Festivals and Events Across Canada: Calendar
The big recurring festivals and events of twelve Canadian cities in one calendar, month by month, with the next dates where the organisers have announced them.
October
Capital Pride
Pride Summer 2027, dates to be announced. October 22 - 25, 2026.
Ottawa International Writers Festival
The 2026 Fall Edition of the Ottawa International Writers Festival, a celebration of new and established writing from Canada and around the world.
Red River Exhibition
The Red River Exhibition event at Red River Exhibition Park, West Gate, with dates specified as October 22-25 and 29-31.
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra's Symphony in the Park
The event is Schubert UnTuxed, part of the UnTuxed Open Rehearsals series, held at the Centennial Concert Hall.
Halifax Mooseheads Home Opener
The Halifax Mooseheads season runs from Friday October 23, 2026 to Saturday March 20, 2027 at the Scotiabank Centre.
Québec City Marathon
The Beneva Quebec City Marathon is a postcard-perfect course winding through the beautiful streets of Quebec City.
Toronto Waterfront Marathon
A major public marathon and race weekend attracting runners globally.
Halifax Pop Explosion
A music festival and conference focused on emerging and independent artists from various genres.
Victoria Festival of Authors
A literary festival celebrating Canadian writers through readings, interviews, and workshops.
November
Cinematheque's Gimme Some Truth Documentary Festival
The 17th Annual Gimme Some Truth Documentary Festival is a documentary festival that includes short and feature length film screenings, special guests, a film incubator, and workshops.
Halifax Holiday Market
Christmas at the Forum in Halifax is a four-day holiday craft show featuring over 300 Atlantic makers.
Toronto Christmas Market
The Toronto Christmas Market 2026, also known as the Distillery Winter Village, is confirmed to run from November 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027, bringing the magic of the holidays to the Distillery District.
Victoria Christmas Market
The 2026 Bastion Square Winter Market runs from November 12th to December 24th, transforming the square into a festive outdoor market.
Santa Claus Parade
The Manitoba Hydro Santa Claus Parade is Winnipeg's longest-running community event, combining the magic, wonder and excitement that heralds in the holiday season.
Hamilton Santa Claus Parade
The Hamilton Santa Claus Parade is an annual seasonal winter celebration held in November, with the 2026 parade starting at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 14th.
Vancouver Christmas Market
Vancouver's original German Christmas Market returns to Jack Poole Plaza from November 16 to December 24, 2026.
German Christmas Market
The Québec German Christmas Market takes place from November 19 to December 23, 2026. It is open Thursday through Sunday each week, plus December 21 to 23, 2026.
TD Halifax Jazz Festival Winter Edition
A TD Halifax Jazz Festival Winter Edition event is scheduled for Thursday, November 19th, 2026, with doors opening at 6 PM.
Ottawa Christmas Market
The Ottawa Christmas Market runs from 20th November to 31st December 2026, with specific opening times on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Halifax International Security Forum
The 2026 Halifax International Security Forum will be held in November in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Mississauga Santa Claus Parade
The Mississauga Santa Claus Parade is back, taking place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 6 p.m. in downtown Mississauga.
Santas Parade
The iconic Toronto Santa Claus Parade is back on Sunday, November 22, 2026, bringing festive floats, marching bands, and holiday cheer.
Edmonton Christmas Market
The Edmonton Christmas Market returns, transforming the historic Fort Edmonton Park into a radiant holiday escape.
Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting
The 2026 Halifax Christmas Tree Lighting Event is at Grand Parade next to City Hall, Halifax. It runs from November 28, 2026 to January 10, 2027.
Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM)
It is a leading film festival dedicated to presenting creative and thought-provoking documentary cinema.
Christmas Market at the Old Port (Marché de Noël allemand)
It is a traditional German-style holiday market with wooden chalets selling crafts, food, and gifts.
Calgary Christmas Market
A large traditional German-style outdoor holiday market with vendors, festive food, drinks, and entertainment.
