Oct 6, 2026
A November in Europe: fire, new music and the first markets
Europe's quiet month is busier than it looks: Halloween's Irish roots, bonfire night, St. Martin's lanterns, truffles, chocolate and the first Christmas markets.
Field notes
Essays from the festival road: how we plan, what we chase, and why.
Oct 6, 2026
Why some festival dates move (and what our "est." label means)
Some festivals keep a fixed date, others follow the moon, Easter or an organizer's announcement. How each calendar works, and how to plan around a date that shifts.
Jul 1, 2026
A free month between two summers
Jul 22 – Aug 22, 2026, East and Southeast Asia, low-to-mid budget: what the festival calendar actually offers a traveler with a rare open month.
Jul 1, 2026
Why we travel for festivals
A third of travelers regret not planning around events. We built a whole site on the fix, and on the feeling of arriving where locals are celebrating.