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Amsterdam Light Festival 2027: a two-night winter plan
Winter city breaks die at 4.30pm. Amsterdam Light Festival is at its best after dark. It runs 25 November 2027 to 16 January 2028, and I'd walk it rather than take a boat.
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Culture
Berlin 2027: Dark Matter, CTM and transmediale in one weekend
Plan 29–31 January around Dark Matter KOLLEKTION and WINTERLIGHTS, a dated CTM performance and transmediale. See the route, videos and ticket choices.
Culture
The European city breaks worth a whole weekend in 2027
Stop booking the flight first. Pick the event and let the city fill in around it. My 2027 picks run from Berlin's January art weekend to Ghent's mostly free street party.
Culture
London Design Festival 2027: how to plan one good day
No single hall, no single ticket: London Design Festival is a build-your-own day across the city. Here's how I'd pick a district and plan for 2027.
Gaming
MCM Comic Con London 2027: a first-timer's guide
MCM London is worth it when the convention is the draw, not one actor. The 2027 dates aren't out yet, so here's how I'd plan a first visit that won't fall apart.
Life
Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2027: plan the NEC day
Stopped saving house pictures and started losing sleep over heat pumps? The NEC show (11–14 March 2027) is for you. Bring drawings, leave with a shortlist.
Culture
Clerkenwell Design Week 2027: plan a better route
A phone full of lamp screenshots is exactly why Clerkenwell Design Week works: real showrooms, 25–27 May 2027, free to register. Here's how I'd plan the walk.
Tech
London Tech Week 2027: is it worth the trip?
Paying your own way to London Tech Week (7–11 June 2027)? It's only worth it if you can name who you want to meet, and why, before you get there.
Life
Grand Designs Live 2027: is the London show worth it?
Grand Designs Live is at ExCeL from 30 April to 3 May 2027. I'd only go with one real project question. Leave the dream-kitchen shopping at home.
Gaming
UK Games Expo 2027: the first-timer's game plan
UK Games Expo (NEC, 4–6 June 2027) is worth a weekend if your group wants to find games you'll actually play, not just more boxes for the shelf.
Life
Ideal Home Show 2027: plan a day that pays off
Ideal Home Show is at Olympia from 2–11 April 2027, with tickets from £12. Pick one theme, or you'll go home with a steam mop and a doorbell that needs its own app.
Gaming
DreamHack Birmingham 2027: a first-timer's guide
DreamHack Birmingham (NEC, 2–4 April 2027) is worth the train fare for esports, creators and playing with other people. If you just want cheap games, stay home.