival, Australia

Since 1999, the Fremantle International Street Arts Festival has welcomed world-class street theatre to the historic heart of Walyalup/Fremantle, on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Nyoongar people. Across four days, the city’s distinctive streets and laneways are transformed into an open-air stage where the world’s best street artists invite audiences t More

City of Wings Ypres, Belgium

Friday 10 april 2026: 19.30 – 23.30 Saturday 11 april 2026: 14.00 – 23.30 Sunday 12 april 2026: 14.00 – 19.30 ‘The City of Wings Ypres’ is an international promotion festival for street arts: circus, theatre, music, dance, puppet theatre, installations, fire,… During ‘The City of Wings Ypres’, Belgian and foreign artists (both professionals, semi-profes More

Derbyshire Makes Festival, Cromford

A joyful festival of curiosity and shared making Cromford’s free, hands-on celebration is inspired by wheels: water wheels, spinning wheels, dance wheels and the creative ideas that keep this place moving. Based at Cromford Mills, with more events taking place across Cromford village, Aqueduct Cottage and Masson Mills, this is a chance to get involved and More

Mostra Igualada, Catalonia

Mostra Igualada is the children's and youth entertainment fair in Catalonia, held annually in Igualada in April. Four very intense days full of indoor and street shows, with 50 companies and more than 100 performances for all tastes: theater, circus, music, dance, puppets, clowns... An unmissable event to experience and enjoy culture with the family. More

Derbyshire Makes Festival, Chesterfield

A vibrant celebration of making, local talent and creativity in Chesterfield. Derbyshire Makes Chesterfield is a vibrant celebration of creativity, showcasing the town’s rich artistic talent and heritage by transforming locations across Chesterfield into an immersive festival of making. Headlining is the Great Chesterfield Make Off, where 40 local artists More

Longton Carnival and Pig Walk Parade, Longton

ongton Carnival & Pig Walk Parade is a fun-filled day of FREE amazing, family friendly entertainment in Longton town centre! We're looking to partner with local organisations, businesses and groups to offer and share exciting local programming, from community choirs, to dance groups, to workshops and more! This is an opportunity to share the INCREDIBL More

Fira de Titelles de Lleida, Lleida

From the Centre de Titelles de Lleida, we are sending you the call for the 37th edition of the Lleida Puppet Fair, which will take place on April 30 and May 1, 2, and 3, 2026. More

Wye Valley River Festival, Wye Valley

The Wye Valley River Festival brings local people, environmentalists and exceptional artists together for a creative exploration and celebration of an internationally important landscape. With the Wye Valley as our backdrop, this exceptional landscape, carved by the River Wye, straddling the border of England and Wales, encompasses diverse cultures, habit More

Brighton Festival 2026, Brighton

We’re thrilled to share the programme for the 60th edition of Brighton Festival. This May marks a momentous milestone: not only are we celebrating six decades of world-class performance here in Brighton, but it is also the 40th edition of the Children’s Parade and the 10th edition of Our Place. From 1–25 May, we’re welcoming over 100 events from artists arou More

Riverfest Limerick, Limerick

Limerick becomes THE destination for families, foodies and fun runners each May Bank Holiday for the city’s premier summer festival, Riverfest Limerick! Highlights of the festival include Riverfest on the Shannon, BBQ on the Boardwalk, the Riverfestival Village in Arthur’s Quay Park, Regeneron Great Limerick Run and a spectacular fireworks display among m More