Ilkley Literature Festival, Yorkshire, 2026
Actors, writers, poets and even a few journos will descend upon the West Yorkshire Victorian spa town of Ilkley in October for the Ilkley Literature Festival. The county might be
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Fête des Vendanges 2026 Returns to Montmartre This October
From 7 to 11 October 2026, the Fête des Vendanges returns to the streets of Montmartre for its 93rd edition, celebrating the unique culture, history and community spirit of Paris's
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Onion Market 2026, Weimar Germany
Dubbed the Teutonic Glastonbury by the Telegraph, the Weimar Onion Market, takes place each October in the architecturally stunning medieval city in Thuringia, Germany. Hundreds of thousands of people are
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Cheltenham Literature Festival, 2026
Could there be a more appropriate setting for The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival than the historic Regency spa town of Cheltenham? Originally held in the town
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Berlin Festival of Lights 2026, Germany
Each autumn the German capital becomes a city of illumination for the Berlin Festival of Lights. This year will see art works in locations spread all over the city. Many of the city’s famous
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Pchum Ben Festival in Cambodia
For 15 days a year, the gates of hell open and seven generations of tortured souls roam the land in search of food. Welcome to the Pchum Ben Festival in Cambodia. People dressed in the traditional Buddhist
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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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Vibrant Navratri Festival 2026, Ahmedabad, India
Vibrant Navratri Festival brings Garba and devotional celebrations to Ahmedabad from 11–20 October 2026. Gujarat Tourism hosts this celebration at GMDC Ground, where dance, music and worship share the programme.
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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Experience La Marguerite Flower Festival in St Lucia
Every October, the island of Saint Lucia bursts into a sea of purple as locals gather to celebrate the La Marguerite Flower Festival, one of the country’s most cherished cultural
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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
