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Hugo Awards
in the category "Award Ceremonies". Takes place October 21, 2023 in Chengdu, China.The Hugo Awards are considered one of the most prestigious awards in science fiction and fantasy circles. They are presented at Worldcon -
VeggieWorld
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from October 21, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Hamburg, Germany.VeggieWorld is a series of vegan festivals held in Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain and the Netherlands. It is the largest event of its kind in Europe -
Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 21, 2023 to October 29, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine.The Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival is one of the largest film festival in Eastern Europe, it is held in Ukraine since 1970 -
Cinekid
in the category "Children & Youth Festivals". Takes place from October 21, 2023 to October 27, 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.Cinekid is the largest film, television and new media festival for kids aged 4 to 14, it takes place in the Netherlands -
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
in the category "Parades". Takes place October 21, 2023 in New York, USA.Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade is the largest and best known dog parade in the United States -
FACTS
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from October 21, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Ghent, Belgium.FACTS is the largest pop culture conventions in the Benelux and one of the largest events of its kind in Europe. It takes place in Belgium -
Marunada (Chestnut Festival in Croatia)
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from October 21, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Dobreć, Croatia.The Marunada chestnut festival is held in Croatia every fall since 1973. It takes place in Lovran, Liganj and Dobreć -
Chestnut Festival in France
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from October 21, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Mourjou, France.Chestnut festival are held throughout France every fall. The most famoust one takes place in the town of Mourjou in late October -
Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci)
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 21, 2023 to October 28, 2023 in Valladolid, Spain.Valladolid International Film Festival (Seminci) is one of the oldest film festivals in Europe, it takes place every fall in Spain -
Message to Man International Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 20, 2023 to October 28, 2023 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.The Message to Man International Film Festival is an annual non-fiction film festival held in the city of Saint Petersburg, Russia -
Armageddon Expo
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from October 20, 2023 to October 23, 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand.Armageddon Expo is a series of pop culture festivals held across New Zealand. The first Armageddon convention was held in 2995 -
Dallas FAN FESTIVAL
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from October 20, 2023 to October 23, 2023 in Irving, USA.Dallas FAN FESTIVAL is a pop culture convention that takes place in the Dallas area (Irving, Texas) -
Tuzla Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 20, 2023 to October 24, 2023 in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina.Tuzla Film Festival takes place in Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The festival is dedicated to South Slavic films -
Carolina BalloonFest
in the category "Other". Takes place from October 20, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Statesville, USA.Carolina BalloonFest is the second longest-running hot air balloon festival in the USA, it takes place every October -
Fantasy Fest
in the category "Other". Takes place from October 20, 2023 to October 29, 2023 in Key West, USA.Fantasy Fest is a ten-day street party held every October in the city of Key West, Florida. It was created by local businessmen in 1979 -
Cambridge Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 19, 2023 to October 26, 2023 in Cambridge, United Kingdom.The Cambridge Film Festival is one of the thee longest-running film festivals in Great Britain, it was inaugurated in 1977 -
Texas Rose Festival
in the category "Other". Takes place from October 19, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Tyler, USA.Texas Rose Festival is one of the world's largest flower festival. It is held in Tyler, Texas every fall -
São Paulo International Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 19, 2023 to November 1, 2023 in São Paulo, Brazil.The São Paulo International Film Festival is considered the most important film festival in Brazil, it was inaugurated in 1977 -
Vienna International Film Festival (Viennale)
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 19, 2023 to October 31, 2023 in Vienna, Austria.The Vienna International Film Festival (Viennale) is held in Austria, it is one of the largest film festivals in the German-speaking world -
Barbados Food & Rum Festival
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from October 19, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Warrens, Barbados.The Barbados Food & Rum Festival is held every November throughout the island of Barbados. It gathers acclaimed chefs and mixologists from all over the world -
Warsaw Beer Festival
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from October 19, 2023 to October 21, 2023 in Warsaw, Poland.The Warsaw Beer Festival is the first craft beer festival in Poland. It is held twice a year, in spring and in fall -
Lausanne Underground Film and Music Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from October 18, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Lausanne, Switzerland.The Lausanne Underground Film and Music Festival has been held annually since 2002, it focuses on experimental films and underground music -
Frankfurt Book Fair
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from October 18, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.The Frankfurt Book Fair is one of the largest trade fairs for books in the world. It is held every fall in Frankfurt am Main, Germany -
LUSCA Caribbean International Fantastic Film Fest
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 18, 2023 to October 25, 2023 in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.The LUSCA Caribbean International Fantastic Film Fest is the largest event of its kind in the Caribbean, it was inaugurated in 2007 -
International Rome Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 18, 2023 to October 29, 2023 in Rome, Italy.International Rome Film Festival is one of the youngest and at the same time one of the most important film festivals in Europe -
Worldcon
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from October 18, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Chengdu, China.Worldcon (World Science Fiction Convention) is the world's most famous sci-fi convention that has been held annually since 1939 -
Toronto After Dark Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 18, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Toronto, Canada.Toronto After Dark Film Festival is one of the largest genre festivals in North America. It was inaugurated in 2006 -
