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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A party that simply can't be missed

The festival that has made New Orleans famous!

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

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

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

A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

Step into a real Halloween atmosphere with this sparkling procession

Joyful parades and endless fun on the streets

The kissing festival for the singles

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

A sport in which the French are the ultimate champions

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

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

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

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

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

Gourmets will be carried away by San Francisco’s food

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

A Hindu festival celebrated with lots of colors and picturesque traditions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An annual prank originated in NYC in 2002

Spend the best weekend on two wheels imaginable

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

Join the massive procession and colorful celebration to remember the dead

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

Become a part of this major Hindu festival in Goa

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

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

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

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

A colourful and vibrant celebration of the Caribbean culture

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

A free flamboyant music and dance event

A street extravaganza full of dancers, musicians and performers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy one of the most spectacular events in July

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

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

This feast showcases Italian culture in America's melting pot

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Find out how Cambodian spiders taste like

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

A two-week long party for the fresh graduates

Celebrate Lviv city day in Ukraine's most European city

Visit one of the finest fairs in Wisconsin

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!

The US largest festival of Mexican and Latin American world

"Three-step, one bow", Dana acts, candlelit procession and other rituals are performed to worship Buddha

Don't miss this event if you want to feel the real American Halloween atmosphere

A week of massive daytime street parties and nightclub events

The world's seventh top-grossing festival draws over 130,000 devoted fans from all over North America and Europe every summer

Catalan style street party is an unsurpassable fun experience

One of the greatest street parties that ends with impressive fireworks

Madrid en Danza Festival turns the city into a real dance capital for over three weeks every year

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

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

Isn't it your lifetime dream to race in a cart of food between the neighbourhood bars?

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

Dive into the Art Deco era together with local enthusiasts during this three-day unique Miami-style soiree

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

Watching this multicolored running madness is hilarious, and participating is even more fun

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

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

A spectacular 10 days in western Kyoto!

The strangest and most absurd parade in LA (even the entire planet)!

This summer weekend is devoted to modern art and outdoor performances

Feed the hungry ghosts in Hong Kong

The most important Buddhist​ celebration in Laos welcomes its visitors with flowers, music, and wax castles

Put on your best black outfit on, paint your face pale white, take a cand​le – ready for the mystic life and death celebration

"Have yourself a merry little Christmas"—in the English style!

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

The mission of the festival is to spread the message of freedom and love to the whole planet

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with party horns in the city of Davao

A very traditional street market in Milan

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

Once a year, the world's LGBTQ+ community gathers in the most gay-friendly place on the planet to celebrate themselves

If you are overwhelmed by the number of Spanish festivals, simply choose the most colourful one

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

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

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

Carnival street parties are a must-see!

The traditional celebration of the end of the harvest

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

If you are a true comic fan this event should be number one on your list! Step into the world of fiction, act like your favourite hero, and meet your idols

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

Amazing works of art made from flowers and other greenery decorate the towns around the Canary Islands for only a few days each year. Don't miss a chance to see them

A huge celebration that opens Phuket's peak season

A signature Barcelona street festival not to be missed

Have fun all night long, celebrating the country's most popular holiday

Watch the 5th Avenue turn green during the largest St. Patrick's Parade in the world

Be there as the streets of Ljubljana transform during this vibrant theatre festival

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

The festival's motto is ”Let’s go crazy from laughter”

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

Do not miss the vibrant August holidays in the heart of Spain

Incredible festivities and celebrations await you in Puerto de la Cruz

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

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

The Fire War to scare the demons away!

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

Masks, wigs, and fancy dresses... This holiday without rules is celebrated on a large scale

Masterpieces of street art draw thousands of people to Lake Worth

Join this stylish, sexy and hot summer event

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

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

One of the most unique and extravagant festivals to attend

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

This is one of the biggest carnivals in Peru, which combines both Christian and prehispanic rituals

Huge and spectacular LGBT weekend with over 40 years of history

Lion dancers, Chinese acrobats, stilt walkers, and the heat of treasure hunt make unforgettable impressions

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

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

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

A unique yearly event opens the hidden gardens of Amsterdam

Experience the vibrant German version of Mardi Gras, filled with music, parades, and festivities!

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

This outdoor party creates a space for people to experience the city differently

For two days, Munichers celebrate CSD in memory of the Stonewall riots (gay demonstrations) in New York's Christopher Street in June 1969

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

The abundance of yummy, fluffy delicacies makes for a true paradise for anyone with an appetite for sweets

Half-naked men cross-dressed into Jesus and pregnant women playing Mary—San Francisco's way to celebrate Easter

Visit Cuba for the holiday that reveals its socialist nature

One of Copenhagen's most famous attractions, a town inside a town

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

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

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

Join in on one of Poland's unique Carnival traditions by tasting a piece of pickled herring, a classic and flavorful treat

The best weekend dance party in England! This event attracts the best DJs and thousands from all over the world

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

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

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

One of the biggest public holidays in Cuba is celebrated for three days

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

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