Dashain Festival Nepal, 2026
Dashain is the longest and most important Nepal Festival (Festival Nepali) before Tihar. Spread over September or October, depending on the lunar calendar, Dashain sees Nepalese from all around the
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Mysuru Dasara 2026, Mysuru, India
Mysuru Dasara fills Karnataka's historic palace city with celebrations from 11–21 October 2026. The festival honours the goddess Chamundeshwari and the victory of good over evil. Its royal connections remain
Freimarkt Bremen 2026 Germany
If you’re looking for a festival that combines high-octane fun, centuries-old tradition and a hearty dose of northern German hospitality, the Freimarkt Bremen should be on your travel calendar. Often
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Lord of Miracles, Señor de los Milagros, Peru
A key moment in Peru’s Catholic calendar, the Lord of Miracles, or Señor de los Milagros in Spanish, is a procession that takes place in Lima each October. Hence its full title La Procesión
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Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2026
The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (often called the Ubud Writers Festival), one of the best literary festivals in the world, is held in the central Bali town of Ubud in October and will celebrate
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Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2026
Welcome to the world’s largest celebration of storytelling, rooted in Scotland, a nation with a rich tradition of oral storytelling. The Scottish International Storytelling Festival (SISF) provides a platform for
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Hoi An Lantern Festival 2026, Vietnam
The Hoi An Lantern Festival is celebrated once a month on the full moon, and most significantly on the first full moon of the lunar new year. On these days the pretty little town of Hoi An...
Bang Fai Phaya Nak: Naga Fireball Festival in Nong Khai, Thailand
Thailand is famous for its festivals, but few are as mysterious, magical, and bewitching as the Bang Fai Phaya Nak, where myth and nature collide on the Mekong Every year
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Stoic Week 2026 and Why Stoicism Matters Today
What if some of the answers to modern life's stresses could be found in an ancient philosophy? That is the thinking behind Stoic Week 2026, which takes place from 26
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Hop Tu Naa Festival Isle of Man 2026
Hop Tu Naa is believed to be the oldest festival in Manx culture marking the Celtic New Year at the end of October. The festival is often dubbed the Isle of Man Halloween as it also involves witches
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Day of the Dead Festival, Mexico 2026
Many people associate the Day of the Dead Festival with Mexico, but actually it is an equally important part of the culture of Guatemala (on 1 November) and El Salvador,
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Rann Utsav – The Tent City 2026–27, Dhordo, India
Rann Utsav at the official Tent City in Dhordo runs from 1 November 2026–7 March 2027. The seasonal Tent City provides a base for experiencing the Great Rann of Kutch
Dublin Book Festival 2026, Ireland
From Joyce to Yeats and Wilde, Ireland has been renowned for its literary prowess, come this November you can meet the finest crop of the Emerald Isle's bards at the Dublin Book Festival
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Diwali 2026 (Deewali), Festival of Lights, India
What do you do when you return home after having been exiled for 14 years? You heave a sigh of relief and celebrate. That’s what happens during Diwali (also called Deepavali)
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Chhath Puja 2026, Patna, India
Chhath Puja brings four days of Sun worship to Patna from 13–16 November 2026. This important Bihar festival centres on offerings to both the setting and rising sun. The observance
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Pushkar Camel Fair 2026, India
The Pushkar Camel Fair in November is a fantastic, colourful madhouse where Hindu pilgrims, mystics, cattle traders, entertainers, tourists and camera crews mix with some 30,000...
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Cambodia Water Festival 2026 Phnom Penh
This year the Cambodia Water Festival, or Bon Om Touk to give its Khmer name, falls on 23 to 25 November. For three days watch as Phnom Penh’s riverside explodes
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Onion Market Bern Experience Switzerland’s Famous Zibelemärit
Onion Market Bern 2026 Brings Switzerland's Most Unusual Harvest Festival to Life The streets of Bern will once again fill with the irresistible aroma of onion tart, mulled wine and
Loy Krathong Festival 2026, Thailand
One of Thailand’s most beautiful and beguiling festivals, Loy Krathong festival is enormously popular with Thais and visitors alike. People flock to lakes and rivers to float their krathongs on
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Dev Deepawali 2026, Varanasi, India
Dev Deepawali lights the Ganga riverfront in Varanasi on 24 November 2026. Celebrated on Kartik Purnima, this festival is associated with the belief that the gods visit the sacred city.
