Festivals for the first half of 2017

Festivals aren't just for the summer months, y'know... here are some great festivals to get your teeth stuck in for early 2017
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London International Mime Festival
9 January - 4 February
Where else can you see surrealist Greek glam live art, manga-inspired drama from Italy, and extraordinary object theatre exploring neuroscience, exile, arson and the Shakespeare authorship debate? Exactly.



VAULT Festival 2017
25 January - 5 March
From top notch comedy to thrilling drama, from table-top stomping music to an eye-popping film selection, the Vault Festival brings you the big names of tomorrow.


Gin Festival
17 - 19 February
For all the gin lovers out there, get yourselves down to Tobacco Dock to experience more than 100 gins, new brands, cocktails and masterclasses from industry experts.


London Fashion Week Festival
23 - 26 February
If fashion is your thing, this is the festival for you. Watch catwalk shows, meet industry experts, try out a new hairstyle or make-up trend and, of course, shop till you drop.


CBR17 London
24 & 25 February
Craft Beer Rising (CBR) is one of Europe’s largest and most influential beer festivals. If you are a beer fan this is the place to be for the latest product launches, new recipes and innovations in the brewing world.


The London Coffee Festival
6 - 9 April
Launching UK Coffee Week, the festival will feature over 250 artisan coffee and gourmet food stalls, tastings and demonstrations from world-class baristas, interactive workshops, street food, coffee-based cocktails, live music, DJs, art exhibitions and so much more.


Winter Lights Festival
16 - 27 January
If you are struggling with the dark evenings get yourself down to Canary Wharf to admire illuminated angels, glowing graffiti and floating poetry.

Published Jan 6, 2017