Autumn is the sweet spot for a European city break: thinner crowds, golden light, and the cultural calendar back in full swing. Right now a handful of genuinely cheap flights line up with hotel sales that are live — so here are the cities worth booking, what's on while you're there, and how to get in and stay for less.
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Dublin
What's on
- Haunted Dancehall (24–25 October 2026) — electronic music festival night at the National Concert Hall, Dublin.
- Scotland & Ireland (18–27 October 2026) — concert series hosted by Kelly Crabb & The Bowling Sisters at St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin 8.
- Tonk Takeover (9–14 November 2026) — multi-day music event at Temple Bar Hotel, Dublin 2.
- IMRAM Féile Litríochta Gaeilge (12 November 2026) — Irish-language literature festival event at The Sound House, Dublin.
- NYF Dublin (30 December 2026 – 1 January 2027) — New Year's festival at Dublin Castle, Dublin 2.
Getting there & staying
Flights to Dublin from around $47 (from LON). Book your stay during the US - Black Friday Sale. Plan with our Dublin travel guide and things to do in Dublin.
Istanbul
What's on
- 54th Istanbul Music Festival (11–25 June 2026) — İKSV's flagship classical and contemporary music festival, with the opening concert at the Atatürk Cultural Centre's Türk Telekom Opera Hall and further performances at Süreyya Opera House, the Grand Bazaar and Yıldız Park.
Getting there & staying
Flights to Istanbul from around $114 (from LON). Book your stay during the US - Black Friday Sale. Plan with our Istanbul travel guide and things to do in Istanbul.
Miami
What's on
- Steve Lacy: Oh yeah? Tour (Oct 26, 2026, 8:00 PM) — live concert at the FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park.
- Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour (Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 PM) — concert at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood.
- RUSH: Fifty Something (Nov 5, 2026) — concert at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood.
- Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour (Nov 11, 2026) — concert at Kaseya Center in Miami.
- John Summit: CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour (Nov 20, 2026) — concert at Kaseya Center in Miami.
Getting there & staying
Flights to Miami from around $191 (from NYC). Book your stay during the US - Black Friday Sale. Plan with our Miami travel guide and things to do in Miami.
Lima
What's on
- Pan American Games Lima 2027 (opening 16 July 2027) — Peru's second hosting of the continent's biggest multi-sport event, centred on the VIDENA and Legado venues across metropolitan Lima.
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meetings (held in Lima in 2008, 2016 and 2024) — the city's recurring role as host of the APEC leaders' summit, most recently in 2024.
- IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings (October 2015) — Lima hosted the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group.
- United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 20) (December 2014) — the UNFCCC climate summit held in Lima.
Getting there & staying
Flights to Lima from around $247 (from NYC). Book your stay during the US - Black Friday Sale. Plan with our Lima travel guide and things to do in Lima.
Auckland
What's on
- Myshaan (Fri 30 Oct 2026) — live concert at The Tuning Fork in Auckland.
Getting there & staying
Flights to Auckland from around $431 (from LON). Book your stay during the US - Black Friday Sale. Plan with our Auckland travel guide and things to do in Auckland.
Nairobi
What's on
- Africa Startup Festival 2026 (29–30 October 2026) — an end-of-year deal-making and networking gathering for investors, founders, builders and operators across African tech, held in Nairobi.
- East Africa One Health Conference (EAOHC) (3 November 2026) — a regional platform bringing together professionals, researchers, policymakers, academics and students, at The Panari Hotel (also listed as online).
- Mainstage: The Moth in Nairobi (7 November 2026) — a live true-story storytelling show, at the LRC Auditorium, Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
Getting there & staying
Flights to Nairobi from around $588 (from AMS). Book your stay during the US - Black Friday Sale. Plan with our Nairobi travel guide and things to do in Nairobi.
Book while it's cheap
Cheap fares and hotel sales don't hang around — the fares above were the lowest we saw at the time of writing. Pick your city, lock in the flight, book the stay in the sale, and go while autumn is showing off.