Europe
- London, United Kingdom: Protest Advisory | Protesters will march to four colleges in London, United Kingdom, on October 7. The march has been organized by the University of London Federation, a coalition of student groups from eight universities in the city. They will begin at King’s College London, and go to the London School of Economics, the University College London, and SOAS University of London. Crowds can be expected along the route, as well as travel delays at the Temple stop of the District and Circle Metro lines. SafeAbroad Travelers are advised to plan for travel delays through affected areas. Travelers should also advised to avoid all protests.
- Paris, France: Travel Advisory | The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre will take place across Paris’s Montmartre district from October 7-11. The annual wine and cultural festival is expected to attract large crowds for parades, concerts, performances, food markets and other celebrations. Events will be concentrated around Montmartre, including the Sacré-Cœur area, with increased pedestrian congestion and localized road closures possible throughout the festival. The large number of visitors is likely to place additional demand on public transportation and create crowded conditions around major attractions. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to allow additional travel time when visiting Montmartre, monitor local transportation updates, and maintain situational awareness in crowded areas.
- London, United Kingdom: Protest Advisory | A protest organized by Stop the Hate UK, is planned to take place in Central London, United Kingdom on October 10. The protest is to demand an end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the middle east. There is expected to be a turnout of over 10,000 as it is the third anniversary of the initial October 7 attacks. The march is expected to meet at 12:00 PM near Northumberland Avenue on the Embankment, and will march through Westminster Bridge, South Bank, Waterloo Bridge, and the Strand, to meet at the Whitehall. Metropolitan police have have deployed over 600 officer in wake of the anticipated scale. Expect heightened security. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and allow for additional travel time. Travelers should also follow all local directives, expect large crowds and police around the entirety of Central London. Expect demand for public trains and public transportation. Plan travel ahead.
- Czech Republic: Security Advisory | The Czech Republic will hold municipal elections on October 9 and Senate elections (for one-third of seats) on October 10; expect heightened security and possible crowds around polling places. Local media report that party leadership reshuffles and the possibility of an opposition alliance point to an unpredictable and contentious Senate race. Ahead of election day, the Czech government has released a campaign of infographics and informational videos to boost voter awareness and turnout. EU citizens residing in the Czech Republic are eligible to vote in the municipal election. Travelers should avoid all election-related protests, plan alternate routes around polling places while voting is underway, and monitor local media for results and any potential fallout.
Americas
- Bogotá, Colombia: Security Advisory | Rock al Parque will take place at Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park in Bogotá, Colombia, from October 10-12. The 30th anniversary edition of the free outdoor music festival will feature more than 80 national and international artists across four stages, with the 2025 festival attracting approximately 253,000 attendees. Large crowds are expected throughout the event, particularly around the park and surrounding areas, with increased demand for public transportation, pedestrian congestion, and localized traffic disruptions possible. Travelers should anticipate delays when traveling near Simón Bolívar Metropolitan Park and allow additional time for journeys during festival hours. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan routes in advance, monitor local transportation updates, maintain situational awareness in crowded areas, and secure personal belongings.
- Callao & Lima, Peru: Travel Advisory | On October 8, Peru will celebrate the Battle of Angamos Day. It is a non-working public holiday. Civil and military parades are held to honor Rear Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario. In downtown Lima, near the Miguel Grau statue, floats will parade toward the monument and lay flowers at its feet. Travelers are advised to maintain vigilance in large crowds and parades. Travelers should also plan travel in advance, expect road closures on parade routes and monitor local media for closure updates.
- Santiago, Chile: Security Advisory | October 12 is the Day of the Meeting of Two Worlds in Chile, an equivalent to Columbus Day. Due to colonial legacy and lack of indigenous representation tribes like the Mapuche have used the holiday to highlight Indigenous voices and remember the legacy of colonial extraction. In the past, protests have reached the point of violence with police. Protests usually begin at the Plaza Baquedano in Santiago around 11:00 AM. Travelers are advised to avoid all protests and expect travel delays around protest routes as well as an increased security presence.
- Buenos Aires, Argentina: Protest Advisory | Organizers from the Action for Palestine advocacy group have called for a march beginning on October 7 at 5:30 PM at the corner of Callao and Corrientis Avenues, Buenos Aires, Argentina. This protest will move towards the Obelisk on Avenue 9 de Julio. Significant road traffic and crowding at nearby metro stations is likely. Due to the layout of the metro and road systems, congestion may spread further through the city than just the affected area. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid the affected area and plan for travel delays. Maintain enhanced situational awareness in public.
Asia & Pacific
- Singapore: Security Advisory | The F1 Singapore Grand Prix takes place at Marina Bay Street Circuit nightly from October 9-11. The world’s first Formula 1 night race returns for an expanded three-day festival that marks a major milestone as Singapore hosts its first-ever competitive Sprint weekend format, with organizers anticipating a massive turnout matching last year’s crowd of over 300,000 spectators. Large amounts of fans will be gathering at one location, causing road closures and traffic along major routes near the circuit. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to utilize Singapore’s efficient Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) network due to extensive street closures around the Marina Centre.Travelers should remain vigilant against pickpocketing in dense crowd zones. Travelers should also plan routes in advance to avoid road closures and gridlock near the Marina Centre.
