Rhythms of the Coast at Limon Carnival Costa Rica
Costa Rica values its diversity and the Limon Carnival is probably the biggest party enjoyed by its Afro-Caribbean community. Held in Puerto Limon in the province of Limon, the carnival
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Derby Folk Festival 2026, Derby, UK
This autumn will see Derby buzz with the Derby Folk Festival held in the city centre. Held from 9 to 11 October, the festival will include a host of folk
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The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2026
The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival held in October is a celebration of Yorkshire cheese and its recent revival. Events include: a 5.5 mile guided walk through the countryside ...
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Celtic Colours International Festival 2026, Canada
Introduced in 1997, Celtic Colours has evolved into one of Canada's premier musical events and a cultural gem of Nova Scotia, presenting Cape Breton's musical heritage to tens of thousands
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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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Lincoln Sausage Festival 2026, Lincoln UK
October is the month that the merry folk of Lincoln tuck into more than 30,000 bangers at the Lincoln Sausage Festival, held in the glorious setting of the medieval Lincoln
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Quietchella Finland – Hiljaa Fest in Valkmusa National Park
Forget headline acts, muddy fields and sound systems turned up to 11. This autumn, Finland is offering something rather different: a festival where the stars are birds, wind, water and
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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
Frieze Art Fair London, UK 2026
Frieze Art Fair London is one of the most influential contemporary art fairs in the world. It is held in October in The Regent’s Park. It only focuses on living artists and contemporary art....
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Toquicimes Megève Food Festival, 2026, France
Annually, the Toquicimes food festival turns Megève into the mountain food capital of France with a variety of activities suitable for all ages, and great food. The 2025 event, scheduled
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Baltimore Running Festival, Maryland, 2026
Want to try your hand at a race, but not sure which one? Try the Baltimore Running Festival, one of the most popular in the nation. The runs help you get to know the city...
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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Paris Peace Agreements Day 2026
23 October marks the anniversary of the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements, which brought an end to decades of conflict in Cambodia. The Paris Peace Agreements Day is a public holiday
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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...
Chepstow Walking Festival 2026, Wales
Head to Wales in April and October to discover the amazing countryside during the Chepstow Walking Festival. The Chepstow Walking Festival, established in 2014, is a highly anticipated annual event
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Poperinge Beer Festival 2026, Belgium
The Poperinge Beer Festival is one of the most popular beer festivals in Belgium. Held in the town of Poperinge close to the French border, near Ypres, the beer festival is now celebrating its
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