Festivals + Events

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

L-R: Ashdown Forest, UK; Gaudi's sculptural buildings in Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain; SS Sudan Nile River Cruise
Festivals + Events
From Gaudí to Royal Fashion: The Anniversaries Worth Traveling for in 2026
February 13, 2026 09:07 AM
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Katie Chang
L-R (clockwise): Summer at Meijer Gardens; Route 66, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Spoleto Festival; Ohio BLINK 2024 - The Mystic Eye Drone Show by Durham Studio & Sky Elements; Remi Wolf performing at Treefort Music Fest 2025; New Hampshire's Highland Games & Festival - Highland Dancers compete while attendees watch the artistry of each dancer; a second line parade weaves through the fairgrounds at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
Festivals + Events
Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Exciting Cultural Events in the U.S. in 2026
January 15, 2026 12:23 PM
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Ellen Carpenter
Mardi Gras parade float rolls down St. Charles Avenue, with trees and crowds of people lining street
Festivals + Events
I’m a New Orleans Local—Here’s How to Plan the Perfect Mardi Gras Trip in 2026
December 30, 2025 07:34 PM
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Jenny Adams
Three women in white about to jump into the ocean beneath fireworks
Festivals + Events
New Year’s Traditions Around the World Go Way Beyond Fireworks—These Are the 15 Coolest
December 15, 2025 04:27 AM
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Chris Ciolli
New York gets even more exciting during the most wonderful time of the year.
Holiday Travel
8 U.S. Cities Putting Their Own Spins on the Holidays, From Festive Boat Parades to Nouveau Nutcrackers
November 24, 2025 10:37 AM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
6 Lantern Festivals That’ll Brighten Your Life
Art + Culture
8 Truly Brilliant Global Lantern Festivals Worth Traveling for—from Chiang Mai to Nagasaki
October 20, 2025 06:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
Two ceramic skulls displayed on a Dia de los Muertos altar.
Festivals + Events
This Vibrant Holiday Is Not the Mexican Version of Halloween. Here’s When and Where to Celebrate It in Mexico.
October 8, 2025 10:02 AM
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Sarah Buder
Katsuo-ji temple in Minoh, Osaka, Japan seen with fall foliage
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Time to Visit Japan For Every Type of Trip
October 7, 2025 02:46 AM
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Sophie Friedman
Two adults and a child bike on a wooden path that cuts through the green grass in the mountain valley. Behind them, green trees and large gray mountains loom.
Festivals + Events
7 Festivals Near Yosemite That Are Worth Planning Your Trip Around
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Park City sits in the valley between lush, green covered mountains.
Festivals + Events
9 Events That Make Summer Special in Park City
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An event at this year's San Francisco Pride pays homage to the 1970s, in part to subtly commemorate the aftermath of the historical Stonewall Riots.
LGBTQ Travel
Travel to These 5 U.S. Pride Events for Music, Art, and a Roller-Disco
June 6, 2025 02:11 PM
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Joey Skladany
The regatta is one of many events to enjoy in the British Virgin Islands.
Festivals + Events
6 British Virgin Island Celebrations Worth Planning Around
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A view of the exterior of The Tahoe Beach Club along the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Festivals + Events
Why Lake Tahoe Is More Than Its Famous Lake
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A dragon dance to celebrate lunar new year in the streets of ho chi minh city
Festivals + Events
It’s the Year of the Wood Snake—How and Where to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025
January 28, 2025 02:47 AM
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Mae Hamilton
RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ /BRAZIL - March 8, 2014: World's famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro, samba school parading in Sambadromo, the carnival stadium, with 90000 spectators.
Festivals + Events
The Best Places to Celebrate Mardi Gras, From Alabama to Rio de Janeiro
January 23, 2025 12:24 PM
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Jenny Adams
Church at colonial town of Valladolid
Cities We Love
When to Travel to Mexico for the Best Possible Trip
January 22, 2025 02:26 PM
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Meagan Drillinger
Bath, Somerset, England, UK - 13 August 2024: The Jane Austen Center and Recency Tea Rooms
Festivals + Events
Live Out Your Pride and Prejudice Dreams During Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday Party in England This Year
January 17, 2025 01:59 PM
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Cat Sposato
A person in a brightly colored, elaborate costume with a head dress and mask in Chile's Arica’s La Fuerza del Sol festival.
Food + Drink
7 Food Festivals in Chile Worth Planning Your Trip Around
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Saxophonist James Brandon performing onstage at NYC Winter Jazzfest
Festivals + Events
NYC’s Winter Jazzfest 2025 Celebrates 21 Years of Great Jazz
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Everything You Need to Know About 2022 Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Festivals + Events
When Should You Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans?
November 4, 2024 03:45 PM
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Tim Chester
People drinking, eating, celebrating inside a festive Spaten Oktoberfest Munich beer tent, wearing traditional German clothing, Dirndls and Lederhosen.
Food + Drink
The World’s Best Oktoberfest Celebrations, From Munich to Brazil
August 19, 2024 01:30 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A view of Bar Harbor, Maine with sailboats in the water, green rolling hills and colorful clouds
Natural Wonders
Maine’s Top Tastes and Sights According to a Local Baker
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Two women in traditional Latvian clothes behind a man in white clothing
Festivals + Events
9 Festivals Around the World Worth Traveling For
July 24, 2024 07:30 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
Time Travel Through Old New Orleans During Its Spectacular Tricentennial Celebration
Festivals + Events
A History Lover’s Guide to New Orleans
July 9, 2024 09:40 AM
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Julia Eskins
A bird's eye view of a long, straight beach in Corpus Christi, Texas.
U.S. Beaches
Why This Beach Destination is a Fall Favorite
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Flag with the words "Paris 2024" shown flying with the Paris city skyline in the background.
Festivals + Events
9 Paris Olympic Activities That Are Free—No Reservations or Tickets Required
June 14, 2024 04:17 PM
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Kristy Alpert
Performers in mime attire at the Fringe advertise their shows on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh
Festivals + Events
Everything You Need to Know About the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
June 13, 2024 10:40 AM
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Shannon Reed
An overhead shot of a bull running through the streets surrounded by people, many dressed in white
Festivals + Events
How to Prepare for the Running of the Bulls at Pamplona’s Festival of San Fermín
June 5, 2024 02:00 PM
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Lisa Abend
Amsterdam Gay Pride 2018
LGBTQ Travel
The World’s Best LGBTQ Pride Celebrations Worth Traveling For
June 1, 2024 11:02 AM
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Adam M Groffman
A birds-eye view of the Baltic Sea and cliffs of the Jasmund National Park on Rügen Island, Germany.
UNESCO World Heritage
Experience Germany’s Maritime Past and Eco-Friendly Future at These UNESCO Sites
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