Major Global Events 2026
Use this guide to help plan your travel around (or into!) some of the world’s biggest events in 2026. These events may affect crowds, prices, and availability in their host cities — perfect for deciding when to avoid or when to join in.
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MONTH BY MONTH SNAPSHOT
Below is a simplified calendar-style layout of major events. For detailed notes and planning insights, scroll down to the full listings.
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FULL EVENT LISTINGS
| Event | Dates | Location(s) | Travel Notes |
| Winter Olympics | Feb 6 – Feb 22 | Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy | Expect high demand, especially ski areas. |
| Winter Paralympics | March (TBA) | Milan & Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy | Smaller crowds, but still premium pricing. |
| FIFA World Cup | Jun 11 – Jul 19 | USA, Canada, Mexico (16 cities) | High crowd levels and hotel prices; good for fans, avoid for leisure. View Full Match Schedule |
| Commonwealth Games | Jul 23 – Aug 2 | Glasgow, Scotland | Festival-like atmosphere; crowded city. |
| Asian Games | Sep 19 – Oct 4 | Aichi & Nagoya, Japan | Popular domestically; moderate global travel impact. |
| Women’s Cricket: IND vs ENG | Jul 10 – Jul 13 | London (Lord's) | High demand from cricket fans. |
| LIV Golf Events | Feb–Jul (varied) | Adelaide, Johannesburg, UK | Events may impact resort and golf area bookings. |
| World Surf League | Various (starts Feb) | Bells Beach, Margaret River, Hawaii | Local hotel surge near surf zones. |
