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20 events found.
  • March 2026

  • Sun 1
    Day of the Balearic Islands

    Day of the Balearic Islands, Spain, 2026

    1 March
    Balearic Islands , Spain

    The Day of the Balearic Islands is a public holiday celebrated across Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. It commemorates the Statute of Autonomy, signed on 1 March 1983, which declared

    Free
  • Sun 1
    Fallas de Valencia

    Las Fallas de Valencia 2026, Spain

    1 March - 19 March
    Plaza del Ayuntamiento Valencia, Spain

    March will see Las Fallas de València return to the third Spanish city in a traditional ceremony that marks the beginning of spring. The origins of Las Fallas stem from the tradition of carpenters...

    Free
  • Sun 1
    Japan Cherry Blossom Festival

    Cherry Blossom Season Japan 2026

    1 March - 30 April
    All over Japan

    The Cherry Blossom Season Japan or sakura is one of the country's top highlights every year when locals and visitors gather to admire the stunning, blooming cherry trees in parks

    Free
  • Mon 2
    Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

    Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2026 Texas

    2 March - 22 March
    NRG Stadium Houston, TX, United States

    A Texan Spectacle Like No Other Every spring, Houston transforms into the epicentre of cowboy culture as it hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. What began in 1932 as

  • Mon 2
    Lanterns for sale in Hoi An night market

    Hoi An Lantern Festival 2026, Vietnam

    2 March
    Hoi An Ancient Town Cau Temple, Hoi An, Hoi An, Viet Nam

    The Hoi An Lantern Festival is celebrated once a month on the full moon, and most significantly on the first full moon of the lunar new year. On these days the pretty little town of Hoi An...

  • Tue 3
    Khövsgöl Ice Festival, Mongolia

    Frozen Wonders at Khovsgol Ice Festival Mongolia

    3 March - 4 March
    Khövsgöl Lake Khatgal, Mongolia

    Each March, residents of Mongolia’s Khövsgöl Lake area celebrate the Khövsgöl Ice Festival with horse-drawn sleighs, elaborate ice sculptures, traditional food and vibrant competitions including ice skating...

  • Tue 3
    ITB Berlin

    ITB Berlin Trade Fair, Germany 2026

    3 March - 5 March
    Messe Berlin Messedamm 22, Berlin, Germany

    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

  • Tue 3
    Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival

    Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival 2026, Taiwan

    3 March - 6 March
    Sky Lantern Release Square Shifen, New Taipei county, Taiwan

    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

    Free
  • Wed 4
    Holi Festival 2022

    Holi Festival 2026 India and Worldwide

    4 March
    Multiple Venues

    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

    Free
  • Wed 4
    Mozambique Music Meeting (MMM)

    Mozambique Music Meeting (MMM), Maputo

    4 March - 8 March
    Maputo , Mozambique

    The Mozambique Music Meeting brings together musicians, dancers and artists from Mozambique and across the Lusophone (Portuguese speaking) world. Over five days, Maputo becomes a vibrant hub of showcases, workshops

  • Sun 8
    International Women's Day

    International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025

    8 March
    Worldwide

    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

    Free
  • Sat 14
    Pasifika Festival 2020 Auckland

    Pasifika Festival 2026, Auckland, New Zealand

    14 March - 15 March
    Western Springs Park Auckland, New Zealand

    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...

  • Sat 14
    Panama Carnival

    Panama Carnival (el Carnaval de Panama), 2026

    14 March - 17 March
    Panama City Panama City, Panama

    The Panama Carnival (or el Carnaval de Panama in Spanish) is the biggest celebration of the year in the Central American nation. Here’s how it’s done. Bring your water pistol.

    Free
  • Sat 14
    Dominican Republic Carnival Pixabay

    Dominican Republic Carnival 2026

    14 March - 17 March
    Dominican Republic , Dominican Republic

    Get ready to be swept away by a whirlwind of vibrant colours, pulsating music, and infectious energy! The Dominican Republic Carnival is an immersive cultural explosion, promising an unforgettable experience

  • Tue 17
    New Orleans Mardi Gras

    New Orleans Mardi Gras 2026, USA

    17 March
    New Orleans New Orleans, LA, United States

    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...

    Free
  • Tue 17
    St Patricks Day Parade

    St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival

    17 March
    St Patrick's Festival Box Office 12 Essex St E, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland

    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

    Free
  • Sat 21
    Cape Town Carnival

    Cape Town Carnival 2026, South Africa

    21 March
    Green Point Fan Walk Green Point Fan Walk, Cape Town, South Africa

    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.

    Free
  • April 2026

  • Sun 5
    Japan Penis Festival

    Kanamara Matsuri, Japan Penis Festival 2026

    5 April
    Kanayama Shrine 2 Chome-13-16 Daishi Ekimae, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

    The Japan Penis Festival is arguably the country’s most amusing event when tens of thousands of revellers roam the streets of Kawasaki in April to pay tribute to fertility in an age-old ritual

  • Fri 10
    Chepstow Walking Festival

    Chepstow Walking Festival 2026, Wales

    10 April - 12 April
    Wye Valley Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom

    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

    £5
  • Tue 14
    Khmer New Year Trot Dance with Kangcha, photo: Lyheng

    Khmer New Year 2026, Cambodia

    14 April - 16 April
    Cambodia , Cambodia

    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

    Free
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