Festivals

Watching fireflies is a summer obsession for the Japanese

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

One of the greatest street parties that ends with impressive fireworks

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

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

One of the most unusual festivals in Europe, where snakes wrap the statue of San Domenico

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

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

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

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

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

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

A truly wild festival with giant floats and hundreds of participants

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

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

Become a part of the traditional ceremony of ship burning

Burning of the devil and saluting Congo gods—this is one of the most colorful festivals in Cuba

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

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

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

A touching Buddhist custom attracts thousands of participants in Honolulu

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

A loud week full of fireworks and processions that ends with impressive igniting of huge dolls

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

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

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

A wild pagan celebration, originating from local myths and folklore

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

Firefly watching is a favorite summer nighttime activity in Tokyo parks

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

The night when winter officially ends is celebrated with a champagne breakfast and huge bonfire in Uppsala and Lund

These beautiful bonfire nights are held in every town and village of Provence

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

This midsummer celebration in Nordic style has lots of traditions and secrets to be discovered

Dance under the fireworks at this incredible summer festival in the heart of Quebec City

If you're into fireworks and other festivities, you're going to like this mix of sparkling clouds, live concerts, and art

Enormous characters set afire to guide ancestors to the other world

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

Definitely the wettest in Japan! This water-throwing festival brings both happiness and prosperity

This grand fireworks finale spans over two kilometers of the riverbank!

This magnificent half an hour spectacle in the sky will be an event you'll always remember

Spain is known all over the world for its crazy festivals, but this one takes the cake for being the most bizarre

A scary, and at the same time majestic spectacle—the sight of burning island is

Enjoy one of the most unusual ways to celebrate Buddha's birthday

One of the oldest and most famous fireworks shows in Japan

Witness this breathtaking alternative to a traditional firework show

The Tazaungdaing Lights Festival has its own unique and distinctive beauty and plays a huge role in the spiritual life of the Myanmar people

Kick up your heels to see off the outgoing year and celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a magnificent way!

Saint John’s Day begins with solemn mass followed with the fires of John and Renaissance football

The Penghu Ocean Fireworks Festival is one of the most attractive summer events in Taiwan

A Spanish festival of fire and horses dedicated to St. Anthony

Magic is in the air when thousands of synchronous fireflies light up the dark forest

A performance dedicated to the Fire and Water gods includes dancing in the fire and giving offerings

Called bonfire capital of the world, Lewes hosts the largest festivities in the UK

Celebrate the transition from summer to winter in a traditional Celtic way

One of the last major fireworks shows of the year

Experience the enchanting sight of bonfires reflecting on the river and the magical evening sky in the Allgau region

Tenggerese worshippers bring offerings to the crater of Mount Bromo volcano

Da Nang hosts a competition of the world-class firework shows and calls it 'Symphony of Colours'

Thick hilly forests of Maharashtra are India's best spot to observe lightning bugs

Get your portion of family warmth sitting by the Martinsfeuer

This fierce festival of "fire and violence" includes lots of smashing, dedicated to Yasaka Shrine in Ushitsu of Noto Peninsula

The Fire War to scare the demons away!

Enormous lantern-floats with human figures and intense dancing make this summer festival extraordinary

A custom of whip cracking used to drive winter away

Harvest season is warmly welcomed with dancing and singing by the bonfire

A unique community lantern parade in Brighton

Despite good chances to be wounded, one of the world's most dangerous parties annually gathers tens of thousands of thrill-seekers in San Juan de la Vega

Sitges Fiesta Mayor is one of the most important events of the year featuring a spectacular 30-minute firework display that lights up the Mediterranean

The Old Year Dummies flood the streets of the Panamanian cities and villages symbolizing the approaching end of the year

A local event where the village becomes one big family

Don't miss a chance to see a fire-walking festival on Mt. Takao

Spend a few days of your life in a "Mad Max" movie setting

A dazzling fireworks festival and international competition

One of the most funny and quirky festivals in the USA

With its beautiful colours and stunning displays, the Shinmei fireworks festival will not leave you disappointed!

Ship burning and various fun activities at the Viking Encampment

In the city of Jarandilla de la Vera, locals celebrate an important holiday by hitting each other with brooms of fire

This fire and bread feast marks the end of winter

A popular celebration in South India

A spectacular display on Bonfire Night in London

What a little wonderland to break the winter melancholy!

A free winter festival in Lititz, a cozy Pennsylvania town