Québec City International Short Film Festival
A competitive festival showcasing short films from Quebec, Canada, and around the world.
Marché de Noël Allemand de Québec
A festive holiday market offering German-inspired gifts, decorations, and culinary specialties.
The Forks Market Holiday Market
A festive indoor market featuring local artisans, food vendors, and holiday shopping.
Hamilton Film Festival
An annual international film festival that screens independent features, shorts, and documentaries from around the world.
Lakeshore Christmas Market
A festive outdoor holiday market featuring unique gifts, crafts, food, and seasonal entertainment in a village setting.
December
Illuminaries Lantern Festival
A festive holiday light display throughout the botanical gardens.
Hamilton Farmers' Market Holiday Market
A festive seasonal market offering local crafts, gifts, and holiday foods inside the historic downtown market.
January
Igloofest
Igloofest is a winter music festival in Montreal, described as the coldest music festival in the world, held at the Old Port.
Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival
A magical celebration of winter, art, and culture held in Edmonton's Alberta Avenue District.
Winterlicious
Winterlicious 2027 is a prix-fixe food festival at various venues in Toronto, with prices ranging from $20 to $75.
Winterlude
The 49th edition of Winterlude in Canada's Capital Region, with most activities being free and taking place in downtown Ottawa and Gatineau.
Toronto Light Festival
A winter event featuring illuminated art installations.
Ice on Whyte Festival
A winter festival featuring an international ice carving competition.
Taste of Burlington
A premier culinary event where dozens of local restaurants offer prix-fixe menus showcasing their best dishes over several weeks.
February
Silver Skate Festival
Edmonton's longest running winter festival, a free 10-day family-oriented festival returning to Hawrelak Park.
Festival du Voyageur
FDV2027 will take place from February 12-21, embracing winter at Western Canada's largest winter festival.
Montreal en Lumière
It is a winter festival combining gourmet food, outdoor activities, art installations, and nighttime concerts.
Halifax International Boat Show
A large public exhibition showcasing boats, marine products, and fishing gear.
Victoria Film Festival
An annual festival showcasing independent Canadian and international films, with filmmaker talks.
March
St. Patrick's Day Parade
It is one of North America's oldest parades, celebrating Irish heritage with floats, bands, and marching groups.
Crashed Ice Québec
A Red Bull-sponsored extreme ice cross downhill skating race on a steep, icy track through the historic district.
April
Around the Bay Road Race
The 2027 Around the Bay Road Race is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, April 4, 2027, and is the oldest road race on the continent.
Vancouver Sun Run
Canada's largest 10K race in downtown Vancouver, with the next edition on Sunday, April 18, 2027.
Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo
The Calgary Expo is a four-day family event at Stampede Park, described as Western Canada's biggest pop culture expo and the ultimate fandom celebration.
Mississauga Marathon
The Beneva Mississauga Marathon 2027 is scheduled for Sunday, April 25, 2027, featuring events like the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
A city-wide celebration of spring and the blooming of thousands of cherry trees.
GritLit: Hamilton's Readers and Writers Festival
A literary festival that brings acclaimed Canadian and international authors to Hamilton for readings, workshops, and discussions.
May
Vancouver Marathon
The BMO Vancouver Marathon runs annually on the first Sunday of May. The next marathon is on Sunday, May 2, 2027.
Canadian Tulip Festival
The Canadian Tulip Festival is the world's largest tulip festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. The 2027 edition is its Diamond Jubilee.
Calgary International Beerfest
Calgary International Beerfest is Canada's largest beer festival, bringing together over 700 beers from various brewers.
Montreal Grand Prix (Formula 1)
The Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada in Montreal is an unmissable event for motorsports enthusiasts, scheduled for May 21-23, 2027.
Blue Nose Marathon
Join one of Halifax's most anticipated community events, now in its 24th year, featuring a variety of races including the 5KM, 10KM, Half Marathon, and Marathon.
