Events

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

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

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

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

Gnaoua World Music Festival
The Gnaoua music is a tradition established by the African slaves and has been well preserved and practised for a long time

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

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

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

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

Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
A collection of the most mystical music and dance on the planet, from Bjork to whirling derwishes

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

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

San Francisco Pride
Huge and spectacular LGBT weekend with over 40 years of history

Carnival of Blacks & Whites
This is one the most ancient carnivals in South America, its origins date back to the times of Spanish rule. Be ready to be painted in different colors!

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

Maggio dei Monumenti Napoli
Many palaces and private exhibitions become open for public once a year

Bulgaria Rose Festival
Rose is the symbol of Bulgaria, and it is often seen in folk embroideries and local art

Castells or Human Towers
An amazing tradition of constructing human towers

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

Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani
Plenty of religious events are associated with Buddhist Lent. The Candle Festival is one of them, but it is also one of the most spectacular festivals during the year

Sapporo Snow Festival
A bit commercialized but this beautiful festival of snow statues is a winter highlight in Sapporo parks

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

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

Toronto Ukrainian Festival
The largest Ukrainian Festival in North America

La Bienal de Flamenco
Don't miss the biggest flamenco event worldwide

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

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

Mexican Rodeos or Charreadas
The riders' grace and elegance make Mexican charreada look more like a stylish performance rather than a competition

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

Donauinselfest (Danube Island Festival)
Check out the biggest open-air music festival in Europe on the Danube Island

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

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

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

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

Fiesta de la Cruz
Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion is commemorated through vivid costumed dances

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.

Montreal Cirque Festival
The best circus performers from all around the globe perform right in streets of this city

Jai Alai Game
If you are looking for something weird and unique in Miami, this is it!

Zaouli Dance (Zaouli de Manfla)
Enjoy the unique and fascinating dancing tradition of the Gouro people

International Havana Ballet Festival
Enjoy spectacular ballet performances that take place once in two years in Havana

St. Olav Festival
The festival where culture, human rights, and values unite at historic venues like Nidaros Cathedral.

Spoleto Festival dei 2Mondi
A festival connecting two worlds and celebrating all forms of art

Salvador Bahia Carnival
The world's largest party shakes the streets of Salvador da Bahia

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

Jongmyo Daeje
A traditional parade to honour Korea’s royal ancestors that showcases vibrant costumes, elaborate rituals, and cultural performances.

Oblation Run
The statue of the naked man called Oblation gave the event its name and symbolic meaning

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

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

Baliem Valley Festival
Witness one of the most spectacular cultural events in the world and taste the life in Papua New Guinea

Naki-Zumo
This Baby Crying Festival that has been making children cry for over 300 years!

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

Edmonton Heritage Festival
See the whole world in one weekend without going outside of Edmonton

Geisha Dances in Kyoto
Don't miss the chance to meet prominent Japanese Geishas while in Kyoto

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

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.

Andong Mask Dance Festival
Get ready for your heart to burst with excitement at this exuberant celebration of the Korean tradition

Kāwhia Kai Festival–Hamilton Waikato
Māori cuisine has many specialties. Try sweet potato and meat cooked in underground ovens and served in flax baskets

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

Thimphu Tshechu
Each dance, performed at this festival, is an old story that combines costumes, masks, and sacred knowledge

Copenhagen Jazz Festival
Catch local and international jazz stars at the premier destination for music lovers

Sumida River Fireworks Festival
One of the oldest and most famous fireworks shows in Japan

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

Regent's Park Outdoor Open Air Theatre
The actors perform in both warm starry nights and stormy weather

Celtic Connections
Musicians from Celtic countries and further lands annually reunite in Glasgow in the celebration of folk music

Zheravna Festival of the National Costume
The Festival of the National Costume provides a genuine experience that almost resembles a time machine

Da Shuhua Molten Iron Fireworks
Witness this breathtaking alternative to a traditional firework show

L'entre-Deux Biennales Circus Festival
This contemporary circus brings true aesthetic pleasure

Throat Singing
Hypnotizing sounds seem to be coming from the afterlife—Mongolian singing must be the weirdest traditional music in the world

The Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival
Are you brave enough to see hundreds of clowns?

King Mango Strut Parade
The weirdest event you may ever see, but the one that will make you laugh and relax

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Giant balloons flood the streets of the Big Apple during Thanksgiving Day

Montréal Pride (Fierté Montréal)
Join this stylish, sexy and hot summer event

Edinburgh International Festival
A showcase of the world's best music, dance, theatre, and opera in Edinburgh every August

Aarhus Festival
The largest cultural event in Aarhus and one of the largest in Denmark

Festival Django Reinhardt
The annual mecca for the fans of jazz, guitars, and Romanis

Bayreuth Festival
Feel the atmosphere of the most prestigious opera festival dedicated to a single composer–Richard Wagner

August Full Moon Festival
Athens' monuments bathed in moonlight offer free admission only once a year—an occasion not to be missed

The Rencontres d'Arles
During this festival, you'll be able not only to admire photography but also the architecture of the festival's venues

Prague Spring Festival (Pražské Jaro)
A large orchestral and chamber music event attracting the best talents

Bababoom Festival
Relax to reggae music on the beautiful Italian beach on the east coast

Leeds Light Night Lights Festival
Don't miss UK’s most mesmerizing light festival

Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain (FIAC)
An opportunity to discover some of world's best contemporary art in the heart of Paris

Carnaval del País in Gualeguaychú
This celebration is not a show for tourists but a really authentic holiday for locals, and it claims to be the world's longest carnival!

