September

Berlin International Literary Festival
September 2008
Berlin, Germany
Poets and writers from all over the world read to thousands during this huge book festival in Berlin's city centre. Highlights include appearances by famous authors, poetry readings and concerts.

Budapest International Wine Festival
September 2008
Budapest, Hungary
The main events at Budapest's Wine Festival take place at Buda Castle, with a Wine Academy, lectures and workshops as well as the main three-day Wine Exhibition and Fair.

Exhibition of Second-Hand Cars
September 2008
Geneva, Switzerland
This annual sale and exhibition of second-hand cars at Geneva's Palexpo Centre features up to 1000 cars and all the helpful experts you could ever wish for are on hand to advise and help.

Oktoberfest
September - October 2008
Munich, Germany
The ultimate event for fans of beer and group jollity, the Oktoberfest at the Theresienwiese draws visitors from around the globe. The event - known by the locals as the "Wies'n" after the meadow where it is held - is the biggest public festival in the world. You have to be there to believe it.

Europe Expo
September 2008
Strasbourg, France
Some 220,000 visitors attended Strasbourg's Foire Européenne last year and 2008's event, promises to be bigger and better than ever. Each year over 1000 different businesses set up shop at the Parc des Expositions, plying everything from health and beauty products to homewares, hi-fis and holidays.

Tiger Beer Singapore Chilli Crab Festival
September 2008
London, UK
For two days a taste of Singapore comes to London with the Singapore Chilli Crab Festival; it takes over the Vibe Bar and various other venues along Brick Lane. Authentic Singaporean hawker food is in abundance so get stuck in and browse stalls selling clothes and other cultural produce. Watch live entertainment from traditional Asian lion dancing, to sword fighting re-enactments and Chinese magic displays.

Bijoux Fiera Milano
September 2008
Milan, Italy
Costume jewellery show Bijoux provides the style-conscious Milanese with the perfect opportunity to find that all-important accessory to accompany their latest designer outfit. Around 100 exhibitors at the Fiera Milano offer everything from classic silver pieces to ethnic designs

Groeningemuseum – Jazz
September 2008
Bruges, Belgium
This event brings jazz performers from all over Europe to the city's Concertgebouw and Groeningemuseum. Concerts take place outside in the daytime as well as in the evenings.

Seville - Flamenco Biennial
September 2008
Seville, Spain
Seville presents its 14th Flamenco Biennial, with the most respected dance, guitar and singing artists performing all over the city. As well as performances in theatres, there are numerous open-air events.