13 h. ago Photos show Indians marking final day of Ganesh Chaturthi that ends with sea immersion

Indians marked the final day of the Ganesh Chaturthi, a vibrant, 10-day Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles, and god of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings.

Culture

23 h. ago Nepal's festival season starts with a parade for a living goddess

Tens of thousands of devotees celebrated the start of Nepal's festival season by gathering in Kathmandu

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29 h. ago Muslims in Senegal celebrate the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, in photos

Dressed in white, Muslims in Senegal attend the annual festival commemorating the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, known as Mawlid. Similar celebrations took place elsewhere in the Muslim world.

Culture

30 h. ago Festival to celebrate Black culture returns to Trafalgar Square

Festival to celebrate Black culture returns to Trafalgar Square  BBC

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3 d. ago Blockbuster ‘Night at The Movies’ Bonfire Spectacular returns to Edinburgh this November

Following a sell-out first year, Scotland’s biggest bonfire night celebration, Fawkes Festival, is to make a blockbuster return to the Royal Highland Centre this November as it brings together thousands of families and friends for a one-day-only spectacular of live entertainment, dazzling performances, and a firework display like no-other. General ticket sales are now available.

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5 d. ago Gabrielle Creevy on Black Doves, Eve Myles and The Guest: 'Wales will always have my heart'

With a BAFTA and a role in Black Doves under her belt, the Welsh actor is a force to be reckoned with

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5 d. ago How Gabrielle Creevy went from working at her local gym to starring in The Guest

With a BAFTA and a role in Black Doves under her belt, the Welsh actor is a force to be reckoned with

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5 d. ago The tiny eastern European village overrun by Chinese tourists for its famed snack

Momchilovtsi hosts an unique festival annually celebrating its local yoghurt

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7 d. ago Thousands of redheads celebrate their strands at a festival in the Netherlands

Thousands of redheads from all over the world are gathering in the southern Dutch city of Tilburg for a once-a-year festival to celebrate their flaming locks

Culture

8 d. ago Balfron set to host book bonanza as annual festival prepares to welcome visitors

The festival celebrates books and storytelling in the Stirlingshire village - with a diverse line-up of authors lined up for talks and presentations.

Culture

9 d. ago The Spanish town that becomes Scotland for a few days to honour heroic warrior

A town in Andalusia hosts the annual festival, celebrating a legendary Scottish knight and attracting thousands of visitors.

Events

1 week ago Ex rugby international faces sexism storm after lifting up an influencer's miniskirt as she danced on a table top during festival in France

In footage shared on social media, Charline Pradeau can be seen dancing in a bar in Dax during Feria de Dax - a festival celebrating bullfighting, folk music and sporting events.

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1 week ago From Cate Blanchett to Heidi Klum: The best looks from the Venice Film Festival 2025

The Venice Film Festival officially opened on Wednesday (27 August), attracting Hollywood royalty.

Culture

1 week ago Black Rabbit: When can I watch the new series starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman on Netflix? Cast and plot

It’s one of the most highly-anticipated new series on Netflix this September.

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1 week ago Irvine care home celebrates Marymass Festival with residents and families

HC-One Scotland’s Fullarton Care Home in Irvine joined in the town’s historic Marymass Festival with a joyful celebration for residents, relatives, and colleagues.

Society

1 week ago Tickets for Europe’s largest indoor funfair in Glasgow go on sale this week

The carnival is celebrating its 106th year this festive season.

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1 week ago Creamfields 2026: 15 acts who could headline the festival as they celebrate 20 years at Daresbury Estate

Alison Wonderland, John Summit and The Chemical Brothers - our picks who could headline Creamfields in 2026

Culture

1 week ago Colourful floats and glamorous outfits bring 'a piece of the Caribbean to London' on the second day of Notting Hill Carnival

Revellers of Notting Hill Carnival paraded the streets in glamorous and eccentric outfits alongside colourful floats to celebrate the annual Caribbean festival.

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1 week ago Photos show thousands celebrating Caribbean culture at London's Notting Hill Carnival

Revellers are parading in colorful costumes through the streets of Notting Hill, in west London, for the annual carnival which started in 1966 and is one of the largest festival celebrations of its kind in Europe celebrating Caribbean culture.

Culture

1 week ago ‘I was at Leeds Festival 2025 – but it wasn’t Hozier who took me to church’

Leeds Festival has been the staple of my summer for the past four or five years (I’ve lost count), but every year, it never fails to disappoint me – here’s what I really thought

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