Festivals

Immerse yourself in the festive magic of a medieval town

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

Watching fireflies is a summer obsession for the Japanese

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

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

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

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

A vibrant celebration with over 150 years of history

A unique multimedia performance in a beautiful historical setting

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

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

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

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

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

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

The main squares of Polish cities turn magical in the winter

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

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

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

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

A month-long celebration of the blooming season

A beautiful festival to make a wish that will come true

100 years before Christ, Mallorca was already making wine

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

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

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

Explore some of the coziest festive fairs in Germany

Witness the traditional Moroccan horsemanship spectacle

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

Manchester City Center is especially joyful during the winter season

Holiday displays in Vienna are classy and stylish

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

A great chance to see a historic pageant and race

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

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

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

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

Berlin is the true capital of famed German Christmas markets

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

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

Take off your top to support gender equality

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

A truly wild festival with giant floats and hundreds of participants

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

Edinburgh celebrates the most wonderful time of the year

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

A festival that celebrates the beauty of Shibazakura

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

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

Become a part of the traditional ceremony of ship burning

The annual celebration of Dominican culture and heritage

The beautiful though often underappreciated blossom of the Japanese plum is one of the first signs of spring

This ancient Scandinavian market is recreated in this special UNESCO world heritage site

Four days packed with spectacular Italian-themed entertainment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go for a ride with a team of huskies in a picturesque backcountry

One of the world's biggest music and entertainment festivals

The festivities involve throwing torches on the wooden boats, carrying flags, putting up the gates, and singing

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

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

A fervent celebration of masculine strength and feminine grace

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

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

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

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

Enjoy the colorful sights of spring blossoms

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

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

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

This spectacle of parades, fireworks, open museums, and exclusive natural illumination happens just once a year during Rome birthday party

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

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

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

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

A music festival which represents Corsica's cultural identity

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

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

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

Enjoy a jaw-dropping show at this unique drive-in event

Germans are totally into pumpkins. You can check it out at the largest pumpkin festival in the world

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

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

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

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

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

Giant flamboyant hand-made kites embody the millennia-old tradition of communicating with the dead

Finally being nude brings some luck and fortune at this festival!

This Pagan feast may be erased from Gregorian calendar, but not from people'​s minds

Marking the last day of Khmer year, the festival is dedicated to ancestors and is a mix of solemn peaceful celebration and full of adrenaline festive activities

One of the most popular events that brin​gs thousands of Icelanders to the capital of the country

Feel the spirit of the Bunon tribe during an interesting aboriginal ritual

It is a colorful ceremony parading through the streets of Cusco, celebrating both Catholic and Inca tradition

A party that simply can't be missed

Joyful parades and endless fun on the streets

A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

Step into a real Halloween atmosphere with this sparkling procession

Enjoy a day out by the sea in the scenic village of Marsaxlokk and savor some fresh fish

No fireworks or fancy family dinners, but rather a​ temple worship, splashing water, and street food

A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

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

In honour of this Catholic Saint,​ Guatemalans perform a traditional indigenous dance

A celebration of everything about ginger hair and redheads

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

The biggest hot air balloon festival in the state

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

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

Over 100,000 vibrantly-coloured lanterns illuminate the Cheonggyecheon Stream

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!

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

The festival that has made New Orleans famous!

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

Visit Cavaillon's most fragrant and sweet festival and taste some Charentais melons—a local speciality

An old pre-Carnival tradition from Rapperswil, near Lake Zurich

This equestrian event in Avignon is an elegant and original spectacle

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

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 most important winter event in the French Riviera and one of the largest Carnivals in the world​​

Chuseok, or the Korean Thanksgiving, will not be complete without traditional Songpyeon, Korea's special rice cakes

Plenty of unsalted cod is dried by cold spring winds and almost freezing temperatures on huge wooden racks

A joyous and epicurean celebration of the arrival of the new Côtes du Rhône vintage

The kissing festival for the singles

Grab a checkered skirt and head for the Celtic Festival—tradition and lots of fun for the whole family

Beautiful opera music in the relaxed atmosphere during the Summer Recital Series

Every year, the town of Ibi is seized by frantic soldiers who reestablish new justice with flour bombs, eggs, and firecrackers

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

An unforgettable Taiwanese tradition in which thousands of bright lanterns light up the Pingxi sky!

One of the most notorious festivals in Thailand that does not have that much common with vegetarianism

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

Holidays wouldn't be complete without a winter market experience

A sport in which the French are the ultimate champions

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

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

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

Discover Corsican cheese traditions!

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

Florentines salute “crazy cart” carrying the first 2000 bottles of new wine with much ceremonial

Get some winter fun at the world's longest toboggan run

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

Have you ever seen a race of 50,0​00 chickens, bunnies, aliens, spidermen, batmen, and other pop-culture heroes?

It is perhaps the most authentic Native American event in Alaska. People there still preserve their old traditions

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

Beetle larvae, baby fish with their guts intact, and lamb testicles promise an unforgettable culinary adventure for daring food enthusiasts

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

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

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

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

Travel from town to town, visiting the festivities dedicated to the beautiful mimosa blossom

The largest music event in Northern Europe was inspired by Woodstock

Ravennaschlucht Christmas Market is a one-of-a-kind Christmas market that will impress you

The unusual Belgian water race attracts participants from all over the world

A little medieval town of Guardia Sanframondi situated about 60 km from Naples, hosts the mystical medieval event every seven years

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

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

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

This Christmas market truly verges on the sublime

A little province in the South of France is the chestnut capital of the world

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

The beautiful mystic sight of spinning fire rings is an unforgettable experience

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

A great festival that mixes music, drinking, eating and a little romance

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

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

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

One of the largest annual events in Małopolska capital takes place at the central square

Expect scary and wild parties at top clubs in the Golden City

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

Crowds of bears dance, growl, roll, die, and then resurrect in the snowy Romanian streets

Khmer New Year's Day is the happiest time in Cambodia when people wish each other peace, happiness, and prosperity

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

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

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

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

One of the best Easter traditions in the Big Apple, where New Yorkers show off their creativity

This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

A delicious festival to celebrate the hazelnut harvest