152 festivals ยท 35 countries

Festivals

152 festivals

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May 2027

  • Botides, the Pot Smashing of CorfuBotidesReligious ยท By calendar rule, 1 May 2027, Corfu Town, Greece
  • Cannes Film FestivalFestival de CannesArts and Film ยท Confirmed, 11โ€“22 May 2027, Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France

    The film world's best-known festival, on the Croisette: the 80th edition runs 11-22 May 2027. Screenings are for accredited guests and invited, but the town is open.

    11โ€“22 May 2027 ยท source

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  • Venice BiennaleLa Biennale di VeneziaArts and Film ยท Date not announced, An art exhibition and an architecture exhibition in alternate years, each running from May to November, Venice, Italy

    Venice's international art and architecture exhibitions, held in alternate years. The 61st Art Exhibition ran from 9 May to 22 November 2026 at the Giardini, the Arsenale and sites across the city.

    An art exhibition and an architecture exhibition in alternate years, each running from May to November

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  • Madeira Flower FestivalFesta da FlorSeasons and Light ยท Date not announced, In spring, from April or May; the length changes (2025: 1-25 May, 2026: 30 April to 31 May), with the main events on weekends, Funchal, Portugal

    Funchal's spring flower festival, started in 1954 as the Festa da Rosa: a month of events in April and May, with the flower parade on Sundays. The 2026 edition ran 30 April to 31 May.

    In spring, from April or May; the length changes (2025: 1-25 May, 2026: 30 April to 31 May), with the main events on weekends

  • Infiorate di SpelloLe Infiorate di SpelloSeasons and Light ยท Confirmed, 29โ€“30 May 2027, Spello, Italy

    On the Corpus Domini weekend the streets of Spello in Umbria are covered with about 1,500 square metres of flower pictures, made of petals overnight. In 2027: 29 and 30 May.

    29โ€“30 May 2027 ยท source

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June 2027

  • Primavera SoundMusic ยท Confirmed, 2โ€“6 Jun 2027, Parc del Fรฒrum, Barcelona, Spain

    Barcelona's big music festival at the Parc del Fรฒrum. The 2027 edition runs 2-6 June: main days 3-5 June, an opening day on 2 June and a closing party on 6 June.

    2โ€“6 Jun 2027 ยท source

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  • Transilvania International Film FestivalFestivalul International de Film TransilvaniaArts and Film ยท Confirmed, 11โ€“21 Jun 2027, Cluj-Napoca, Romania

    Ten days of film in Cluj-Napoca in June; the 25th edition in 2026 drew more than 130,000 spectators and participants.

    11โ€“21 Jun 2027 ยท source

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  • Festas de Lisboa and Santo AntรณnioFestas de LisboaFolk and Tradition ยท By calendar rule, 12โ€“13 Jun 2027, Lisbon, Portugal

    Lisbon's June festivities peak on the night of 12 June: the Marchas Populares parade down Avenida da Liberdade, street parties in the old neighbourhoods and grilled sardines, for St Anthony's day.

    12โ€“13 Jun 2027

  • Bela Crkva CarnivalBelocrkvanski karnevalCarnival ยท Date not announced, Usually one week in the second half of June, Bela Crkva, Serbia

    A week of carnival in the Vojvodina town of Bela Crkva, with a parade of allegorical floats and majorettes, street musicians and concerts. Local media call it the oldest of its kind in Serbia.

    Usually one week in the second half of June

  • Parintins Folklore FestivalFestival Folclรณrico de ParintinsFolk and Tradition ยท Date not announced, Usually the last weekend of June, over three nights, with the result announced on the Monday, Parintins, Brazil
  • Ljubljana FestivalFestival LjubljanaMusic ยท Date not announced, Every summer, from late June to early September (21 June to 8 September in 2026), Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Almost three months of music, theatre, film and dance in Ljubljana, with concerts on Congress Square and at the Kriลพanke Summer Theatre; the 74th edition ran 21 June to 8 September 2026.

    Every summer, from late June to early September (21 June to 8 September in 2026)

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  • INmusic FestivalINmusic festivalMusic ยท Date not announced, Usually three days in late June, Monday to Wednesday, Zagreb (Lake Jarun), Croatia

    Zagreb's big open-air music festival at Lake Jarun, held since 2006 over three days in late June; the 18th edition ran Monday to Wednesday, 22-24 June 2026.

    Usually three days in late June, Monday to Wednesday

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  • Belgrade Boat CarnivalKarneval brodovaCarnival ยท Date not announced, Usually a Saturday in June, Sava Promenade, Belgrade, Serbia

    A parade of decorated boats from the Belgrade marinas on the Sava, judged for the best-decorated vessel, with a carnival and concerts along the Sava Promenade. Organised by the Belgrade Tourist Organization.

    Usually a Saturday in June

  • Panฤevo International CarnivalMeฤ‘unarodni panฤevaฤki karnevalCarnival ยท Date not announced, Usually in June, over a weekend, Panฤevo, Serbia

    A street carnival in Panฤevo with groups from many countries, held since 2003 as the first international carnival in Serbia. The tourist board lists over 100,000 visitors and about 2,000 participants.

