Festivals

Immerse yourself in the festive magic of a medieval town

Watching fireflies is a summer obsession for the Japanese

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

This three-day festival of electronic music and kitesurfing at Pink Lake welcomes you to dance your socks off and immerse into a magical vibe

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

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

A unique multimedia performance in a beautiful historical setting

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

The best way to get into the festive spirit is to visit a Christmas market—the vendors seem to be aware of the deepest desires of your Christmas heart

Huge bonfires are lit to ward off evil witches while Norwegians are getting married for fun during the midnight sun

Every June the streets of Lisbon are decorated, and the smell of grilled sardines fills the air for a few days

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

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

One of the greatest street parties that ends with impressive fireworks

The main squares of Polish cities turn magical in the winter

The event to celebrate the home-coming of Bishop Paolino in 431

A month-long celebration of the blooming season

Follow the aroma of gingerbread and mulled wine to Riga's finest holiday fairs

Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere and check out traditional Irish gifts

The annual celebration of Dominican culture and heritage

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

Travel back in time at this magnificent medieval fair

Witness the traditional Moroccan horsemanship spectacle

Explore some of the coziest festive fairs in Germany

Submerge to the world's coolest subaqueous party at Florida's coral reef

Fireworks and celebrations all over Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island

The magical beauty of Slovenia guarantees that you will have the best Christmas ever!

One of the most sought-after 4th of July celebrations across NY Long Island

A vibrant celebration with over 150 years of history

You’ll never know what Krakow really tastes like until you try some true Polish cuisine. The best time to do this is the National Pierogi Festival

54 footballers in traditional costumes play the brutal game to glorify their historic districts

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of winter holidays and savor mouth-watering Belgian delicacies

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

A beautiful spring-time tradition with long history

This Independence Day celebration will make you cherish diversity

One of the largest festivals on the Balearic Islands will surprise you with its amazing costumes and noisy parties

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

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

Fiesta Dos de Mayo is the holiday of the community of Madrid, commemorating a historical uprising

Most Vietnamese holidays are celebrated according to the Lunar Calendar which has a full moon cycle. The full moon festival hence is of a big meaning and is a monthly event in Hoi An

Those looking for romance will find it in the lake plateau of the Middle Atlas Mountains

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

The Mile High City celebrates Independence Day with music, picnics and fireworks

Enjoy spectacular fireworks shows, open-air events, and kids activities in the Dallas–Fort Worth area

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

Bag a unique holiday gift at one of the most visited festive fairs in Europe

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

A vibrant celebration of the national fish of Philippines

The festival of the most known Italian dish

Spectacular fireworks over the ocean are worth a visit to Miami on Independence Day

A classical music festival with breathtaking views over Amalfi Coast

One of the world's biggest music and entertainment festivals

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

A celebration of everything about ginger hair and redheads

Thousands of pilgrims walk to the foots of Andes to welcome new circle of life or honor the Lord

100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

The largest Filipino festival outside of Philippines

Inspiring event when young sons of the Incas show their strength and overcome different trials by fire

Patriotic music, parades, fireworks, and live entertainment

The biggest celebration in the South-West of France

Holiday displays in Vienna are classy and stylish

The whole city enjoys Independence Day festivities, music, and sports

Take off your top to support gender equality

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

Manchester City Center is especially joyful during the winter season

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

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

These ice caves will make you wonder if you are in Snow Queen’s kingdom

Reykjavik Christmas markets draw the attention of many tourists thanks to their fairytale atmosphere

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

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

50,000 yellow rubber ducks are splashed into the Chicago River to fundraise for the Special Olympics Illinois

The first week of April is the best chance to see Japanese cherry trees in full bloom!

Berlin is the true capital of famed German Christmas markets

A fervent celebration of masculine strength and feminine grace

Woodlawn Lake Park hosts the largest Independence Day event in San Antonio, but the city offers lots of other entertainment

Traditional festivals are not numerous on Ibiza, so the fiery summer welcoming is not to be missed

A beautiful festival to make a wish that will come true

Light up some bonfires, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate the shortest night of the year

Dragons, tigers, lizards, cats, and more! It gets very crowded up there, high in the sky

Edinburgh celebrates the most wonderful time of the year

Enjoy the fireworks from one of the many gondolas in St. Mark's Basin

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

Even though the climate of Minnesota does not favor cherry trees, St. Paul still boasts a place to enjoy beautiful sakura flowers

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

The Cat Parade takes place in Ypres every three years

A great chance to see a historic pageant and race

Just like all the traditional festivals of Slovenia, the Cherry Festival in Brda has something for everyone!

Every year on June 21st, sleeping is forbidden in Ushuaia

Rotterdam summer sparks with the vibrant and colorful carnival

Four days packed with spectacular Italian-themed entertainment

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

Japanese Lantern Festivals, where people commemorate the souls of the dead, is the second most essential event in the country after New Year's Eve.

The cheese fair held in the birthplace of pecorino itself offers the best selection of world-famous Tuscan cheese

One of the best and largest holiday markets in Europe

The national hunting and eating of the pilot whales for many people may seem an oddity, but for Faroese this has been a long time tradition

Mapuche Indians along with other Chilean indigenous nations celebrate their traditions in June

Established over 1,300 years ago, this annual Buddhist lantern festival brightens the hearts and skies of both Korea and the world

Krakow still has its own dragons. Usually, they hide in their cages, but for one weekend, everyone can see them flying around the city. Look up!

