Events

Naadam Festival
Men show off their best skills at three manly games: archery, wrestling, and horse racing

New Year's Eve in San Antonio
San Antonio welcomes the New Year with parties, fireworks, and plenty of entertainment

Ice Skating
Only in Paris can one skate 60 metres above ground at the Eiffel Tower

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
For over eight decades, the Christmas Tree at the Rockefeller Center has stood as a holiday beacon for New Yorkers

Morgan Hill 4th of July Fireworks, Freedom Fest & Parade
A great occasion to salute your Independence only a 30-minute drive from Downtown San Jose

Firefly Festivals (Hotaru Matsuri)
Watching fireflies is a summer obsession for the Japanese

World Ice Art Championships
Once a year Fairbanks turns into an ice city the Ice Queen would envy!

Defenders of Liberty Air Show
A weekend packed with amazing displays at the premier strategic bomber base

May Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución de Mayo)
Witness Independence Day in Buenos Aires!

Sound and Light Show on Parliament Hill
A unique multimedia performance in a beautiful historical setting

International Motor Show Germany (IAA)
The largest and one of the oldest automobile shows in the world

Flower Carpet & Flowertime
Every year, the center of Belgium's capital gets covered with flowers

London Christmas Lights
The capital of the UK glows and shines getting ready for the holidays

Budapest Christmas Markets
Open an Advent calendar's window and welcome Christmas with Hungarians

Christmas Markets in Amsterdam
Enjoy a festive atmosphere with hot chocolate and ice skating in the city center

Pensacola Mardi Gras
A vibrant celebration with over 150 years of history

Salmon Run
Every four years, sometime in October, millions of migrating sockeye salmon paint the Adams River scarlet-red

Dansville Balloon Festival
Each Labor Day weekend, the skies above the Dansville Airport are decorated with colorful hot air balloons

Art en Ciel: International Fireworks Competition
Visit one of the oldest events of its kind in Europe

Fantasia (Tbourida)
Witness the traditional Moroccan horsemanship spectacle

Changing of the Guard Ceremony
A solemn and colorful spectacle at the Parliament Hill

Qoyllur Rit'i or Star Snow Festival
Thousands of pilgrims walk to the foots of Andes to welcome new circle of life or honor the Lord

Bullfighting Season
Corrida is the most traditional, but also the most controversial of Spanish Fiestas

Bokeljska Noc, or Boka Night in Kotor
A big sea festival in Kotor will make your night in the city unforgettable. A huge parade of colorful boats makes for a great impression

Antwerp Christmas Market
The brightly decorated historic city center of Antwerp looks stunning during the holidays

Christmas Markets (Mercatini di Natale)
Lots of entertainment and delicious food from all over Italy

Festa des Vermar or Grape Harvest Festival
100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

Festa dei Gigli in Nola
The event to celebrate the home-coming of Bishop Paolino in 431

Songkran Water Festival (Thai New Year)
Thai New Year lasts for at least three days, depending on the region, and is one of the most joyful celebrations of the new year worldwide

Festival Aereo Internacional Torre del Mar
One of the best locations for airshows in Spain

Ibiza Opening Parties
Dancefloors are overtaken by partying folk as the clubbing capital wakes up after its winter sleep

Christmas Markets in the Netherlands
The Netherlands Christmas markets are about to impress you with the variety of festive stalls and dazzling lights

La Fiesta Grande de Andacollo
December marks the peak of colorful religious celebrations held monthly in Andacollo

Rubber Ducky Race (Duck Derby)
50,000 yellow rubber ducks are splashed into the Chicago River to fundraise for the Special Olympics Illinois

Christmas Lights in Vienna
Holiday displays in Vienna are classy and stylish

Halloween
Choose from a haunted medieval castle, a vampire ball, and a party in a church

Hawaiki Nui Va'a
The annual event is a great opportunity to experience a canoe competition, as well as other performances that come along

Rio Carnival
Carnival is an essential part of life and a deep-rooted tradition in Rio

Full Moon Party
The party takes place every full moon night and draws up to 30,000 people to the island of Koh Phangan

Jellyfish
Unfortunately Malta is plagued by more and more jellyfish every summer due to increasing temperatures

Nakukymppi
A nude running event gathers nudists annually one week before Midsummer in the village of Vesijako

Halloween in Tokyo: Parade & Events
Join the massive Halloween matsuri festivities in Tokyo

Calcio Storico (Calcio Fiorentino)
54 footballers in traditional costumes play the brutal game to glorify their historic districts

Limón Carnival
Taking place in the port city of Limon, the carnival celebrates nice weather and joy of life

Great Week in San Sebastián
Join one of the biggest festivals with fireworks and music in San Sebastian

Running of the Nudes in Pamplona
Partially or entirely nude animal rights activists expose the “naked truth” about animal cruelty before the Pamplona’s bull run

