Calendar / October 2026

What's on in October 2026

Dates read confirmed where the organizer has published them, and expected where we've projected the recurrence. Always verify before booking.

4 events in October 2026 for Music & Culture Festivals.

Oct 2–4ConfirmedLake of Stars 2026

Lake of Stars

Nkhotakota · Malawi

Music & Culture Festivals

Three days on the Lake Malawi shore, usually late September or early October. Upcoming: October 2 to 4, 2026, at Nkhotakota.

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Oct 3–4ConfirmedNational Wine Day 2026 (25th)

National Wine Day (Ziua Nationala a Vinului)

Chisinau · Moldova

Music & Culture Festivals

The first weekend of October each year, in Chisinau's Great National Assembly Square. The 2026 edition, the 25th, runs 3 to 4 October; the 2027 edition is expected on 2 to 3 October.

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Oct 12–18ExpectedFelabration 2026

Felabration

Lagos · Nigeria

Music & Culture Festivals

Held over about a week each October at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos, timed around Fela Kuti's 15 October birthday. Dates are confirmed by the organisers nearer the time; the 2026 edition is expected in mid-October.

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Oct 23–25ConfirmedWorld Creole Music Festival 2026 (26th edition)

World Creole Music Festival

Roseau · Dominica

Music & Culture Festivals

Held over three nights on the last weekend of October at Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Roseau, staged by the Discover Dominica Authority as the centrepiece of the island's Independence and Creole season, and running since 1997. Bouyon, cadence-lypso, zouk, soca, reggae, dancehall and afrobeat from across the Creole world. Upcoming: the 26th edition is confirmed for 23 to 25 October 2026.

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