Events in October 2026
15 events
Religious Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026: A Guide to Thailand's Most Intense Taoist Celebration
Experience the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026 (Oct 1-9). Discover elaborate processions, sacred rituals, and incredible vegetarian street food across Phuket.
Holiday China's National Day Golden Week: Seven Days When the Whole Country Moves at Once
Golden Week turns China into the world's biggest travel migration. Here's what October 1–7 actually looks like — crowds, bookings, and all.
Cultural Ten Nights at the Cinema Center: Attending BIFF in Busan
Asia's largest film festival returns to Busan October 1–10, 2026 — 10 days of international cinema, red carpet events, and free beach screenings.
Holiday Double Ten Day 2026: Taiwan's National Day Celebrations
Experience Double Ten Day in Taipei on October 10, 2026. Enjoy grand parades, fireworks at the Presidential Office, and vibrant national celebrations across Taiwan.
Festival Five Days on the Sand: Kuta Karnival 2026
Kuta Karnival 2026 (Oct 10–14): Bali's beachfront festival of kite flying, sand sculpting, surf culture, and live entertainment at Kuta Beach.
Sports Melbourne Marathon 2026: Batman Avenue to the MCG at 6:15 AM
Everything for Melbourne Marathon 2026 on October 11 — entry options after ballot closure, the redesigned course, race day logistics, and what to expect.
Seasonal South Korea Autumn Foliage 2026: Best Spots for Fall Colors
Experience South Korea's stunning autumn foliage in 2026. Discover the best spots at Nami Island, Seoraksan, and temple gardens from mid-October to mid-November.
Cultural Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2026: Five Days in Bali's Literary Heartland
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, October 15–19, 2026 — Southeast Asia's leading literary event, with world-class authors in Bali's cultural capital.
Cultural China's Double Ninth Festival 2026: Mountain Climbing, Chrysanthemums, and October Light
China's Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang) falls on October 18, 2026: mountain climbing, chrysanthemum viewing, and honoring the elderly in autumn.
Festival Diwali 2026: Experience India's Festival of Lights
Plan your trip to India for Diwali 2026 (Oct 20-24). Discover fireworks, oil lamps, rangoli art, and nationwide celebrations during the Festival of Lights.
Festival Deepavali in Singapore 2026: Little India's Festival of Lights
Experience Deepavali 2026 in Singapore's Little India — dazzling lights, vibrant street bazaars, cultural performances, and festive feasts await from October 20-22.
Religious Malaysia's Festival of Lights: How to Experience Deepavali 2026
Deepavali in Malaysia: oil lamps, kolam art, open houses, and vibrant Little India streets. What to see, when to go, and what nobody warns you about.
Festival Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2026: Four Evenings on the Harbourfront
Four evenings of wine, food, and harbour views along Hong Kong's Central Harbourfront. How to navigate tokens, timing, and the October 2026 experience.
Festival Busan Fireworks Festival 2026: South Korea's Largest Pyrotechnic Night at Gwangalli Beach
South Korea's largest fireworks display lights up Gwangalli Beach each October. How to find your spot before a million other people do.
Festival MassKara Festival 2026: Inside Bacolod's Festival of Smiles
Every October, Bacolod fills Lacson Street with smiling masks, thundering drums, and one of Southeast Asia's most electric street dance competitions.