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Thu, Sep 3

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

One of Latin America's longest-running culinary congresses, held in a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Over four days, chefs, cooks and food scholars present talks, tastings and cooking demonstrations centred on Cauca's traditional dishes, alongside street stalls and a guest-country showcase. It blends an academic program with public food markets across the colonial old town.

Fri, Sep 18

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

A spring wildflower festival in a large parkland overlooking the Perth skyline, timed to Western Australia's peak bloom. Thousands of native species flower across the botanic garden, with guided walks, workshops, and outdoor art installations running throughout.

Fri, Jul 9

12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The 2027 edition returns to Beekse Bergen for three days of techno across multiple stages. Line-up to be announced, see who's going and join the crowd.

Fri, Sep 11

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

A three-week harvest showcase spread across multiple blocks of Odori Park, gathering seasonal produce, seafood, ramen and craft drinks from towns all over Hokkaido. Roughly 300 stalls rotate through themed park sections, from regional ramen alleys to local sake and wine bars. It draws around two million visitors each autumn while staying rooted in prefecture-level producers.

Sat, Sep 12

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Australia's largest spring flower festival, held for a month in a lakeside park planted with around a million bulbs and annuals in themed display beds. The 2026 edition, themed 'Feast of Flowers', includes market stalls, entertainment and the after-dark NightFest program with illuminated gardens. Entry to the main festival is free.

Sat, Sep 12

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

A two-day celebration of Ibero-American music that turns Bogotá's largest park into a gathering point for rock en español, cumbia, reggae and Latin pop fans. The fifth edition runs under the banner 'El futuro es latino', mixing legacy acts like Caifanes and Andrés Calamaro with contemporary names from across the continent. Beyond the stages, the festival leans into Andean identity with regional food and visual art.

Sun, Sep 13

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

The world's biggest half marathon, with around 60,000 runners covering 13.1 miles from Newcastle across the Tyne Bridge to the coast at South Shields. The mix of club athletes, first-timers and costumed charity runners makes it easy for groups of friends to enter together, while huge roadside crowds turn the whole route into a party.

Thu, Sep 17

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

An eight-day genre film festival dedicated to horror, fantasy, sci-fi and offbeat cinema from around the world. Screenings run all day across the Alamo Drafthouse's dine-in theaters, mixed with premieres, filmmaker Q&As and famously eccentric parties and side events.

Sat, Sep 19

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

MIT's flagship student-run hackathon brings around 1,200 university students together for a weekend of nonstop building on campus. Teams form on the spot to prototype software and hardware projects, with workshops, sponsor demos, and late-night energy throughout. Admission is free for accepted hackers, keeping the focus on learning and collaboration rather than competition stakes.

Sat, Sep 19

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

A weekend festival that takes over this Welsh market town with more than 120 artisan producers, chef demonstrations and over 60 talks and masterclasses. Visitors graze on Welsh cheeses, cider, charcuterie and street food between venues including the Victorian Market Hall and the castle grounds. It is widely regarded as one of the UK's leading regional food festivals.

Sun, Sep 20

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Latin America's leading city marathon, with a field of around 15,000 runners on a flat, fast loop through Palermo's parks and the city's landmark avenues. Its Boston-qualifier status attracts serious runners, but the springtime date and lively street support also make it a popular group trip for running crews from across South America.

Fri, Sep 25

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

The world's longest-running oyster festival, marking its 72nd year with three days of native oysters, seafood plates, stout and live music in a harbourside marquee. The program centres on the Irish and World Oyster Opening (shucking) Championships, alongside tastings, a seafood trail and a Sunday family day. Native Galway Bay oysters coming into season are the star of the menu.

Fri, Oct 2

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

A three-day tasting festival on the Thames with more than 120 exhibitors pouring over 1,000 drams from Scotland, Japan, the US and emerging whisky nations. Entry includes unlimited tastings plus masterclasses, producer talks and a dedicated Old & Rare zone for collectible bottlings. It is aimed at both newcomers and serious collectors rather than trade-only visitors.

Sat, Oct 3

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

A nine-day hot air balloon gathering where hundreds of balloons launch in mass ascensions at dawn over the Rio Grande Valley. Visitors walk among the balloons on the launch field, and evening sessions feature glowing tethered balloons and fireworks. It is one of the largest ballooning events in the world and a major autumn tradition in New Mexico.

Sat, Oct 3

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Latin America's largest performing arts festival, filling the colonial hill town of Guanajuato with music, theatre, dance, opera and visual arts for over two weeks. The 54th edition features France as guest of honour, with more than 200 performances in theatres, churches, plazas and open-air stages.

Sat, Oct 3

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

A riverside lantern festival where thousands of illuminated floats drift on the Namgang River beneath the walls of Jinju Fortress. Visitors can launch wishing lanterns, cross floating pontoon bridges, and walk trails lined with large themed lantern displays after sunset.

Sat, Oct 3

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

A free all-night contemporary art event that runs from sunset to sunrise, marking its 20th anniversary in 2026 under the theme 'Tomorrow's Memories'. Streets, plazas and buildings across the city host large-scale installations, projections and performances that visitors wander between until 7 a.m.

Tue, Oct 6

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Asia's leading showcase for new cinema, centred on the striking Busan Cinema Center and the beachside Haeundae district. The 31st edition presents hundreds of features with a focus on emerging Asian directors, alongside open-air screenings, talks and red-carpet premieres.

Thu, Oct 8

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

A nightly sound-and-light trail through a Highland woodland near Pitlochry, marking its 25th anniversary in 2026. Visitors follow a looped path past synchronized light installations reflected in a forest loch, with the show running every evening for a month.

Fri, Oct 9

10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Brasil Game Show is Latin America's leading gaming fair, hosting international publishers, hardware brands and esports showcases across four days. The first day is reserved for press and business visitors, with the general public admitted for the remaining three. The 2026 edition includes guest appearances and live video game music performances.