Limon Carnival Costa Rica 2023
Puerto Limon Puerto Limon, Limon, Costa RicaCosta 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...
Onion Market 2023, Weimar Germany
Weimar Weimar, GermanyDubbed the Teutonic Glastonbury by the Telegraph, the Weimar Onion Market, takes place each October in the architecturally stunning medieval city in Thuringia, Germany...
Lincoln Sausage Festival 2023
Lincoln Castle Lincoln Castle, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United KingdomOctober 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...
Baltimore Running Festival, Maryland, 2023
Baltimore Baltimore, United StatesWant 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...
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2023
Phuket Phuket, Phuket, ThailandThailand is certainly no stranger to everything that’s quirky and out of the ordinary. The Phuket Vegetarian Festival held in autumn – also known under its more Taoist-inspired...
Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2023
Various venues in Ubud Ubud, Bali, IndonesiaThe 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...
Lord of Miracles, Señor de los Milagros, Peru
Lima Lima, PeruA 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...
Barbados Food and Rum Festival, Bridgetown
Bridgetown, Barbados Bridgetown, BarbadosOne of the delights of spending time in the Caribbean is the chance to sample some excellent rums. The Barbados Food and Rum Festival provides an excellent opportunity to discover...
Durga Puja Festival 2023, India
All over the Indian subcontinentDurga Puja, one of the most important festivals for Hindu Bengalis, is the biggest yearly event in Kolkata and known as the Carnival of the East. Usually taking place in...
Hasselt Jenever Festival 2023, Belgium
Hasselt Hasselt, BelgiumThe third weekend in October sees the Flemish city of Hasselt spring to life for its jenever festival. In 2023, the Hasselt Jenever Festival will be on 21 and 22...
Aké Festival, Laos, Nigeria 2023
Lagos Lagos, NigeriaThe 2023 Aké Festival will held between 22 and 25 November in Lagos Nigeria. The arts and books festival will include book chats, panel discussions, films poetry reading and music....
Tokyo International Film Festival 2023, Japan
Roppongi Hills 6 Chome-10-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo, JapanPrepare yourself to rub shoulders with film stars and to discover top international movies at one of Asia’s most prestigious competitive film events, the annual Tokyo...
Raindance Film Festival 2023, London
Vue Piccadilly 19 Lower Regent Street, London, United KingdomThe largest independent UK film festival, The Raindance Film Festival returns to London in October. Whereas the BFI London Film Festival is the biggest show in town, Raindance describes itself...
Poperinge Beer Festival, Belgium
Maeke Blyde Doornstraat 43,, Poperinge, BelgiumThe 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...
Day of the Dead Festival, 2023
Mexico City Mexico City, MexicoMany 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,...
Tallinn Restaurant Week 2023, Estonia
All over Tallinn , EstoniaEstonia’s capital becomes a foodie heaven in November during the twice-annual Tallinn Restaurant Week when you can celebrate gourmet food and dine at some of the city’s...
Canal Convergence, Scottsdale, Arizona 2023
Scottsdale Waterfront Scottsdale, AZ, United StatesA large open air art event in downtown Scottsdale, the Canal Convergence features local and international artists. It begins in the late afternoon and continues into the night....
Diwali 2023 (Deepavali), Festival of Light, India
VariousWhat 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...
Lollapalooza Chile, (Lolla Chile) 2023
O’Higgins Park Parque O'Higgins, Santiago, G8PR+W2 Santiago, Chile, Santiago, Santiago, ChileHow about a alternative rock, punk, heavy metal and hip-hop concert at the foot of South America? Lollapalooza Chile would be just what you are looking for...
Derby Book Festival 2023
If you're a book lover, then you won't want to miss out on this fantastic festival. Held annually in the charming city of Derby, this event is a must-attend for...