Festivals in February
28 festivals
January 2027
Santa Cruz de Tenerife CarnivalCarnaval de Santa Cruz de TenerifeCarnival · Confirmed, 22 Jan – 28 Feb 2027, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
The Canary Islands' big carnival: weeks of contests and galas from the opening gala in January, then ten days of street dances and parades in the city. In 2027 the street carnival is 19-28 February.
22 Jan – 28 Feb 2027 · source
- Rijeka CarnivalRiječki karnevalCarnival · Confirmed, 22 Jan – 7 Feb 2027, Rijeka, Croatia
- Venice CarnivalCarnevale di VeneziaCarnival · Confirmed, 23 Jan – 9 Feb 2027, Venice, Italy
February 2027
Feast of St BlaiseFesta svetog VlahaReligious · By calendar rule, 2–3 Feb 2027, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik's patron saint is celebrated every 3 February, as it has been since 972: a long procession through the Old Town, with people in folk costume. On UNESCO's heritage list since 2009.
2–3 Feb 2027
- KurentovanjeCarnival · Confirmed, 3–9 Feb 2027, Ptuj, Slovenia
Salvador CarnivalCarnaval de SalvadorCarnival · Confirmed, 4–9 Feb 2027, Salvador, Brazil
Six official days of street carnival in Salvador, with a pre-carnival week that in 2027 starts on 29 January and an Ash Wednesday Arrastão on 10 February.
4–9 Feb 2027 · source
- Cologne CarnivalKolner KarnevalCarnival · Confirmed, 4–9 Feb 2027, Cologne, Germany
- Sapporo Snow FestivalSapporo Yuki MatsuriSeasons and Light · Confirmed, 4–11 Feb 2027, Sapporo, Japan
Carnival of IvreaStorico Carnevale di IvreaCarnival · Confirmed, 4–9 Feb 2027, Ivrea, Italy
A carnival in a Piedmont town built on a legend of a miller's daughter and a tyrant, with the Battle of the Oranges as its climax. In 2027 the final days run 4 to 9 February.
4–9 Feb 2027 · source
Vienna Opera BallWiener OpernballArts and Film · Confirmed, 4 Feb 2027, Vienna, Austria
The 69th Opera Ball at the Vienna State Opera, on 4 February 2027 from 20:15. Tickets are for the ball itself, tables and boxes, with spectator tickets for those who only watch.
4 Feb 2027 · source
Quebec Winter CarnivalCarnaval de QuébecSeasons and Light · Confirmed, 5–14 Feb 2027, Québec City, Canada
Ten days of winter fun in Quebec City: night parades, music nights and snow sculptures on the Plains of Abraham, with the mascot Bonhomme Carnaval, who first appeared in 1955.
5–14 Feb 2027 · source
- Tet, Vietnamese New YearTet Nguyen DanReligious · Confirmed, 6–8 Feb 2027, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Binche CarnivalCarnaval de BincheCarnival · Confirmed, 7–9 Feb 2027, Binche, Belgium
Rio CarnivalCarnaval do RioCarnival · Confirmed, 7–9 Feb 2027, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Samba schools parade through the Sambadrome for three nights, and street blocos fill the city. Dates, tickets and tips: [Rio Carnival 2027](/blog/rio-carnival-2027).
7–9 Feb 2027 · source
- Nice CarnivalCarnaval de NiceCarnival · Confirmed, 9–28 Feb 2027, Place Masséna, Nice, France
- Mardi Gras in New OrleansMardi GrasCarnival · Confirmed, 9 Feb 2027, New Orleans, United States
BerlinaleArts and Film · Confirmed, 10–21 Feb 2027, Berlin, Germany
The 77th Berlin International Film Festival, 10 to 21 February 2027, with awards on Friday 19 February and two public Audience Days at the end.
10–21 Feb 2027 · source
Lemon FestivalFête du CitronSeasons and Light · Confirmed, 13–28 Feb 2027, Menton, France
Two weeks of parades with floats and sculptures made of lemons and oranges in Menton on the French Riviera, plus a citrus exhibition in the Biovès gardens.
13–28 Feb 2027 · source
- Basel FasnachtBasler FasnachtCarnival · Confirmed, 15–17 Feb 2027, Basel, Switzerland
- Cádiz CarnivalCarnaval de CádizCarnival · Date not announced, About ten days in February, around Ash Wednesday; the contest at the Gran Teatro Falla starts in early January, Cádiz, Spain
Chinese New Year Night ParadeCathay International Chinese New Year Night ParadeCarnival · Date not announced, The evening of the first day of Lunar New Year; in 2027 that is expected to be 6 February, to be confirmed by the Tourism Board, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
On the first evening of Lunar New Year, themed floats and performing groups from several countries parade through Tsim Sha Tsui at 8 pm. Run by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
The evening of the first day of Lunar New Year; in 2027 that is expected to be 6 February, to be confirmed by the Tourism Board
- Turija Sausage FestivalKobasicijadaFood · Date not announced, Usually in the second half of February, Friday to Sunday, Turija, Serbia
- Patras CarnivalPatrino KarnavaliCarnival · Date not announced, Opens on 17 January (St Anthony's Day) and ends on the Sunday before Clean Monday, the first day of Orthodox Lent, Patras, Greece
Mimosa FestivalPraznik mimozeCarnival · Date not announced, Usually from mid-February for about two weeks, Herceg Novi, Montenegro
A two-week winter festival in Herceg Novi, built around the yellow mimosa bloom, with a carnival parade, concerts and street events.
Usually from mid-February for about two weeks
Smoked Ham FairPršutijadaFood · Date not announced, Usually three days in early to mid February, Mačkat, Serbia
Three days of cured-meat producers, a judged tasting and kačamak with local dairy products in a churchyard in the Zlatibor hills. Free fair, sold goods.
Usually three days in early to mid February
- Bacon FestivalSlaninijadaFood · Date not announced, Usually four days in the second half of February, Thursday to Sunday, Kačarevo, Serbia
Strumica CarnivalStrumicki KarnevalCarnival · Date not announced, In February or early March, before Orthodox Lent; the dates shift each year with Easter, Strumica, North Macedonia
A week of masked parades in Strumica before Lent; in 2026 more than 1,000 people in 39 groups from North Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia and Bulgaria took part.
In February or early March, before Orthodox Lent; the dates shift each year with Easter
- Mendoza Wine Harvest FestivalFiesta Nacional de la VendimiaWine and Drink · Confirmed, 27 Feb – 7 Mar 2027, Mendoza, Argentina
