Upcoming events

Concerts, festivals, shows and nights out that our editors have confirmed with the organiser. Dates and line-ups can change, so check the event page before you travel.

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Vir Das Live at Dubai Comedy Festival

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sun 18 Oct 2026, 20:00

The Indian stand-up brings his latest set to the arena on the closing night of the Dubai Comedy Festival. A good pick for a big-room comedy…

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Black Coffee at Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sat 24 Oct 2026, 20:00 to 03:00

The South African house DJ plays a long open-air set at Ushuaïa on Dubai Harbour. Expect deep, soulful house running late into the night.

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Oktoberfest Goa 2026

Goa, India

Fri 30 Oct 2026, 17:00

The 15th edition of Goa's beer festival takes over the Campal ground for three evenings. Over 40 beer brands, food and flea stalls, games and live…

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Adam Port at Pacha ICONS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sat 31 Oct 2026, 19:00

Keinemusik's Adam Port headlines a beach-club night at Playa Pacha in JBR. A Halloween-night date for melodic and Afro house fans.

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Amr Diab Live in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Sat 7 Nov 2026, 21:00

The Egyptian pop star returns to Dubai for a one-night arena show. Expect a long set of Arabic pop hits spanning his career.

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META Festival 2026

Mumbai, India

Thu 12 Nov 2026, 19:00

Four nights of award-nominated plays from across India, including Kathakali, Bengali and non-verbal Manipuri theatre. Part of the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards.

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57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI Goa)

Goa, India

Fri 20 Nov 2026, 18:00

India's main international film festival returns to Panaji for nine days of screenings, masterclasses and open-air beach shows at Miramar, Anjuna and Vagator.

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NCPA International Jazz Festival 2026

Mumbai, India

Fri 20 Nov 2026, 19:00

Three evenings of international jazz at the NCPA, with the Francesca Tandoi Trio, Nicole Zuraitis Quartet and Thana Alexa with Antonio Sánchez. A relaxed, seated night…

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Rolling Loud India 2026

Mumbai, India

Sat 12 Dec 2026, 15:00

The hip-hop festival returns to Mumbai for its second Indian edition across two days. Lineup and venue are still to be announced.

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Serendipity Arts Festival 2026

Goa, India

Sun 13 Dec 2026, 18:00

The 11th edition of this multi-arts festival fills heritage buildings and waterfront spaces in Panjim with music, theatre, visual art and food for eight days.

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Sunburn Festival 2026

Mumbai, India

Fri 18 Dec 2026, 16:00 to Sat 19 Dec, 22:00

India's long-running electronic music festival moves to Mahalaxmi Racecourse for a two-day 19th edition, with a closing party at NSCI Dome on 20 December.