    Usually in June, over a weekend

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  • Kazanlak Rose FestivalPraznik na rozataSeasons and Light ยท Date not announced, Usually a weekend in early June, around the rose harvest, Kazanlak, Bulgaria
  • Sรฃo Joรฃo in Campina GrandeSรฃo Joรฃo de Campina GrandeFolk and Tradition ยท Date not announced, June into early July around Sรฃo Joรฃo on 24 June; the length changes from year to year (38 days in 2025, 33 in 2026), Campina Grande, Brazil

    A month-long June festival in northeastern Brazil: shows and forrรณ every night at the Parque do Povo, with free entry. It ran 33 days in 2026.

    June into early July around Sรฃo Joรฃo on 24 June; the length changes from year to year (38 days in 2025, 33 in 2026)

  • Sibiu International Theatre FestivalFestivalul International de Teatru de la SibiuArts and Film ยท Confirmed, 18โ€“27 Jun 2027, Sibiu, Romania

    Ten days of theatre, music, dance and street performance in Sibiu in late June; the 33rd edition in 2026 had 848 events and artists from 83 countries.

    18โ€“27 Jun 2027 ยท source

  • Fรชte de la MusiqueMusic ยท By calendar rule, 21 Jun 2027, Paris, France

    The day of free music on 21 June: amateurs and professionals play in streets, squares and courtyards all over Paris and France. It began in Paris in 1982.

    21 Jun 2027

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  • Glastonbury FestivalMusic ยท Confirmed, 23โ€“27 Jun 2027, Worthy Farm, Pilton, Somerset, United Kingdom

    The huge music and arts festival on a Somerset farm, five days in late June. 2026 was a fallow year; the next one is 23-27 June 2027, with tickets sold in October 2026.

    23โ€“27 Jun 2027 ยท source

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  • Festa de Sรฃo Joรฃo do PortoFolk and Tradition ยท By calendar rule, 23โ€“24 Jun 2027, Porto, Portugal
  • Arsenal FestArsenal festMusic ยท Confirmed, 24โ€“26 Jun 2027, Kragujevac, Serbia

    A June music festival in the Prince's Arsenal in Kragujevac, with rock, pop and electronic acts on several stages. The 16th edition ran 25-27 June 2026; 2027 tickets are on sale for 24-26 June.

    24โ€“26 Jun 2027 ยท source

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  • Inti RaymiReligious ยท By calendar rule, 24 Jun 2027, Cusco, Peru
  • Lent FestivalFestival LentMusic ยท Confirmed, 25 Jun โ€“ 3 Jul 2027, Maribor, Slovenia

    Slovenia's largest open-air summer festival: nine days of concerts, folklore and street theatre along the Drava in Maribor's old Lent quarter and at more than 30 venues, since 1993.

    25 Jun โ€“ 3 Jul 2027 ยท source

  • Vidovdanะ’ะธะดะพะฒะดะฐะฝReligious ยท By calendar rule, 28 Jun 2027, Graฤanica Monastery, Serbia

    28 June, the day of Prince Lazar and the 1389 Battle of Kosovo. A liturgy at Graฤanica Monastery gathers thousands of faithful; the day is also marked in Kruลกevac, Lazar's capital.

    28 Jun 2027

  • Haro Wine BattleBatalla del Vino de HaroWine and Drink ยท By calendar rule, 29 Jun 2027, Haro, Spain

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August 2027

September 2027

  • Istrian White Truffle DaysDani istarskog bijelog tartufaFood ยท Date not announced, A season from early September to early November, with the main weekends in October, Motovun, Croatia

    The white truffle season in northern Istria, from 5 September to 8 November 2026, with events in Motovun, Buzet and Livade: a teran and truffle festival, a truffle market and tastings at village konobas.

    A season from early September to early November, with the main weekends in October

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  • Kikinda Pumpkin DaysDani ludajeFood ยท Date not announced, Usually four days in the second half of September, Kikinda, Serbia

    A four-day autumn festival in Kikinda built around a contest for the heaviest and longest pumpkin, with a Banat breakfast, concerts and a children's parade.

    Usually four days in the second half of September

  • San Sebastiรกn Film FestivalZinemaldiaArts and Film ยท Date not announced, Usually in the second half of September, over nine days, San Sebastiรกn, Spain

    Nine days of film in September in the Basque seaside city, based around the Kursaal. The 74th edition ran 18-26 September 2026; the 2027 dates are not out yet.

    Usually in the second half of September, over nine days

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  • Vrลกac Grape Harvest DaysGroลพฤ‘ebalWine and Drink ยท Date not announced, Usually a Thursday-to-Sunday weekend in mid-September, Vrลกac, Serbia
  • Indra Jatraเค‡เคจเฅเคฆเฅเคฐเคœเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคพReligious ยท Date not announced, About a week in September, at the end of the monsoon, with the chariot processions in the middle, Kathmandu, Nepal

    A week in Kathmandu in September when wooden chariots, among them one carrying the Kumari, the living goddess, are pulled through the old city to mark the end of the monsoon.

