Free Things to Do in Goa This Week (12–18 Oct 2026)
Updated 2026-10-11 · 3 min read · by the goa2go team
Free plans in Goa for 12–18 October 2026 are mostly evening-friendly, with no-ticket listings across Calangute, Morjim, Moide, Candolim and Vagator. If you are near Calangute on 13–14 October, The North East Beach Festival at Indian Summer Beach Restro has free entry from 5:00 PM.
Midweek, Board Game Night at Home of Gaia in Morjim on 15 October is easy for solo visitors. On 17 October, Repair Cafe at Maker’s Asylum in Moide runs 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and AfterNines x DJ Sukhbir at The Nines Goa, Vagator, starts at 10:00 PM; both are free to enter.
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The North East Beach Festival
Festival · 13 Oct – 14 Oct, 5:00 PM · Indian Summer Beach Restro · Calangute · Free
A free beachside festival option on 13–14 October from 5:00 PM at Indian Summer Beach Restro, Calangute. Good if you are already around Calangute and want an easy no-ticket evening out; organised by SANJE. Details & tickets →
Stretch Your Imagination
Art · Fri 16 Oct, 5:00 PM · Arthshila Goa · Nachinola · Free
A free 5:00 PM art session on Friday 16 October at Arthshila Goa, Nachinola. Suits anyone curious about a quiet, organised cultural stop; Arthshila Goa is the organiser. Details & tickets →
Board Game Night
Other · Thu 15 Oct, 7:00 PM · Home of Gaia · Morjim · Free
A free board game night on Thursday 15 October, 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM at Home of Gaia, Morjim. Games include Beer Pong, Uno, Taboo and Sequence, and solo visitors are welcome. Details & tickets →
Gypsea Ladies Night
Nightlife · 14 Oct – 15 Oct, 8:00 PM · Gypsea Beach Club · Free
A free ladies night on 14 October, 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM at Gypsea Beach Club. The music spans Bollywood and BollyTech, so it suits a late free night out. Details & tickets →
Repair Cafe
Workshop · Sat 17 Oct, 5:00 PM · Maker’s Asylum · Moide · Free
A free climate-themed session at Maker’s Asylum, Moide, on Saturday 17 October from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Good for anyone interested in a practical community workshop; organised by Maker’s Asylum. Details & tickets →
Music Distribution Workshop
Workshop · Sat 17 Oct, 6:00 PM · Take 5 Bar & Restaurant · Candolim · Free
A free arts and culture workshop on Saturday 17 October, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Take 5 Bar & Restaurant, Candolim. Suits musicians and anyone curious about how music distribution works; organised by Music Gets Me High. Details & tickets →
AfterNines x DJ Sukhbir
Nightlife · 17 Oct – 18 Oct, 10:00 PM · The Nines Goa · Vagator · Free
A free late-night set on 17–18 October from 10:00 PM to 3:30 AM at The Nines Goa, Vagator. DJ Sukhbir, a Punjabi artist, headlines the AfterNines event hosted by Nines - By The Evren. Details & tickets →
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Frequently asked questions
Which free events can I attend on Saturday 17 October?
On Saturday 17 October, you can choose Repair Cafe at Maker's Asylum in Moide from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM or Music Distribution Workshop at Take 5 Bar & Restaurant in Candolim from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Later, AfterNines x DJ Sukhbir runs from 10:00 PM at The Nines Goa in Vagator.
Are any of these free events good for solo visitors?
Yes. Board Game Night at Home of Gaia in Morjim on 15 October welcomes solo visitors, with free entry from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The listing mentions Beer Pong, Uno, Taboo and Sequence.
What free things can I do midweek from 12–18 October?
On 14 October, Gypsea Ladies Night runs from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM at Gypsea Beach Club with free entry. On 15 October, Board Game Night takes place at Home of Gaia in Morjim from 7:00 PM. The North East Beach Festival is also listed for 13–14 October from 5:00 PM at Indian Summer Beach Restro, Calangute.