Seoul Drum Festival
Experience Korea's rhythm and percussion at the event, which promises an extraordinary fusion of talent and culture.

Flamenco
What is probably the most famous of Spanish traditions is so often misunderstood—flamenco is not a dance!

Taj Mahotsav
Celebrate the cultural heritage of ancient India, its traditions and customs by visiting one of the most popular festivals of Agra

Litchfield Jazz Festival
Litchfield is famous for its annual jazz festival–be sure to check it out!

TIFF or Toronto International Film Festival
Film stars and fans from the planet's corners gather in Toronto for one the world's biggest film festivals

Cherry Blossom Festival
Enjoy the transcendent beauty of the cherry blossom together with endless family fun

Freetown Christiania
One of Copenhagen's most famous attractions, a town inside a town

Perth International Jazz Festival
Australians surely know a little something about jazz music, and this festival is living proof of it

Hanseong Baekje Cultural Festival
This one-of-a-kind event showcases more than four centuries of history and culture for one of the historic Three Kingdoms of Korea

Aoi Matsuri (Festival)
Go back to ancient Kyoto and take in the real atmosphere of imperial culture

Kurentovanje Carnival in Ptuj
Drive away winter along with mystical Kurants and festive-goers at the Kurentovanje carnival

Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival
A picnic and a Shakespearean drama at Griffith Park is a perfect plan for a summer evening

Festival de las Naciones
Experience a range of cultures under one roof

Milano Film Festival (MFF)
A movieholic can't miss this film event while visiting Milan

Columbus Pride Festival and Parade
One of the largest pride festivals in the Midwest

Vancouver International Jazz Festival
The largest music festival in British Columbia with 1800 artists and over half a million jazz fans

MAYA Music Festival
No music festival in the world can boast a more stunning stage than a 26-meter high monkey head of MAYA

SXSW Film Festival
The best film festival in Texas and one of the best in the world

Jazz Middelheim
An annual summer jazz fest at the charming Middelheim Park in Antwerp

Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival
A puppet show holiday is a great delight for the whole family

Les Nuits de la Guitare de Patrimonio
The Nights of Guitar is a great rock music event on Corsica

Envision Festival
An annual gathering to promote sustainable development and raise the sense of community

Hans Christian Andersen's Birthday and Festival
Visit Odense and learn more about H.C.Andersen, a man that became one of Denmark's symbols

Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas Concert
One of the most famous choirs in the world is performing in its hometown. Don't lose your chance to hear them live

Telluride Film Festival
The San Juan mountains are the place where new cinema stars are discovered annually

Traditional Turkish Puppet Shadow Theater: Karagöz & Hacivat
The fights between uneducated yet witty Karagoz and literate Hacivat used to make even the very Sultan laugh

Arena di Verona Opera Festival
Watch an opera at a majestic Roman amphitheatre

San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM)
The longest-running film festival in America

Wayang Kulit Puppet Theatre
This art from ancient times is fascinating even without understanding the language—enjoy the music and the mysterious dance of shadows!

Sauti za Busara (Swahili Music & Cultural Festival)
Three nights of a rich variety of non-stop live African music at the Old Fort

Whirling Dervish Sema Ceremony
Spinning prayers pave their way to the divine and pass on newly established spiritual treasures to spectators

Holland International Blues Festival
Save the date for this unique jazz festival

Big Apple Circus
A well-known tourist attraction of New York City

Britt Music & Arts Festival
The premier outdoor performing arts festival of the Pacific Northwest

Akbank Caz Festivali
For over two weeks in fall, Turkish and international jazz will ring throughout Istanbul

Rising: Melbourne (Melbourne Festival)
A leading art event in Australia brings more than two weeks of entertainment at indoor and outdoor venues throughout the city

Attend the Megachurch
World's largest Protestant church with 800,000 members is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records

Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
The largest film festival in the United States

Enchanted Forest of Light
A magical light display in Los Angeles County

Franklin Park Zoo Festival of Lights
Nocturnal light magic at Franklin Park Zoo

Colorado Shakespeare Festival
One of the oldest and most atmospheric theater events in Colorado

Shaolin Flying Monks Temple
Did you know that impossible became truely possible? Master the art of flying with Shaolin monks

Kate Festival or Lễ hội Katê
The unique festival of Cham ethnic minority group Kate that expresses their respect to the gods by colourful performance

Madrid en Danza International Dance Festival
Madrid en Danza Festival turns the city into a real dance capital for over three weeks every year

Chorégies d'Orange
Visit the world's best preserved Roman theater in Orange when it hosts summer opera festival

Bratislava Jazz Days
Visit one of the most famous jazz festivals in Europe

Lyon Festival of Lights (Fête des Lumières)
Once a year, night time in Lyon reveals the city's special colors

Japan Festival Houston
Immerse in Japanese culture every spring in downtown Houston

Spring Awakening Music Festival
A summer gathering of leading DJs from all over the world

Luminato Festival
About 10,000 artists from 40 countries, and a million visitors—the scale is impressive as is the art!