Victoria Day Parade
Victoria Day is a statutory holiday that features a parade and many activities around Victoria on May 24th, 2027, which will be the 127th Victoria Day Parade.
Doors Open Toronto
Each May, Doors Open Toronto invites the public to explore the city's most-loved buildings and sites, free of charge.
Calgary Marathon
Canada's Longest Running Marathon, the Beneva Calgary Marathon Race Weekend, is scheduled for May 29 & 30, 2027.
Carassauga Festival of Cultures
Carassauga is Canada's Largest Multicultural Festival, and the next confirmed edition is in May 2027.
Ottawa Marathon
The Ottawa Marathon is a rolling hills, mostly loop course on road/pavement and is a Boston Qualifier.
Great Montreal Beer Festival (Le Mondial de la bière)
It is a major event where hundreds of local and international breweries offer tastings and workshops.
Vancouver Craft Beer Week Festival
A celebration of craft beer featuring local and international breweries.
Swiftsure International Yacht Race
A prestigious and challenging annual sailing race starting and finishing in Victoria's harbour.
Victoria Day Fireworks
A spectacular fireworks display over the harbour following the Victoria Day long weekend parade.
Mississauga International Children's Festival
A festival dedicated to young audiences, featuring interactive theatre, puppetry, music, dance, and creative workshops.
June
Manitoba Summer Fair
The Manitoba Summer Fair is held each June at the Keystone Centre grounds in Brandon.
Winnipeg Pride Festival & Parade
The 2027 Pride Winnipeg Festival will be held from June 4 to June 6, 2027, featuring events like the Flag Raising, Vigil, Rally, Parade, and the Festival at the Forks.
Lilac Festival
The 4th Street Lilac Festival is the largest and first festival of its kind, held on Sunday June 6th 2027 from 10 AM to 6 PM on 4th Street SW.
Halifax Greek Festival
The Halifax Greek Fest is an authentic Greek festival featuring food, music, and culture, held at St. George's Greek Orthodox Community on Purcells Cove Road.
FrancoFolies de Montréal
Les Francos de Montréal is the largest Francophone music festival, presenting several shows in downtown Montreal from June 11 to 19, 2027.
Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
The Winnipeg International Jazz Festival is scheduled for June 15-20, 2027, and artist applications are now open.
Sled Island Music & Arts Festival
Sled Island is a multi-venue music and arts festival taking place in Calgary, Alberta each June. The 2027 edition is scheduled for June 16 - 20, 2027.
Ottawa Jazz Festival
The 2027 Ottawa Jazz Festival will be held from June 18 to June 27, 2027, as indicated by the festival pass presale information.
Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
The Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival will take place June 18-20, 2027 on the Rideau River in Mooney's Bay Park.
Manitoba Marathon
The Manitoba Marathon is held at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, with the 2027 event scheduled for June 20.
Pride Toronto
Toronto Pride runs city-wide all June, with Festival Weekend from the 24th–27th and the Parade on Sunday at the end.
Montreal International Jazz Festival
From June 25th to July 4th, experience the rhythm of Montreal at the Jazz Festival - a celebration of music, culture, and creativity.
Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival
The Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, the continent's flagship dragon boat festival, is returning to Vancouver.
Toronto Fringe Festival
The 39th annual Toronto Fringe Festival takes over the city every July, with the 2027 edition scheduled from June 30 to July 11.
Toronto Jazz Festival
A major festival featuring jazz and related music performances.
Vancouver International Jazz Festival
A major festival presenting a wide range of jazz and improvised music.
Car Free Day Festivals
Community street festivals celebrating neighbourhoods with music, food, and art.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
An annual summer festival presenting Shakespearean plays in tents with mountain views.
Ottawa Italian Week Festival
A celebration of Italian-Canadian culture featuring food, live music, sports, and a large street festival.
Glowfair Festival
A free street festival highlighting local art, music, food, and interactive light installations.
Edmonton Pride Festival & Parade
The city's annual celebration of the 2SLGBTQ+ community with a parade and festival events.