    About a week in September, at the end of the monsoon, with the chariot processions in the middle

  • Cows' BallKravji balFolk and Tradition ยท Date not announced, Usually a Sunday in the second half of September, Ukanc, Bohinj, Slovenia

    Herders bring decorated cattle down from the high pastures to the Bohinj valley to mark the end of the grazing season, with folk music, Bohinj cheese and free buses from the villages.

    Usually a Sunday in the second half of September

  • Cabbage FestivalKupusijadaFood ยท Date not announced, Usually the third weekend of September, Friday to Sunday, Mrฤajevci, Serbia
  • La MercรจFolk and Tradition ยท Date not announced, Around 24 September, the feast of Our Lady of Mercy, over about five days, Barcelona, Spain

    Barcelona's city festival around 24 September: human towers at Plaรงa de Sant Jaume, a parade of giants, the correfoc with fire beasts and a fireworks finale. Most of it is free.

    Around 24 September, the feast of Our Lady of Mercy, over about five days

  • Ljubiฤevo Equestrian GamesLjubiฤevske konjiฤke igreSport and Games ยท Date not announced, Usually the first week or weekend of September, Poลพarevac, Serbia

    An equestrian tournament in Poลพarevac built around a traditional all-round contest: show-jumping, relay riding, throwing arrows, lances and maces from the saddle, and sword-cutting at a gallop.

    Usually the first week or weekend of September

  • Days of MokranjacMokranjฤevi daniMusic ยท Date not announced, Usually in September, over about a week, Negotin, Serbia

    A week of choral and classical music in Negotin in memory of the composer Stevan Mokranjac, who was born there. The 60th edition ran 11-18 September 2026, with a choir competition.

    Usually in September, over about a week

  • Venice Film FestivalMostra Internazionale d'Arte CinematograficaArts and Film ยท Date not announced, Ten or eleven days in late summer, on the Lido, Venice Lido, Italy

    The oldest film festival in the world, run by La Biennale on the Lido. The 83rd edition ran from 2 to 12 September 2026, and the Golden Lion is its top prize.

    Ten or eleven days in late summer, on the Lido

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  • Smederevo AutumnSmederevska jesenFolk and Tradition ยท Date not announced, Usually a long weekend in early to mid September, Smederevo, Serbia

    Smederevo's harvest festival on the Danube, now in its 139th year: concerts on the city square, a fruit, grape and wine show, village yards in the fortress and knightly games.

    Usually a long weekend in early to mid September

  • OktoberfestWiesnWine and Drink ยท Confirmed, 18 Sep โ€“ 3 Oct 2027, Munich, Germany

October 2027

  • Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaSport and Games ยท Confirmed, 2โ€“10 Oct 2027, Albuquerque, United States
  • Belgrade Jazz FestivalBeogradski dลพez festivalMusic ยท Date not announced, Usually four days in the second half of October, Belgrade, Serbia

    Four October evenings of concerts at the Dom omladine Beograda, run by the Belgrade Youth Center since 1971. The 42nd edition was held on 21-24 October 2026.

    Usually four days in the second half of October

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  • FEST Belgrade Film FestivalFESTArts and Film ยท Date not announced, The 2026 edition was moved to October after a break of about two and a half years; the date of the next one is not announced, Sava Centar, Belgrade, Serbia

    Belgrade's film festival since 1971, with new films from abroad and Serbia, held around the Sava Centar. The 53rd edition, on 2-11 October 2026, came after a break of about two and a half years.

    The 2026 edition was moved to October after a break of about two and a half years; the date of the next one is not announced

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  • Fiestas del PilarReligious ยท Date not announced, Around 12 October, the day of the Virgen del Pilar, for about nine days, Zaragoza, Spain

    Zaragoza's nine-day festival around 12 October: the Ofrenda de Flores to the Virgen del Pilar fills the plaza from 6:30 in the morning, followed by the Ofrenda de Frutos, bull events and the jota.

    Around 12 October, the day of the Virgen del Pilar, for about nine days

  • Futog Cabbage FestivalFutoลกka kupusijadaFood ยท Date not announced, Usually a Saturday between mid-October and early November, Futog, Serbia

    A free autumn day in Futog, near Novi Sad, for the local Futog cabbage: cooking contests, the heaviest head of cabbage, producers' stalls and folk music.

    Usually a Saturday between mid-October and early November

  • Phuket Vegetarian FestivalThetsakan Kin Je PhuketReligious ยท Date not announced, Nine days in the ninth lunar month, usually in late September or October, Phuket Town, Thailand

    Nine days of vegetarian food, merit-making and processions from Chinese shrines across Phuket. The 2026 festival ran 10 to 18 October.

    Nine days in the ninth lunar month, usually in late September or October

    Official site โ†—

November 2027

  • Day of the Dead in OaxacaDรญa de Muertos en OaxacaReligious ยท By calendar rule, 1โ€“2 Nov 2027, Oaxaca de Juรกrez, Mexico

    Families in Oaxaca and its villages build altars, sit up in cemeteries by candlelight and walk in costumed comparsas on 1 and 2 November. Book a room early.

    1โ€“2 Nov 2027

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