Sting, shown on tour in 2023, has a tour date in London on Oct. 28.

Recently announced concerts and events for Jan. 31 and beyond

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.

The Italian town of Aosta is the site of one of the largest and most important crafts fairs of the Alpine region. Hundreds of local craftsmen will sell wares made from traditional materials including wood, iron, leather, lace, wicker, soapstone and wool on Jan. 30-31.

Mountains offer more than skiing this time of year

Snow sculptures, music, crafts and hot air balloons among the varied cultural offerings happening soon in high places.

Steam rises from an outdoor pool at the Felsland Badeparadies in Dahn, Germany, on Jan. 14, 2025. The facility offers pools, water slides and saunas.

Swim and sweat the day away at pool and sauna in Dahn’s wooded hills near French border

Let off some steam, do some swimming and eat some snacks at the Felsland Badeparadies in Dahn, Germany.

The duck and pork belly with barbecue pork fried rice at Charlie Chan in Cambridge, England. Leeks and onions are served alongside roast duck slices and pork belly.

After 43 years, Charlie Chan sets the standard for Chinese food in Cambridge

While unassuming from the outside, Charlie Chan in Cambridge feels modern inside, serving up timeless and tasty Chinese classics.

SHAPE Trips and Tours is taking travelers to Delft in the Netherlands for a pottery workshop and lunch at the Royal Delft Museum on Feb. 22.

Tours from Europe bases

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Wesley Schultz and The Lumineers are slated to perform twice in the U.K. in late May.

Recently announced concerts and events for Jan. 24 and beyond
Gourmet chocolate stars in at least one upcoming festival, The Salon Gourmet & Chocolat in Metz, France, Feb. 6-9.

Consumer fairs in France, Germany cater to specific interests

Whatever your passion, you can almost be certain of finding a consumer fair devoted to it somewhere in Europe.

Passion Art Cafe in Budaiya, Bahrain, encourages patrons' creativity by offering instruction in such activities as pottery in an art studio upstairs from the cafe.

Bahrain cafe and art studio inspires creativity, community

The whimsically decorated, comfortable Passion Art Cafe and Studio is a unique, creative oasis in Bahrain where customers can enjoy a snack, make or paint pottery and even find words of affirmation.

Namaste Nepal in Wiesbaden, Germany, offers sampler platters known as thalis. This one has three entrees along with rice, salad and a dessert.

Namaste brings Nepal’s bounty to Wiesbaden with dishes that stand apart

Namaste Nepal, in the Biebrich district of Wiesbaden, offers authentic culinary adventure with a hint of the familiar.  

Ansbach Outdoor Recreation plans a trip to Lermoos, Austria, March 8.

Tours from Europe bases

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.