Every Saturday
Market · Chiang Mai
Saturday Walking Street
The smaller weekly market, in the old silver quarter.
Wualai Road · 4.30pm to 11pmTHE CULTURAL CALENDARWHAT’S
WHAT’S
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Festivals, concerts, markets, and the dates that bring a city to life.
11 Oct 2026 – 13 Oct 2026
Music · Bangkok
The Weeknd
Three stadium nights. Allow extra time for the journey out.
Rajamangala National StadiumEvery Sunday
Market · Chiang Mai
Sunday Walking Street
The big weekly market, from Tha Phae Gate to Wat Phra Singh.
Ratchadamnoen Road, Old City · About 4pm to 10pmEvery Sunday
Market · Phuket
Lard Yai Sunday market
The weekly walking street under the shophouse arcades.
Thalang Road, Old Town · 4pm to 10pm16 Oct 2026 – 2 Nov 2026
Art · Sydney
Sculpture by the Sea
About 100 sculptures along two kilometres of clifftop path. Free. Go on a weekday morning.
Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk29 Oct 2026
Music · Bangkok
Jason Mraz
One night at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, beside BTS Bang Na.
BITEC LIVE, Bang Na29 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027
Art · Bangkok
Bangkok Art Biennale
Four months of contemporary art across the city, including installations inside working temples.
Temples, galleries and riverside venues31 Oct 2026
Parade · New York
Village Halloween Parade
Giant puppets, bands and thousands of costumed marchers. Anyone in costume can join.
Sixth Avenue, Greenwich Village · 7pm7 Nov 2026 – 8 Nov 2026
Music · Bangkok
BABYMONSTER
Two nights for the K-pop group.
Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani8 Nov 2026
Festival · Singapore
Deepavali
Deepavali is listed as Sunday 8 November by the Ministry of Manpower. Monday 9 November is a public holiday for those whose rest day falls on Sunday. Check the separate Little India programme for light-up and bazaar dates.
Little India, Serangoon Road14 Nov 2026
Parade · London
The Lord Mayor's Show
A procession more than three miles long through the City. Free to watch. Roads are closed, so come by Tube or train.
Starts at Mansion House, City of London · From 11am17 Nov 2026
Music · Bangkok
My Chemical Romance
One night only.
Impact Challenger Hall, Muang Thong Thani3 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026
Music · Bangkok
BTS
Shows on 3, 5 and 6 December.
Rajamangala National Stadium3 Dec 2026 – 7 Dec 2026
Festival · Bangkok
Wonderfruit
A music, art and food festival about two hours from Bangkok.
The Fields at Siam Country Club, near Pattaya18 Dec 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Music · Phuket
EDC Thailand
A three-day electronic music festival.
Rhythm Park, PhuketEvent dates may change. Confirm with the organiser before booking travel.