Valentine’s Day 2026 Around the World
Various Birmingham, United KingdomIt’s that time of the year again that love birds look forward to, many singles dread, and some brave souls try to ignore. The least that could be said about
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Barranquilla Carnival Colombia 2026
Various areas of Barranquilla Barranquilla City, ColombiaThe sensational Barranquilla Carnival held in February in Colombia is the world’s second biggest fiesta with magnificent street parades, traditional dancers, lots of local...
Free
Fête du Citron Menton (Lemon Festival) 2026
Office de tourisme de la ville de Menton 8 avenue boyer - Palais de l'Europe, Menton, FranceSituated on the Côte d’Azur in the Alpes Maritimes, the town of Menton could be forgiven for just becoming a playground for the rich, like neighbouring St Tropez and Monaco.
€16 – €29
Amazing Carnival Ecuador 2026
Ecuador , EcuadorCarnival is celebrated much more widely in Latin America than just in Rio de Janeiro. The carnival in Ecuador is a blend of processions, live music, drinks and food. On
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Olney Pancake Race 2026, Bucks, UK
Olney Olney, Buckinghamshire, United KingdomWhile people around the UK are celebrating the approach of Lent by tossing pancakes in the warmth of their own kitchen, the gentlefolk of one Buckinghamshire town take to the
Free
Tết 2026: Vietnamese Lunar New Year
VietnamTết, or Tết Nguyên Đán is the most important festival in Vietnam. It marks the advent of Vietnamese New Year, and the arrival of spring. Very much like Chinese New
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Chinese New Year Festival in Cambodia, 2026
Cambodia , CambodiaWhile Chinese New Year isn’t an official holiday in Cambodia, locals love an excuse to celebrate and what better excuse than to mark Chinese Spring Festival?...
Free
Chinese New Year 2026, Global
Various Birmingham, United KingdomChinese New Year is undoubtedly China’s pre-eminent and most intense festive period characterised by sumptuous family meals, the colour red, paper lanterns and lots...
Free
Guyana Mashramani Carnival 2026
Penang National Park Georgetown, GuyanaThe Guyana Mashramani Carnival or sometimes called the Guyana Carnival, is an annual festival celebrated on the 23 February to mark the country becoming a republic on that date in
Free
UK Ghost Story Festival 2026, Derby
Derby QUAD & Cinema Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, United KingdomPrepare for a weekend of eerie delights as The UK Ghost Story Festival returns to Derby, one of England’s most haunted cities, from Friday 27 February to 1 March 2026.
£35 – £80
ITB Berlin Trade Fair, Germany 2026
Messe Berlin Messedamm 22, Berlin, GermanyITB Berlin is the world's leading tourism trade fair, attracting travel professionals, businesses and enthusiasts from all over the world. It is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival 2026, Taiwan
Sky Lantern Release Square Shifen, New Taipei county, TaiwanExperience the magic of the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in February when thousands of glowing lights float up into the ink black sky above the small hillside village of Shifen
Free
Holi Festival 2026 India and Worldwide
Multiple VenuesThe Hindu Holi Festival is a riotous Hindu celebration where crowds douse each other with colour and water – and is probably India’s most vibrant and fun festival. Holi, the festival of colours
Free
New Orleans Mardi Gras 2026, USA
New Orleans New Orleans, LA, United StatesNew Orleans Mardi Gras or ‘Fat Tuesday’ is one of the biggest parties in the USA and very distinct from the Rio Carnival or the Trinidad Carnival, Port of Spain. Processions and floats pass by...
Free
Cape Town Carnival 2026, South Africa
Green Point Fan Walk Green Point Fan Walk, Cape Town, South AfricaCape Town in South Africa is a vibrant hub of culture and creativity. At the heart of the city's festivities is the Cape Town Carnival, an iconic Cape Town event that ignites joy and unity through creativity.
Free
Khmer New Year 2026, Cambodia
Cambodia , CambodiaTraditional Khmer New Year or Chaul Chnam Thmei is held in April each year. Roads across the country are lined with groups of excited Cambodians armed with water pistols and buckets
Free
Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, Caribbean, 2026
Pigeon Island Pigeon Island National Landmark, Gros IsletThe Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, is an international music festival running from 30 April to 11 May, 2024 in the Caribbean island. The 2024 festival starred Air Supply, Davido, Samara Joy, Machel Montano
Royal Ploughing Ceremony Cambodia 2026
Cambodia , CambodiaThe Royal Ploughing Ceremony, officially known as “Preah Reach Pithi Bonn Chrot Preah Neangkol”, is an ancient royal rite held in May to mark the end of the dry season and the start of the monsoons
Free
King Sihamoni’s Birthday Cambodia 2026
Cambodia , CambodiaCambodia celebrates King Sihamoni’s birthday annually with a public holiday on May 14. Until 2020, the event was marked with a three-day public holiday. This has since been slashed to
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Hay Festival, Hay on Wye Wales, UK
Hay Festival DAIRY MEADOWS, BRECON ROAD, HAY-ON-WYE, Wales, United KingdomThe Hay Festival in Wales is the leading book festival in the UK. Held in the beautiful Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye towards the end of May, the 2026 Hay on
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