October events

Dark shapes on the horizon...

ctober sees no let up in the festival calendar.

Strange goings on down south as the White Night Festival lights up dark skies over Brighton and Brighton Live hosts over 100 acts in just four days.

Food festivals in Norfolk and Cheshire see celebrity chef demonstrations, wine tastings and loads of free grub.

Literary lights head to Ilkley in West Yorkshire and Chester for discussions, readings and a whole load of chitter chatter.

Artistic and savoury delights

Free-to-see celebration of Brighton music with more than 100 acts over four days.

A celebration of local food in the east of England with tastings, dinners and demonstrations.

An exclusive line-up of behind the scenes shindigs.

Festival culture

Celebrating the life and work of the great Romantic poet.

Celebrates the written and spoken word in style with guest authors, discussions and readings.

White nights and top grub

A unique all night cultural festival which takes place on the last Saturday in October when the clocks go back.

Over 120 food and drink stalls selling the best produce available from across the region.

Laughs and literature

A top line-up of quality stand-up comedy, film, theatre, visual arts, cabaret and much more.

A lively literature festival featuring authors' events, discussions, readings and workshops.

NewcastleGateshead's award-winning festival for children and young people.

One of Europe's largest travelling fairs dating back more than 700 years.

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