Tuesday 3 November 2026

FOSDEM

•Conferences· Listed by a fan

A recurring Brussels gathering for people building and using free and open-source software. The programme combines main-track presentations with developer rooms organised around particular communities and technologies. Useful for maintainers, contributors and technically curious developers who want to learn directly from projects and meet people doing related work; the official site publishes the edition’s calls, rooms and practical location details.

LSE Public Events

•Talks & webinars· Listed by a fan

LSE's Public Lecture Programme brings researchers and public figures into discussions of social, political and economic questions. Browse events by topic or speaker and use the accompanying recordings to follow earlier conversations. It suits people who want substantial public debate connected with social science, with individual event pages explaining the venue, access arrangements and any registration requirements.

Salone Internazionale del Mobile

•Exhibitions· Listed by a fan

Milan’s recurring furniture and interior-design exhibition brings manufacturers, designers and professional visitors together at Fiera Milano Rho. Displays make it possible to compare products, materials and design directions in a concentrated setting. Useful for interior designers, architects and furnishing professionals planning research or supplier meetings; the official event source explains the next edition and the different admission arrangements for visitor types.

Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

•Competitions· Listed by a fan

An engineering and endurance competition in which teams develop solar-powered vehicles for a journey across Australia from Darwin to Adelaide. The official site explains the event classes, route, regulations and history. The next edition is announced for 22–29 August 2027. It suits people interested in student engineering, energy-efficient mobility and the practical trade-offs involved in building a vehicle for a demanding real-world challenge.

Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo: The Renaissance Masters

•Exhibitions· Listed by a fan

An immersive digital-art exhibition at Fabrique des Lumières in Amsterdam that reworks paintings, sculpture and imagery associated with three Renaissance masters into large-scale moving projections and sound. It is relevant to visitors who enjoy experiencing art through an audiovisual environment. Suitable for an Amsterdam cultural outing or an introduction to familiar works in a different format; the official exhibition page describes the experience and venue.

Lowlands

•Festivals· Listed by a fan

A Dutch multi-day camping festival in Biddinghuizen that brings a wide cultural programme into one temporary festival setting. It is relevant to people who enjoy discovering different performances over a weekend rather than attending a single headline concert. Suitable for groups planning a shared summer festival trip, with the official source providing the developing programme, campsite information and edition-specific practical details.

WeAreDevelopers World Congress

•Conferences· Listed by a fan

A large developer gathering in Berlin that combines technical talks, workshops and a technology exhibition. The programme is aimed at software engineers, AI builders and technology leaders, with several formats for learning and discussing tools. Useful for development teams who want to divide a broad programme among colleagues and compare findings, or builders seeking contacts across disciplines; the official site separates past speakers from the developing next edition.

Strasbourg Christmas Market

•Markets· Listed by a fan

Strasbourg’s Christmas market season fills the Alsatian city with wooden chalets, lights, local traditions and festive food. The official city site provides a market map, practical information, activities and background on the event’s history. The 2026 edition is announced for 27 November to 24 December. Useful for planning a seasonal city visit and comparing the different market areas before deciding where to explore.

Rijksmuseum Ink Course

•Workshops & classes· Listed by a fan

The Rijksmuseum's ink course explores drawing and mark-making through different papers, tools and techniques, with inspiration from the museum's Asian art. Participants make their own ink and develop a series of works over several lessons. It suits adults who want structured, practical experimentation connected with a museum collection, with the course page specifying the teaching language, schedule and registration conditions.

Concertgebouw Lunchtime Concerts

•Performances· Listed by a fan

A recurring series of short lunchtime performances at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw. The compact format gives listeners a way to encounter live classical music during the day without planning a full evening concert. Suitable for local residents, students and visitors who want a brief introduction to the hall’s musical life; the official series page lists individual programmes and explains how admission is arranged for each concert.

Long Now Talks

•Talks & webinars· Listed by a fan

Long Now Talks is a public conversation series about ideas that operate on a long time horizon, from science and technology to culture and civilization. Events take place with a live audience in San Francisco and are also shared through recordings. It suits people who want to consider how present choices connect with the distant future and follow substantial discussions beyond the immediate news cycle.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

•Festivals· Listed by a fan

A city-wide performing-arts festival in which artists bring theatre, comedy and many other forms of live work to venues across Edinburgh. The breadth of the programme lets visitors combine familiar performers with experimental discoveries. Suitable for audiences who enjoy planning several shows and for artists considering participation; the official source explains how the open festival works and provides practical guidance for each edition.