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Festival dates, venue guides, weekend plans — researched and kept up to date.
Best Live Music & Comedy Venues in Goa (2026–27 Season)
Where to find live music and comedy in Goa in 2026–27: venues confirmed open, what closed after the Arpora fire, the 10 pm sound rule and wh… · 7 min read
Diwali 2026 in Goa: Narkasur Night, Dates and What to Do
Diwali 2026 in Goa is on Sunday 8 November. Narkasur night is Saturday 7 November. Dates, where to see the effigies, dawn rituals, rules and… · 6 min read
Free Things to Do in Goa: 30 Ideas That Cost Nothing
30 free things to do in Goa: Old Goa's churches, Fontainhas, forts, island ferries, markets, festival parades and open-air film screenings, … · 6 min read
Goa Festival Season 2026–27: Dates from Diwali to Carnival
Goa's 2026–27 festival calendar with verified dates: Diwali, IFFI, the Old Goa feast, Serendipity, Christmas, Carnival and Shigmo, and what'… · 7 min read
New Year's Eve 2026 in Goa: Party Guide, Rules and Areas
New Year's Eve 2026 in Goa: where to party by area, what's confirmed, why Sunburn isn't here, the 10 pm sound rule, safety checks, costs and… · 6 min read
Things to Do in Goa This Weekend: 40 Ideas (2026–27 Guide)
40 things to do in Goa this weekend: heritage walks, forts, markets, live music, family outings and free ideas, each with its area and how t… · 9 min read
Weekend Activities for Kids in Goa: A Family Guide (2026–27)
Things to do with kids in Goa: the science centre, museums, a zoo, pottery and tile-painting workshops, safe beach rules and family festival… · 7 min read
Free Things to Do in Goa This Week (12–18 Oct 2026)
Free things to do in Goa this week, 12-18 Oct 2026: the beach festival, board games, workshops, ladies night and DJ Sukhbir, all free to ent… · 3 min read
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