The iconic central square of Krakow, Rynek Główny, hosts most of the city's winter holiday festivities

The forecast is...lots of sunshine and fireworks!

Are you brave enough to lure a bull into the sea?

South Korea is blessed with cherry blossoms that turn the country into a fairy tale every spring

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

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

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

The biggest hot air balloon festival in the state

Scotland loves Christmas! It hosts some of the best Christmas Markets in the UK

This exciting and flirtatious dance plays a major role in the Dominican culture

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

These Maltese fireworks are not just pyrotechnical displays, they are Art!

A truly wild festival with giant floats and hundreds of participants

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

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

Rides, games, food, and lots of entertainment

Bonfires and songs highlight the celebration of St. John's Eve and summer solstice in Spain

The evil spirits are scared off by the rhythms of the devils' dance

Celebration of the arguculture and the art of shepherding

Become a part of the Caribbean festival in the heart of Montreal

Symbolic costumed performances and water fighting traditions that go back over 2,000 years

Go back in time to the Middle Ages and experience jousting tournaments, performances, and fun exhibits

Become a part of the largest celebration in Vancouver

Celebrate the arrival of summer in Scotland with music, bonfires, and uninhibited behaviour

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

The largest music event in Northern Europe was inspired by Woodstock

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

Join thousands of people in this amazing Independence Day celebration

If you see a figure with an umbrella coming down from a church on a rope—then you are in Basque Country!

Colorful and cozy Christmas markets in Spain ignite a desire to come back to this country again and again

A beautiful Memorial Day Weekend, with racing stars, live music, and plenty of food in the Queen City

One of the largest cultural celebrations in the U.S.

The street fairs in New York are all about tasting great food, finding bargains, and enjoying a little people-watching​

A vibrant harvest celebration in Lucban in the province of Quezon

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

What could beat winter dull better than the cheerful bustle of holiday fairs?

Become a part of the traditional ceremony of ship burning

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

These amazing firework displays take place at several locations along the river Rhine

Carnival, pig races, and other traditional entertainment

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

When visiting Sicily, don't miss the opportunity to try "green gold"—pistachios

The original setting and ancient Viking atmosphere makes you feel like a member of the warriors' camp

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

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

One of the largest tulip festivals in the world

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

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

Enjoy one of the most spectacular events in July

A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

Watch 13,500 lanterns illuminate the sky in Utah

Unique masks, floats, and traditions make this carnival a must-see

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

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

Are you ready for a flashback into 16th century?

Check out the largest hot air balloon festival in Canada with more than 125 balloons from all around the world

Visit the Canton of Valais or the famous region of Lavaux that boasts 830 hectares of terraced vineyards that stretch for almost 30 km along Lake Geneva

The cutest dog show in the ancestral home of golden retrievers

For just a few days each year, this waterfall is illuminated by the sun and becomes one of Yosemite’s most amazing spectacles

Maltese summer nights will provide you with a memorable experience with bursts of colour, music, and bright fireworks during the traditional festa (feast) season

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

Check out some of the most atmospheric Christmas fairs in Europe to get into the mood before the holidays

A sport in which the French are the ultimate champions

Spain has many crazy customs, witness one of them and try it during the Triana festivities

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

Experience freshly cooked delights by different Slovenian restaurants at the Friday food market in the heart of Ljubljana

Holidays wouldn't be complete without a winter market experience

Will you dare to get the full experience, camping at this festival?

Celebrate the Persian New Year in Zanzibar which has neatly been incorporated into tradition

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

A joyful harvest celebration when family and friends gather near the bonfire

One of the craziest events on the calendar turns into a real spectacle of fire and light

A free flamboyant music and dance event

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

Three days of electronic music on the Red Sea coast

One of the major firework shows in the world, with different competitions between plenty of countries

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

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

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

To mark the end of the Yule season, thousands of Vikings traditionally burn the galley with thousands of torches

Scary evil Santa twin occupies Austria, looking for bad, naughty kids

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

Have you ever seen gold in the air?

An interesting festival that celebrates fertility and openness that welcomes everyone!

When Huhu beetle larvae are eaten with closed eyes, they may be easily confused with buttery chicken

Visit one of the largest and longest-running fairs in Texas

Nestled in the mountains of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden is a true winter wonderland

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

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

Spring blooms dress Montreal in stunning pink

A great mix of music and fireworks

The indigenous people of Mexico gather thousands at the amphitheatre to introduce pre-Hispanic culture

A two-week long party for the fresh graduates

Behold countless lanterns in the sky above Pocono Raceway

One of the largest Pride celebrations in the world is attended by over 1 million people

A festival that celebrates the beauty of Shibazakura

Cherry blossom festivities in Taiwan attract about 50,000 tourists every year

In the context of the country's rich history, it's no wonder, Medieval festivals in France are so popular

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

A delicious festival to celebrate the hazelnut harvest

The largest fair of New Jersey offers old-fashioned fun