Events abroad
Events
World-class festivals, matches and conferences, with the visa your passport needs to get there.
The 61st International Art Exhibition, In Minor Keys, curated by Koyo Kouoh, in its final weeks.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goOne of the largest technology conferences, bringing founders, investors and tech companies to Lisbon.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goAfrica's telecoms and digital economy gathering at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goA founder-focused startup and venture capital event with thousands of investor meetings in Helsinki.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goThe Americas edition of the Art Basel fair, showing modern and contemporary work from galleries worldwide.
Your own countryNothing to apply for before you go
Photo: WikipediaFormula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026
Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026
Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesThe season-closing Formula 1 race weekend at Yas Marina Circuit.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goA large global technology trade show, split between Dubai World Trade Centre and Expo City Dubai.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goThe consumer technology trade show run by the Consumer Technology Association in Las Vegas.
Your own countryNothing to apply for before you goThe top samba schools parade at the Sambadrome over three nights of Rio's carnival.
eVisa requiredVisitor visa (VIVIS) for tourism, including the e-Visa for US, Canadian and Australian citizens · $80.90Apply by Dec 26, 2026The main annual meeting of African mining investors, companies and governments at the CTICC.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you go
Photo: WikipediaTrinidad and Tobago Carnival 2027
Feb 8 – Feb 9, 2027
Port of Spain, Trinidad & TobagoTwo days of J'Ouvert and masquerade bands through Port of Spain before Ash Wednesday.
The GSMA's mobile and connectivity industry event at Fira Gran Via.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you go
Photo: WikipediaGREEN×EXPO 2027 (International Horticultural Expo, Yokohama)
Mar 19 – Sep 26, 2027
Yokohama, JapanA six-month BIE-recognised horticultural expo at Kamiseya in Yokohama.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goThe 131st Boston Marathon on Patriots' Day, the oldest annual marathon and a World Marathon Major.
Your own countryNothing to apply for before you goA one-off two-day edition of the London Marathon, with men's elite races Saturday and women's Sunday.
Africa's largest technology and startup exhibition, covering AI, fintech, digital cities and more.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goThe Brazilian edition of the Belgian electronic music festival, held at Parque Maeda near São Paulo.
eVisa requiredVisitor visa (VIVIS) for tourism, including the e-Visa for US, Canadian and Australian citizens · $80.90Apply by Mar 18, 2027Annual summit of African private-sector leaders, investors and policymakers.
eVisa requiredE-visa and biometric visa (short stay up to 3 months) · About 48 working hours · €73Apply by Apr 16, 2027A BIE Specialised Expo themed on sport and music, with over 130 countries exhibiting near Belgrade airport.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goWeb Summit's North American technology conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goEurope's club football final, played at Atlético de Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you go
Photo: WikipediaAfro Nation Portugal 2027
Jun 9 – Jun 11, 2027
Portimão, Portugal Tickets from USD 394.99Three-day Afrobeats, amapiano and dancehall beach festival at Praia da Rocha in the Algarve.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goEurope's large startup and technology show at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you goAfrica's top national-team football tournament, co-hosted for the first time by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) Visa needed for Uganda
Kenya: Online authorisation required
Photo: WikipediaGlastonbury Festival 2027
Jun 23 – Jun 27, 2027
Pilton, Somerset, United Kingdom Tickets from GBP 408The UK's largest greenfield music and performing arts festival, returning after the 2026 fallow year.
Photo: WikipediaFIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027
Jun 24 – Jul 25, 2027
Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, BrazilThe 32-team women's football world cup across eight Brazilian cities, opening and closing at the Maracanã.
eVisa requiredVisitor visa (VIVIS) for tourism, including the e-Visa for US, Canadian and Australian citizens · $80.90Apply by May 12, 2027The grass-court Grand Slam tennis tournament at the All England Club in south-west London.
Europe's largest Caribbean street carnival over the August bank holiday weekend in west London.
The global track and field championships, returning to Beijing with an evening session on every day.
Visa requiredTourist visa (L visa), plus 30-day visa-free entry for listed nationalities · £64Apply by Aug 20, 2027One of the World Marathon Majors on a flat course past the Brandenburg Gate, known for record times.
Visa not requiredNothing to apply for before you go
Photo: WikipediaRugby World Cup 2027
Oct 1 – Nov 13, 2027
Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Newcastle, Townsville, AustraliaThe men's rugby union world championship across seven Australian cities, opening in Perth with the final in Sydney.
Photo: WikipediaICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027
Oct 2 – Nov 21, 2027
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Harare, Windhoek Tickets from ZAR 158The 50-over men's cricket world cup across 12 venues in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, final in Johannesburg.
Nothing to apply for before you goSouth Africa: Visa not required
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