📋 Cultural Festivals — 2026 Calendar
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2026
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160 events across 59 countries
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January
- Ati-Atihan Festival (Kalibo)Sun, Jan 18
- 13th ASEAN Para GamesTue, Jan 20 – Mon, Jan 26
- AFC U-23 Asian CupTue, Jan 6 – Sat, Jan 24
- Sinulog Festival (Cebu)Sun, Jan 18
- Dinagyang Festival (Iloilo)Sun, Jan 25
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)Tue, Jan 13 – Wed, Jan 14
- Kumbh Mela (Haridwar)Wed, Jan 14 – Mon, Apr 27
- Vodun DaysThu, Jan 8 – Mon, Jan 12
- Janjanbureh Kankurang FestivalTue, Jan 20 – Thu, Jan 22
February
- Chiang Mai Flower FestivalFri, Feb 6 – Sun, Feb 8
- Panagbenga Flower Festival (Baguio)Sun, Feb 1 – Sat, Feb 28
- Hoi An Lantern FestivalTue, Feb 3
- Carnaval de LuandaTue, Feb 17
- Festival sur le Niger (Ségou'Art)Mon, Feb 2 – Sat, Feb 7
- Mindelo CarnivalSat, Feb 14 – Tue, Feb 17
- Buganu (Marula) FestivalSat, Feb 14 – Sat, Feb 28
- Massawa Seafood FestivalSat, Feb 14 – Mon, Feb 16
- Bissau CarnivalSat, Feb 14 – Tue, Feb 17
- Swahili Cultural WeekMon, Feb 9 – Sun, Feb 15
- Dakhla FestivalFri, Feb 20 – Mon, Feb 23
March
- Holy WeekSun, Mar 29 – Sat, Apr 4
- Palm SundaySun, Mar 29
- Semaine de la FrancophonieSat, Mar 14 – Sat, Mar 21
- Moriones Festival (Marinduque)Sun, Mar 29 – Sat, Apr 4
- Alahamady Be (Malagasy New Year)Fri, Mar 20 – Sat, Mar 21
- Banda Music and Art FairSun, Mar 15 – Fri, Mar 20
April
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Hue FestivalFri, Apr 10 – Thu, Apr 16
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping)Sun, Apr 5
- 6th Asian Beach GamesWed, Apr 22 – Thu, Apr 30
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)Mon, Apr 13 – Tue, Apr 14
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Aboakyer FestivalSat, Apr 25 – Sun, May 3
- Kuomboka CeremonySat, Apr 11
- SNC (National Culture Week)Sat, Apr 25 – Sat, May 2
- Kini AfrikaMon, Apr 20 – Mon, Apr 27
- Atlantic Music Expo (AME)Mon, Apr 13 – Thu, Apr 16
- Kriol Jazz FestivalFri, Apr 17 – Sun, Apr 19
- One Nation Reggae FestivalFri, Apr 10 – Sun, Apr 12
- Windhoek Karneval (WIKA)Fri, Apr 10 – Sun, Apr 12
- FATMAWed, Apr 15 – Mon, Apr 20
May
- Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)Fri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
- FetAfrikSat, May 23 – Mon, May 25
- Pahiyas Festival (Lucban)Fri, May 15
- Rose FestivalFri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
- Saint-Louis Jazz FestivalWed, May 13 – Sun, May 17
- AZGO FestivalFri, May 15 – Sat, May 16
- STRAB FestivalWed, May 20 – Sun, May 24
- Festival des Musiques Urbaines d'Anoumabo (FEMUA)Tue, May 12 – Sun, May 17
- Nonvitcha FestivalWed, May 20 – Tue, May 26
- International Roots FestivalWed, May 6 – Wed, May 13
- MTN Bushfire FestivalFri, May 29 – Sun, May 31
- Kariboom FestivalFri, May 15 – Sun, May 17
June
- Phi Ta Khon (Ghost Festival)Sat, Jun 20 – Mon, Jun 22
- Dragon Boat FestivalThu, Jun 25
- Gnaoua World Music FestivalThu, Jun 25 – Sun, Jun 28
- Mawazine FestivalFri, Jun 19 – Sat, Jun 27
- Umukozo FestivalMon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
- Fête de la MusiqueSun, Jun 21
- Tabanka FestivalMon, Jun 1 – Fri, Jun 5
- Sakifo Musik FestivalFri, Jun 5 – Sun, Jun 7
July
- Candle Festival (Ubon Ratchathani)Sun, Jul 12 – Mon, Jul 13
- International Festival of CarthageWed, Jul 15 – Sat, Aug 15
- Climb Angola FestivalFri, Jul 24 – Mon, Aug 3
- Neeroosh (Festival of Fire)Mon, Jul 20 – Wed, Jul 22
- Festival of CulturesFri, Jul 10 – Wed, Jul 15
- EvalaFri, Jul 10 – Fri, Jul 17
- National Festival (Asmara Expo)Sat, Jul 18 – Sun, Jul 26
- FESPAM (Pan-African Music Festival)Wed, Jul 15 – Wed, Jul 22
August
- 6th World Nomad GamesMon, Aug 31 – Sun, Sep 6
- OnamWed, Aug 26 – Sat, Sep 5
- Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA)Mon, Aug 3 – Sun, Aug 9
- Kulamba CeremonySat, Aug 29
- Kulamba Traditional CeremonySat, Aug 29
- UmuganuroSat, Aug 15 – Thu, Aug 20
- Gaani FestivalTue, Aug 25 – Sun, Aug 30
- Hargeisa International Book FairMon, Aug 10 – Sat, Aug 15
- Gabon 9 Provinces FestivalWed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
- Baía das Gatas Music FestivalThu, Aug 27 – Sun, Aug 30
- Kuru Dance FestivalFri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 16
- Bubi Yam FestivalThu, Aug 20 – Sat, Aug 22
- Vanilla Festival (Anjouan)Fri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 16
- Auto de FloripesSat, Aug 15
September
- Seychelles Tourism FestivalThu, Sep 24 – Wed, Sep 30
- 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya)Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Oct 4
