Experiences

Events

18 experiences in 15 cities. Each card is sourced in the city guide.

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AmsterdamNetherlands

Amsterdam Dance Event

The October electronic music festival, with more than 2,500 artists and about 395,000 clubbers. In 2026 it ran from 21 to 25 October. Beds cost far more that week.

BangkokThailand

Muay Thai at Rajadamnern Stadium

Fights every night, with gates opening at 17:00 or 18:00. You're there to watch, so nobody notices you came alone.

⏱: Nightly

BolognaItaly

Arte Fiera

The contemporary art fair, from 5 to 7 February 2027. Book accommodation early.

⏱: February

San Martino festival in the Apennines

From 6 to 15 November 2026, under ten kilometres from Bologna. Without a car, plan the trip in advance.

⏱: November

BudapestHungary

Budapest Wine Festival

Held in the Royal Palace on Castle Hill. The 2026 edition ran from 9 to 12 September. You move from stall to stall, so arriving alone is no handicap.

⏱: September
⌖: Budavári Palota

Chiang MaiThailand

Green Guide Fest

In 2026 TAT ran a sustainable-tourism festival at Railway Park in late August. Check whether it returns.

⏱: 28-30 August 2026

DublinIreland

Bram Stoker Festival

A festival of Dublin's Gothic side, in 2026 from 23 to 26 October, with the Macnas parade and tickets from 14 euros.

EdinburghUnited Kingdom

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The 80th Fringe runs from 6 to 30 August 2027. Small shows are the easiest way to go out alone every night.

Hogmanay

Edinburgh's New Year lasts four days, from the torchlight procession on 29 December 2026 to the Street Party on the 31st with fireworks under the castle.

LisbonPortugal

Doclisboa in October

The international documentary festival reached its 24th edition in 2026. A cinema seat is one of the easiest things to do alone.

LjubljanaSlovenia

Slovenian Wine Festival

On 19 and 20 November 2026 at Cankarjev dom. The Ljubljana Wine Route takes over Park Zvezda on 7 November.

⏱: November
⌖: Cankarjev dom, Prešernova cesta 10

NaplesItaly

Napoli Pride

The late-June march, on 27 June in 2026. The name is a trademark of Antinoo Arcigay Napoli.

⏱: June

PragueCzechia

Prague Spring festival

The city's international classical music festival. Tickets for the 82nd edition go on sale in early November 2026. Before that, the Rudolf Firkušný Piano Festival runs from 3 to 9 November 2026.