Rio de Janeiro New Years Eve 2025
We have all heard about the city of the carnival, but how about Rio Rio de Janeiro New Years Eve, is it the place to toast in 2023? Mike East went to discover what it is all about...
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Pagara Estafette Festival, Suriname
The Pagara Estafette is a Grand Farewell to the Old Year and a Joyous Welcome to the New. This electrifying New Year's Eve celebration is held annually in Paramaribo, Suriname.
Free
Lux Helsinki – Finland’s Spectacular Festival of Light
Lux Helsinki – A Festival of Light and Creativity As the festive season fades, Lux Helsinki keeps the Finnish capital aglow. From 4 to 8 January 2026, the city becomes
Cayenne Carnival, French Guiana 2026
The Carnival of French Guiana, or Cayenne Carnival, is a colourful celebration that takes place every year between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday. It is known for its elaborate costumes, energetic
Free
Victory Over Genocide Day 2026 Cambodia
Also known as Cambodian Victory Day, Victory Over Genocide Day falls on January 7 and marks the ousting of the Pol Pot-led Khmer Rouge regime in 1979. Celebrations are sober
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Feria de Boquete Panama 2026
Looking for a photogenic fair full of colour? Then consider the Feria de Boquete Panama, or Boquete Flowers and Coffee Festival (Feria Internacionalde las Flores y del Cafe). Everyone has
$2
Valetta International Baroque Festival 2026, Malta
The Valetta International Baroque Festival will once more come to the Maltese capital in January. Founded in 1566, the Baroque city is the perfect venue for the musical festival, especially
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Voodoo Festival 2026 in Benin, West Africa
The Voodoo Festival or the Fête du Vaudou is a celebration of traditional religions in the West African country of Benin, the cradle of the voodoo cult. Voodoo claims a prominent place ...
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Advent in Rovinj Christmas by the Sea in Croatia
Advent in Rovinj – Christmas by the Sea brings winter magic to one of Istria’s most picturesque towns. From early December through January, Rovinj transforms into a sparkling coastal Christmas
Free
Tenerife Carnival 2025, Santa Cruz
They sure know how to throw a fiesta in Spain, and the annual Tenerife Carnival (Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife) is a shining example of a pumping party. As
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Palmares Festival (Fiestas Palmares) Costa Rica
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy in one of Costa Rica's most electrifying festivals. The Palmares Festival (Fiestas de Palmares) explodes every January, transforming the quaint town
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Geneva Lux Festival 2026 Switzerland
January sees two of Geneva’s most exciting art events making this an ideal time to visit the Swiss city. Geneva Lux festival will take place between 17 January and 2 February while Art Genève will start on 30 January
Festival Premiers Plans, Angers, France
Festival Premiers Plans d'Angers is an international film festival held in Northern France each January. This year marks the 38th edition of the festival which was established with the aim
€8.50
Timkat Festival Ethiopia 2026 – Travel Guide
The Timkat Festival in Ethiopia is a stunning celebration of Epiphany, filled with spiritual significance, music, dancing and colourful processions. Starting on January 19, this Orthodox Christian festival marks the
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Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2026 Malaysia
When it comes to blending high-octane maritime competition with the serene beauty of a tropical paradise, the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) is a sailing event that stands in a
Sundance Film Festival 2026, Salt Lake City, Utah
Held in late January / early February each year the Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival in the US. Along with the Berlin Film Festival (Berlinale), Cannes,
$35
Vilnius Light Festival 2026: A Winter Escape in Lights
As January gloom sets in, Vilnius offers the perfect antidote: the Vilnius Light Festival, returning 23–25 January 2026. Celebrating the city’s 703rd birthday, the festival transforms the UNESCO-listed Old Town
Alasitas Festival (Feria de Alasitas) Bolivia, 2026
The Alasitas Festival, or Feria de Alasitas, is a major cultural festival in Bolivia that celebrates abundance, and the god Ekeko. The month-long activities start on 24 January...
Free
Gran Festa de la Calçotada, Valls 2026
Catalonia is a region renowned for its gastronomy, on the last Sunday in January the Gran festa de la Calçotada sees the streets and squares of the town of Valls filled with calçots...
€14 – €15
Burns Night 2026, Scotland, UK
Held in January, along with Hogmanay and St Andrew's Day, Burns Night is the leading festival in Scotland. However, Burns Night is more widely celebrated across the country than the
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