Hamburg Christmas Markets
Some of the best holiday food and entertainment in North Germany

La Sciuta di San Sebastiano
The celebration of San Sebastiano in Sicily can easily top every patron saint festival in the whole Italy

Lavender Fields in Bloom
One of the first things that come to mind when you think of Provence is a magnificent lavender field

Redhead Days (Roodharigendag)
A celebration of everything about ginger hair and redheads

New Year's Eve in Switzerland
Switzerland is a true winter wonderland, which can guarantee you will remember this New Year's Eve celebration for good

Ifestia Festival
The festival is entirely dedicated to the volcano eruption that changed the landscape of Santorini forever in the mid-second millennium BCE

Indigenous New Year or We Tripantu
Mapuche Indians along with other Chilean indigenous nations celebrate their traditions in June

Ganesh Chaturthi
May the blessings of Sri Ganesha be upon you all! Immerse yourself into one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India

Onbashira
A deadly festival of log riding that attracts more than half a million people

Guca Festival
Lots of music and rakija at the craziest brass festival in the world

Christmas Markets
A mix of Mediterranean food and culture with Alpine traditions

Corrida de Toros (Bullfighting)
A great opportunity to witness one of the most recognizable Spanish traditions

Asilah Arts Festival
The new world art mecca, the town of Asilah is hosting an annual festival that turns the walls of its streets into art

Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
A truly wild festival with giant floats and hundreds of participants

Sibiu Christmas Market
See one of the most beautiful holiday fairs in Romania!

Réttir
The Big Round-Up. An event that takes place in the countryside and, as unusual as it sounds, includes sheep and romance

Tarragona Human Towers Competition
A spectacular competition of building human towers - something to be seen only in Catalonia

St. Stupid’s Day Parade
Bored with solemn processions? St. Stupid’s Day allows to play a fool in the silliest walk of all times

Festa del Redentore in Venice
Enjoy the fireworks from one of the many gondolas in St. Mark's Basin

The Burry Man
Follow the Burry Man throughout the streets of Queensferry as he drinks whisky and spreads good luck

Saint Agata Festival
The celebration of the Catania martyr is one of the central events in this region of Sicily

Bonneville Speed Week
Racing events have been held among these beautiful landscapes since 1912

Christmas Markets (Marchés de Noël)
Alsace, Aquitaine and the French Riviera have their beautiful Christmas traditions

Cambodian Water Festival or Bon Om Touk
One of the most authentic festivals in Cambodia that attracts several millions people each year and marks a unique natural phenomenon—the reversing flow between the Tonle Sap Lake and the Mekong River

Yasothon Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival
The fertility rites and ceremonies play a major role in Thai culture. One of the most famous is the Rocket festival

San Francisco Fleet Week
You have never been so close to the formidable American armed forces

Folsom Street Fair
Probably the most kinky event in San Francisco and maybe the whole world

Tour de France
The world's biggest, most challenging, and beautiful cycling event

Christmas Markets in Sweden
Swedish Christmas markets convey heart-melting Scandinavian holiday traditions

Zulu Reed Dance
Tens of thousands of bare-breasted maidens dance and sing, bringing reeds to their King

Søndervig Sand Sculpture Festival
Jutland's sand turned into huge and impressive sculptures

Bloomfield Little Italy Days
Four days packed with spectacular Italian-themed entertainment

Virgen del Carmen
Towns of Paucartambo and Pisac near Cusco are home to a festival dedicated to Virgen del Carmen, a ceremony well worth attending

World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR London)
The annual event aimed to protest car culture and celebrate the human body

Belgian National Day
Free museums entry, a parade and fireworks are part of the celebration

Fall Foliage
Toronto is one of the best places in the world to enjoy fall foliage

Sinjska Alka
A medieval equestrian knightly competition in Sinj that is part of the UNESCO list

Seoul International Fireworks Festival
This one-night only, much sought-after fall event promises spectacular fireworks that elevate the city’s already vibrant skyline as well as a number of other exciting programs

Wang Yeh Boat Burning Festival
Become a part of the traditional ceremony of ship burning

Tapati Rapa Nui
A fervent celebration of masculine strength and feminine grace

New Year's Eve
Pack a fancy dress, a swimsuit, and maybe also some warm garments if you're into winter fun on Mount Teide

New Orleans Red Dress Run
A flamboyant run in red dresses accompanied by great music and plenty of beer

Mongol Rally
One of the greatest motor adventures in the world takes its route from Czechia to Kazakhstan, making a spectacular way through Central Asia

Celebration of Light
Don't miss one of the most spectacular sound and light events in the world!

