Calendar / December 2026
What's on in December 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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6 events in December 2026 in Asia.
Witness / Attend in Kohima
Kohima · India
Witness / Attend
Fixed on December 1-10 every year.
Dates & details →MDLBEAST Soundstorm
Riyadh · Saudi Arabia
Music & Culture Festivals
Held over three days in early December each year at the Banban site north of Riyadh. Upcoming: 3 to 5 December 2026; early December 2027 expected.
Dates & details →Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Witness / Attend
The Formula 1 season finale, run over four days in late November or early December at Yas Marina Circuit. Upcoming: December 3 to 6, 2026.
Dates & details →Blue Chair Film Festival
Luang Prabang · Laos
Film Festivals
Runs for several days in early December in Luang Prabang, now on a roughly biennial cycle under the Blue Chair name (formerly the annual Luang Prabang Film Festival). Upcoming: 4 to 8 December 2026; a following edition is expected in December 2028.
Dates & details →Clockenflap
Central Harbourfront · Hong Kong
Music & Culture Festivals
Held over three days each early December on the Central Harbourfront in Hong Kong, produced by Clockenflap Festivals and running since 2008. A multi-stage outdoor music and arts festival mixing international headliners with Hong Kong and Asian acts, plus film, art and comedy. Upcoming: the 2026 edition is expected 4 to 6 December.
Dates & details →Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival
Harbin · China
Witness / Attend
Officially launches on January 5 and runs into late February, with Ice and Snow World opening from late December. Upcoming: late December 2026 into late February 2027.
Dates & details →In season in December
Beyond dated events: where December is honestly good, from our featured picks. Every link is a full guide with timing, conditions, and providers.