ABSTRACT
This chapter undertakes a critical review of the current state of research into the complex issues faced by those who organise religious and spiritual events, festivals and celebrations. In identifying the complex issues that arise from these circumstances and perspectives, the chapter assesses the future development of conceptual and theoretical approaches to religious and spiritual festivals, celebrations and events. The chapter will identify and assess management issues that face the organisers of religious and spiritual events, festivals and celebrations both now and in the future. One of the complexities that emerges from studying and understanding religious and spiritual events is that there are many different types of events, festivals and celebrations in this sector. Although there are many complex issues that arise from the planning and delivery of religious and spiritual events, festivals and celebrations, there are many gaps in the theoretical literature and practical academic research that specifically relate to this context.
