Music

Sankt Hans Aften (Midsummer)
A Nordic tradition, celebrated on the night before the Midsummer's Day

Fiesta Dos de Mayo (Day of Madrid Festival)
Fiesta Dos de Mayo is the holiday of the community of Madrid, commemorating a historical uprising

Holy Week & Easter
From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday: pray, love, and have fun!

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

Fiesta de La Tirana
The evil spirits are scared off by the rhythms of the devils' dance

Feria Juniana (June Fair)
Join this vibrant celebration in San Pedro Sula during the whole month of June

Cinco de Mayo
Drink lots of margaritas and cerveza celebrating the Mexican national holiday

Qoyllur Rit'i or Star Snow Festival
Thousands of pilgrims walk to the foots of Andes to welcome new circle of life or honor the Lord

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

St. Patrick's Day
The celebration of all things Irish all over the Great Britain

Hogueras de San Juan
Light up some bonfires, enjoy fireworks, and celebrate the shortest night of the year

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

Maibaumaufstellen (May Day Festival)
One of the most beautiful spring holidays with unique traditions and lively colourful celebrations

St. Patrick's Day
The bars and pubs of Berlin celebrate the Irish holiday with much enthusiasm

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

Springfest or Frühlingsfest Munich
The Munich Spring Festival offers a giant flea market, traditional performances, and even a beer beauty contest

Fiesta Broadway (Cinco de Mayo)
The US largest festival of Mexican and Latin American world

Cherry Blossom
From the University of Washington campus to city parks the pink bloom is everywhere

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

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

Easter in Greece
Church ceremonies and huge celebrations throughout the country

Les Bravades de Fréjus
A traditional feast day in the lovely little town of Fréjus

Cavalcata Sarda
A great way to feel the real spirit of Sardinia and learn about its culture and traditions

Traditional Cow's Ball
Celebrate the return of the cattle from pastures in anticipation of winter together with locals around Lake Bohinj

Festa Ħut (Fish Festival)
Enjoy a day out by the sea in the scenic village of Marsaxlokk and savor some fresh fish

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

Lomisoba
A mixture of pagan and Christian traditions, Lomisoba is a colorful insight into Georgian culture

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

Idyllwild Renaissance Faire
Immerse yourself in a medieval fantasy nestled in the San Jacinto mountains

Virgen de los Desamparados
A vibrant religious festivity dedicated to the patron of the city of Valencia

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

Aloha Festivals
A dynamic celebration of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit

The “New Fairs” or Feiras Novas
The traditional celebration of the end of the harvest

Fiesta De Las Cruces
This festival represents a special religious tradition of carrying decorated crosses up the hill

Chuseok (Harvest Moon Festival)
Chuseok is the Korean version of American Thanksgiving—an important holiday, when locals leave for grandma's house in the countryside to follow ancient traditions and, most importantly, to feast on abundant homemade delicacies

Fiesta de la Cruz
Instead of oppressive sadness, the cross and crucifixion is commemorated through vivid costumed dances

St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Watch The Rocks neighborhood and the famous Sydney Opera House turn green

Juhannus (Midsummer)
This midsummer celebration in Nordic style has lots of traditions and secrets to be discovered

Matariki–Māori New Year
Matariki traditional New Year is associated with a miraculous constellation referring to Māori genealogy

Kalyna (Viburnum)
Perhaps, the most important plant in the Ukrainian culture. Taste kalyna's bitter but healthy fruit in the fall months.

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

Throne Day in Morocco
A vivid celebration of Moroccan monarchy, culture, and traditions

Fiesta de Santa Eulalia
A traditional Catalan street party with giants, dragons, lions and eagles taking part

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

Traditional Villages (Agricultural Season)
Fly away from the city buzz to enjoy peaceful rural surroundings, the indigenous lifestyle, and the living ancient traditions of Korea

Oslo Middelalderfestival
Dive into the Medieval atmosphere of the Folk festival

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

Festival Indigena Jayuya
Immerse yourself in indigenous culture in the mountains of central Puerto Rico

Maypole (Maibaum)
Check out this significant occasion to celebrate with local folklore groups and all the villagers dressed in their most exquisite traditional costumes

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

The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire
Stroll the village lanes brimming with people and handicrafts demonstrating Renaissance times

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

Andong Mask Dance Festival
Get ready for your heart to burst with excitement at this exuberant celebration of the Korean tradition

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

Festival of the Paper Lanterns: Festa della Rificolona
On the eve of the Virgin Mary’s Nativity Florentine streets and balconies are overwhelmed with the lanterns’ light

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

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

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

Rapa das Bestas, Sabucedo
Come to Galicia to observe the unique wild mountain horses get rounded up, trimmed and marked

Temple Fairs
Experience the traditional Spring Festival at temple fairs in Beijing

Ortigueira's Festival of Celtic World
One of the most popular folk music festivals in the world takes place in the Spanish seaport of Ortigueira

Cherry Festival in Kyustendil
Cherry is one of the symbols of the city of Kyustendil

Fiesta de La Regalina in Cadavedo
This big festival in Cadavedo is all about the dances that take place near a church on top of a cliff with a spectacular view

Strawberry Season and Festa
The favourite berry season for the Maltese with thousands of strawberries which are picked, prepared, packed, and eaten

Monarch Butterfly Migration
Central Mexico is blessed to be the wintering shelter of millions of bright butterflies

Wititi Dance
Witi Witi means "making love," so how do you imagine this dance looks like? Colca Valley would be the right place to check it out

