Formula 1 at Interlagos, rum on Barbados, pirates in Grand Cayman, Cartagena’s independence party, a free museum night in Buenos Aires and Divali in Trinidad: six events with confirmed 2026 dates.
1. Formula 1 São Paulo Grand Prix — São Paulo, Brazil
When: Friday–Sunday, November 6–8, 2026. Qualifying is Saturday, November 7; the race starts Sunday, November 8 at 2 p.m. local time.
The Formula 1 round at Interlagos is one of the most atmospheric on the calendar, with big, loud crowds in grandstand sectors around the track and a festival feel across the city on race weekend.
Nearest airport: São Paulo–Congonhas (CGH), about 10 km / 20–30 minutes. Guarulhos International (GRU) handles international flights, about 45 km / 1–1.5 hours or more.
Getting there: Take a taxi or app car toward the city, then the CPTM Line 9 F1 express train to Cidade Dutra station (R$35 round trip), about a 10-minute walk to Sector G.
Good to know: Published prices ran from R$990 (Sector G) to R$4,680 (Sector D); some sectors were reported sold out.
More info: f1saopaulo.com.br
2. Barbados Food & Rum Festival — Barbados (Oistins, Bridgetown and The Crane)
When: Thursday–Sunday, November 5–8, 2026.
Barbados’s flagship food festival brings international and Bajan chefs, rum tastings, themed dinners and parties. Weekend highlights include the Rise & Rum breakfast beach party on Saturday, November 7 and the Liquid Gold Feast on Sunday, November 8.
Nearest airport: Grantley Adams International (BGI). Oistins is about 6 km / 10–15 minutes away; Bridgetown venues about 25–30 minutes.
Getting there: Taxis wait at BGI and charge fixed fares by zone. Public buses also run along the south coast.
Good to know: Tickets run US$100–175 for signature events, which tend to sell out.
More info: foodandrum.com
3. Pirates Week Festival — George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
When: Friday, November 6 – Saturday, November 14, 2026 on Grand Cayman (covers November 7–8 and Saturday, November 14).
The Cayman Islands’ national festival traditionally opens with a costumed pirate “landing” on the George Town waterfront, followed by parades, live music, fireworks, heritage days with Caymanian crafts, dance and food, and family events. The 2026 theme is “Spirits, Gold and Glory.”
Nearest airport: Owen Roberts International (GCM), about 3 km / 5–10 minutes to the waterfront.
Getting there: Taxis meet every flight with regulated fares; downtown and Seven Mile Beach hotels are 10–20 minutes away.
Good to know: Check the day-by-day schedule on the festival site before you fly; the opening weekend is the busiest.
More info: piratesweek.com
4. Fiestas de la Independencia de Cartagena — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
When: Through November 16, 2026, with events on both weekends: the Desfile de la Diversidad on Sunday, November 8; a major concert and Salsa a la Plaza on Saturday, November 14; and the Cabildo de Getsemaní on Sunday, November 15.
Colombia’s biggest Caribbean-coast street celebration marks Cartagena’s 1811 independence with parades, costumed comparsas, drumming, salsa and big-name concerts, many in and around the walled Old City and Getsemaní. Midweek peaks fall on November 11–13.
Nearest airport: Rafael Núñez International (CTG), about 3 km / 10–15 minutes to the walled city.
Getting there: Taxis from the official airport rank are quick and cheap, but expect road closures near parade routes.
Good to know: Street events are generally free. November 11–15 will be very crowded.
More info: ipcc.gov.co
5. La Noche de los Museos — Buenos Aires, Argentina
When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
For one night, more than 250 museums, cultural centres and historic buildings across the city open late with free admission, many adding shows, music and tours. Locals pack the streets of Recoleta, San Telmo, Palermo and the Centro.
Nearest airport: Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), next to Palermo, 15–25 minutes to most venues. International flights mostly use Ezeiza (EZE), about 35 km / 45–60 minutes.
Getting there: Take a taxi, app car or city bus from AEP. From EZE, use a remis or the airport shuttle buses to the city centre.
Good to know: Admission is free; check the city’s site for the venue list.
More info: turismo.buenosaires.gob.ar
6. Divali and the Divali Nagar — Chaguanas and nationwide, Trinidad and Tobago
When: Divali is Sunday, November 8, 2026, a public holiday. The nine-night Divali Nagar opened October 30, so its final nights fall on November 6–7.
The Divali Nagar is the Caribbean’s largest Divali festival, with nightly shows of Indian music, dance and drama, exhibitions, hundreds of vendor booths and plenty of food. On Divali night, homes and villages across Trinidad glow with thousands of clay deyas.
Nearest airport: Piarco International (POS), about 25 km / 30–45 minutes to Chaguanas.
Getting there: Taxi or pre-booked car south along the Uriah Butler Highway. Allow extra time on the evenings before Divali.
Good to know: The Nagar site gets very crowded on its last nights, so arrive early.
More info: visittrinbago.tt
Dates, prices and schedules can change. Check the official event site before you travel.
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