Events

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Honour Guard Ceremony
A one-hour military demonstration that attracts approximately 300,000 viewers every year is surely something that may pique your interest

Aloha Festivals
A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

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

Pi Mai or Songkran—Lao New Year & Water Festival
No fireworks or fancy family dinners, but rather a temple worship, splashing water, and street food

Fiesta del Gran Poder
The Lord delights in watching Bolivians trying to outdance one another to please the Gran Poder

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

Lundakarnevalen or Lund Carnival
Lund is one of the most intense student towns of Sweden. Every four years its intensity and level of fun rise well above the maximum!

BFI London Film Festival
This is a great event for the local and international film industry and a wonderful occasion to meet your favourite actors in person

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

Dervish Dancing Performance
Take a glance of one of the most impressive performances of Cappadocia's best whirling dancers

Le Défi de Monte-Cristo or the Monte Cristo Challenge
You can either repeat Edmond Dantès' feat or watch the 2-kilometer swimming race and enjoy yourself on the shore

Merrie Monarch Festival
One of the most colorful cultural events in Hawaii held to honor King David Kalakaua

Metropolitan Opera in the Parks
Beautiful opera music in the relaxed atmosphere during the Summer Recital Series

Hogwarts in the Snow
Still waiting for your invitation letter to Hogwarts? Luckily, today muggles can freely roam the school for wizards!

Toronto Caribbean Carnival or Caribana
Toronto invites lovers of Caribbean culture to the largest North American street festival of colorful traditions

Pétanque World Championship (Mondial La Marseillaise à Pétanque)
A sport in which the French are the ultimate champions

Chiang Mai Flower Festival
The celebration of the end of the cool season with plenty of flowers is one of the most colorful events of the year

The Gitan Pilgrimage
Watch a small sleepy seaside town of Saintes Maries de la Mer turns into a noisy and wild carnival with Gypsy dancing and music

BBC Proms
Enjoy eight weeks of world-class music in iconic venue at a reasonable price

Shamanism
Professional shamans will connect you with spirits, but listen carefully as maybe your ancestors are trying to tell you something

Paucartambo Festival
Learn about Peruvian history, pay respect to the dead, honor the Virgin, and try not to lose your head in the craziness of this event

Rodeo
An undeniable part of Texas culture. Don't miss the Rodeo season and enjoy some original shows

Cowal Highland Gathering
At Highland dances, Scottish boys and girls perform in national costumes dancing to the traditional sounds of the hornpipe

Bay to Breakers
Have you ever seen a race of 50,000 chickens, bunnies, aliens, spidermen, batmen, and other pop-culture heroes?

Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival
You'll be amazed at the amount of lanterns and their style diversity, but this is more than just a matter of beauty

New Year's Eve
Celebrate the night away in the largest city of Canada's Québec province!

Brighton Christmas Market (Winter Fayre)
This Christmas market truly verges on the sublime

Krakow New Year's Eve (Sylwester)
One of the largest annual events in Małopolska capital takes place at the central square

Liverpool Carnival
Come to celebrate samba and all things Brazil at Liverpool's Brazilica Festival

Tanjazz Festival
Whether you're a jazz buff or an amateur musician, this festival is the place to be

Field of Light Uluru
In the middle of the desert, a new sparkling life is bursting with colors as soon as the sun goes down

New Year's Eve
Ring in NYE at the beach or in the bustling megapolis of Kuala Lumpur

Horseback Shrimp Fishing
A unique fishing tradition is still preserved in Oostduinkerke

Sumo Grand Tournaments
Check out this famous and ancient Japanese sport in action!

Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival
One of the world's most famous carnivals, second only to Rio, is held in the Canary Islands

Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade
Pooches let their ego shine at the largest dog costume parade in the world

Fiesta de La Tirana
The evil spirits are scared off by the rhythms of the devils' dance

Beer Festivals
Autumn is the best time to discover the beer culture of Belgium

Fiestas del Charco
Enjoy the unforgettable emotions of this day full of fun. This fiesta of joy is one must-visit during your Canary vacations

Whirling Dervishes at Mevlana Festival
Though ecstatic whirling ceremonies might be experienced in many cities of Turkey, the rite's birthplace city of Konya is unmissable one

Festival Del Globo (International Balloon Festival)
Meet one of the largest hot air balloon festivals in Latin America

Maryland State Fair
Rides, games, food, and lots of entertainment

Graves Mountain Apple Festival
Embrace fall splendor at this much-anticipated event

Cinco de Mayo
Bring your amigos and enjoy the fiesta with some Mexican flavor. There will be fresh margaritas, and mariachi music—a true Mexican festival in NYC!

The “New Fairs” or Feiras Novas
The traditional celebration of the end of the harvest

New Year's Eve
Waterfront fireworks and countdown parties with Table Mountain in the backdrop

Istanbul Coffee Festival
Join over 30,000 people at one of the world's biggest coffee festivals

Fiesta San Antonio
A huge Fiesta, lasting for 10 days, is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures of San Antonio

Amsterdam Dance Event
One of the biggest dancing events in Europe attracts 350,000 visitors from around the world yearly

ZoukOut
"One world, one tribe, one music, one dance"—that's the spirit of Singapore's most hip festival

New Year's Eve in New Orleans
Fleur De Lis drop and a fireworks display over the Mississippi—New Orleans knows how to celebrate in style

Ultra Korea Festival
A world-renowned music festival for electronic dance music enthusiasts, guaranteed to wake the party animal in everyone!

Texas SandFest in Port Aransas
One of the largest beach festivals in Texas welcomes everyone to get dirty and play in the sand and create beautiful sculptures

Ultra Europe Music Festival
Feeling the beat of Adriatic with an ultrahip Ultra music festival

Halloween
Spooky, scary, and fun things to do in the shopping capital of the Middle East

Paro Tshechu
This festival reveals the secrets of compassion and peace through sacred dances and ritualistic music

Terra Lumina Lights Festival
Take a walk down this enchanted lights path

New Year's Eve
Usher in the New Year in Hawaii with a festive vibe and some authentic bliss

Boom Festival
Open your mind at one of Europe's best psychedelic trance music events

Jerusalem Light Festival
With thrilling light installations, sound effects, and the overall majesty of the old city, Jerusalem Light Festival will be a high point of your visit

Viareggio Carnival (Carnevale di Viareggio)
Unique masks, floats, and traditions make this carnival a must-see

New Year's Eve in Bali
Ring in New Year dancing on the beach and swimming in the warm ocean

New Year's Eve
Wild parties, colorful shows, and amazing fireworks await guests on Patong Beach and in other Phuket locations

Castells or Human Towers
An amazing tradition of constructing human towers

Light at Sensorio
Light at Sensorio invites you to Paso Robles to enjoy several fantastic light installations, including Field of Lights and Light Towers. You will be stunned for sure!

NATO Days in Ostrava & Czech Air Force Days
The largest air, army, and security show in Central Europe

Boryeong Mud Festival
Ten days of mud-packed activities are an excellent chance to wake up the inner child in you

Venice Film Festival
Come view a movie at the oldest film festival in the world

Posen Potato Festival
Potato, potahto...learn all about this veggie at this annual potato fest!

Holi Festival
A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

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

Corralejo Kite Festival
Three days full of fun, pleasure, colour, and wind

Festival of Roses
The festival where millions of roses are harvested will strike your imagination!

Lanesville Heritage Weekend
Don't miss one of the best street festivals in the state

Legoland
All in all, Denmark is the home of Lego. Are you ready to go back to childhood in the kingdom full of Lego constructions and fun rides?

Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow
Get a rare glimpse into the world of military aviation

Australian Jazz Convention
The longest-running annual jazz event in the world

Edinburgh Military Tattoo
A memorable representation of dance, military pageantry and music as part of the Edinburgh Festival

Bournemouth Air Festival
Check out one of Britain's greatest tourism events

The Zoo Project
Come to the zoo party and unleash the wild animal inside us all

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
Pumpkins are definitely highlights of the show here!

Electric Forest
Join in the forest family and feel the vibes and energy of this exuberant music festival in Rothbury, Michigan

Burning Man
A city in a desert where once a year dreamers from all over the world gather for pure expression without any boundaries

NKD Fest (EveryBody Naked Festival)
Youth and families gather every summer for this clothes-free festival. Dare to join?

Massive Song and Dance Celebration (Laulupidu)
Tens of thousands of performers and 100,000 in the audience

Fête de la Musique
The longest day and the shortest night of the year shouldn't just silently pass by. Do like the Parisians—party all night long!

Lviv Christmas Markets
Absorb the smells and sounds of Ukrainian Christmas across cozy holiday villages

Notte Bianca
Guaranteeing a memorable night, Notte Bianca truly holds something special for every guest

Open-Air Movie Nights
Movie screenings beneath the starry sky are a nice tradition for summer in the city

Great Valencia Fair, or Feria de Julio
A month of activities filled with color, concerts, and fireworks

Head of The Charles Regatta & Kayak Races
Check out the action on the Charles River in spring and autumn when Boston hosts two famous water races

Kaapse Klopse
The post-New Year celebration of the original value is a traditionally big event for Cape Town

Air Guitar World Championships
One of the most unique and extravagant festivals to attend

Festino di Santa Rosalia
The patron saint of Palermo who once saved the city is honored by a grandiose celebration

Village Halloween Parade
The Village Halloween Parade is the world’s largest Halloween procession as well as the only major nighttime parade in the U.S.

Airshow London-SkyDrive
Visit North America's best and most massive airshow!

European Bike Week
Over 100,000 motorcyclists visit Carinthia during Bike Week

Festa de São João do Porto
One of the greatest street parties that ends with impressive fireworks

Electric Zoo Festival
A wild music festival is a perfect place to spend a hot summer night

Fête de la Musique (Berlin Open Air Music Festival)
The beginning of summer is a great time to be in Berlin. That's when the Fête de la Musique takes place.

Hollywood Carnival
A street extravaganza full of dancers, musicians and performers

Fête du Costume in Arles
What could be better than lovely Arlesian women dressed in gorgeous costumes walking the streets of beautiful Arles?

Carnevale di Roma
Rome's famous piazzas turn into open-air theatres, that amuse visitors with masks, costumes, and comedy

Gladmat Festival
There is no better occasion to revel in Scandinavian delicacies than Gladmat Festival

Festivent Ville de Lévis
Enjoy the finest combination of live music and hot air balloons

Corpus Christi
Joining this colorful parade is a great way to get to know Spanish traditions and customs

St. Patrick's Day Festival & Parade
Join the best-in-class celebration of Irish national heritage

Munich Carnival, or Fasching
Wild celebrations, colorful costumes, parades, and performances create an unforgettable atmosphere all around the city

Tamworth Country Music Festival
Join the largest country music festival in Australia for ten days of non-stop music partying

Novitiation Ceremony or Shinbyu
In the Myanmar Buddhist tradition boys under the age of twenty have to enter the Buddhist Order

Winterlude
Check out the ice on the largest skating rink in the world along with other fun winter activities

Deepavali: The Festival of Lights
Full of joy Little India overwhelms with bright decorations, thousands of lights and typical Indian treats

Paris Fashion Week
One of the world's coolest fashion parties!

The 'Big Dill' Pickle Festival
Save the date for the world's biggest and most exciting pickle party

Carnival of Cultures
See the Berlin streets come to life while the colorful kaleidoscope swirls you in a bright wild dance!