Chesapeake Bay Balloon Festival
The biggest hot air balloon festival in the state

Halloween in Prater
Celebrate the scariest night of the year at Vienna's most famous amusement park

Ibiza Closing Parties
Club music fanatics party till their last breath as the clubbing season comes to the end

Oshkosh Air Show
Meet the world's greatest air show, attracting over 700,000 visitors every year

Ballooning Сhallenge
Take one of the balloon flights and watch Cappadocia's magnificent scenery from heights

Notting Hill Carnival
The capital of Great Britain is hardly recognizable when the Afro-Caribbean spirit revels in the streets of London

Stockholm New Year's Eve
Start your New Year with poetry or Swedish rock music in the heart of Stockholm

Birmingham Christmas Market
The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market is a huge winter celebration with lots of food, drinks, music, and fun

Medieval Festivals
Sword fights, troubadours and minstrels, and witches burning at the stake—all just as in the Middle Ages

Midburn Festival
Feel the power of art, creativity and style at one of world's best festivals

World Reindeer Racing Championship
Enjoy a truly unique and often hilarious experience at the Reindeer Racing Championship

Braemar Gathering
The Gathering is famous for its hospitality, friendship, multitude of events and the presence of the Royal Family, and it's only a 2-hour drive from Edinburgh

The Four Days Marches Nijmegen
The greatest walking event in the world attracts crowds of 40,000 people to Nijmegen

Air Ballooning over Bagan
Hot air ballooning over the temples in Bagan slowly and magnificently reveals the secrets of the old city

Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival
During the Beehive Festival in the Yanshui District, thousands of soaring firecrackers are launched into the crowd making for a truly unique experience!

Festival de la Mejorana
The Festival gathers folk musicians and dancers from all around the country and introduces the cultural spirit of Panama

Easter Explosion of the Cart (Lo Scoppio del Carro)
Easter in Florence is memorable for splendid fireworks display

Busójárás
The 500-year-old traditions with bonfires and parades of fearsome monsters unfold on the bank of the Danube, making one of the strangest and most unforgettable events in Hungary

Pchum Ben or Ancestors' Day
On this holy day, ask any local to bring you to the Pagoda, and you will take part in the spiritual Buddhist ritual

Chicago Christmas Lights
Get into the festive spirit while walking or driving through spectacular holiday lights

White Sands Hot-Air Balloon Invitational
Witness colorful hot air balloons against the picturesque backdrop

Plum (Ume) Blossom
The beautiful though often underappreciated blossom of the Japanese plum is one of the first signs of spring

Rørosmartnan or Røros Fair
This ancient Scandinavian market is recreated in this special UNESCO world heritage site

Manhattanhenge
A magnificent view of the setting sun right between the buildings in Manhattan

Loughcrew Equinox
The ancient tombs of Loughcrew are aligned perfectly with equinox sunrise and have been a sacred place for Gaelic culture, especially during this occasion

Fiestas de La Blanca & Celedón, Vitoria-Gasteiz
If you see a figure with an umbrella coming down from a church on a rope—then you are in Basque Country!

Tallinn Christmas Market
Get some gifts for your loved ones and indulge in food & drinks that will keep you warm

King’s Day (Koningsdag)
Carnival, dancing, singing and as much fun as you can ever imagine take place on the King's day (Dutch: Koningsdag), known before 2013 as Queensday, throughout the Netherlands

Christmas & New Year Festivities
If you are looking for something special for New Year’s Eve, Monaco has plenty to offer

Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Once a year all of Mauritius celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi—the birthday of the youngest son of Hindu gods Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha

Signal Festival
One of the most visited events in Prague attracts thousands of tourists and locals with its fantastic light shows

L'Escalade
Don't miss this original and colourful Swiss celebration in Geneva

New Year's Eve (Sylwester)
Watch the impressive firework show against the backdrop of the gorgeous Palace of Culture and Science

Brazilian Day
If it's not a sign to put your green and yellow clothes on, then what is? Celebrate Brazil's Independence Day NYC style

Summer Fireworks at Navy Pier
For the whole summer you have a chance to see the beautiful fireworks twice a week!

Thaipusam
Hindu devotees dance with heavy and prickly kavadis decorated with flowers and peacock feathers and pour life-giving milk to honour Murugan

Cuecas Mil
This is the only occasion to see a thousand Chilean national dances at one spectacle

Festival De Cannes
One of the world's biggest and most important events, the Cannes Film Festival in the French Riviera, speaks for itself

Sziget Festival
The island of freedom is where almost half-a-million people from around a hundred countries meet

Amsterdam Light Festival
Everything is illuminated around you. This is a period of Amsterdam beautifully transforming into a city from a fairy tale

Buenos Aires Tango Festival and Championship
Feel the spirit of Argentina by visiting the most beautiful and passionate dance festival in Buenos Aires