- Wandering Souls DayTue, Sep 8
- Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony)Fri, Sep 4
- Fetu AfahyeSat, Sep 5
- Sand Music FestivalFri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27
- Cure Salée (Festival of the Nomads)Tue, Sep 15 – Sun, Sep 20
- Gerewol Festival (Guérewol)Fri, Sep 25 – Mon, Oct 5
- Festival GabaoThu, Sep 10 – Sat, Sep 12
- Maitisong FestivalTue, Sep 1 – Thu, Sep 10
- Agbogbo ZãThu, Sep 3 – Sat, Sep 5
- Epé-EkpéTue, Sep 15 – Thu, Sep 17
- Umhlanga (Reed Dance)Tue, Sep 1 – Mon, Sep 7
October
- Khartoum International Book FairThu, Oct 15 – Sun, Oct 25
- MassKara Festival (Bacolod)Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 25
- Mid-Autumn FestivalThu, Oct 8
- Durga PujaSat, Oct 17 – Wed, Oct 21
- Festival KreolSat, Oct 24 – Sat, Oct 31
- Phuket Vegetarian FestivalSun, Oct 18 – Mon, Oct 26
- Lake of Stars Malawi Arts FestivalFri, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 4
- SIAO (International Art and Craft Fair)Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 8
- Abissa FestivalSun, Oct 25 – Sun, Nov 1
- Windhoek OktoberfestFri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25
- Morija Arts & Cultural FestivalFri, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 4
- Dipavali (Festival of Lights)Sat, Oct 31 – Mon, Nov 2
November
- Sufi Holba GatheringFri, Nov 20
- Loi KrathongSat, Nov 14
- Pushkar Camel FairThu, Nov 5 – Fri, Nov 13
- 6th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts GamesSat, Nov 28 – Mon, Dec 7
- Yi Peng Lantern FestivalSat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 15
- Festival International KreolFri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 29
- Marrakech International Film FestivalFri, Nov 27 – Sat, Dec 5
- Dak'Art BiennaleThu, Nov 19 – Sat, Dec 19
- Hogbetsotso FestivalSat, Nov 7
- Fêtes des Masques (Festival of Masks)Sun, Nov 15 – Fri, Nov 20
- Nguon FestivalFri, Nov 20 – Fri, Nov 27
- Monrovia Children's Day FestivalFri, Nov 20
- Traditional Wrestling FestivalsSun, Nov 1 – Sun, Nov 15
- Ghadames FestivalSun, Nov 1 – Tue, Nov 3
December
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 13
- International Festival of the SaharaThu, Dec 24 – Sun, Dec 27
- Victoria Falls CarnivalMon, Dec 28 – Wed, Dec 30
- Festival DarySun, Dec 20 – Wed, Jan 20
- Ngondo FestivalTue, Dec 1 – Mon, Dec 7
- EHYOR FestivalTue, Dec 15 – Sun, Dec 20
- Fest'HornTue, Dec 15 – Fri, Dec 18
- Festival of Heritage CitiesThu, Dec 10 – Thu, Dec 17
- Balélé Dance FestivalThu, Dec 24 – Sat, Dec 26
- Ghat FestivalMon, Dec 28 – Wed, Dec 30
- Festival of LightsTue, Dec 15
Cultural Festivals 2026 — Every Country
Traditional celebrations rooted in cultural heritage, often spanning multiple days with unique customs. In 2026, there are 160 cultural festivals across 59 countries, spanning every month of the year.
July9 events · 8 countries
August14 events · 14 countries
- Aug 3Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA)
- Aug 5Gabon 9 Provinces Festival
- Aug 10Hargeisa International Book Fair
- Aug 14Kuru Dance Festival
- Aug 14Vanilla Festival (Anjouan)
- Aug 15Umuganuro
- Aug 15Auto de Floripes
- Aug 20Bubi Yam Festival
- Aug 25Gaani Festival
- Aug 26Onam
- Aug 27Baía das Gatas Music Festival
- Aug 29Kulamba Ceremony
- Aug 29Kulamba Traditional Ceremony
- Aug 316th World Nomad Games
September17 events · 12 countries
- Sep 1Maitisong Festival
- Sep 1Umhlanga (Reed Dance)
- Sep 3Agbogbo Zã
- Sep 4Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony)
- Sep 5Fetu Afahye
- Sep 8Wandering Souls Day
- Sep 10Festival Gabao
- Sep 15Cure Salée (Festival of the Nomads)
- Sep 15Epé-Ekpé
- Sep 1920th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya)
- Sep 24Seychelles Tourism Festival
- Sep 25Sand Music Festival
- Sep 25Gerewol Festival (Guérewol)
- Sep 3Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony)
- Sep 15Cure Salée (Festival of the Nomads)
- Sep 24Seychelles Tourism Festival
- Sep 25Gerewol Festival (Guérewol)
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- How many cultural festivals are there worldwide in 2026?
- There are 160 cultural festivals across 59 countries in 2026.
- What is a cultural festival?
- Traditional celebrations rooted in cultural heritage, often spanning multiple days with unique customs.
- Which countries have cultural festivals in 2026?
- 59 countries observe cultural festivals in 2026. Browse the monthly breakdown above to see events by country.
- How do I export cultural festivals dates to my calendar?
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