Festivals

A vibrant celebration with over 150 years of history

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A party that simply can't be missed

Step into a real Halloween atmosphere with this sparkling procession

Joyful parades and endless fun on the streets

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

The festival that has made New Orleans famous!

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

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

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

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

The kissing festival for the singles

A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

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

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

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

A sport in which the French are the ultimate champions

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

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

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

A huge Fiesta, lasting for​ 10 days, is a celebration of the rich and diverse cultures of San Antonio

Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion​ is commemorated through vivid costumed dances

One of the largest beach festivals in Texas welcomes everyone to get dirty and play in the sand and create beautiful sculptures

Gourmets will be carried away by San Francisco’s food

A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

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

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

One of the world's most famous carnivals, second only to Rio, is held in the Canary Islands

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

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

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

This awe-inspiring street performance is more entertaining than any kind of circus

The post-New Year celebration of the original value is a traditionally big event for Cape Town

The region's most impressive Halloween celebration, featuring 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins

Do you believe in miracles? Many locals swear by Ekeko, the Andean god of abundance, claiming he can turn small trinkets into big blessings

Enjoy one of the most spectacular events in July

A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

A month of activities filled with color, concerts, and fireworks

The longest day and the shortest night of the year shouldn't just silently pass by. Do like the Parisians—party all night long!

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

The Village Halloween Parade is the world’s largest Halloween procession as well as the only major nighttime parade in the U.S.

If you think the best carnivals are only in South America, visit Basel and you might change your mind!

A traditional Catalan street party with giants, dragons​, lions and eagles taking part

Catalan answer to the carnival season is more than fun. It's spectacular!

Wild celebrations, colorful costumes, parades, and performances create an unforgettable atmosphere all around the city

This National Holiday is the largest and most important annual celebration in France

A free flamboyant music and dance event

Spend the best weekend on two wheels imaginable

This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

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

A pillow warrior lives inside each of us, and it's time to let him out for battle!

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

The beginning of summer is a great time to be in Berlin. That's when the Fête de la Musique takes place.

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

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

An annual prank originated in NYC in 2002

Flamboyant decorations, national costumes, and melodic carols make it the most colorful holiday tradition in Lviv

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

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

Join the massive procession and colorful celebration to remember the dead

The world’s weirdest show proves that San Francisco is an idyllic spot where you can be your odd self

Giant balloons flood the streets of the Big Apple during Thanksgiving Day

Full of joy Little India overwhelms with bright decorations, thousands of lights and typical Indian treats

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

The most popular music, art, and hot air balloon event in Tennessee

Become a part of this major Hindu festival in Goa

Experience Valencia’s silliest and funniest event at the infamous tomato fight

A street extravaganza full of dancers, musicians and performers

You never know how far the imagination can go ​unless you visit the Art Car Parade & other vehicle events in Houston

The bright, colorful, and fragrant Lemon Festival is among the most important events of the Riviera

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

This iconic Canadian topping is made of maple sap collected from tree trunks—what a generous gift from nature!

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

One of the biggest events that are​ socially important for Nepalese, features a huge decorated chariot moved around the city of Patan

Find out how Cambodian spiders taste like

Water throwing awaits the residents of towns and villages in Myanmar after the arrival of a tropical spring

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

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

Don't miss one of the best street festivals in the state

Don't miss Mississippi's largest art event!

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

Top season occurs during the spring when the jjukkumi ("baby" octopus) is at its best and most tasty

Pooches let their ego shine at the largest dog costume parade in the world

The largest Ukrainian Festival in North America

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

Welcome a new chapter of your life with a party in Space City

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

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!

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

Ride down one of San Francisco's steepest hills on your tricycle

Traditional Canarian Romarías welcome everyone to join the celebration full of fun and free food

Concerts, lectures, day-long Puebla street parties, and a fearless Mexican army in their finest military uniforms highlight the festival

The best film festival in Texas and one of the best in the world

A ten-day winter fun is made of mountain races, street performances, foods and music, and above all – famous Dog Derby

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

This amazing Renaissance festival in Cedar City has a lot to offer

One of the greatest street parties that ends with impressive fireworks

Grape cultivation and wine festivals constitute the tangible part of the French lifestyle. Everyone can join in!

