INTERNATIONAL EVENT CALENDAR

Festivals, races and concerts abroad? Plan them from here.

A guide to every big event: dates, tickets, getting around, costs and the data plan that keeps you online in a crowd of thousands.

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HAPPENING NOW

Singapore International Film Festival · Singapore

Oct 21 - Nov 1, 2026

SGIFF brings Asian premieres, the Silver Screen Awards and star conversations to Capitol Theatre, Oldham Theatre and cinemas along Singapore's MRT lines, with every ticket sold online.

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AsiaUpcoming

Apr 13 – 15, 2027

Songkran Phuket

Patong, Phuket Old Town and the west-coast beaches, Thailand

Thailand eSIM for Songkran in PhuketGuide

AsiaUpcoming

Apr 13 – 15, 2027

Songkran Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

Thailand eSIM for Songkran in BangkokGuide

AsiaUpcoming

Apr 14 – 16, 2027 (expected)

Bihu

Assam, India

eSIM for IndiaGuide

AsiaUpcoming

Apr 14 – Apr 15

Takayama Festival

Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, Japan

Japan eSIM for Takayama and the rest of JapanGuide

AsiaUpcoming

Expected 17 Apr 2027 (36 hours)

Thrissur Pooram

Thrissur, Kerala, India

IndiaGuide

AsiaUpcoming

May 21 – 23, 2027 (expected)

Sanja Matsuri 2027

Japan (Tokyo, Asakusa)

Japan eSIMGuide

AsiaUpcoming

Jun 9 – Jun 9

Dragon Boat Festival 2027

China (Guangzhou, Foshan, Hong Kong)

China eSIMGuide

AsiaUpcoming

Jul 1 – Jul 31

Gion Matsuri 2027

Japan (Kyoto)

Japan eSIMGuide

AsiaUpcoming

Jul 31 – Jul 31

Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival 2027

Japan (Tokyo, Asakusa)

Japan eSIMGuide

AsiaUpcoming

Aug 11 – Aug 15

Awa Odori 2027

Japan (Tokushima, Shikoku)

Japan eSIMGuide

AsiaUpcoming

Aug 13 – Aug 16

Obon Festival Japan 2027

Japan (Kyoto, Tokushima, Gujo)

Japan eSIMGuide

AsiaUpcoming

Nov 13 – Nov 14

Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2027

Thailand (Chiang Mai)

Thailand eSIMGuide

AsiaDates to be confirmed

Late Mar – mid Apr 2027 (Kyoto peak ~Apr 1 – 2)

Hanami Japan 2027

Japan (Kyoto, Osaka, Nara)

Japan eSIMGuide

AsiaDates to be confirmed

Late July 2027 (expected Jul 23 – 25)

Fuji Rock Festival 2027

Japan (Naeba, Niigata)

Japan eSIMGuide

AsiaDates to be confirmed

Late Mar – early Apr 2027 (Tokyo peak ~Mar 31)

Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival 2027

Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka)

Japan eSIMGuide

The next 12 months

Concerts and K-pop tours appear as soon as ticket dates are announced.

Why bring your own data to an event?

Tickets, maps and ride-hailing all live on your phone

E-tickets, event apps and ride-hailing need a steady connection. Losing signal at the gate costs you time.

Stay reachable when the group splits up

Big crowds make people hard to find. Messaging and location sharing over data is still the fastest way back together.

Cheaper than international roaming

Buy a plan for exactly the days you travel, activate on landing, and keep your home SIM for bank OTPs.

Online in 3 steps

Pick your event and planEvery guide suggests a plan sized to the length of your trip.
Get a QR code by emailScan it to install the eSIM before you fly — it takes a couple of minutes.
Turn on data when you landThe plan starts counting days when it first connects in the destination country.

Frequently asked questions

How far ahead should I buy an eSIM?

Buy and install it a few days before you fly, while you still have stable Wi-Fi. The plan only starts counting days once it connects in the destination country.

Will the network be congested with so many people?

Very busy events can slow the network down near the centre. Download tickets and offline maps ahead of time, and agree on a fixed meeting point.

Which plan should I pick for several countries in one trip?

Pick a regional plan (Europe, for example) so one eSIM covers every country you pass through without swapping plans.

Does my phone support eSIM?

Most iPhones from XS onwards and many recent Android models do. Every event guide links to a checker you can run against your model.