Made plans for November yet? If not, you can head for any of these unmissable events around the world.

From a camel fair to a comedy festival, from partying in the air to a music festival in the sea, here’s where you need to head in the month of November.

PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR

 RAJASTHAN, INDIA

October 23 – November 4

Come to absolve your sins in the holy Pushkar Lake or to see the country fair atmosphere, come for the camel race or the camel beauty contest or camel trading, whatever it is be prepared for some India-style-fun with dancers, musicians, fortune tellers, magicians, snake charmers, market stalls and more all under the auspicious autumn full moon.

ICELAND AIRWAVES

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

November 1 – November 5

Looking for an intimate and authentic experience where you get to explore and experience your favourite band and discover new ones all partying together in an aeroplane hangar, hit the Iceland Airwaves. Listen to some great music or play some but simply don’t miss the line-up of free off-venue shows where you can actually chill with the artists. Wish to take a break from the music, enjoy the lined up art and fashion events.

BON OM TOUK

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA

November 2 – November 4

A 3-day festival celebrated on the full moon of the Buddhist month of Kadeuk, the Bon Om Touk or the Water Festival is focused on boat races and concerts. The river is illuminated by fireworks and brightly-lit boats under the full moon. It is the celebration of a natural phenomenon-the reversing of the current of Tonle Sap River.

LOY KRATHONG FESTIVAL

THAILAND

November 3

Loy means to float and Krathong means a circular floating item embellished with banana leaves, flowers, candles and incense stick. The festival of lights occurs on the full moon night of the twelfth lunar month. The festival is celebrated by lighting the candles and sent off to float down rivers and streams. People set eels and turtles free in river or pond and the holiday is also celebrated with beauty pageants.

PIRATES WEEK FESTIVAL

CAYMAN ISLANDS

November 3 – November 19

The festivities on the Cayman Islands will begin with heritage displays, parades, fireworks, music, street dances, competition, games, traditional dishes and drinks all in all full of culture, fantasy and fun. Look out for the pirates attacking the island featuring 3 full-scale pirate sailing ships. Top it up with Cayman Islands white sand beaches, historical sight, amazing cuisine and you would not come up even with a single reason for not going there.

KENU & KUNDU FESTIVAL

 ALOTAU, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

November 4 – November 5

Celebrate the customary Papuan way of life with live music, traditional dancing, drama performances, craft displays but what steals the show are the impeccably crafted Kundu drums and canoes. Colourful and traditional, this festival is a great way to experience the vibrant culture and the warm people.

PA BACON FEST

PENNSYLVANIA, USA

November 4 – November 5

Love bacon, here at PA Bacon Fest you will find novel and unusual ways to eat it. Bacon covered in chocolate, bacon stuffed in pretzels, bacon on top of cupcakes, bacon sandwiches, bacon burgers, basically all things bacon. With live music, kids events and delicious locally sourced food you can enjoy bacon to your heart’s content and if looking for something else than you also have local fruits, veggies and all things organic.

NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL

NEW YORK CITY, USA

November 7 – November 12

Get ready for some quick wit, fun and laughter with a number of returning favourites as well as some festival first-timers. Enjoy the 5-day festival featuring more than 200 comedians performing in more than 60 shows at venues throughout the New York City.

IT’S THE SHIP

SINGAPORE

November 17 – November 20

A four day-three nights music cruise festival set to depart from Marina Bay Cruise Center in Singapore travelling to Phuket, Thailand before returning back to Singapore. Experience mind-blowing music with other Genting Dream features like waterslides, bowling alley, casino, mini golf, rope course, restaurants, bars and so much more.

SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL HIP HOP DANCE FEST

SAN FRANCISCO, USA

November 17 – November 19

Enjoy a spectacular event with groundbreaking hip-hop performances by professional dance companies from around the world. An event created simply to celebrate the artistry of dance in a non-competitive environment and along with it enjoy a sideline program of films about the genre.

                                                                                                                                                              Written By:- Pallavi Jaisinghani