The best October destinations for arts and culture http://gestyy.com/edPtBA

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1. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hot air balloons launching at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (Shutterstock)

For nine days in October, part of the Rio Grande Valley is transformed into a dreamscape, thanks to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – the largest hot air balloon festival in the world.
From dawn until dusk, balloons of all shapes and colours fill the sky as festival-goers' necks crane in amazement. The most popular event is the Special Shape Rodeo, during which animals, rockets and spacemen (not real ones) take to the sky.
2. Fiji

ijian women performing a traditional Make dance (Shutterstock)
Fiji’s National Day is 10 October. In the week leading up to it, Fiji celebrates its cessation from the British Empire and the nation's vast ethnic diversity. The run-up is packed with religious and cultural events and culminates in a large military parade with cannon blasts.
On the day itself, Fijians reenact the signing of the Deed of Cessation in period costume from 1874 and heard speeches from the president and others. For a glimpse of the different religions and cultures that make up Fiji’s vibrant tapestry, plan your visit around this week.
This is a good time to visit Fiji for more than the festival. The islands enjoy a nice climate this time of year. Expect mid-20s day and night, and not too much humidity.
3. Berlin, Germany

Berlin Cathedral illuminated during the festival (Shutterstock)
If you’re looking for an excuse to visit Berlin (aren't we all?), then why not go to the Berlin Festival of Lights?
Enjoy a city break in Germany’s chic capital, while its iconic monuments in its historic streets are illuminated throughout the evening and night. The cosmopolitan city becomes a stage, using light to tell a touching and emotive stories.
The festival is one of the largest light art festivals in the world, showcasing some of Germany’s brightest artists, alongside other global stars.
4. Austin, Texas

Austin City Limits Festival in Zilker Metropolitan Park (Shutterstock)
Head to Zilker Park in Austin, Texas for one of the world’s legendary music festivals: Austin City Limits.
Every year, over 400,000 people descend on the park to attend this iconic festival, offering a wide variety of musical genres: from blues and rock n’ roll to folk and hip-hop.
For many revellers, the food line-up is as eagerly anticipated as the tunes. Austin is a city known for good food, and festival-goers can expect a bounty of Texan classics. Grab a bratwurst from Austin institution Scholz Garten, or some organic Texas meats from Ranch Hand.
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5. Dublin, Ireland

Ha Penny Bridge, Dublin (Shutterstock)
The Emerald Isle has long been home to novelists, poets and songwriters. Joyce, Yeats, Wilde and Beckett all called Ireland home, as well as songwriters Van Morrison, Phil Lynott and Bono. Both the Republic’s capital and largest city, Dublin has been a cultural hub for centuries.
The city is alive with activity in October. Kicking things off is Ireland Music Week, a music festival and conference dedicated to new Irish music.
After that, you can catch the end of the Dublin Theatre Festival, which runs from late September into October. If that wasn’t enough, there’s the Bram Stoker Festival, celebrating the spooky and supernatural at the end of the month.
October's the month to get this city to yourself. As James Joyce writes: "Real adventures… do not happen to people who remain at home: they must be sought abroad."
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