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

Gwangalli Eobang Festival
This festival is about fishing activities, cultural performances, and a spectacular night show of 30 fishing boats with torches

Barranquilla Carnival
Barranquilla’s Carnival offers unforgettable memories and a vibrant way to immerse yourself in Colombia’s rich folklore and culture

Holland Tulip Time Festival
Fun and flowers! Skim the cream off in Holland during the tulip festival

St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
The biggest celebration of the Patron Saint of Ireland west of Mississippi

Onam Festival
Get involved and catch your blessing of happiness and prosperity

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
The competition celebrating traditional Irish music and culture

St. Patrick's Day Parade
The second oldest celebration in the U.S. has continued for over 250 years

Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival
A puppet show holiday is a great delight for the whole family

Goose & Duck Feast in Slovenský Grob
Try some incredibly juicy and crispy meat dishes at the famous autumn festivities

Ball Pagès: Traditional Ibizan Folk Dance
Ibiza also has its age old traditions which may today be experienced through folk dances performed by costumed dancers

Boun That Luang Festival
The most important Buddhist celebration in Laos welcomes its visitors with flowers, music, and wax castles

Elos Chestnut Harvest and Festival
Sweet roasted chestnuts, a beautiful, elated atmosphere, and local spirits await you in Crete in the fall

Napa County Fair & Fiesta
A classic county fair for the fans of traditional entertainment and games

Kate Festival or Lễ hội Katê
The unique festival of Cham ethnic minority group Kate that expresses their respect to the gods by colourful performance

Floating Markets
Your Thai vacation can't be complete without shopping at traditional floating markets around Bangkok

Sagra del Tordo
A medieval festival in Montalcino, with an archery competition between the districts

Thousand Camel Festival
Join the excitement at Mongolia’s iconic Thousand Camel Festival

Kumpanjija Performance
See a unique historical dance on Korcula Island with sword fights

Sardana
A traditional Catalan group dance that could be performed by all people of all ages

Wine Season
Romanian wines were once a part of the diet of European kings, and Cotnari wine was among Peter the Great's favourites

Epiphany or St. Jordan Day
Whoever catches the cross on St. Jordan's Day will be prosperous and healthy throughout the year

Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
Believe it or not, you can feel like you're in Scotland while staying in Massachusetts–but only if you attend this festival

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

Tokamachi Snow Festival
The oldest winter festival in Japan promises tons of fun

Chinese New Year in Washington, D.C.
One of the most massive CNY parades takes place in the US capital

First Light
After visiting 17th century Ontario, you'll see that such a life could be quite fun even without electricity and light bulbs

Pushkar Mela (Camel Fair)
Immerse in Rajasthan traditions at one of the largest agricultural fairs in India

Richmond Oktoberfest
This brew fest in Virginia has a little something in store for you

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

La Maggiolata Lucignano
The festival of flowers overwhelms with colors and scents

Fašiangy Carnival in Čičmany
The best occasion to visit the colourful open-air museum of Čičmany village

Tallinn Medieval Days
Go back in time and feel the spirit of a medieval city in Tallin

Ziua Recoltei (Harvest Day Festival)
The hard-working nation loves to celebrate harvest season

Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival
On that day people worship dragon hoping for good harvest and rains

Figs
Besides being tasty, figs are really healthy! Montenegrin people know the best time to eat this fruit

Kecak or Monkey Dance
A fascinating performance charms the audience and tells the story of the island

El Güegüense
The unique performance held during the feast of San Sebastián in Diriamba

Northwest Folklife Festival
A huge open-air festival with free admission held at Seattle Center

New Jersey Folk Festival
A celebration of traditions of three Native American Tribes

Saline Celtic Festival
Jousting, Highland games, and a marketplace at the most popular annual event in Saline

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

Charangas de Bejucal
Beautiful illumination and music are the main highlights of this traditional fiesta

Winter Magic Festival
Celebrate winter solstice in the beautiful Blue Mountains

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

St. John's Day Festival
Celebrate St John’s day and summer solstice in Monte-Carlo

Lhosar
Also known as Tibetan New Year, Sonam Lhosar is celebrated by all Tibetan-speaking groups in a very colorful way

National Women's Day
Tunisian women celebrate their rights and rally for gender equality

Maramures Balloon Fiesta
Magical hot air balloons over the beautiful Maramures region

Fara (Rotuman Festivity)
Tradition in Fiji, similar to the Catholic and Orthodox caroling season

Brushy Mountain Apple Festival
One of the largest single-day harvest, arts, and crafts festivals in the Southeast

Nashville Greek Festival
Three days of delicious food and lively music and dancing

St. Martin’s Day Fair
Get acquainted with Estonia's culture and modern life during the St. Martin's Day Fair

Ribarska Festa
Fisherman festivals in an Istrian town of Vrsar is a unique experience available at the Adriatic

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

Gochang Moyang Fortress Festival
Walk three times around the fortress with a stone on your head—and you'll live a long, happy, and healthy life ever after

Columbus Greek Festival
The most tasty and merry ethnic festival of Columbus

Crossville Oktoberfest
The best-in-class Oktoberfest event in the Upper Cumberlands

Vail Oktoberfest
One of the ten greatest Oktoberfest celebrations in the United States, according to USA Today

Festival Bled
Lake Bled becomes even more beautiful when the atmosphere is filled with classical music

Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival
Lasting for a few days, the festival signifies the end of the Buddhist Lent

Siuda Baba
On Easter Monday, there is a high probability of meeting a strange man dressed up as an untidy woman, whose face is blackened with soot. Don’t get scared, this is Siuda Baba–a traditional Polish character