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2026 PostgreSQL World Tour

The year 2026 is set to be a massive year, not just for the database world, but for sports and culture enthusiasts alike. If you are a…

2026 PostgreSQL World Tour

The year 2026 is set to be a massive year, not just for the database world, but for sports and culture enthusiasts alike. If you are a PostgreSQL devotee, your calendar this year might feature more than postgres it’s likely to include iconic stadiums and gourmet hotspots.

From the historic streets of Prague to the scenic views of Vancouver, here is your 2026 PostgreSQL roadmap.

Our Destinations

  • January: Prague 🇨🇿 & Brussels 🇧🇪
  • February: Geneva 🇨🇭 & Mumbai 🇮🇳
  • March: Pasadena 🇺🇸, Bangkok 🇹🇭, Bengaluru 🇮🇳 & Paris 🇫🇷
  • April: Essen 🇩🇪 & Jinan 🇨🇳
  • May: Belgium 🇧🇪 & Vancouver 🇨🇦
  • June: Chicago 🇺🇸, Boston 🇺🇸, Online (POSETTE) 💻 & Rapperswil 🇨🇭
  • September: Vienna 🇦🇹

🇨🇿 Prague: Technical Depth & Cold Pilsner

Event: Prague PostgreSQL Developer Day (January 27–28, 2026)

Prague in late January is a mood with misty streets, the smell of roasted nuts in the air, and a serious focus on PostgreSQL internals. While the weather is crisp around 0°C, the warmth of the local community and the richness of the technical tracks make it the perfect start to the year.

⚽ The Football Soul: The Derby of the S

Prague is not just a capital city; it is a battlefield for two of the most historic clubs in Central Europe: Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague.

  • Sparta Prague (The Iron Sparta): Their home, the epet ARENA (Letná), sits right on the edge of the beautiful Letná Park. Even during the winter break, taking a stadium tour here is legendary. You can feel the history of a club that has dominated the Czech league for decades.
epet ARENA (Letná)
  • Pro Tip: After the tour, walk through Letná Park to the Stalin viewpoint for the most famous view of Prague’s bridges.
  • Slavia Prague: Known as the Eternal Rivals, Slavia plays at the Fortuna Arena in Vršovice. They are known for an intellectual and working class history. The neighborhood of Vršovice is also incredibly trendy, full of hip cafes where you can find developers hiding with their laptops.
  • Bohemians 1905: If you want a true underdog experience, look for the green and white kits of Bohemians. Their mascot is a kangaroo, and their stadium, Dolíček, is one of the most authentic, old school football experiences left in Europe.

🍴 The Gourmet Quest: More Than Just Dumplings

Czech food is designed for January as it is heavy, hearty, and incredibly satisfying.

  • The Crown Jewel (Svíčková na smetaně): This is the ultimate Czech comfort food. It consists of sirloin steak prepared with vegetables, creamed into a thick sauce, served with bread dumplings, a dollop of cranberry jam, and a slice of lemon. It is a flavor profile you will not find anywhere else.
Svíčková na smetaně
  • The Street Snack (Trdelník): You will see these spinning over open flames on every corner. It is dough wrapped around a stick, grilled, and topped with sugar and walnuts.
  • Insider Tip: Locals usually avoid the ones filled with ice cream because that is for tourists. Try it plain and hot to appreciate the dough.
  • The Liquid Gold (Pilsner Urquell): You are in the birthplace of Pilsner. In Prague, the beer is often cheaper than water. Look for a pub that says Tankovna which means the beer is served from giant tanks rather than kegs, ensuring the freshest taste possible.

📍 The Must See List for the Time Crunched Developer

Since you will be busy with workshops on Day 1 and talks on Day 2, you have to be strategic:

  • The Dawn Walk: Set your alarm for 6:30 AM and walk the Charles Bridge. By 9:00 AM, it will be packed with thousands of people. At dawn, in the January mist, it feels like you have stepped back into the 14th century.
  • The Astronomical Clock: Located in the Old Town Square. Every hour, the figures move. It is a 600 year old masterpiece of mechanical engineering and the original hardware that every software developer should pay respects to.
Czech: Pražský orloj
  • The Strahov Library: If you love data and organization, this is the most beautiful library in the world. High ceilings, ancient globes, and thousands of leather bound books that make any modern database look small.

