Giving fashionistas their biannual fill of frills and frocks, the Berlin Fashion Week reveals the latest trends. Watch fashion shows along the Design Mile, an extended catwalk open to the public along Berlin’s famous, landmark-lined Unter den Linden boulevard. (more…)

Granville’s Mardi Gras Carnival has been celebrated since 1872, when a feast was prepared before the fishermen took to the water. Happily, festivities have improved since then and you can expect floats, all-night drinking and up to 30,000 revellers. (more…)

Klosters rings in the New Year with its traditional “Hotschrennen”, or pig race. Ten locally reared pigs race through the village cheered on by crowds thronging the streets. The victorious pig earns the title of city mascot for the year. (more…)

Over 150,000 revellers line the banks of the River Limmat and Lake Zurich to hear church bells chiming in the New Year, followed by fireworks. Mulled wine, food stalls, live bands and DJs keep Zurich up and partying all night. (more…)

Verona’s spectacular carnival includes a grand parade of masks, an historical Regatta on the river Adige and the traditional distribution of gnocchi (small potato dumplings) to the people of the city. (more…)

Rome’s Auditorium Parco della Musica celebrates the festive season with Christmas at the Auditorium. It features tournaments, puppet shows, gastronomy labs, a market and other events, like special music projects with the participation of the Fondazione Musica per Roma Orchestras. (more…)

Head down to Aberdeen’s Belmont St and the Academy Shopping Centre for this monthly street market, where around 20,000 punters come to feast their eyes on local produce, delicacies and goodies. (more…)

Derby city centre remembers the unfortunate turn of events for Bonnie Prince Charlie with an impressive parade and re-enactment of a battle - loud muskets included. (more…)