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.
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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.
Adelaide Festival removes author over 'cultural sensitivity'
The Adelaide Festival board has removed Palestinian advocate Randa Abdel-Fattah from its Writers' Week lineup, citing 'cultural sensitivity' after the Bondi attack. The author accuses the board of racism, leading to sponsor and writer withdrawals.
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.
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.
Global Photos: Elvis Fans, Carnival and Orthodox Christmas
The Guardian's picture editors curate powerful images from around the globe, capturing protests, cultural celebrations, and environmental challenges on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
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.
Theatre visionary Frank Dunlop dies aged 98
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, Young Vic Founder, Dies Aged 98
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 Punter Podcast: Kempton, Warwick & Cheltenham Tips
Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile preview the Lanzarote Hurdle at Kempton and Warwick's big chase. Plus, antepost tips for Cheltenham and Happy Valley analysis. Tune in now!
Couple found dead in campervan died from poisoning
A husband and wife discovered dead in their van after a cider festival were poisoned by carbon monoxide from a gas heater, an inquest hears. Their four children are now being cared for by relatives.
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.
Bowie's Final Act: From Glastonbury 2000 to Blackstar
A new documentary explores David Bowie's late-career journey, from his 2000 Glastonbury triumph to the masterstroke of his final album, Blackstar, released just two days before his death in 2016.
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.
Beckett's Godot Gets Ulster Scots Translation for 2026
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.
Worldwide New Year's Eve Photos: From Ski Jumps to Silent Tributes
A visual journey across the globe on New Year's Eve 2025, from Germany's Four Hills tournament to a poignant Sydney tribute and centuries-old Romanian rituals. See the day's most powerful images.
Nicholls Targets Cheltenham After Drama-Free Festival
Trainer Paul Nicholls reflects on a successful, stress-free Cheltenham Festival and outlines his ambitious plans for future glory. Discover his next star prospects.
Khalid Abdalla's 'Nowhere' explores identity and politics
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.
Behind Meloni's Atreju Festival: Italy's Poverty & Emigration Crisis
While PM Giorgia Meloni basked in glory at the far-right Atreju festival, Italy faces a stark reality: soaring poverty and record emigration. We analyse the contradictions of her rule.
Drag artist Amrou Al-Kadhi reclaims Iraqi heritage on stage
Drag performer Amrou Al-Kadhi shares their journey from being typecast as a terrorist to celebrating their Iraqi-Egyptian roots through performance. Discover how a pivotal encounter at the Edinburgh Fringe changed everything.
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.
Sister's plea 40 years after brother's Toxteth murder
Kimberley McNish appeals for information 40 years after her brother Jeffrey, 22, was stabbed to death at the 1985 Toxteth Caribbean Festival. Merseyside Police renew investigation.
Record Boxing Day Test Crowd at MCG Underlines Festival Status
A record 85,000 fans packed the MCG for the Boxing Day Test, transforming the cricket match into a vibrant cultural festival. Discover how tradition and spectacle converged in Melbourne.
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.
Operation Ouch's Jurassic Fart Show at Royal Festival Hall
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.
No prosecution for Bob Vylan over Glastonbury IDF chant
Police drop case against rapper Bobby Vylan after finding insufficient evidence for conviction over controversial Glastonbury Festival performance. Read the full story.
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 Removed from Children's Book Festival Line-up
David Walliams has been removed from the Waterstones Children's Book Festival following his publisher's decision to drop him over misconduct claims. He strongly denies the allegations. Get the latest updates.
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.
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