The Works Art & Design Festival
A free public festival presenting visual art and design from across Canada.
Québec City Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day Celebrations
The major public celebration for Quebec's national holiday, featuring concerts, bonfires, and fireworks.
Fête nationale du Québec
The central, large-scale concert and celebration on the eve of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day.
TD Winnipeg International Children's Festival
A festival dedicated to children and families with world-class theatre, music, and circus performances.
Oak Bay Tea Party
A long-running community fair with a parade, midway rides, air show, and sandcastle competition.
Festitalia
Hamilton's premier Italian-Canadian festival celebrating Italian culture with food, music, a parade, and religious processions.
Mississauga Waterfront Festival
A large multi-day festival featuring live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Ontario.
Celebration Square Events (Summer Series)
A summer-long series of free concerts, cultural festivals, movie nights, and fitness classes at the city's central civic square.
Streetsville Bread and Honey Festival
A historic community festival celebrating Streetsville's milling heritage with live entertainment, a parade, and bread with honey.
July
Montreal International Fireworks Competition (L'International des Feux Loto-Québec)
It is the world's largest and most prestigious fireworks competition. The next edition with confirmed dates in the results is scheduled for July 1 to August 5, 2027.
Canada Day
Canada Day in the capital region is on July 1, 2027.
Nova Scotia International Tattoo
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a summer spectacle in Halifax, with the 2027 edition running from July 1 to July 5.
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
The 2027 Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a summer spectacle in Halifax, running with one show per day from July 1 to July 5.
It's Your Festival
The 58th annual It's Your Festival returns to Hamilton's Gage Park, a 3-day celebration starting on Canada Day, July 1.
Halifax Jazz Festival
The TD Halifax Jazz Festival is the oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in Nova Scotia.
Toronto Summer Music Festival
The Toronto Summer Music Festival for 2027 is scheduled from July 8 to July 31, featuring exceptional artists and led by Artistic Director William Fedkenheuer.
Ottawa Bluesfest
The Ottawa Bluesfest is Ottawa's hottest summer music festival, featuring 9 days of incredible music at LeBreton Flats Park.
Festival d'été de Québec
The Festival d'été de Québec is an 11-day music festival held in the heart of Quebec City. The next edition after the specified date is scheduled for July 8 to 18, 2027.
Québec City Summer Festival
The Festival d'été de Québec is an 11-day music festival held in the heart of Quebec City, with the next edition after the specified date scheduled for July 8 to 18, 2027.
Winnipeg Folk Festival
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a year-round arts organization that holds an event each July at Birds Hill Provincial Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede is The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, featuring 11 days of rodeo, concerts, events, and more.
Calgary Exhibition and Stampede Parade
The Calgary Stampede event is scheduled for July 9-18, 2027, with the parade being a part of the festivities.
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
The 2027 Festival runs from July 9-18 on Sir Winston Churchill Square in downtown Edmonton. It is an annual festival featuring traditional street acts, roving character actors, dancers, mimes, musicians, and puppeteers.
Hamilton Fringe Festival
The 2027 Hamilton Fringe Festival is a 12-day performing arts festival, with the dates listed as July 14-25, 2027.
Halifax Pride Festival
Canada Pride 2027 will run concurrently with the Halifax Pride Festival from July 15-25, 2027, and includes both long-running festival events and new Canada Pride programming.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
The 50th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival is scheduled for July 16-18, 2027, which is the next edition starting on or after 2026-10-22.
Calgary Folk Music Festival
The 48th annual Calgary Folk Fest returns in July 2027 at Prince's Island Park for a four-day family-friendly cultural and musical extravaganza.
Taste of Edmonton
Taste of Edmonton is an eleven day festival offering a delicious sample of Edmonton's finest restaurants, and is the largest food festival in Western Canada.
K-Days
Get ready for 10 days of the best rides, games, shows and food to come to Edmonton, located at the Edmonton EXPO Centre & Exhibition Grounds.
