ITB 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
Experience 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
The 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
International Women's Day (IWD) celebrates women’s achievements and recognises the struggle for gender parity in societies around the world. It is an occasion that has a long history, stretching back
The Pasifika Festival NZ is the biggest festival to celebrate the cultures of the South Pacific. It is held in Auckland New Zealand in March. The Pasifika Festival attracts around 60,000 visitors, has over...
New 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...
St Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick, is the day that all the Irish diaspora around the world celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland. Expect plenty of green to be on display as well as gallons of Guinness
Cape 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.
Head to Wales in April to discover the amazing countryside during the Chepstow Walking Festival. The Chepstow Walking Festival, established in 2014, is a highly anticipated annual event that features
Traditional 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
The 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
The 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
Cambodia 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
The 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
As the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar, Visak Bochea Day is celebrated with great revere. It sees celebrators dress in white and dish out a form of rice pudding called kheer...
June 18 marks the birthday of the Queen Mother, former Queen consort of King Sihanouk. Queen Mother's Birthday is celebrated with a public holiday and explosive fireworks...
In July, the island of Saint Lucia will burst into life as Lucian Carnival returns. Organised by the Cultural Development Foundation (CDF) in partnership with stakeholders including Events Saint Lucia,
The Ufulu Festival is Malawi’s vibrant Independence Day celebration, held every 6 July in Lilongwe. It bursts with music, dance, poetry, and art, showcasing the creativity of Malawi’s youth. This
Rustle out your DJ as the UK’s most glamorous festival, the Henley Festival presented by Westcoast returns to the banks of the River Thames in July 2026. Expect Michelin star
This July will mark the twentieth anniversary of arguably the most famous crime writers festival in the UK. The Theakston Old Peculier Harrogate Crime Writing Festival will run from 23
