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Vienna – join us at the most beautiful Christmas markets from 13 Nov – 26 Dec 2026

Ohhh, the fun you can have in Vienna during Christmas! Being one of the most fabulous city-break destinations, Vienna goes all out during Xmas with a whole variety of Xmas markets. The biggest is, no doubt, the Wiener Weihnachtstraum am Rathaus, which we simply couldn’t get enough of. The light arch, that welcomes visitors, is iconic by now, so you know, once your’e through, you’ll have a marvellous time: local food stands tempt you to Wiener Würstl, Bratkartoffeln (roast potatoes) and Krapfn (local doughy sweet), whilst fresh mulled wine flows by the gallon. Food aside, there’s plenty of handicraft art & baubles for the Christmas tree at home, so you’re sorted then!

The Bussiplatz, a famous square nearby, is just the cutest square during the festive season. Bussi is dialect for a kiss, so you can imagine, how many couple fell in love there…it represents the local charm perfectly, as kissing is a big part of their Hello’s here.

The Weihnachts- und Kulturmarkt by the Schönbrunn Palace enjoys the most beautiful backdrop possible! Very dreamy and historic, this palace welcomes a more adult public, with a more cultural orientated crowd. The queues to get in can be long, so be prepared…

One of our absolute favourite markets is the Bio-Adventmarkt! Really innovative and great fun for the kids, you’ll find tonnes of handicraft stands there. Again, a gazillion food stands (what makes us think that the Viennese take their food so seriously?), so you can keep warm easily. The carousels make all kids happy, but we love the fact that not only is it eco-friendly, much of the cottage industry’s and home-made artefacts are on display here and you can have fun like a local here.

The Prater was the last on our list of Vienna’s top markets. So, if you’re into amusement park on a giant scale, with a hefty yuletide flavour, then this is for you. Many say, you cannot leave the city without having been to the Prater and had a ride on the giant ferried wheel, but as a matter of fact, there are many fairground attractions here to tire out the kids, so be prepared!

The best of all is, that all is that all these markets are FREE! So, take the family for maximum impact or just enjoy them as a couple in one of the most romantic hotspots in Europe. Whatever you do, and whenever you go, you’re guaranteed a great night out, that’s for sure

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London – The Perfect Crime: an immersive theatre, game-like experience

You’ve got 60 minutes to carry out the perfect crime: steal the most expensive painting in the world! Think laser matrix, cracking security codes, tricking high tech locks, disabling alarms and dodging security guards – very Ocean’s 11…or indeed Pierce Brosnan’s Thomas Crown Affair. Either which way, your imagination will be more than stretched. So, gamers listen-up: this should be right up your street. Blagging our way through the process, our presenter Claudia Peifer, pretended to be a replacement cleaner on an extra shift, tried to be a gymnast and faked being a security guard herself.

It is an incredible labyrinth of never ending challenges, starting in a storage cupboard. From there, you’re expected to master a proper obstacle course until you might (or might not) get your hands on the loot, trying to beat the system undetected. The Perfect Crime is the latest theatrical adventure created by the guys behind Heist and The Crystal Maze’s Live Experience. It’s interactive nature brings out the best (or the worst) in you and is a fantastic exercise for team building and sticking it out until the end #mustgo (theperfectcrime.co.uk)

The Perfect Crime – The Story

Back in 1990, the Isabella Gardner Museum in Boston suffered a major theft: 2 of the most valuable paintings were stolen, one being The Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt, and other was The Concert by Vermeer. With the FBI offering a reward of $1 Million, no information has come forward so far to this day. The amazing thing is, that on the Black Market, their estimated worth is around $100 Million, so the perfect heist to get your hands on one of those paintings would indeed be a worth your while. Forget even thinking about claiming the rewards money – that wouldn’t be ‘playing the game’.

The plot spins around breaking into the storage of a veteran thief, based in London. The bar is the meeting point at the hideaway, and Baroque (your host) will explain the start point to you and what awaits thereafter. You’ll be equipped with a walkie-talkie, and your mate on the outside is your only link to guide you to the next steps. You are utterly dependant on him, as he is also able to see the monitors that follow the movements of the security guards. Other than that, you’re on your own…or at least you need to rely on your team members, if you’re in a gang.

Rogue Productions

Rogue Productions is a theatre company that created interactive games and theatrical experiences. Their audiences are expected to participate in whatever plot they’ve set on solving or action to be carried out. What you can be sure of is, that every show is an adventure, testing the punter to the core. They want their visitors to be part of the story, challenging their character and imagination, using the power of play and immersion to turn the audience into heroes, or Rogues, themselves. Apart fromf their public events, they are award winning creators of independent work as well, taking on commissions and for brands and company institutions – interesting stuff.

The Director – The Producer

DEAN RODGERS, the show’s director, is an absolute pioneer of immersive entertainment. His experience is extensive, having been the co-creator and co-director of the famous immersive experience called Heist, and the game & experience designer of Time Run: The Lance of Longinus, which is widely regarded as one of the best escape games in Europe. He’s also the co-founder of The Crystal Maze: Live Experience, and explains what The Perfect Crime is all about for the punter ahead of our experience on film.

ORAN DOYLE, the show’s producer, has many years of experience on jobs spanning the UK, Europe and America. His projects include works for the Historic Royal Palaces and productions like Les Enfants Terribles. He is also the creative director at Third Folly, a multidisciplinary arts company, creating works and events for heritage spaces. As a visiting lecturer at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, he is also active in training young actors and other emerging talent.

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Ascot – Royal Ascot 2026 from 16 – 20 June

Ascot Racecourse provides not only the best horse races on English soil, but is also a regular highlight for many social occasions! So, placing your bet is super exciting, however, if you can make a great day of it and take family or friends, it becomes double fun.

