What’s on

September 1-23

BRISBANE FESTIVAL

From the river to city landmarks and precincts, the Brisbane Festival celebrates the city and its creators. The curated program includes dance, theatre, art, comedy, music, circus, cabaret and more.

Until September 2

ALASKA STATE FAIR

From quilting and sewing to honey and beekeeping to baked goods and local art, hundreds of exhibitors show off their crafts, with plenty of competitions, too: giant produce, the Diaper Derby and Toddler Trot, Beer Tap, Beard Contest and more.

September 14-October 13

TESSELAAR TULIP FESTIVAL

Head to the town of Silvan in the Yarra Ranges this month to witness over 900,000 tulips paint the landscape. Enjoy live entertainment, wander around the gardens, and indulge in traditional Dutch foods and other treats.

September 17

MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL

Also known as the Mooncake Festival, this Chinese celebration is a harvest festival where locals and tourists watch the full moon, take part in family reunions, and indulge in mooncakes and other delicacies.

September 21 - October 6

OKTOBERFEST

Oktoberfest, the world’s largest celebration of Bavarian culture (and its beers and brats) is back. If you’re lucky to celebrate it in Munich, head straight to Theresienwiese where Oktoberfest has been celebrated for over 200 glorious years.

September 22

HOBBIT DAY

Hobbit Day celebrates the birthday of the hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, two fictional characters in J. R. R. Tolkien's popular books, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

October 1

NATIONAL DAY

Also known as Golden Week, this is one of the most highly anticipated holidays in China outside of Spring Festival and Lantern Festival. Expect elaborate parades, fireworks, and other festivities.

October 24-November 3

NELSON ARTS FESTIVAL

Twelve days of music, dance, theatre, and street performances throughout Nelson, New Zealand.

October 31

DIWALI

The Hindu festival of lights, India's biggest and most important holiday of the year, runs for five days and symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance."