Festivals in September
14 festivals
August 2027
Burning ManUnusual · Confirmed, 29 Aug – 6 Sep 2027, Black Rock City, United States
A temporary city in the Nevada desert for nine days, built on gifting and self-reliance, with a wooden effigy burned on the Saturday night before Labor Day.
29 Aug – 6 Sep 2027 · source
September 2027
Istrian White Truffle DaysDani istarskog bijelog tartufaFood · 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
Kikinda Pumpkin DaysDani ludajeFood · 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 Sebastián Film FestivalZinemaldiaArts and Film · Date not announced, Usually in the second half of September, over nine days, San Sebastián, 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
- Vršac Grape Harvest DaysGrožđebalWine and Drink · Date not announced, Usually a Thursday-to-Sunday weekend in mid-September, Vršac, Serbia
Indra Jatraइन्द्रजात्राReligious · 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 · 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 · Date not announced, Usually the third weekend of September, Friday to Sunday, Mrčajevci, Serbia
La MercèFolk and Tradition · 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 Plaça 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
Ljubičevo Equestrian GamesLjubičevske konjičke igreSport and Games · Date not announced, Usually the first week or weekend of September, Požarevac, Serbia
An equestrian tournament in Požarevac 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 MokranjacMokranjčevi daniMusic · 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 · 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
Smederevo AutumnSmederevska jesenFolk and Tradition · 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 · Confirmed, 18 Sep – 3 Oct 2027, Munich, Germany
