From above, the image is simpler: the influence of local events is a controllable factor, but rarely an absolute imperative.
For a traveler seeking tranquility, a major festival is just noise to ignore, not a point of interest.
Discipline involves not letting these manifestations dictate the destination, but using them to refine an already made decision.
For example, if the goal is mountain hiking, a concert in a nearby city does not alter the trail planning, unless one is specifically looking for that event.