Festivals + Events

Discover festivals and events around the world worth traveling to, along with advice on how to attend.

The guitar player from Everyday Everybody jumping mid-air while performing with his band at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
Bars + Nightlife
A D.C. Musician on the City’s Go-Go Roots, Favorite Venues, and Where to Eat After a Show
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An aerial view of crowds lining the streets to watch the annual Pride Parade on Hennepin Avenue in Minnesota.
Family Travel
A Pride Month Guide to Minneapolis, According to a Local Family
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Two people sitting on a bench looking out at the Stone Arch Bridge from the top of the Guthrie Theater in Minnesota
Festivals + Events
A Local Actor’s Guide to Minneapolis’ Best Culinary and Cultural Attractions
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6 Surprising U.S. Places That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day
Festivals + Events
8 Surprising U.S. Cities and Towns That Go Big for St. Patrick’s Day
March 14, 2024 06:53 PM
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Anna Mazurek
A band performing at Jack rose
Hotels
It’s Not Too Late to Book These Hotels in New Orleans for Mardi Gras
January 12, 2024 10:08 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Festivals + Events
Asheville, N.C.'s Best Festivals Celebrate Yoga, Pride, Black Culture, and Much More
November 10, 2023 02:40 PM
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Jenn Rice
A rendering of Bruce Munro's Field of Light, which will be disaplyed in Manhattan, New York
Festivals + Events
A Field of Light Is Coming to Manhattan This December
November 2, 2023 01:27 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Everything You Need to Know About Albuquerque’s Massive Hot Air Balloon Festival
Festivals + Events
This Year’s Hot Air Balloon Festival in Albuquerque Coincides with a Solar Eclipse
August 30, 2023 04:28 PM
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Sarah Buder
A previous Oustanding in the Field event.
Food + Drink
The Outstanding in the Field Dinner Series Is Back—and You Can Still Get Tickets
July 12, 2023 08:00 AM
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Bailey Berg
Grey plaque with the words "Juneteenth" and a description of the event
Festivals + Events
How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
June 14, 2023 07:33 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Two Black cowgirls with a horse
Festivals + Events
Portland Has a New Black Rodeo
June 9, 2023 06:19 PM
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Sarah Enelow-Snyder
The opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics kick off on July 26, 2024
Festivals + Events
Here’s How You Can Attend the Paris Olympics for Free
April 14, 2023 04:05 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Where to Go in Summer
What to Know Before Visiting the U.K. This Summer
April 13, 2023 12:01 PM
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Laura Dannen Redman
11 Awesome St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Around the World
Festivals + Events
9 Destinations Around the World That Go All Out for St. Patrick’s Day
March 13, 2023 09:15 PM
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Dana Brindle
Everything You Need to Know About Holi, India’s Festival of Color
Festivals + Events
What to Know Before the Start of Holi, the Hindu Festival of Color
March 7, 2023 05:14 PM
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Nikhita Venogupal
People in blue costumes parade at the Marques de Sapucai Sambodromo
Festivals + Events
Everything You Need to Know About Carnival in Rio
February 17, 2023 09:25 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
From left: San Diego Symphony Music Director Rafael Payare, San Francisco Symphony Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen, and L.A. Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel
Festivals + Events
California’s Newest Music Festival Celebrates the State’s Multicultural Musical History
February 9, 2023 11:25 AM
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Mae Hamilton
The Valle Food & Wine Festival is back in scenic Valle de Guadalupe.
Festivals + Events
Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe Bursts With Cross-Border Flavors as Food and Wine Fest Returns
September 26, 2022 11:17 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
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Festivals + Events
One of the Biggest Black Travel Festivals Is Coming to New Jersey
September 8, 2022 01:25 PM
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Sarah Enelow-Snyder
A European-Style Flower Show Is Returning to NYC This June
Festivals + Events
A European-Style Flower Show Is Returning to NYC This June
May 31, 2022 05:13 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
3 “Ideas” Festivals That Will Melt Your Brain This Summer
Festivals + Events
3 “Ideas” Festivals That Will Melt Your Brain This Summer
May 24, 2022 08:17 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
What to Know About Spain’s La Tomatina Festival
Festivals + Events
What to Know About Spain’s La Tomatina Festival
May 23, 2022 01:38 PM
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Jennifer Ceaser
America’s Only Touring Black Rodeo, in Photos
Festivals + Events
America’s Only Touring Black Rodeo, in Photos
April 18, 2022 10:32 AM
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Katherine LaGrave
In Carlsbad, California, Flowers Are on the Menu
Festivals + Events
In Carlsbad, California, Flowers Are on the Menu
April 12, 2022 07:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
How People Are Celebrating Lunar New Year Across Asia
Festivals + Events
How People Are Celebrating Lunar New Year Across Asia
February 1, 2022 01:07 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
7 Epic Mediterranean Festivals and the Best Places to Stay
Festivals + Events
7 Epic Mediterranean Festivals and the Best Places to Stay
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In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant
Festivals + Events
In UAE Desert, Camels Compete for Crowns in Beauty Pageant
December 28, 2021 04:00 PM
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Isabel DeBre
Holiday Lights Around the World
Festivals + Events
Holiday Lights Around the World
December 20, 2021 04:05 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
The Best Events in New York City in 2021
Festivals + Events
The Best Events in New York City in 2021
June 30, 2021 03:13 PM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021
Festivals + Events
How and Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in 2021
June 15, 2021 11:23 AM
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Raven Briana McMillan
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