Four Global Events to Experience in Late 2025
We are already through the first six months of 2025, and for travelers looking for discovery, adventure, and community, there are still a wealth of events, exhibitions, and festivals to be enjoyed in the second half of this year.
Offering everything from musical and artistic excellence, culinary celebrations, and true cultural immersion across continents, below are four happenings from around the world that bring us all closer together.
Grand Ole Opry 100th Anniversary
Nashville, TN, USA
Shows throughout 2025
While not so much an individual event as a year-long party, The Grand Ole Opry reaches its monumental 100th anniversary in 2025. As one of the world’s most beloved venues, a visit to the Opry this year is a (literally) once in a lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in the origins and continuing evolution of American country music, folk traditions, and storytelling.
Beyond the live performances, visitors can discover the history of an institution that shaped a genre, delve into the lives of the legendary artists who have graced its stage, and experience for themselves a living piece of true Americana.
Learn more: https://opry100.opry.com/
The Dingle Food Festival
Dingle, Co. Kerry, Ireland
October 3rd - 5th, 2025
Taking place in one of the most picturesque towns in all of Ireland, the Dingle Food Festival is a celebration of local flavors and culinary traditions. Putting a priority on zero waste, and organized by local volunteers on a non-profit basis, the festival features the a wide range of experiences for attendees including the Taste Trail, market stalls, cooking workshops, children's events, street entertainment, and more.
Attending the festival also provides an opportunity to tour the surrounding area and its magnificent coastline, travel by boat to the majestic Blasket Islands, and, for golfers, a round at the Dingle Golf Links should not be missed (weather permitting, of course!)
Learn more: https://www.dinglefood.com
Les Rencontres de la Photographie
Arles, France
July 7th through October 5th, 2025
This internationally renowned photography festival transforms the ancient city of Arles into a vibrant hub of contemporary visual creativity. Any travelers with an interest in the arts will find an opportunity to delve deep into the world of photography through dozens of exhibitions, often featuring avant-garde works, historical retrospectives, and thought-provoking social commentaries.
The festival offers a chance to engage directly with artists, attend workshops, and explore the city's rich and fascinating history set alongside cutting-edge photographic expression.
Learn more: https://www.rencontres-arles.com/en/
Emily Kam Kngwarray Exhibition at the Tate Modern
London, England
July 10, 2025 – January 11, 2026
London’s Tate Modern museum is hosting a retrospective dedicated to Emily Kam Kngwarray, one of the most important contemporary Aboriginal Australian artists. For a curious traveler, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in historically significant Indigenous art, exploring its spiritual depth, connection to ancestral lands, and innovative abstract forms.
Running until mid-January 2026, the collection offers a rare chance for cultural immersion and learning about a rich artistic tradition often underrepresented on the global stage, fostering a deeper and overdue understanding of Australia's First Nations people through their artistic legacy.
Learn more: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/emily-kam-kngwarray
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