Halifax International Busker Festival
The 40th edition of the Halifax Busker Festival is a six-day event on the Halifax waterfront over Nova Scotia's Natal Day long weekend.
Caribana (Toronto Caribbean Carnival)
The Toronto Carnival Weekend 2027 runs from Thursday, July 29th through Monday, August 2nd, 2027, featuring the Grand Parade on Saturday, July 31st.
Festival of Friends
A free summer music festival in Gage Park, Hamilton. It is the largest event of its kind in Canada.
Rogers Cup (National Bank Open)
The National Bank Open presented by Rogers is a tournament in Toronto scheduled from July 31 to August 12, 2027.
Just for Laughs Festival
It is the world's largest international comedy festival, showcasing stand-up, theatre, and street performances.
Celebration of Light
The world's longest-running offshore fireworks competition.
Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival
The world's largest chamber music festival, presenting hundreds of concerts in churches, halls, and outdoor spaces.
Canada Day at Fort Calgary
The city's main public celebration for Canada's birthday, featuring family activities, live music, and fireworks.
Canada Day at The Forks
A massive public celebration on July 1st with concerts, activities, and fireworks.
Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival
North America's second-largest Fringe theatre festival featuring hundreds of uncensored plays.
Victoria International Buskers Festival
A vibrant festival featuring street performers from around the world showcasing music, comedy, and circus arts.
Victoria Pride Festival and Parade
A celebration of the LGBTQ2S+ community featuring a parade, festival, and various events.
Hamilton Children's Festival
A free, interactive festival designed for families, featuring hands-on arts, science activities, performances, and play zones.
Mississauga Rotary Ribfest
A popular food festival where professional rib teams compete, accompanied by live music and family entertainment.
Muskoka Novel Marathon Mississauga Satellite
A unique writing marathon where authors gather to write a novel in 72 hours to raise funds for literacy programs.
Canada Day at Celebration Square
The city's main Canada Day celebration with live performances, family activities, and a large evening fireworks show.
Mississauga Chin Picnic
A large annual gathering and cultural celebration for the Chin community from Myanmar, featuring traditional food, music, and sports.
August
Folklorama
The 56th edition of the Folklorama Festival will take place in August. It is a two-week festival held every August in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
The Edmonton Folk Music Festival happens each year on the second weekend in August. The 2027 edition is scheduled for August 5-8.
New France Festival
The New France Festival is a major event held in Quebec City, featuring free admission and celebrating the historical period.
Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival
Cariwest is a 3-day Caribbean arts festival in downtown Edmonton that immerses attendees in Caribbean history, traditions, and culture.
Halifax Seaport Beerfest
Halifax's favourite waterfront beer, cider and RTD festival takes place in the Halifax Seaport, August 12-14, 2027.
Edmonton Marathon
The Edmonton Marathon is a point-to-point, downhill race starting at 09:00.
Canadian National Exhibition (The CNE)
A large annual fair with rides, games, food, and entertainment.
Taste of the Danforth
A large street festival celebrating Greek and international food and culture.
Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
It is a major multi-day music festival featuring popular indie, rock, and hip-hop acts on multiple stages.
Montreal Pride Festival (Fierté Montréal)
It is a large LGBTQ+ celebration culminating in a massive parade and numerous community and cultural events.
Montreal World Film Festival (FFM)
It is a long-running competitive film festival focused on discovering new global cinema and filmmakers.
Vancouver Pride Parade and Festival
A large celebration of LGBTQ2+ communities with a parade and street festival.
Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Fair
A large annual summer fair with rides, concerts, agricultural displays, and food.
Vancouver Mural Festival
A public art festival creating new murals across the city with street parties.
GlobalFest
A multicultural festival culminating in one of North America's largest fireworks competitions, plus cultural pavilions and food.
Calgary Pride Festival & Parade
A multi-day celebration of Calgary's LGBTQ2S+ community, culminating in a vibrant parade through the city centre.
Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
North America's largest and longest-running fringe theatre festival.
