New openings, festivals and cultural moments that deserve the spotlight in 2026

Go for the natural beauty, distinctive wildlife and year-round sunshine — stay for the parading pirates, kumquat wine and worm grunting. Here are a few events to put on your radar.

When 22-25 May 2026 Where Kelmarsh Hall, Northants Why This Caravan and Motorhome Club festival is suitable for all ages and is packed with family-friendly things to do, such as bouldering and kayakin

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Discover Kobe city’s famous Wagyu beef, visit one of Japan’s few ‘original’ castles and meet the small-town brewers and potters that make this region so special

Explore a little-visited region where Shinto gods congregate and masked dancers tell ancient legends