Festivals
1. December 20–24, 2024: Winter Wonders Festival (Luxembourg) - A magical Christmas festival with festive markets and light installations. 2. December 31, 2024–January 4, 2025: Hogmanay (Scotland)- Scotland’s famous New Year celebration featuring fireworks and street parties. 3. January 25–29, 2025: Burns Night (Scotland) - Celebration of Robert Burns with poetry, haggis, and ceilidh dancing. 4. January 28, 2025–February 1, 2025: Up Helly Aa (Scotland) - Viking-inspired fire festival with a torch-lit procession and cultural events. 5. February 8–12, 2025: Carnival of Venice (Italy) - World-famous festival with elaborate masks, costumes, and canal parades. 6. February 15–19, 2025: Lantern Festival (Taiwan) - Cultural event featuring grand lantern displays and performances. 7. February 21–25, 2025: Carnival of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) - Dazzling parades, samba music, and vibrant street parties. 8. February 15–19, 2025: Bright Festival (Belgium) - Light installations and cultural exhibits in the heart of Brussels. 9. February 28, 2025–March 1, 2025: Chinese New Year (China) - Lunar New Year celebrations with fireworks, dragon dances, and temple fairs. 10. March 1–5, 2025: Starkbierfest (Germany) - Bavaria’s strong beer festival with traditional cuisine and music. 11. March (varies by lunar calendar): Holi Festival (India) - Joyful celebration of colors and renewal with cultural performances. 12. March 16–20, 2025: St. Patrick’s Day (Ireland) - Irish heritage celebration with parades, music, and festivities. 13. April 1–5, 2025: Semana Santa (Spain) - Religious festival with solemn processions and traditional music. 14. April 11–20, 2025: Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (USA) - Iconic music festival featuring art installations and headline performances. 15. April 12–16, 2025: Songkran Festival (Thailand) - Thai New Year celebrations with water fights and cultural rituals. 16. April 15–20, 2025: Cherry Blossom Festival (Switzerland) - A celebration of spring with vibrant blossoms and cultural activities. 17. April 18–20, 2025: Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC), in Abu Dhabi, UAE - MEFCC is the region's largest pop culture festival, celebrating films, comics, and related arts. 18. May 1–5, 2025: Tulip Festival (Netherlands) - Stunning flower displays and Dutch cultural heritage. 19. May 1–5, 2025: Calendimaggio (Italy) - Medieval spring festival with costume parades and traditional music. 20. May 1–11, 2025: Fiesta de los Patios (Spain) - Andalusian courtyard decorating competition with floral artistry. 21. May 10–15, 2025: San Isidro Festival (Spain) - Honoring Madrid’s patron saint with parades and traditional events. 22. May 13–24, 2025: Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. - This festival is celebrated for its red-carpet premieres and significant impact on the film industry. 23. May 17–21, 2025: Infiorata di Noto (Italy) - Streets adorned with intricate floral carpets in Sicily. 24. Debut in June 2025: South by Southwest (SXSW) London in London's Shoreditch area. - This festival will blend music, film, and interactive media, mirroring its Austin, Texas origins. 25. June 5–9, 2025: Primavera Sound (Spain) - Renowned indie and alternative music festival. 26. June 15–20, 2025: Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland) - Premier music festival featuring jazz, rock, and pop. 27. June 21, 2025: Fête de la Musique (France and Switzerland) - City-wide music festival with free performances. 28. June 23–27, 2025: Festival de São João (Portugal) - Lively midsummer celebration with fireworks and traditional music. 29. July 1–5, 2025: Palio di Siena (Italy) - Historic horse race with medieval parades and Tuscan traditions. 30. July 3–7, 2025: Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland) - Renowned music festival on the shores of Lake Geneva. 31. July 5–14, 2025: Calgary Stampede (Canada) - Rodeo events, parades, and Canadian cultural celebrations. 32. July 6–14, 2025: San Fermín (Spain) - Iconic Running of the Bulls and Basque cultural events. 33. August 2–6, 2025: Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Scotland) - World’s largest arts festival with performances in comedy, music, and theater. 34. August 25–29, 2025: Notting Hill Carnival (UK) - Europe’s largest street festival celebrating Caribbean culture. 35. September 5–8, 2025: Chianti Classico Wine Festival (Italy) - Tuscan wine celebration with tastings and vineyard tours. 36. September 9–14, 2025: Cannes Yachting Festival in Cannes, France - Europe's top in-water boat show and the world's leading event for large sailing boats, the Cannes Yachting Festival showcases a diverse range of vessels and marine innovations. 37. September 20–24, 2025: Oktoberfest (Germany) - World-famous Bavarian beer festival with music and traditional food. 38. September 24–27, 2025 : Monaco Yacht Show in Port Hercule, Monte Carlo, Monaco - A prestigious event featuring some of the world's most luxurious superyachts, attracting industry professionals and yachting enthusiasts alike. 39. October 20–24, 2025: Diwali (India) - Festival of Lights symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. 40. November 1–5, 2025: Day of the Dead (Mexico) - Vibrant parades and rituals honoring ancestors. 41. November 15–19, 2025: Pushkar Camel Fair (India) - Camel trading and cultural celebrations in Rajasthan. 42. December 19–23, 2025: Christmas Markets (Germany and Austria) - Iconic markets with handcrafted goods, mulled wine, and festive music. December 20–25, 2025: Christmas Markets (Luxembourg, Germany, France) - Iconic markets with handcrafted goods, mulled wine, and festive music. 45. December 31, 2025–January 4, 2026: Hogueras de San Juan (Spain) - Fiery celebration with bonfires and fireworks in Alicante.