VGIK International Student Festival
in the category "Children & Youth Festivals". Takes place from October 16, 2023 to October 27, 2023 in Moscow, Russia.The VGIK International Student Festival is an annual film, television and festival held in Moscow by the Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography -
Florence Biennale
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from October 14, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Florence, Italy.The Florence Biennale is a biennial contemporary art exhibition that takes place in Florence. Italy. It has been held since 1997 on odd years -
Freimarkt in Bremen
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from October 13, 2023 to October 30, 2023 in Bremen, Germany.The Freimarkt fair is one of the oldest and most popular funfairs in Germany. It is held in the city of Bremen every October -
EuroChocolate
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from October 13, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Perugia, Italy.EuroChocolate is a world renowned chocolate festival, annually held in Perugia. It’s the place where you can enjoy the best chocolate and participate in free “sweet” activities and events -
Chicago International Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 11, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Chicago, USA.The Chicago International Film Festival has been held annually since 1964, it is one of the country's oldest competitive film festivals -
Film Fest Gent
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 10, 2023 to October 21, 2023 in Ghent, Belgium.Film Fest Gent is an annual film festival held in Belgium. It is unique due to its focus on music and its impact on film -
International Alba White Truffle Fair
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from October 7, 2023 to December 3, 2023 in Alba, Italy.The International Alba White Truffle Fair is a world renowned white truffle festival, that annually takes place in October-November. It’s the place, where you can buy certified white truffles and taste dishes with them -
Festival Kreol in Seychelles
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from October 7, 2023 to October 31, 2023 in Victoria, Seychelles.The Festival Kreol (Seychelles Creole Festival) is an annual celebration of Creole cultural heritage that is held across Seychelles every October -
Texas Renaissance Festival
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from October 7, 2023 to November 26, 2023 in Todd Mission, USA.The Texas Renaissance Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in the United Stands, its annual attendance is more than 600,000 people -
Melbourne Fringe Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from October 5, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia.The Melbourne Fringe Festival is held in Melbourne, Victoria. This independent arts festival was inaugurated in 1983 -
CinEast Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from October 5, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg.The CinEast Film Festival takes place annually in Luxembourg. It is dedicated to Central and Eastern European cinema -
Carolina Renaissance Festival
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from September 30, 2023 to November 19, 2023 in Huntersville, USA.The Carolina Renaissance Festival is one of the largest Renaissance fairs in the USA. It takes place in North Caroline every autumn -
United Solo Theatre Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from September 25, 2023 to November 19, 2023 in New York, USA.United Solo is an annual theatre festival focusing on one-person shows. It is held in New York City -
St. Louis Renaissance Festival
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from September 16, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Wentzville, USA.The St. Louis Renaissance Festival is an annual Renaissance festival held in Wentzville, Missouri. It is held in a fictional French village -
Northern California Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from September 16, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Hollister, USA.The Northern California Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival held in Hollister, California. It has an annual attendance of over 150,000 -
International Alexandrinsky Theatre Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from September 8, 2023 to November 6, 2023 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.The International Alexandrinsky Theatre Festival is a classical and contemporary theatre festival held in Saint Petersburg, Russia -
São Paulo Art Biennial
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from September 6, 2023 to December 10, 2023 in São Paulo, Brazil.The São Paulo Art Biennial is the world's second-oldest art biennial after the Venice Biennale. It was founded in 1951 by Ciccillo Matarazzo -
King Richard’s Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from September 2, 2023 to October 22, 2023 in Carver, USA.King Richard’s Faire is the largest and longest-running Renaissance festival in New England. It is held in Carver, Massachusetts -
Ohio Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from September 2, 2023 to October 29, 2023 in Harveysburg, USA.The Ohio Renaissance Festival is one of the largest Renaissance fairs in the USA. It is held in Harveysburg every autumn -
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 19, 2023 to October 29, 2023 in Manheim, USA.The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival in Manheim, Pennsylvania that runs over 13 weekends -
Time-Based Art Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 17, 2023 to November 17, 2023 in Portland (OR), USA.The Time-Based Art Festival is an annual art festival organized by the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA). It is held every September -
Baltimore Washington One Carnival
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from July 7, 2023 to July 9, 2024 in Baltimore, USA.The Baltimore Washington One Carnival is an annual Caribbean carnival jointly organized by Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D.C. -
Chartres en lumières (Chartres in Lights)
in the category "Other". Takes place from March 15, 2023 to January 6, 2024 in Chartres, France.Chartres en lumières (Chartres in Lights) is an annual festival of light held in Chartres, France. It begins in April and runs until January -
Shaw Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from February 28, 2023 to December 23, 2023 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.The Shaw Festival is an annual repertory theatre festival held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1962
Festivals on October 21, 2023
Today, on October 21, 2023, our calendar presents 51 festivals. There are festivals in 11 categories that take place in 46 cities of 24 countries. They attract thousands of locals and tourists from all over the world.
Trying to find the best vacation dates? Want to witness an exotic, unsual, thrilling festival? Want to know what is happening in the world right now? Our festival calendar will help you find out about the brightest and most exciting festivals that take place around the world! Among them, you will be able to choose an event that is just right for you!