For Abigail Morris, lead singer of British art rock band the Last Dinner Party, it was something more substantial, as she noted four songs into the group's set. "I got so excited during [opener] ...

We’re back for round two. Ready to ride again? Kevin McCollum, Morris Berchard and Jack Maple are delighted to announce ...

May Day is a European festival that dates back nearly a thousand years. It marks the beginning of summer and is usually celebrated at the beginning of May - halfway between the spring equinox and ...

Beginning the series is Java Groove, a big band group who performs everything from Dean Martin and Louie Prima to Sting.

A penchant for mental arithmetic is needed when attempting to quantify the sheer number of musical exploits and ...

In advance of a public symposium at UCC on Ireland in 1926, Dr Donal Ó Drisceoil sets the scene of newly-independent nation ...

Ely’s Eel Festival was judged a “resounding success”, bringing a parade, children’s activities, traders and a food and drink ...

Few genres tap into society’s worst fears and most illicit curiosities more than the prison film. Jails, felons, and the ...

A festival brought a large number of visitors to a Kent town over the Bank Holiday weekend in a “huge boost” to traders.

The 10 best music festivals in Europe for 2026 - SUMMER 2026: Grab your passport: The Independent’s culture team has picked out the best music getaways for 2026, whether you’re after a forest rave or ...

WHERE else in the world could you see a group of men and women dancing around someone's back garden dressed like characters from Pride and Prejudice?

Free things to do in London this week. Celebrate May Day at Brixton Windmill Swing by London's newest garden... As of last week, the newest part of Regent's Park is open to the pu ...