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European Film Festival (EUFF)

European Film Festival (EUFF)

Sep 12-30, 2026 Islamabad
Ongoing

The fifth edition of the European Film Festival (EUFF) returns to Pakistan from September 12 to 30, 2026. Organized by the Delegation of the European Union, the traveling festival features screenings of...

Film Festival European Cinema +4
FirstLight

FirstLight

Sep 19, 2026 Karachi
Upcoming

FirstLight is an arena-scale international electronic music concert set to take place at the Moin Khan Academy in Karachi, Pakistan, on September 19, 2026. Organized by OP Productions, the event will be...

Music festival Electronic Music +3
Basant festival

Basant festival

Mar 12-14, 2027 Lahore
Upcoming

The Basant festival is a three-day cultural event scheduled to take place in Lahore, Pakistan, from March 12 to 14, 2027. Announced by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the festival aims to...

Traditional Festival Cultural events +2
International Silk Route Festival 2026

International Silk Route Festival 2026

Oct 24-25, 2026 Islamabad
Upcoming

The International Silk Route Festival 2026 is an upcoming global gathering in Islamabad focused on promoting Pakistan's tourism, investment, and cultural heritage. Scheduled for October 24–25, 2026, the event brings together international...

Tourism Investment +5
Japanese Film Festival 2026

Japanese Film Festival 2026

Sep 1-30, 2026 Karachi
Ongoing

The Japanese Film Festival 2026 is an annual cultural event held in Karachi throughout September. Organized by the Consulate-General of Japan and the Japan Foundation, the festival showcases six Japanese films at...

Film Cinema +5
Frames of Freedom

Frames of Freedom

Sep 9-30, 2026 Islamabad
Ongoing

Frames of Freedom is a photography exhibition hosted at the COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) Art Gallery. Running from September 9 to September 30, 2026, the event showcases more than 50 photographs that...

Photography Art exhibition +4
First Light

First Light

Sep 19, 2026 Karachi
Upcoming

First Light is Karachi's inaugural international electronic music festival, scheduled for September 19, 2026, at Moin Khan Academy, DHA Sports Club. The event will be headlined by Swedish DJ and producer Axwell,...

Electronic Music Music festival +6
Pakistan Auto Show

Pakistan Auto Show

Sep 18, 2026 Lahore
Upcoming

The Pakistan Auto Show (PAPS) is a prominent automotive exhibition held in Lahore, Pakistan. The 2026 event, taking place on September 18, serves as a key venue for manufacturers to debut new...

Exhibition Automotive +5