The OpenSim journal

Events and festivals

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Dates, entry rules, transport, apps, accessibility and practical advice for major events.

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National Day crowd in Tiananmen Square in Beijing

China Golden Week 2026 travel guide: trains and crowds

Plan China Golden Week from October 1 to 7, 2026 with the new 12306 reservation window, realistic city routes, crowd choices and useful apps.

30 Aug 2026

Decorated Lalbaug street in Mumbai during Ganpati celebrations

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Ganesh Chaturthi Mumbai 2026 guide: dates and routes

Plan Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai from September 14 to 25, 2026 with pandal clusters, Lalbaug choices, transport limits and visarjan tips.

30 Aug 2026

Banpo Bridge and the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain illuminated over the Han River

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Jamsugyo Bridge Festival 2026 guide: dates, schedule and transport

Plan Seoul's fall Jamsugyo Bridge Festival with all eight Sunday dates, weekly programs, registration, subway routes, closures and rain checks.

30 Aug 2026

Historical boats rowing along the Grand Canal during Venice's Regata Storica

Events and festivals

Regata Storica Venice 2026 guide: times, route and transport

Plan Venice's Regata Storica on September 6 with the official race times, route, viewing choices, waterbus changes and offline travel plan.

30 Aug 2026

Velankanni Main Basilica illuminated during the annual feast

Events and festivals

Velankanni Feast 2026 guide: trains, Masses and crowds

Plan Velankanni Feast from August 29 to September 8, 2026 with current train dates, Mass guidance, procession timing and crowd preparation.

30 Aug 2026

Audience watching a brightly lit stage at Rock in Rio in Rio de Janeiro

Events and festivals

Rock in Rio 2026 guide: lineup, transport and entry

Plan Rock in Rio 2026 with Quentro, BRT and metro steps, entry rules, useful apps, and the limits of TIM's free 30GB eSIM trial.

30 Aug 2026

Hellenic Air Force aircraft flying in formation above Tanagra Air Base

Events and festivals

Athens Flying Week 2026 guide: tickets, shuttle and parking

Plan Athens Flying Week 2026 with current shuttle times, ticket-zone choices, free unpaved parking, train limits, schedule checks and family tips.

29 Aug 2026

Berlin Marathon runners passing through the Brandenburg Gate

Events and festivals

Berlin Marathon 2026 guide: Expo, waves and spectators

Plan Berlin Marathon 2026 with Expo collection, six start waves, the runner transit pass, clothing drop, spectator points, tracking and finish advice.

29 Aug 2026

Crowded Lille street with flea market stalls during the Braderie de Lille

Events and festivals

Braderie de Lille 2026 guide: map, metro and routes

Plan Braderie de Lille 2026 with the official map, antiques route, overnight metro, special trains, parking closures, cash, food and crowd tips.

29 Aug 2026