Hangang Yeouido Spring Flower Festival
Every spring, about 1,700 King Cherry trees blossom on Yeouido Island in a spectacle not to be missed

New Year's Eve
Celebrate Nochevieja in Valencian style: with 12 lucky grapes, fireworks, and parties

Caruthers District Fair
The largest and longest-running free-gate fair in the Golden State

West Indian Labor Day Parade
A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

New Year Celebrations in Vágur
The festivities involve throwing torches on the wooden boats, carrying flags, putting up the gates, and singing

Rock in Rio Lisboa
One of the world's biggest music and entertainment festivals

International Pillow Fight Day
If you see feathers all over the street, it's probably the International Pillow Fight Day, the fluffiest fight in the world

Yom HaShoah Siren
Empathize with the locals over the darkest pages in the world's history

Fur Rondy
Run, Rudolph, run! This festival in Alaska offers a unique blend of winter fun and Alaskan tradition

Brussels Christmas Market
One of the best and largest holiday markets in Europe

Utah Fall Foliage
Immerse yourself in the colorful fall vibes of the Beehive State

Festa Ħut (Fish Festival)
Enjoy a day out by the sea in the scenic village of Marsaxlokk and savor some fresh fish

Holi Festival
If your life seems grey and you are looking for more color, check out Goa's Holi Festival

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Come and share incredible emotions where hundreds of colorful balloons fill the sky over Albuquerque

International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Check out the largest hot air balloon festival in Canada with more than 125 balloons from all around the world

Open House London
A unique occasion to discover London's secret venues with free guided tours

New Year's Eve at Bayfront Park
If you visit Miami during the winter holidays, don't miss the biggest New Year's Eve celebration around

Munich New Year's Eve (Silvester)
Munich has a lot of entertainment to impress and excite on New Year's Eve

Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A unique blend of thousands of known and less-known artists performing a wide variety of shows in smaller venues around the city

Polyphonic Song Festival
A music festival which represents Corsica's cultural identity

Hazelnut Festival, or Fiera di a Nuciola in Cervione
A delicious festival to celebrate the hazelnut harvest

Natale di Roma or Rome's Birthday
This spectacle of parades, fireworks, open museums, and exclusive natural illumination happens just once a year during Rome birthday party

Copenhagen New Year's Eve
Celebrating the new year in the capital of Denmark is a great chance to get to know this city from a different angle

Letchworth State Park Fall Foliage
Don't miss one of New York's most beautiful fall destinations

Manchester New Year's Eve
Round off the old year with an amazing fireworks display in Manchester

The Ba' Game
When charged up Uppies and Doonies fight for the leather trophy ball, the townspeople protect their dwellings with wooden barricades

Makha Bucha Day
One of the holiest days for Buddhists, celebrates the day when 1250 disciples of Buddha gathered for his preaching. The holiday includes one of the most spectacular ceremonies in Buddhism

Menningarnótt
One of the most popular events that brings thousands of Icelanders to the capital of the country

Mocăniţa Steam Train
Europe's last steam-powered forestry train invites you on a vintage trip across the Vaser Valley in the Maramures Mountains

Pain, Amour et Chocolat
If you have a great love affair with chocolate, you have to visit Bread, Love, and Chocolate Fair in Antibes for the Valentine's Day weekend

Halloween in Montreal
All the spooky, scary, and terrifying things to do in October

New Year’s Eve (Silvester) in Germany
Ready to jump on the bandwagon of Germans who celebrate New Year’s Eve loud and wild?

Cattle Descent (Cow Parade)
Celebration of the arguculture and the art of shepherding

Galungan and Kuningan
The festival to honour the win of good over the evil

Kadayawan Festival
A celebration of life and gratefulness—that's what this festival is about

Zagreb Christmas Market (Advent Zagreb)
The spirit of Advent and entertainment for the whole family awaits in one of Europe's best Christmas destinations

New Year's Eve in Tokyo
Discover the uniquely Japanese way of greeting the New Year

Festival de Barriletes Gigantes or Day of the Dead Kite Festival
Giant flamboyant hand-made kites embody the millennia-old tradition of communicating with the dead

Lone Star Rally
Check out the coolest motorcycle rally and high skill showcases during the weekend-long festival of motorcycle culture in Galveston

Bula Festival
"Hello" everybody; Bula Festival in Nadi welcomes everyone for a week of fun

Westman Islands Camping Festival (Þjóðhátíð)
A great festival that mixes music, drinking, eating and a little romance

Carnival of Santiago de Cuba
Country's most colorful and delightful carnival—the brightest jewel of Cuba's festivals

Dinant International Bathtub Regatta
The unusual Belgian water race attracts participants from all over the world

Waitangi Day
Festivities introduce Māori culture, highlighting traditional underground oven cooking and tribal customs

Madeira Carnival in Funchal
Joyful parades and endless fun on the streets