Welcome to ‘What, When, Where: A Guide to the Top Events Around the World.’
This comprehensive guide is your ultimate ticket to the most exciting and unmissable events across the globe. Whether you’re a culture vulture, music enthusiast, sports fanatic, or culinary connoisseur, we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned as we take you on a whirlwind tour of the must-attend happenings, giving you the lowdown on when and where to catch them. Buckle up and get ready to mark your calendars!
What: A Taste of Stockholm Food Festival
When: June 5-9, 2019
Where: King’s Garden Park
This early summer food festival is a great insight into Stockholm’s foodie lifestyle. It covers everything from locally grown produce to organic food that creates a model of sustainable living. It’s not only food but also a big music programme in different genres. Every year it attracts over 350,000 visitors. Many of Stockholm’s top restaurants serve food during the festival and cover everything from traditional dishes to world cuisine. It’s one of the largest annual events in the country and it cares about the sustainability and environment.
What: Luxury Property Show
When: June 21-23, 2019
Where: Beijing
The sole show for lush and luxurious homes and properties in Beijing, China, which is an invitation-only event, focuses on 6,000 eminent home buyers, builders and owners. The coming 18th edition of the Luxury Property Show will feature over 140 international exhibitors from around 35 countries showcasing over 220 elite property destinations.
What: White Nights of St Petersburg
When: July 11-14, 2019
Where: St Petersburg, Russia
Organised in St Petersburg in Russia, the White Nights Festival during the beautiful season of the Midnight Sun is one of the most awaited and attended festivals with classical ballet, opera, carnivals and white night performances by famous artists from around the world.
While visiting the city during the summer expect a lively, romantic and friendly atmosphere, and streets just as crowded in the evening as they are during the day. From music to movies, from live performances to theatrical acts, from ballet to opera, and from cultural nights to the breathtaking fireworks, one can indulge in true Russian delights at White Nights Festival of Saint Petersburg 2019.
What: LATVIA BEER FESTIVAL
When: May 22-26, 2019
Where: Riga, Latvia
The largest beer fest in the Baltics, this is your chance to sample over 200 types of beer. Discover many local and regional brews, along with European favourites and special craft beers from around the world. Locals and tourists alike flock to this lively festival, which takes place in the centre of the beautiful city of Riga. Perhaps it’s the Latvia Beer Festival that’s been responsible for the recent explosion of craft beer in the country.
What: SHREWSBURY FOOD FESTIVAL
When: June 29-30, 2019
Where: Shrewsbury, UK
Started by two locals, the Shrewsbury Food Festival highlights local craft, unsigned bands, family entertainment, and all the regional food and drinks you can find. This town’s exceptional food scene has been slowly coming onto the mainstream with great producers independent retailers and restaurants joining the fray. Shrewsbury Food Festival is a celebration of food throughout the town, just northwest of Birmingham, and in the main festival site of Quarry Park. The unplugged area features up-and-coming local musicians, there’s also kids entertainment, workshops and a Chef Demonstration stage with top local chefs and naturally, a Chef School.
What: The Great Escape
When: May 9-11, 2019
Where: Brighton, England
The Great Escape Festival returns to Brighton to once again showcase the best in the UK’s underground music scene inside the city’s music venues, theatres, pubs, bars and street corners. Curating a lineup filled with unsigned and underground artists from across the genre spectrum,
The Great Escape is the perfect chance for astute music fans to keep their finger on the pulse of the changing musical landscape and hear the best new talent before anyone else. In addition to its lineup of rock, indie, hip-hop, grime and electronic starlets, The Great Escape also programmes a series of conferences and conventions with key industry figures, such as brands and labels.
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