- Phuket Town, Thailand: Security Advisory | The Phuket Vegetarian Festival runs from October 10-18 across Phuket Town with large crowds and traffic disruptions expected. The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival will be held across Old Phuket Town by local shrines, following pole-raising events on October 9. Early morning street parades with firecrackers and intense rituals are held by devotees, while repeated road closures and major travel delays are caused across the area. Travel across the island is heavily restricted by the event, unsafe noise and smoke are produced near major shrines like Jui Tui and Bang Neow. Travelers are advised to plan travel routes accordingly, and maintain a safe distance from parade paths to avoid flying firecracker debris. White clothes should be worn near shrines, red or black outfits should be avoided, and yellow flags can be followed to find approved vegan food stalls.
- Hong-Kong, China: Travel Advisory | Thousands of cyclists will attend the 2026 Cyclothon in Hong Kong, China, on October 11; expect road closures. The annual Hong Kong Cyclothon is expected to draw participants from across the globe, who will compete in a series of cycling events through the city center. Cyclothon events will start at 5:15 AM until at least 6:00 PM. Events will include group bike rides, races, and a carnival held in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Expect large crowds throughout the event, alongside road closures along cycling routes. Travelers are advised to stay vigilant in large crowds and prepare for heavy public transit delays due to increased demand. Anticipate travel disruptions from road closures, and monitor local media for specific route updates.
- New Delhi, India: Protest Advisory | Demonstrations are expected to take place in India on October 10, including a large rally in New Delhi, amid ongoing opposition to the country’s election authorities and recent changes to voter rolls. Large crowds are expected, with previous demonstrations drawing thousands of participants and heightened police presence reported in affected areas. Protests may result in localized road closures, traffic congestion, and disruptions to public transportation, particularly around central New Delhi and other major gathering points. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations and areas where large crowds are gathering, allow additional travel time, monitor local media and official sources for updates, and follow instructions from local authorities.
Africa & Middle East
- Pretoria, South Africa: Protest Advisory | A planned march, organized by The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), is expected on October 7. The march is part of a nationwide series of events to protest the cost of living increases in South Africa and to call on the South African government to intervene and protect workers’ rights. The Pretoria march will begin at the Marabastad Old Bus Depot at 9:00 AM, march along Sophie de Bruyn Street and Madiba Street to the Reserve Bank. A rally will be held outside the Reserve Bank, where speakers will deliver a list of demands for government action. The protest is expected to end around 4:30 PM. An exact turnout is unknown. Previous protests have ranged from several hundred to several thousand participants. Travelers should avoid all protests and expect disruptions to travel during the march. Travelers should monitor local media for updates.
- Marrakech, Morocco: Security Advisory | Military and defense industry leaders will gather for the Marrakech Airshow in Marrakech, Morocco, from October 7-10. The biennial event is considered the premier aerospace and defense exhibition in Africa. It is hosted by Morocco’s monarch, King Mohammed VI, and serves as a hub for networking and strategic advisory, bringing official high-level delegations from throughout the globe. Road closures and a heightened security presence in Marrakech is expected due to the high-profile nature of the event, particularly surrounding the event’s venue, Marrakech Royal Moroccan Air Force Base. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan alternate routes through the event’s duration to avoid road closures and traffic. Comply with all local law enforcement and maintain heightened awareness.
- Antalya, Turkey: Travel Advisory | The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) will take place at the NEST Convention Center in Antalya, Turkey, from October 5 to 9. This is the first year that Turkey will be hosting an IAC conference, which is the largest annual convention for the space sector. This year’s motto is “The world needs more space”. There are over 10,000 registered attendees, including delegations from NASA, the European Space Agency, the China National Space Administration, and the Indian Space Research Organisation. This conference will feature innovations and discussions from the geopolitical and defense sectors, lunar technology, new ways of space transportation, and more. Considering the size of this conference, public transportation is likely to be crowded, and hotels likely to be fully booked in advance. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to stay vigilant in large crowds, follow all directives from local authorities, and plan routes to avoid the NEST Convention Center and surrounding areas.
- Pretoria, South Africa: Travel Advisory | The Vodacom Bulls vs. Lions Rugby Match is expected to cause localized crowding, traffic delays, and increased security in Pretoria, South Africa on October 10. The Vodacom United Rugby Championship match is scheduled for Saturday at 1:30 PM at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in the Sunnyside area. Congestion is expected on roads around the stadium before kickoff and again after the match, with parking in surrounding streets and schools likely to fill early. Parking near the stadium is at the driver’s own risk, and the stadium enforces entry rules that prohibit alcohol, weapons, glass, strollers, and cooler boxes. The impacts will likely be limited to match day, with delays continuing for a few hours after the final whistle. SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan transport to and from the venue in advance, and use ride-hailing services where possible rather than parking on nearby streets. Travelers are advised to expect delays and increased security in and around the stadium, keep valuables out of sight in vehicles and secured in crowds, and monitor local media for updates.
