Festivals

Just for one week, the cherry trees of New Haven are in full bloom

The city’s signature spring-start event in the biggest park of Southern California

A month-long celebration of the blooming season

The annual celebration of Dominican culture and heritage

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

A fervent celebration of masculine strength and feminine grace

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

The largest Filipino festival outside of Philippines

Filipinos commemorate their heroes and heritage with the reenactment of the historical events

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

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

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

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

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

One of the most beautiful spring holidays with unique traditions and lively colourful celebrations

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

Four days packed with spectacular Italian-themed entertainment

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

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

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

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

One of the world's largest Oktoberfest celebrations takes place in the south of Brazil, so far from its birthplace

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

The largest Ukrainian Festival in North America

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

Discover the symbol of the Polynesian culture and an iconic event for people proud of their heritage and history

Taking sheep up or bringing them down from the mountains is a great occasion to celebrate folk traditions in a hillside village

This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

Quebec's national holiday celebrates the longest day of the year

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

See the unique annual celebration of the First Nations dedicated to the awakening of nature

A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

During the first weekend of May people in masks and costumes take to the streets of Lisbon to celebrate historical and cultural ties that exist between Spanish and Portuguese regions

One of the most important and majestic celebrations in Thailand!

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

The mix of Catholic and African traditions is highlighted with stunning processions

Cinco de Mayo introduces the best of Mexican culture preserved in San Francisco

The annual Moomba Festival taking place on the Yarra River personifies its influence on the culture of the people who once lived here

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

Every year the historically Jewish district of Kazimierz turns into a time machine with the sounds of Jewish music

The festival of Romanian traditions culminates with the "hora"—a circle dance from Transylvania, Maramures, and Moldova

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

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

Immerse yourself in indigenous culture in the mountains of central Puerto Rico

If you are looking for a party, try the most popular one among the Filipinos themselves

Discover the musical capital of Colombia at the Ibague Folk Festival. Folk and traditional music and dances await you!

The Heiva festival is one of the most fun ways to experience the culture of Bora Bora

The Kachin Manao Festival is a traditional New Year celebration

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

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

One of the most popular folk music festivals in the world takes place in the Spanish seaport of Ortigueira

A wonderful occasion to do some fine crafts shopping with your family

Burntisland Highland Games are the second oldest games in Scotland and are a perfect opportunity to have some quality time.

An authentic and unique Maya ritual

Once a year, streets flood out with drummers playing congo for an unusual celebration

A creative tradition to celebrate the patron of the village of Cucuron

An annual celebration organized by the Japanese community in NYC

All in one—this festival is an overview of the art, agriculture, flora, fauna, and craftsmanship of Cyprus

Labour Day parades or traditional Spring celebrations? It's up to you to decide what this holiday is about.

People come to Japantown to celebrate spring’s arrival and the joys of life in a Japanese way

Visit the oldest Celtic celebration in Maryland

Immerse yourself in Italian culture dancing with the giant Giglio through the streets of Manhattan

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

Celebrate donkey races, dhow sailing, ancient bao games, and everything about the rich Swahili heritage

A colorful parade of masks and costumes kicks off the holiday season in Puerto Rico

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

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the colonial age and celebrate everything French

Celebration of Inuit, First Nations and Métis heritage

Experience a range of cultures under one roof

Saint Theodore's Day refers to the seasonal winter holidays and the greeting of spring

Living Mayan history and culture can be observed during the Equinox and Solstice ceremonial celebrations

The competition celebrating traditional Irish music and culture

Dancing on hot-red coals will definitely become one of your favorite tourist attractions in Bulgaria

Managua patron saint party features sport events, horse parades, a carnival, and a procession of 'diablitos'

Celebrate J-culture with traditional art, performances, and food

The most award-winning festival of the Philippines

The day to celebrate Polish heritage in New York City

The celebration of all Scottish things

The biggest event in Los Angeles Koreatown

Feel some Western charm at Santa Clarita valley recreating the atmosphere of its cowboy past

Celebrate the arrival of the spring as bright as you can!