Edmonton Heritage Festival
A multicultural festival where pavilions represent over 100 cultures with food and performances.
Servus Heritage Festival
Another name for the Edmonton Heritage Festival, a major multicultural event.
Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival
A dragon boat racing competition and cultural festival on the North Saskatchewan River.
Québec City International Festival of Military Bands
A festival featuring military bands from around the world performing in concerts and parades.
Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France
Another major historical festival focusing on the 17th and 18th centuries with markets, workshops, and entertainment.
Expo Québec
A large agricultural fair, exhibition, and amusement park with concerts, competitions, and family entertainment.
Québec City Celtic Festival
A festival celebrating Celtic culture through music, dance, workshops, and pub sessions.
Taste of Manitoba
A large food festival featuring samples and dishes from dozens of Manitoba restaurants and producers.
Nova Scotia Gaelic Mod
A festival celebrating Gaelic language, music, dance, and culture, though centered slightly outside Halifax.
Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival
An eclectic, uncensored festival of alternative and independent theatre performances.
Victoria Symphony Splash
A massive outdoor concert where the Victoria Symphony performs from a barge to crowds on the shore.
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
A vibrant cultural and sporting event featuring dragon boat races, live music, and food vendors.
Victoria Harbour Festival
A summer celebration with tall ships, live music, family activities, and maritime displays.
Dundas Cactus Festival
A popular community festival in the town of Dundas featuring live music on multiple stages, a large parade, vendors, and food.
Port Credit Buskerfest
A vibrant street festival where performers from around the world showcase circus acts, music, magic, and comedy.
Mississauga Food Festival
A culinary event showcasing diverse international cuisines from local restaurants and food vendors.
September
Hamilton Supercrawl
Supercrawl's 18th anniversary, a free annual not-for-profit music & arts festival, taking place on James Street North in Hamilton.
Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival
The 29th Annual Port Credit Blues and Jazz Festival, also known as Southside Shuffle, is an award-winning Blues & Jazz festival held in Port Credit, Mississauga.
Atlantic Film Festival
The Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The results mention a 2026 edition and a future 2027 edition.
Montreal Marathon (Marathon Beneva de Montréal)
The Marathon Beneva de Montréal runs with The Mile, 1K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon options.
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)
A major public film festival showcasing international cinema.
Nuit Blanche
An all-night contemporary art event with free public installations.
Canadian Grand Prix (Cycling)
It is a major professional cycling race, part of the UCI WorldTour, that draws top international teams.
Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF)
A major public film festival showcasing Canadian and international cinema.
Ottawa International Animation Festival
One of the world's leading animation festivals, showcasing competitive screenings, workshops, and industry events.
CityFolk Festival
A roots and folk music festival held at Lansdowne Park, featuring a mix of established and emerging artists.
Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) Season
A major professional theatre company presenting a full season of contemporary Canadian plays from fall to spring.
Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF)
An annual showcase of over 200 films from Canada and around the world, including features, documentaries, and shorts.
Calgary Highland Games
A celebration of Scottish culture featuring traditional heavy athletics, Highland dancing, pipe bands, and Celtic music.
Edmonton International Film Festival
An annual festival showcasing Canadian and international independent films.
Halifax Oyster Festival
A celebration of Nova Scotia's oyster industry with shucking competitions, food, and drink.
Rifflandia Music Festival
A major multi-genre music festival featuring indie, rock, electronic, and hip-hop acts.
Great Canadian Beer Festival
A premier festival featuring tastings from dozens of Canadian craft breweries and cideries.
Locke Street Festival
A vibrant street festival celebrating the Locke Street neighbourhood with live music, a street market, family activities, and food.
Ancaster Fair
A traditional agricultural fair with livestock competitions, a midway, demolition derby, homecraft exhibits, and live entertainment.
Mississauga Music Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony
A public ceremony honouring notable musicians with connections to Mississauga, featuring live performances.
Events in other cities
Dates are only shown when the organiser or a news report has published them, with the source linked. Events change: confirm with the organiser before you travel.