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BFI London Film Festival

BFI London Film Festival

Oct 7-18, 2026 London
Upcoming

The 70th BFI London Film Festival is scheduled to take place from October 7 to 18, 2026. This landmark anniversary edition will showcase 251 films from 88 nations, featuring world premieres, gala...

Film Festival Cinema +5
London Literature Festival

London Literature Festival

Oct 21 - Nov 1, 2026 London
Upcoming

The 2026 London Literature Festival at the Southbank Centre is a major annual cultural event curated by musician Dua Lipa and her Service95 Book Club. Running from late October to early November,...

Literature Books +8
Live at Powderham 2027

Live at Powderham 2027

Jun 24-27, 2027 Exeter
Upcoming

Live at Powderham 2027 is a four-day music festival held at the historic Powderham Castle near Exeter. Scheduled from June 24 to June 27, the event showcases major international pop artists and...

Music festival Pop +4
13th K-Music Festival

13th K-Music Festival

Sep 28 - Nov 23, 2026 London
Ongoing

The 13th K-Music Festival takes place in London from September 28 to November 23, 2026, presenting a wide-ranging celebration of Korean music and culture. The festival features performances across genres including traditional...

Music Korean Culture +4
Grand Homowo UK Festival

Grand Homowo UK Festival

Oct 3, 2026 London
Upcoming

The Grand Homowo UK Festival is a cultural celebration of the Ga people's heritage and traditions, held in London on October 3, 2026. Organized by Ga Dangme UK & Ireland at the...

Cultural Festival Ghanaian Diaspora +8
Sholay: Films in Concert

Sholay: Films in Concert

Oct 10, 2026 London
Upcoming

The world premiere of 'Sholay: Films in Concert' will take place at London's Royal Albert Hall on October 10, 2026. This special event features a 4K restored screening of the 1975 Bollywood...

Bollywood Film Screening +5
Rugby Literary Festival

Rugby Literary Festival

Oct 23-25, 2026 Rugby
Upcoming

The Rugby Literary Festival is an annual three-day event held in Rugby town centre, offering a free programme of literature-themed activities for all ages. The festival, in its third edition, takes place...

Literary Festival Writing +8

So Retro Markets

Oct 25, 2026 Stalybridge, Tameside
Upcoming

So Retro Markets is a popular vintage and vinyl fair held at the Victoria Market Hall in Stalybridge. The event offers a wide range of vintage treasures, collectibles, and unique finds for...

Vintage Vinyl +5