A two-week long party for the fresh graduates

Celebration in the name of mystery and glory of the moon

Visit one of the finest fairs in Wisconsin

Celebrate Lviv city day in Ukraine's most European city

During the summer period, you can spend Friday evenings at the night market. This is not only for shopping but also lots of fun and great food!

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

The traditional celebration of the end of the harvest

A huge celebration that opens Phuket's peak season

Aphrodite's sun-kissed isle promises the last night of a year to be like no other!

The Festival of Lights of Osaka consists of two main events and welcomes everyone to rejoice in this extravaganza

A very traditional street market in Milan

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

Amusement parks, scary attractions and amazing costume parties throughout the state

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

Immerse yourself into the electrifying atmosphere and raw flavor of the Caribbean at Bacchanal Jamaica Road March and other events

Feel the spirit of Contemporary Art on the streets of ancient Budapest

Cornwall's most prominent lights and arts festival

Prepare for one of America's most scenic ballooning weekends

The November gay pride parade in the Argentina’s capital has been held since 1992

Life is too short for not jumping into mango heaven at one of Delhi’s most popular events

New Orleans would never miss a chance to dress up and party

Plan your fall with this street fair in mind

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

Revelers in flamboyant costumes, along with music bands and costumed children, flood Malta's historic streets

Enchanting boat parades and street celebrations throughout Maine

The Sitges Carnival attracts more than 250,000 people to see its bright show and colourful parties, making it one of the most popular carnivals in the world

The loudest of Halloween events in New Orleans

A vibrant masquerade, street and dance parties

The biggest celebration in the South-West of France

Check out the most exquisite ways to celebrate NYE in Indonesia

The weekend full of fun, culminating with the colorful Dragon Parade

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

Hudson Valley's biggest Halloween event

The most massive Halloween parade and celebration in the Los Angeles area

One of the most unique and extravagant festivals to attend

Monroe Cheese Days or Green County Cheese Days is a three-day entertainment with lots of food and drinks

Feed the hungry ghosts in Hong Kong

Thanks to Guy Fawkes' attempt to kill James I, Londoners have another reason to set off fireworks and eat festive toffees

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

Go back to Victorian London at the historic Cow Palace Exhibition Halls

St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is definitely a party of a lifetime!

Witness the rural life of gauchos, porteños, and migrants who honour the traditions of their ancestors

Even though Carnival is more of a southern tradition, it's widely celebrated in Catholic provinces of the Netherlands

When Bolivians let their anger out, even the police are powerless and violent street fights break out

Get covered in paint at this festival of color

An ultimate summer fete Bermuda-style—ten days of non-stop fun

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

View a magical spectacle at sunrise when dozens of hot air balloons take to the sky

The most vibrant carnival in the Czech Republic

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

The oldest winter festival in Japan promises tons of fun

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

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

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

A week of bullfighting, carnival rides, entertainment, and fair food

One of the most important pavement art events in the world

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!

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

Four days packed with spectacular Italian-themed entertainment

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

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

A unique yearly event opens the hidden gardens of Amsterdam

Get ready for an annual Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival!

A highly anticipated season, filled with vibrant street parades and calypso music

Check out the biggest open-air music festival in Europe on the Danube Island

This fun event involves almost everybody in the town and attracts thousands of visitors

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

Carnival street parties are a must-see!

Take a break in one of Europe's largest castles to enjoy the medieval traditions of Wales

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

Incredible festivities and celebrations await you in Puerto de la Cruz

Did you know that bees can recognize human faces and have their own personalities? Bee-keeping festival is a perfect chance to discover more about the masters of honey

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

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

A week of massive daytime street parties and nightclub events

A flamboyant carnival floods the streets of Georgetown on Guyana's Republic Day

This hot-air balloon festival isn't just about flying in a balloon

A religious fiesta that blends Spanish traditions with African heritage

The biggest Latin festival in the Pacific Northwest

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

Promote a sustainable environment, active ways of transportation, and enjoy loud parties on the city's main streets

Discover the artistic expressions of various neighbourhoods, their songs, and urban folk customs at the Carnaval Porteño

Check out this small Rio de Janeiro style Carnival on the streets of Mallorca

Try out some of the best food Hell's Kitchen can offer

Celebrate the arrival of winter and the end of the year

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