🇧🇪 Brussels: Data and Chocolate

Event: FOSDEM PGDay (January 30, 2026)

Brussels in late January is the global capital of open source. Before the massive crowds of the main FOSDEM event take over the city, the PostgreSQL community gathers for a focused day of technical deep dives. The atmosphere is electric, fueled by intense technical debates and the best hot chocolate in the world.

⚽ The Football Pride: The Purple and White Tradition

Belgium became a world power in football through its famous Golden Generation, and much of that heritage is rooted in Brussels.

  • RSC Anderlecht: This is the most successful club in Belgian history. Their home, the Lotto Park, is located in the Anderlecht municipality. Watching a match here is a lesson in footballing tradition. The fans are demanding but deeply loyal to their purple and white colors.
  • Union Saint-Gilloise: For a more nostalgic and cult-like experience, head to the Stade Joseph Marien. This club has seen a miraculous resurgence lately. Their stadium is located right on the edge of a park and looks like a piece of living history from a bygone era.
  • The Belgian Red Devils: If there are no club matches, visiting the King Baudouin Stadium is a great way to pay homage to the national team that topped the FIFA rankings for years.

🍴 The Gourmet Quest: Fries, Waffles, and Beyond

Brussels is a paradise for those who enjoy the finer, and saltier, things in life.

  • The Legend of the Fry (Frites): Do not call them French fries here. Belgian Frites are double fried in beef tallow to achieve the perfect golden crunch.
  • Insider Tip: Head to Maison Antoine in Place Jourdan. It is widely considered the best fry shack in the city. You can buy your fries and take them into one of the neighboring bars to enjoy them with a beer.
  • The Real Waffle Debate: There are two types of waffles here. The Brussels Waffle is rectangular, light, and crispy. The Liège Waffle is oval, dense, and has chunks of caramelized pearl sugar inside.
  • Pro Tip: Locals eat them plain or with a light dusting of sugar. Avoid the ones piled high with fruit and whipped cream as those are mostly for the cameras.
  • The Chocolate Craft: Skip the supermarket brands and visit a master chocolatier like Pierre Marcolini or Wittamer. The pralines here are treated like works of art.

📍 The Must See List for the Busy Engineer

FOSDEM is famous for being crowded, so use your time wisely to see the city landmarks:

  • The Grand Place: This is arguably the most beautiful town square in Europe. At night, the gold leaf on the guild houses reflects the breathtaking lights of the square. It is the perfect place to gather with other Postgres developers after the sessions.
  • The Atomium: A giant stainless steel representation of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. It is a tribute to scientific progress and offers a panoramic view of the city.
  • The Comic Strip Route: Brussels is the home of Tintin and The Smurfs. As you walk between venues, keep an eye out for the giant murals painted on the sides of buildings celebrating Belgian comic book history.

🇨🇭 Geneva: Science and Clockwork

Event: CERN PGDay (February 6)

  • ⚽ Football: Servette FC are the local heroes.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? Fondue, of course! Welcome to cheese heaven.
  • 📍 Must See: A tour of the particle accelerator at CERN. Discussing Postgres with world-class scientists is a priceless experience.

🇮🇳 Mumbai: Flavor Within the Chaos

Event: PGDay Mumbai (February 7)

  • ⚽ Sports: Cricket is a religion here, but Mumbai City FC awaits all football fans.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? Vada Pav. It is the city’s most iconic and popular street food.
  • 📍 Must See: The historic Gateway of India.

