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.
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4 events in October 2026 in Europe.
Investiture of the Captains Regent
City of San Marino · San Marino
Witness / Attend
A state ceremony held on fixed dates twice a year, on 1 April and 1 October. Upcoming: 1 October 2026 (confirmed); 1 April 2027 and 1 October 2027 (confirmed by the fixed calendar).
Dates & details →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.
Dates & details →Film Fest Gent
Ghent · Belgium
Film Festivals
Held each October in Ghent over about eleven days, organised by the Film Fest Gent non-profit, and incorporating the World Soundtrack Awards. Upcoming: 7 to 18 October 2026 (53rd edition, World Soundtrack Awards on 10 October); a 2027 edition is expected in October.
Dates & details →Rolex Middle Sea Race
Valletta · Malta
Sailing
Starts from Grand Harbour, Valletta on a Saturday in mid-to-late October each year. Upcoming: the 47th edition starts on 17 October 2026; a 2027 edition is expected in mid-to-late October.
Dates & details →In season in October
Beyond dated events: where October is honestly good, from our featured picks. Every link is a full guide with timing, conditions, and providers.
Wildlife Safaris
- Andasibe-Mantadia
- Bale Mountains
- Belovezhskaya Pushcha
- Brunei River
- Central Suriname Nature Reserve
- Chengdu
- Chobe National Park
- Churchill
- Etosha National Park
- Funafuti Conservation Area
- Gorongosa National Park
- Hula Valley
- Hwange National Park
- Iwokrama Forest
- Liwonde National Park
- Mana Pools National Park
- South Luangwa National Park
- Tari
- Zarnesti