Of the 36 annual Flat Group 1 horse races in England, it holds 13 of them, and three Grade 1 jump races too, as well as many other Grade 2 races. Ascot is famous around the world for its highly competitive and hugely glamorous events, which are indeed special experiences, also because the grounds hold so many other great activities for all levels of horsemanship and general enthusiasts. And who doesn’t enjoy a day out at the races, with Racing Weekends and Chase Racedays during spring and autumn. Their largest event by far is Royal Ascot in June, with all its extravagant pomp & glory. Get excited about wearing an elaborate hat (we like it properly crazy, to be honest) and being part of a huge society event. Their Christmas races are wonderful days out with the kids too, like during the Howden Christmas Weekend. However you’ll also find great entertainment and scrumptious Xmas lunches to celebrate with friends and colleagues during the festive season as well, so that’s the next office party sorted during Yuletide.

Many people treat a visit to Ascot as the experience of a lifetime, but it doesn’t have to be a one-off treat. Making your way out to Ascot in Berkshire is a 30mile drive from London or an easy train ride away. It makes for a great day out on any occasion, so treat yourself to truly exiting sport experiences, watching the greatest horses compete, often making history at the time.

Ascot – Everything You Need to Know

Located in the small town of Ascot in Berkshire, England, sits a dual-purpose racecourse famous for the annual Royal Ascot event. Hosting 600,000 people per year, 26 days of racing, and the Royal Meeting held every June, Royal Ascot is permanently cemented into the British social calendar. The prestigious venue is set to host their most coveted event, Royal Ascot, this June under social distancing guidelines, with only a few thousand racegoers permitted each day. In preparation, TA-DAH.TV have given the low down on everything you need to know about the historic racecourse, famous racing events and its royal ties.

Royal Ascot – A very Royal Racecourse

Ascot, as we all have come to know, is famous for their main event Royal Ascot. Hosted in June, this famous social calendar event evolved from the first four-day race meeting held at Ascot in 1768. A 5-day event with the Gold Cup race at its feature on the third day, sees crowds draw in for their busiest and most prestigious event of the year. The 179-acre racecourse is leased from the Crown Estate and only 6 miles from Windsor Castle, so it is no surprise Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II attends Ascot more than once a year. The Royal Meeting, however, is central to the racecourse’s ties with the British Royal Family, seeing a Royal procession each day of the event at 2pm. Here, you can catch a glimpse of the Queen and members of her family arrive down the straight to the sound of the National Anthem – no less. The 5 days of Royal Ascot are abuzz with visitors of high society, fabulous fashion, elegance, and the best millinery creations your eyes will ever see. Hosting some of the world’s finest racehorses, all in an effort to compete for the grand prize money of more than £6m!

Races and Events at Ascot

Over the course of a year 26 race days are held at the racecourse. The flat season is held between April and October and includes famous, well-known races such as, the Commonwealth Cup, Kings Stand Stakers, and The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth QIPCO Stakes. Over the many years Ascot has been hosting these flat races, numerous famous horses have taken to the straights such as Frankel, Sagaro, and Dancing Brave. The jumps season then takes over in October until March, where Ascot hosts 8 days of jumps racing. This starts with one of their family race days. Just like the flats, Ascot has welcomed many a famous jumps horse including, Arkle, Sprinter Sacre, and Desert Orchid.

On top of the riveting, fast-paced races, the events at Ascot are also considered huge societal and fashion events. Royal Ascot, as just one example, has become more than just horseracing. Upheld by a strict dress code, the event is a major annual fashion event for visitors. Women and Men are expected to adhere to dress code policy, depending upon their enclosure. The Royal Enclosure requests guests to respect the dress code by adhering to modest, formal daywear. This includes the desire for hats to be worn. Allowing for some spectacular, eye-catching head pieces on display. You will find a flurry of household designer names like Rachel Trevor-Morgan and Philip Treacy OBE.

Hospitality and Facilities at Ascot

Available at all 26 races days on Ascot’s annual calendar is the option to book fine dining hospitality packages. Choose from a deliciously designed à la carte menu by a top-class Michelin starred chef at Royal Ascot. Or treat you, your family, and friends to a three-course menu at any of Ascot’s other 21 race days. For an added sense of luxury and exclusivity, Ascot allow for the booking of private boxes across their race days, allowing guests to be at the heart of the action whilst enjoying impeccable service. – vey cool! With a choice of packages, guests can select the level of experience they desire from a day at Ascot. Boxes range from 10 seater to 72 seater, so large groups of families and friends or corporate bookings are catered for. Forever incorporating luxury into everything they do, the platinum package includes champagne and canapes on arrival, as well as a 4-course set lunch menu – what more could you want from a day at the races!

Enclosures

There are several different enclosures designed to cater for all needs of visiting racegoers, from top-end hospitality to basic viewing options. All within various prices points with differing facilities.
As expected, the Royal enclosure can be accessed by invite only – during Royal Ascot this area will be used by the British Royal Family. Those entering the royal enclosure are restricted to a strict dress code. This is a high-end experience with the absolute best views of the races and an absolute favourite with celebrities and famous faces, who have close ties with the Royals.

The Windsor enclosure is the perfect alternative for those looking for a premium experience of Ascot without the premium prices. It is also well known for the best views of the royal procession at the Royal Meeting.

For younger racegoers, the newer village enclosure offers the perfect “festival feel” environment. The dress code is more relaxed. Situated in the middle of the track, it offers a new party experience of Royal Ascot, with pop-up bars and dining, there are many options here to enjoy.
With luxurious dining, Royal experiences, high-end race viewing and very British picnics – Ascot is the place to be.