Event details are subject to change. It’s wise to check with the tourist board before traveling.
Austriawww.austria.info/uk
VIENNA: Ice Dream, ice skating in front of City Hall, Jan. 20-March 6.
VIENNA: Philharmonic Ball, Jan. 19; Pharmacists Ball, Jan. 21; University of Technology Ball, Jan. 26; Medical Doctors Ball, Jan. 28; Hunters Ball, Jan. 30; University of Agricultural Sciences Ball, Feb. 3; Ball of the Viennese Coffee House Owners, Feb. 10; Johann Strauss Ball, Feb. 11; Opera Ball, Feb. 16; Bonbon Ball, Feb. 17; Gala of the Viennese Industry, Feb. 17; Rudolfina Masked Ball, Feb. 20; Elmayer School of Dancing Ball, Feb. 21.
Belgiumwww.visitbelgium.com
BRUSSELS: BRAFA, antiques and fine arts show, tour & taxis, Jan. 21-29.
BRUSSELS: Affordable Art Fair, prices between 100 euros and 5,000 euros, tour & taxis, Feb. 9-12.
MALMEDY: Carnival, Feb. 19-21.
BINCHE: Carnival, Feb. 19-21.
Czech Republicwww.czechtourism.com
PRAGUE: Bohemian carnival, Feb.11-21.
Englandwww.visitbritain.com
LONDON: Boat Show, ExCel, through Jan. 15.
LONDON: Bike Show, ExCel, through Jan. 15.
LONDON: The Outdoors Show, ExCel, through Jan. 15.
LONDON: Mime Festival, Jan. through Jan. 29.
LONDON: The France Show, all information on France in Earls Court, Jan. 13-15.
CAMBRIDGE: Winter Ale Festival, Jan. 19-21.
LONDON: Chinese New Year, Year of the Dragon in Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and Chinatown, Jan. 23-29, main celebration Jan. 29.
LONDON: Burns Night, Scottish poet celebrated in various venues, Jan. 25.
LONDON: Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show, in Earls Court, Feb. 2-5.
LONDON: MCN Motorcycle Show, at ExCel, Feb. 2-5.
YORK: Jorvik Viking Festival, Feb. 11-19.
Francewww.franceguide.com
METZ: Flea market in Metz Expo, Feb. 11, 25; April 14, 28; May 12; June 2, 16; July 21; Aug. 18; Sept. 1; Oct. 20; Nov. 17.
PARIS: Winter sales, through Feb. 14.
SAVOIE MONT BLANC: The Great Odyssey, through Jan. 18.
LIMOUX: Carnival, processions on weekends, Jan. 15-March 25.
PARIS: Chinese New Year’s Day parade, in Chinatown, Jan. 23.
METZ: The Lorraine Chocolate and Sweet Fairs, Metz fairgrounds, Feb. 2-5.
NICE: Carnival, Feb. 17-March 4.
MENTON: Lemon Festival, Feb. 17-March 7.
Germanywww.germany-tourism.de
MUNICH: Yoga Expo, in Munich Order Center, Jan. 20-22.
BERLIN: Long Night of the Museums, late-night openings and events, Jan. 28.
TODTMOOS: Sled-dog races, Jan. 28-29.
BERNAU: Sled-dog races, Feb. 4-5.
BERLIN: Berlinale International Film Festival, Feb. 9-19.
BERLIN: Carnival parade, Feb. 12.
MUNICH: IMOT, International Motorcycle Show, Feb. 17-19.
FRANKFURT: Carnival parade, Feb. 19.
MAINZ, COLOGNE, DÜSSELDORF: Carnival parades, Feb. 20.
Hungarywww.hungarytourism.hu
MOHÁCS: Busójárás, carnival celebrations, Feb. 16-21.
Irelandwww.discoverireland.ie
DUBLIN: TradFest, traditional music festival in Temple Bar, Jan. 25-29.
ROME: Science fair, in Auditorium Parco della Musica, Jan. 19-22.
MILAN: Designer shops sales, through Feb. 6.
VIAREGGIO: Carnival, parades on Sundays and March 3, Feb. 4-March 3.
FLORENCE: Artisan Chocolate Fair, Piazza della Repubblica, Feb. 10-19.
VENICE: Carnival, Feb. 11-21.
Netherlandswww.holland.com/uk
AMSTERDAM: Chinese New Year celebrations, Jan. 23.
ROTTERDAM: International Film Festival, Jan. 25-Feb. 5.
ROTTERDAM: Art Rotterdam, international art festival, Feb. 9-12.
MAASTRICHT: Carnival, Feb. 19-21.
Scotlandwww.visitscotland.com
GLASGOW: Celtic Connections, traditional music festival, Jan. 19-Feb. 5.
COUNTRYWIDE: Burns Night, in honor of poet Robert Burns, Jan. 25.
ALLOWAY: 1759 Festival, celebrating poet Robert Burns, Jan. 25-29.
LERWICK: Up Helly Aa, advertised as Europe’s largest fire festival, Jan. 31.
Spainwww.spain.info
SAN SEBASTIÁN: Tamborrada, drum festival, Jan. 19-20.
TENERIFE: Carnival, Jan. 25-Feb. 26.
MADRID: International Contemporary Art Fair, in Parque Ferial Juan Carlos 1, Feb. 15-19.
BARCELONA: Carnival, parade on Feb. 18, Feb. 16-22.
CADIZ: Carnival, Feb. 16-26.
MADRID: Carnival, Feb. 17-24.
SEVILLE: City marathon, Feb. 19.
Switzerlandwww.switzerlandtourism.ch
BELALP: Witches Ski Race, through Jan. 14.
BASEL: Museum Night, late-night openings and events, Jan. 13.
BASEL: Vogel Gryff, traditional event, Jan. 20.
ST. MORITZ: Gourmet Festival, Jan. 30-Feb. 3.
LES MOSSES: Transalp Vaudoise, purebred sled-dog races, Jan. 31-Feb. 1.
LUCERNE: Carnival, Feb. 16-21.
BERN: Carnival, Feb. 23-25.
ZURICH: Carnival, Feb. 24-26.
BASEL: Carnival, Feb. 27-30.