Immerse in Japanese culture every spring in downtown Houston

The Hindu festival of light popular in South India

Don't miss a chance to see this unique tradition which takes place only once every seven years

See the unique "Bun grabbing contest" as participants climb enormous bamboo towers covered with buns at the Cheung Chau Bun Festival

One of North America's best folklore festivals

The largest gathering of Scottish clans in the United States

A massive yoghurt festival that involves religious and cultural celebrations and attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators

Celebrate the Birthday of the Chinese Goddess of the Sea while watching Chinese opera performances with thousands of Hongkongers

A trip to Hawaii isn't complete without a traditional Hawaiian party

Visit one of the largest Roma festivals in the world

The largest event dedicated to Latin American culture in Northern Italy

One of the largest free festivals of the North West

One of the most popular ethnic festivals in Central Ohio

The unique customs and traditions of Bulgaria turn Surva into a significant cultural event

The biggest cultural event of the year on Bali

Visit the largest Gypsy Festival in the country

Every year, Basque people celebrate their language and culture

A drum parade and street party to honour San Sebastián

One of the largest German parades in the United States

What an amazing event for all the francophiles—celebrating France’s Independence Day

A celebration of traditions of three Native American Tribes

The largest ethnical event on the archipelago

A celebration of the rich and glorious Scottish cultural heritage

A sweet holiday celebrating siblings' affection

A great chance to see the caleidoscope of world folklore and cuisines

The celebration of women that marks the beginning of monsoon season

A chance to dress up and fully immerse yourself in Japanese culture

Feel China’s and world's fascinating culture, history and spirit during the Shanghai Tourism Festival

Cowboy homes, the birthplace of tequila, and mariachi music are all showcases in month-long festivities

The largest and oldest celebration of Welsh culture in the world

Parintins Folklore Festival that presents myths and legends using parade carts and giant puppets

Giant puppets parade the streets of Angono

A vibrant Dayak ethnic festival, marking the end of the harvest season in Sarawak, Malaysia and West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Check out this annual festival to honor Japanese culture and food

Much more than just a safari—learn about African nature and meet the people of various local tribes and see their performances and handcrafts

Take in Japanese culture under the fragrant pink trees

One of the best ethnic festivals in Dayton

A free, locally-produced multicultural event

"Let Holy Trifon bring great luck" is one of the wishes during this celebration

A festival dedicated to the culture and traditions of Ireland, Scotland and Wales

What a tribute to the beauty of Japanese culture!

Passing on Japanese traditions has never been this fun

Three days of delicious food and lively music and dancing

Celebrate Irish culture and heritage in Dayton

Lots of Japanese food, culture and entertainment

The best showcase of Muslim talents in arts and entertainment

Check out the Jurjevanje festival in Črnomelj for an incredibly fresh experience of traditional music

What's in common between Orpheus and bagpipers? Visit the village of Gela and see for yourself

A free folk festival at the Mall showcases culture and arts from all over the world

Three days of Greek music, dance and wonderful food

Go experience the Irish attitude at the largest three-day Irish festival in the world

One of the largest Japanese cultural events in the U.S.A.

Some old-fashioned craic from Ireland in Maryland

Lots of delicious food and excellent music in Kansas City, Missouri

In the name of performance and study of Celtic music and dance in the Southwest

A vivid celebration of Italian American culture

The largest cultural diversity event in Kansas City

One of the largest and oldest Japanese festivals in the United States

Come celebrate the cultural heritage of the Abouré community

The most tasty and merry ethnic festival of Columbus

Enjoy Greek cuisine and its rich culture at the Lonsdale Street Festival organized by the Greek diaspora in Melbourne

A great occasion to learn more about Hawaiian traditions and culture

A great celebration of Greek culture in the middle of Atlanta

Buy a bonsai, see how mochi ice cream is made, and feel the cherry blossom spirit on this annual island festival

One of the best Irish Festivals of the Midwest

Celebrate the national holiday of the indigenous people of Morocco