Mexican singer and entertainer Vicente Fernandez is to hit the Catalonian capital this summer. The legendary musician, also known as Chente or El rey de la cancion ranchera (the king of ranchera music), will be performing at the Plaza de Toros de Barcelona on 14 June. A cultural icon for many, Vicente has sold more than 65 million copies worldwide,...

The fête De Ganesh is set for a return to Paris, in what will be one of the finest cultural celebrations to take place in the French capital this year. The authentic Indian festival will be transforming the streets of Paris’ 18th district into downtown Delhi with a carpet of vibrant and vivacious colours against the backdrop of beating drums.

Scottish Celtic rock group Runrig are to perform in the Scottish capital this winter, as part of their ‘Rewired Tour 2012’, around the UK. The Scottish megastars, whose music is often described as a mix of folk and rock music, will be hitting the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday 8 December. Featuring two of the original members and a further...

American jazz composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Marcus Miller is heading to the French capital this autumn. The talented artist, who has worked with the likes of Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Luther Vandross and David Sanborn throughout his distinguished career, will be performing at L’Olympia in Paris on Saturday 27 October. Classically...

The city of Edinburgh is renowned worldwide for the quality and diversity of its arts, and this variety is to be celebrated at this year’s Leith Festival. Taking place between the 8th and 17th June, this wide-ranging, community-based event has its origins as far back as 1907 and is committed to showcasing the best of the area’s substantial dance,...

If you are heading to East Sussex during the month of May for a Rye holiday and are looking for some inspirational local events to add to your itinerary, here are a few that are well worth seeking out whilst enjoying one of the most beautiful parts of the English countryside.

After over 65 million years, dinosaurs have been brought back to life thanks to Walking with Dinosaurs, a spectacular arena show that’s set to visit Dublin for the first time this September. Regarded as one of the greatest world tours around, it allows an audience to become acquainted with the beasts that once ruled the earth through 20 intricately...

Barcelona is a city boasting a strong relationship with the arts, with its copious galleries holding works from some of the greatest artists, including the likes of Gaudi and Pablo Picasso. This October is sure to see the return of ArtFutura, the major festival in Spain celebrating digital art. The event, which has been taking place across the world...

While an ideal city break for most people is a relaxing, sightseeing, fun-filled trip, there are some who like to be active. The Docklands 5k Fun Run presents the perfect opportunity for a bit of exercise, whilst also helping to raise vital funds for charity. The 5K run begins at the Grand Canal Square, taking you on a journey across the banks of the...

It seems the seaside is set to arrive in the city of Paris this summer, with the Paris Plage Festival returning with some fabulous and unique events to the French capital. From 20 July – 19 August, the banks of the river Seine are set to be transformed, bringing more than 800 metres of beach for tourists and locals to enjoy. There will be two...