Osheaga Music Festival
The world's seventh top-grossing festival draws over 130,000 devoted fans from all over North America and Europe every summer

MOVE IT
The world’s largest dance event, celebrating all forms of performing arts

Academy Awards (the Oscars)
It's always exciting to watch the ceremony online, but being a part of it and seeing all your favorite stars passing by right in front of you is a unique experience

Creamfields
The best weekend dance party in England! This event attracts the best DJs and thousands from all over the world

Kumpanjija Performance
See a unique historical dance on Korcula Island with sword fights

Seattle Pride
Celebrate LGBT Pride at one of the longest-running festivals of its kind in America

Greenwich + Docklands International Festival
This summer weekend is devoted to modern art and outdoor performances

FAN EXPO Vancouver
A colorful cosplay event for all fans of pop culture entertainment

Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Enjoy ten days of jazzing at Australia's largest jazz festival

Casino du Lac‑Leamy Sound of Light Show
Six amazing pyrotechnic performances over the Ottawa River

Maui Film Festival
Watching a movie right on the beach under a starry tropical sky is a great festival experience

EXIT Festival
The mission of the festival is to spread the message of freedom and love to the whole planet

Street Performances
Besides oranges, Covent Garden's jugglers are skilled enough to shuffle knives and chainsaws

Budapest Autumn Festival (Budapesti Őszi Fesztivál)
Feel the spirit of Contemporary Art on the streets of ancient Budapest

San Diego International Fringe Festival
Eleven days of the beautiful, the bizarre, and the unexpected

Umbria Jazz
The largest and most famous jazz festival in Italy

Wirikuta Los Cabos
A garden is an ideal place for a quiet walk, a bike ride, or an ancient mystical theater

NYC Winter Lantern Festival
A Chinese holiday tradition gains popularity in New York City

World of WearableArt Awards Show (WOW)
You're going to be truly WOWed by this explosion of extravagance

Ana Desetnica International Street Theatre Festival
Be there as the streets of Ljubljana transform during this vibrant theatre festival

Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival
Discover a piece of music you've never heard before—Ultima performers surprise even the most experienced concert-goers

Concord Jazz Festival
Revel in jazz tunes swirling around the amphitheater in Concord Hills and around the town's streets

Winter Jazzfest
A key event of the New York City jazz scene featuring prominent musicians from around the world

Vilnius Jazz Festival
Experience the splendor of jazz music in the heart of Lithuania

Sundance Film Festival
The United States' biggest independent film festival is not to be missed by true cinema lovers

Fantasia Film Festival
The most outstanding and largest genre film festival in North America

ID NoLimits (former Lisboa Dance Festival)
The sounds of electronic music shake the walls of conference rooms

Melbourne Fringe
This annual madness, known as the Fringe Festival, embraces Melbourne once again with a huge amount of new art, ideas, and performances

Portland Winter Light Festival
A major winter festival in Portland showcases cutting-edge technology

Art Basel
Don't miss the chance to become a part of the art world for a week full of exciting events

BMW LSO Open Air Classics
A free open-air concert by London's oldest orchestra in the heart of UK's capital

Marsden Jazz Festival
Let the music ring across the lofty Yorkshire Pennies

Chinese New Year
Watch the iconic Dragon, Unicorn, and Lion Dancer parades and lots of cultural activities in the heart of Liverpool’s Chinatown

Melbourne Music Week
Melbourne Music Week creates a leisurely summer mood

Trento Film Festival
The first and oldest international film festival dedicated to the themes of mountains, adventure, and exploration

Chinese New Year
Check out a big Asian bash at the Chinatown Center and other events

Zurich Film Festival
Experience high-quality cinema by the most promising filmmakers from around the world

Toronto Light Festival
The largest art festival in Toronto brightens up winter

Big Apple Film Festival
Prepare to rub your shoulders with top-notch NYC-based filmmakers, writers, and actors

Jazz à la Villette Festival
This festival is proof that jazz is not dead!

Savannah Film Festival
The largest cinema showcase in the South's most beautiful city

Vail Jazz Festival
A laid-back party spanning all summer well through Labor Day

Pirate Fest Las Vegas
The only pirate-themed Renaissance Festival in Sin City

BIG Salsa Festival New York
A must-attend event for all salsa and bachata fans

Halloween in Denver: Parade, Zombie Crawl, and Wild Fall at the Zoo
Spooktacular October fun at the Mile High City