Did you know that the author of the acclaimed novel Dracula, was born in Dublin? Yes, Bram Stoker was born in Ireland´s capital and this year the city is honouring its fabulous writer. Between 23-26th of October, 4 hectic days of living stories will take over Dublin´s streets and venues. If you do not want to miss a thing, you better take a look at this agenda that we have elaborated with the highlights of Bram Stoker Festival:

Daytime events:

• Maser: Smithfield will be the epicentre of the interactive installation made by Irish famous street artist, Maser. Inspired in Bram Stoker´s life and works, this piece will involve the local community as people are invited to collaborate in its construction.

• Macnas tightlight procession: Macnas spirits will take over Dublin´s streets through impressive parades along 3 different routes. Take your position along with your family at 5:30 on 26th of October.

• Stokerland: the gothic theme park will open its doors on the 25th for a day of macabre thrills where you can show off your fancy costume while watching the Mighty Gareth and Able Mabel performance.

After Oktofest success in Munich, which attracted 3 million visitors, the world´s most famous beer festival is warming-up for its arrival to the Uk´s capital. Several venues around London are preparing to receive Oktoberfest and all of its pleasures: sausages, lederhosen (leather breeches) and Bavarian oompah bands.

• Candem and Canary Wharf

These two venues will host a huge Bavarian tent during 4 weekends in a row where you can enjoy authentic German products: bratwurst, schnitzel and special beer. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays will be free entrance, while Saturdays you may have to pay between £5-£10.

• The Brewhouse

South Hackney will transform into Oktoberfest´s Munich with Bavarian beats, craft beer and everything you can find at the original version of this festival but with less crowds!

Autumn might be the best season to discover Ireland, a country that glows thanks to the combination of its breath-taking nature and its vibrant nightlife.

Here are the highlights not to be missed:

Dublin Indian Film Festival

The 6th edition of this festival showcases the best of Indian films from old classis to new releases far beyond Bollywood. Various locations around Dublin will host this event, taking place from 25th to 27th of September with a free entrance!

Cork Folk Festival

Celebrated for 36 years this annual music festival, which takes place in Cork has become a European reference for folk and traditional Irish music. The city is taken over by this event with performances at concert halls, bars and on the streets. From 1stt till -4th October.

For the second time, Portugal arrived in the Eastern city of Peterborough to showcase the Portuguese heritage and culture to UK´s multicultural population by the hand of Festival Português.

Last 18th and 19th of July the cathedral square of Peterborough transformed into a Little Portugal which borough the best of its traditions. The best part is that this celebration is suitable for all ages: form young to old everyone had a lot of fun thanks to plays, music, dance and traditional food. We could sing Portuguese hits thanks to: José Ribeiro, Isabel Santos, Fernando Correira Marques, SD Brothers, Alexys and Toy; danced with Rancho Folclorico traditions; and enjoyed a children´s play with Lina Jordão all with Pao Quente, bolinhos and traditional drinks in hand!