Berne bids farewell to winter with one hell of a party. The three-day Berne Fasnacht carnival celebrations are a riotous affair, as the city’s streets come alive with brass bands, hook-nosed witches, jovial jesters and the odd bear or two… (more…)

The Berlin Carnival Parade brings the party spirit to Germany’s capital, hitting the streets in a blaze of colour, music and dancing.  Characters in traditional costumes include Narren (jesters), witches, clowns and other favourites. (more…)

Combine a Valentine’s break in the romantic capital of the world with a very traditional carnival parade.  Quirky and noisy, this carnival gets to the heart of what it is to be French! (more…)

Liverpool is home to one of the oldest Chinese communities in Europe. Chinese New Year is celebrated in the streets around the Chinese Arch on Nelson Street, and 2010 is the Year of the Tiger. (more…)

If the long cold spell has left you feeling miserable and cold, why not give the whole family a treat with a short break this half term. (more…)

With Valentine’s Day approaching you may be looking for something that sparkles! For the ring of your dreams, head to Brilliantly Birmingham - the city’s jewellery festival. (more…)

Dance highland reels, eat haggis, drink plenty of whisky and recite the famous lines of Scotland’s much-loved poet, Robert Burns, at the Burns Night Ceilidh Club in Hammersmith Town Hall. Both absolute beginners and experts are welcome. (more…)

If you think Switzerland is just about mountains and snow, give the Lucerne Carnival (or Lozärner Fasnacht) a chance. The entire town goes crazy with a lantern-lit parade, musical groups and hundreds of people dressed in masks and costumes. (more…)

With record prize money of over SFr400,000, the White Turf international horse races have established themselves among the most spectacular winter events in the whole of Europe. Thousands of spectators enjoy 18 captivating races on St Moritz’s frozen lake. (more…)

British Dance is a unique biennial celebration of UK dance, bringing some of the best national and international companies together to perform. The 2010 edition takes place at major arts venues in Birmingham. (more…)