Upcoming Events in Pakistan — November 2026

November is a busy month for events in Pakistan. Concerts, festivals, food shows and trade expos are happening in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Faisalabad. Here is a simple list of the events you can plan for. Always check the link before you go, because dates and times can change.

Pakistan Tourism, Sports & Family Festival 2026

When: 6–8 November 2026. Where: Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad. Entry: Free for all visitors.

A three-day festival with 200+ stalls, a Diplomatic Arena with embassy pavilions, live concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings, and fireworks on Saturday evening. Tent pegging is planned at F-9 Park and paragliding at Margalla Hills.

More details: paktourismfest.com

Kaavish Live in Concert

When: Saturday, 7 November 2026, 8pm (gates open 6pm). Where: Expo Centre (Outdoor), Gate 4, Lahore. Tickets: PKR 6,000–18,000 — now sold out on Ticketwala.

Kaavish play live in Lahore for one night. The band has shared that the Lahore show is sold out, so check Ticketwala for any new updates.

More details: Kaavish Live in Concert on Ticketwala

Asim Azhar — The Asim Ali Tour 2026

When: Lahore on Saturday, 7 November; Islamabad on Sunday, 8 November; Karachi on Friday, 25 December. (The tour also stops in Faisalabad on Friday, 6 November.) Where: Al-Hamra Cultural Complex (Gaddafi Stadium Lawn), Lahore; PNCA Lawn, Islamabad; Jaun Elia Lawn, Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. Tickets: From PKR 2,500 on Ticketwala, and on the ROX app.

Asim Azhar brings The Asim Ali Tour to four cities, with concerts in Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Karachi.

More details: The Asim Ali Tour 2026 Lahore on Ticketwala and asimazhar.com/tour

Bazm-e-Lahore

When: Saturday, 7 November and Sunday, 8 November, 3pm–10pm. Where: Wapda Town Jogging Park, Lahore. Tickets: Standard PKR 200 (early bird) or PKR 500; VIP PKR 1,000 (early bird) or PKR 2,000 — on Ticketwala.

Two days of qawwali, live bands, an artisan market, food, games and shopping. Faraz Amjad Khan performs on Saturday and Asiban Roy on Sunday.

More details: Bazm-e-Lahore on Ticketwala

PakWheels Lahore Auto Show 2026

When: Sunday, 8 November 2026, 12pm–8pm. Where: Expo Centre, Johar Town, Lahore. Tickets: Check Bookkaru for entry details.

The big auto show is back in Lahore with cars, bikes, auto brands and fun activities for families.

More details: PakWheels Lahore Auto Show 2026

World Culture Festival Karachi

When: 29 October–22 November 2026. Where: Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. Entry: Most programmes are free with registration.

The third World Culture Festival brings 1,000+ international artists from around 150 countries to Karachi, with theatre, dance, music, exhibitions and food. Register on the Arts Council website to book your place.

More details: World Culture Festival 2026 — Arts Council of Pakistan

VXR Festival

When: Lahore, 8–11 November 2026; Islamabad, 13–15 November 2026. Where: Alliance Française de Lahore, National College of Arts, R Space and Beaconhouse National University, Lahore. Entry: Free.

A festival of art and new technology with virtual reality experiences, including the Claude Monet VR Experience, shown in Pakistan for the first time, plus talks and workshops.

More details: VXR Festival — Daily Times

SMASH FEST Season 3 — Lahore

When: Saturday, 14 November 2026. Where: Venue TBA, Lahore. Tickets: Not on public sale yet — join the waitlist on the official website.

Mustafa Zahid ft. roXen bring the “Live in Legacy Experience” to Lahore for Season 3 of SMASH FEST.

More details: SMASH FEST FAQ — Season 3

FoodAg 2026

When: 23–26 November 2026. Where: Expo Centre Karachi. Entry: For trade visitors — register on the TDAP website.

The third edition of Pakistan’s international food and agriculture exhibition, with exhibitors, buyers and food businesses from around the world.

More details: FoodAg 2026 — TDAP

Textile Asia

When: Karachi, 5–7 December 2026; Faisalabad, 11–13 December 2026. Where: Karachi Expo Centre, Karachi. Entry: Visitor registration is open on the official website.

The 34th Textile Asia international exhibition for textile machinery, garment machinery, textile chemicals and allied services.

More details: Textile Asia — Karachi

Last updated: 6 November 2026