Events
Festivals and occasions, with a home to stay in.
The events our guests travel for, each with a guide and the private homes to book close by. New guides are added here as they are published.
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Coming up across our destinations
- Late November to early December
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi
Formula 1's twilight season finale at Yas Marina Circuit, with headline concerts after each race day. Villas book far ahead for race week, so have your concierge secure paddock or grandstand access early.
- Mid-November
Levi FIS Alpine Ski World Cup in Finnish Lapland
The world's fastest slalom skiers open the World Cup season on Levi's Black slope, bringing a festival atmosphere to the resort just as the snow season begins.
- November 1-2
Day of the Dead in Mexico
Experience the rich cultural traditions during Día de los Muertos, where families honour their loved ones with vibrant altars and festive celebrations.
- November to December
Vans Triple Crown of Surfing in Oahu
The North Shore's storied professional surf series across Haleiwa, Sunset Beach and Pipeline. When the swell arrives, the beaches become the best free grandstand in sport.
- Late November
Riviera Maya Jazz Festival in Riviera Maya
Playa del Carmen's long-running festival stages free beachfront concerts by international jazz artists at Mamitas Beach. Warm nights, bare feet in the sand and world-class music make it a highlight of the shoulder season.
- November
Ski season opening on Trysilfjellet in Trysil & Norwegian Mountains
Trysil is typically among the first Scandinavian resorts to open, with cold inland temperatures securing early snow. A good-value window for keen skiers before the holiday peak.
- November
Carthage Film Festival in Tunisia
This renowned festival showcases Arab and African cinema, attracting filmmakers and enthusiasts from all over the world.
- Late November
Grande Première season opening in Val Thorens
Val Thorens opens the French ski winter with a festival weekend of testing, music and first turns, weeks before most Alpine resorts wake up.
- Late November to early January
Advent in Zagreb in Zagreb
Repeatedly voted among Europe's best Christmas markets, Zagreb's Advent fills parks and squares with lights, ice skating and mulled wine. The city's showpiece season.
- annually in November
Iceland Airwaves in Iceland
One of Iceland's most popular music festivals, featuring a wide range of international and local artists in venues throughout Reykjavík.
- November
Pirates Week Festival in Cayman Islands
An exciting celebration of the Cayman Islands' pirate history with parades, street dances, and treasure hunts for the whole family.
- Mid-November
Christmas Season Opening at Santa Claus Village in Finnish Lapland
Rovaniemi launches the festive season with the ceremonial opening of Christmas at Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle, a magical date for families with young children.
- November 1-2
Day of the Dead in Guatemala
A time to honour deceased loved ones with vibrant celebrations and traditional rituals across the country.
- November
SUBIOS, the Seychelles Festival of the Sea in Mahé
An underwater-focused festival of film, photography and marine talks celebrating the islands' ocean life, timed to some of the year's best diving conditions.
- October/November
Divali Festival in Mauritius
A festival of lights celebrated by the Hindu community, featuring stunning decorations and fireworks.
- Early November
New York City Marathon in New York City
The world's largest marathon winds through all five boroughs, lined by roaring crowds in one of the city's great communal spectacles.
- November 3rd
Independence Day in Panama
Witness colourful celebrations, parades, and cultural events across the country marking Panama's independence.
- November
Caribbean Food and Wine Festival in Providenciales
Visiting chefs and winemakers join the islands' top kitchens for tastings and gala dinners across Providenciales. Book signature events early through your concierge.
- November full moon
Loy Krathong in Thailand
Thais float candlelit krathong baskets on rivers, lakes and the sea to honour the water spirits, one of the most beautiful nights of the Thai year wherever you are staying.
- 1–2 November
Día de los Muertos in Zihuatanejo & Ixtapa
Mexico's Day of the Dead is marked with altars, marigolds and family gatherings across Zihuatanejo's old town, a moving and colourful start to the dry season.
- November
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival in Big Island
One of Hawaii's longest-running food festivals celebrates the Kona harvest with farm tours, tastings, parades and cultural events across the coffee uplands above Kailua-Kona.
- November
Bon Om Touk (Water Festival) in Cambodia
Held at the November full moon to mark the reversal of the Tonle Sap river, with spectacular longboat races and illuminated flotillas, grandest in Phnom Penh.
- November
Cayman Islands International Film Festival in Cayman Islands
A celebration of independent filmmaking with screenings, panel discussions, and opportunities to meet filmmakers from around the globe.
- 1 to 2 November
Día de Muertos in Centro
Marigold-strewn altars, candlelit cemeteries and sugar skulls honour the departed in Mexico's most profound and photogenic tradition. Plan well ahead, as the season draws visitors from around the world.
- November full moon
Loy Krathong in Chaweng
Thailand's festival of lights, when candlelit krathong floats are set adrift on the sea and lakes. The beaches and Chaweng Lake glow with lanterns, one of the island's most beautiful nights.
- November
WOMAD Las Palmas in Gran Canaria
The world-music festival founded by Peter Gabriel stages a free seaside edition in the capital, with global artists performing by Las Canteras. A cultured highlight of the winter-sun season.
- November
Pirates Fest in Grand Cayman
The national festival stages a mock pirate invasion of George Town harbour, followed by parades, fireworks and district heritage days across the island.
- November
Kona Coffee Cultural Festival in Hawaii
Held in and around Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, this long-running festival celebrates the harvest of the famous Kona coffee belt with farm tours, tastings and community events.
- November
Festival Gourmet International, Puerto Vallarta in Jalisco
Visiting chefs partner with the resort town's leading kitchens for ten days of menus, tastings and dinners. A fixture of the Vallarta food calendar since 1995.
- November
Lamu Cultural Festival in Kenya
Immerse yourself in rich cultural traditions through art, music, and food in the enchanting town of Lamu.