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This festival of traditional Scottish music and culture takes place on several sites on the Isle of Skye. Music, theater, dance, literature, entertainment (including shows for children) are featured. Through art and celebration, this festival raises awareness of the protection of the waters and coasts of Scotland and, more broadly, of the environment. It also wants to highlight Scottish music at the international level and promote the culture of the islands.

Based on the model of the Edinburgh Fringe, the smaller version of Glasgow offers events around theatre and music. Each year, the festival takes place in 30 to 50 venues and offers 100 to 200 cultural, artistic and musical events: cabarets, comedies, concerts, performances, encounters... The festival is organized and managed by very dynamic and involved volunteers who take care of the eclecticism of the shows as well as the festive and friendly atmosphere. "Let's fill the streets with colour and love" is one of their leitmotivs.

It is known as one of the best jazz festivals in Scotland and takes place in the town of Kirkcudbright, which gives it an extra charm. Born from the initiative of passionate people, it quickly grew. The whole town participates and several jazz dinners are held in the town's restaurants. A good meal, an intimate concert: the formula was a great success! Added to this is a rich program of concerts and everyone finds something to enjoy. In 2023, it is its ^24th edition!

The Isle of Arran Folk Festival is organised in Brodick around ceilidhs and concerts. Its first editions date back more than half a century, before it was reborn in 1989 and took on a more official dimension. The original idea was to bring tourists to the island with a traditional quality programming. The festival was a huge success and has grown to become one of the most attractive events on the island. Free and paying concerts (passes are available) follow each other for three days.

Music, dance, theatre and visual arts: all are present at the Perth Festival of the Arts in several venues around the city. This festival, created in 1972, is among the oldest independent art festivals in the country. Today it is open to all forms of art and above all to all audiences, whatever their age or sensibilities. Classical music and opera share the bill with rock, jazz, Celtic music, comedy and theatre.

Music and whisky are the two axes of the Islay Festival. Songs, traditional music, dance, stories, history: that's the spirit. What about the palace? Good food and whiskey tastings. What about the body? Discovery of golf and bowling. The whole in a very great conviviality, a family spirit and the desire to share passion and pride of being on Islay. Distilleries hold open days and music is everywhere.

The Dornoch Whisky Festival is an opportunity to learn about Scottish whiskies in a magnificent setting in the heart of the Highlands. The Dornoch Whisky Festival was founded in 2015 by whisky enthusiasts who had in mind what an ideal whisky exhibition should be, and offers a very wide range of whiskies, but above all a warm and friendly atmosphere. To the love of spirits is added the love of the land, heritage and traditions. Each malt has a history, has its own flavours... Each one tells its own legend: it is this magic that you will touch in this festival!

If you want to get a tattoo, now's your chance. The world's best tattoo artists meet in Edinburgh for the largest international tattoo convention. You will therefore see the most prominent artists of the moment, but also young talents who are already very promising. The convention is also a big market, with stands of jewellery, piercing and all sorts of clothing and hair accessories for unique looks. Shows are also organized.

One of London's most renowned music festivals, the Field Day Festival was established in 2007 and continues to amaze with its exceptional line-ups. Every year, it attracts thousands of music lovers for an unforgettable musical experience. With a diverse line-up, it has skilfully blended a variety of musical genres, from electronic and pop to rock and hip-hop. In 2023, the Field Day stage welcomed world-renowned artists such as Aphex Twin, Bonobo and Fever Ray.

The EFG London Jazz Festival, Europe's musical jewel, lights up the capital every November. With over 300 shows in 70 venues and attracting some 100,000 enthusiasts, the event, created in 1992 by Serious, celebrates cultural diversity through jazz. Born out of Camden Jazz Week in 1970, the festival brings together international and British artists committed to arts education. The aim remains unchanged: to celebrate jazz across London's rich cultural diversity by bringing many venues to life.

The queer alternative to the famous Notting Hill Carnival, this festival, founded in 2006, continues to attract more and more people every year. While black lesbian and bisexual women are behind the event, it's open to everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. The march usually ends at the Ministry of Sound nightclub, then often continues with Bootylicious, a popular dance party. This event is the epitome of British freedom of expression!

Launched in 1996, this festival of traditional violin music brings together musicians and music lovers from all over the world. Inspiring, it promotes traditional music as much as it renews it. Throughout the weekend, concerts and recitals are organized with local, national and international artists. Each year, the festival welcomes prestigious guests in a program that is both cutting-edge and accessible to all. Everything takes place at The Pleasance, in a well-equipped space within the university grounds.

If you're in the area around August 10, make sure you stop by Campeltown to join this traditional and contemporary music festival! Concerts are of course organized, but there are also other events: the Ceilidh Festival, the Grand Parade, the Survivor's Night or the Dalriada Connections Concert on Sunday. Between official festival and off in the bars, you will find good music, an ultra friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome.

The Edinburgh International Science Festival is one of the largest science festivals in Europe. It explores science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Creative thinking and scientific thinking are explored, celebrated, valued... in nearly 270 events suitable for all audiences. It is an opportunity for family field trips, debates, lectures and hands-on activities in several locations around the city.

Welcome to the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival! Established in 1979, it is the largest rural performing arts festival in Scotland. It supports and hosts hundreds of artists who perform throughout the region, in dedicated and non-dedicated venues. The programme is very diverse: theatre, dance, puppet shows, comedy, traditional music... There is something for all tastes, all sensitivities and all ages, but always at a low price.

The London Art Fair is the world's leading exhibition and sales fair for contemporary art. From affordable prints to paintings by renowned artists, a diverse range of art is on offer to visitors every year. The fair began in 1989 and today brings together over 100 galleries, attracting more than 20,000 visitors each year. The emphasis is on British art, but the fair doesn't stop there, offering a captivating international selection too. The PHOTO50 section is dedicated to contemporary photography.

This festival of classical and chamber music usually takes place at the Royal Albert Hall or Cadogan Hall throughout the summer, transforming London into a veritable musical capital. All the concerts, rich in virtuosity and emotion, are broadcast on the renowned BBC. The Proms have been running for almost 125 years, with the first festival taking place in August 1895. Through over sixty concerts, discussions and events, the Proms aim to bring classical music to as many people as possible.

The Premier League Final is normally held at the iconic Wembley Stadium. It is one of the world's best-attended domestic soccer events. The FA Cup is the world's oldest and longest-running soccer competition. An event not to be missed if you're around and a soccer fan, whether you're following it live in the stadium or in the pubs. The 2023 final was contested between Manchester City and Manchester United. This Mancunian derby was won by City.

An annual theatrical gathering held over the three summer months. It takes place in the picturesque, iconic open-air theater in splendid Regent's Park. This soon-to-be century-old theater is one of the city's hidden gems. Four award-winning annual productions are performed here to an audience of over 130,000 on a fully open-air stage and auditorium. An unforgettable, charming and unusual theater experience.

The London Film Festival has held its annual Gay and Lesbian Film Festival every spring for about 25 years. It showcases the best in queer cinema. The festival is also run by the British Film Institute, and screenings are held at BFI Southbank. A selection of the films and shorts presented at the festival are then shown on tour in Great Britain. It is the third largest film festival in the UK.