🇺🇸 Pasadena (California): Sunshine and Tech

Event: PostgreSQL@SCaLE23x (March 5–6)

  • ⚽ Sports: This is LA Galaxy territory! The path once trodden by legends like Beckham and Ibra.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? California-style Tacos or a classic In-N-Out burger.
  • 📍 Must See: Catch a selfie with the iconic Hollywood Sign in the background.

🇹🇭 Bangkok: Street Food and Tropical Postgres

Event: FOSSASIA PGDay (March 10)

  • ⚽ Football: The Thai league is very colorful. Port FC is famous for its incredible fan atmosphere.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? An authentic, world-class Pad Thai.
  • 📍 Must See: The stunning Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn).

🇮🇳 Bengaluru: India’s Silicon Valley

Event: PGConf India (March 11–13)

  • ⚽ Football: Bengaluru FC boasts one of the best fan bases in India.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? Masala Dosa and the famous South Indian Filter Coffee.
  • 📍 Must See: The lush Lalbagh Botanical Garden.

🇫🇷 Paris: Love, Data, and PSG

Event: pgDay Paris (March 26)

  • ⚽ Football: PSG and the Parc des Princes stadium. Feel the spirit of the post-Mbappé era.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? Duck Confit or a fresh, warm Baguette from a local boulangerie.
  • 📍 Must See: Skip the Eiffel Tower queue and wander through the charming streets of Montmartre.

🇩🇪 Essen: Industry and the Temple of Football

Event: PostgreSQL Conference Germany (April 21–22)

  • ⚽ Football: The Ruhr region is the heart of German football. The legendary Borussia Dortmund stadium is just 20 minutes away — don’t miss it!
  • 🍴 What to Eat? A classic Currywurst.
  • 📍 Must See: The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex (UNESCO World Heritage site).

🇨🇳 Jinan: Technical Powerhouse of the East

Event: HOW2026: PostgreSQL & IvorySQL (April 26–28)

  • ⚽ Football: Shandong Taishan is one of China’s most established and historic clubs.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? Shandong-style crepes (Jianbing).
  • 📍 Must See: The serene Daming Lake.

🇨🇦 Vancouver: World Cup 2026 Warm-up

Event: PGConf.dev (May 19–22)

  • ⚽ World Cup: Vancouver is a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup! You’ll see the city buzzing with preparations during the conference.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? Fresh Salmon and a classic Canadian Poutine.
  • 📍 Must See: A walk or bike ride through Stanley Park.

🇺🇸 Chicago: The Windy City and Deep Dish

Event: PG DATA 2026 (June 4–5)

  • ⚽ World Cup: Chicago is a true sports city! Catch a Chicago Fire match or hang out in the World Cup fan zones.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? Deep Dish Pizza (The pizza you eat with a knife and fork!).
  • 📍 Must See: Millennium Park to see “The Bean.”

🇺🇸 Boston: History and Oysters

Event: PgDay Boston (June 9)

  • ⚽ World Cup: Being in Boston just days before the World Cup kick-off will be an incredible experience.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? A buttery, fresh Lobster Roll.
  • 📍 Must See: The historic Harvard University campus.

💻 Online (Everywhere): POSETTE

Event: An Event for Postgres (June 16–18)

  • ⚽ Impact: You can follow Postgres deep dives on one screen while watching World Cup matches on the other. Database mastery from the comfort of your home!

🇨🇭 Rapperswil: Peace by the Lake

Event: Swiss PGDay (June 25–26)

  • ⚽ Football: The atmosphere will be electric here while the Swiss national team competes in the tournament.
  • 🍴 What to Eat? Traditional Rösti.
  • 📍 Must See: A relaxing boat tour on Lake Zurich.

🇦🇹 Vienna: Classical Music and the Art of Data

Event: PGDay Austria (September 17)

  • ⚽ Football: Rapid Wien is famous for its passionate fan culture and the “Rapid-Viertelstunde.”
  • 🍴 What to Eat? Wiener Schnitzel and a slice of Sacher Torte (chocolate cake).
  • 📍 Must See: The majestic Schönbrunn Palace.