📋 Cultural Festivals — 2026 Calendar
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160 events across 63 countries
AFC U-23 Asian CupVodun DaysFull Moon Party (Koh Phangan)Kumbh Mela (Haridwar)
January
- AFC U-23 Asian CupTue, Jan 6 – Sat, Jan 24
- Vodun DaysThu, Jan 8 – Mon, Jan 12
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)Tue, Jan 13 – Wed, Jan 14
- Kumbh Mela (Haridwar)Wed, Jan 14 – Mon, Apr 27
- Ati-Atihan Festival (Kalibo)Sun, Jan 18
- Sinulog Festival (Cebu)Sun, Jan 18
- 13th ASEAN Para GamesTue, Jan 20 – Mon, Jan 26
- Janjanbureh Kankurang FestivalTue, Jan 20 – Thu, Jan 22
- Dinagyang Festival (Iloilo)Sun, Jan 25
February
- Panagbenga Flower Festival (Baguio)Sun, Feb 1 – Sat, Feb 28
- Festival sur le Niger (Ségou'Art)Mon, Feb 2 – Sat, Feb 7
- Hoi An Lantern FestivalTue, Feb 3
- Chiang Mai Flower FestivalFri, Feb 6 – Sun, Feb 8
- Swahili Cultural WeekMon, Feb 9 – Sun, Feb 15
- Mindelo CarnivalSat, Feb 14 – Tue, Feb 17
- Massawa Seafood FestivalSat, Feb 14 – Mon, Feb 16
- Bissau CarnivalSat, Feb 14 – Tue, Feb 17
- Buganu (Marula) FestivalSat, Feb 14 – Sat, Feb 28
- Carnaval de LuandaTue, Feb 17
- Dakhla FestivalFri, Feb 20 – Mon, Feb 23
March
- Semaine de la FrancophonieSat, Mar 14 – Sat, Mar 21
- Banda Music and Art FairSun, Mar 15 – Fri, Mar 20
- Alahamady Be (Malagasy New Year)Fri, Mar 20 – Sat, Mar 21
- Palm SundaySun, Mar 29
- Holy WeekSun, Mar 29 – Sat, Apr 4
- Moriones Festival (Marinduque)Sun, Mar 29 – Sat, Apr 4
April
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping)Sun, Apr 5
- Windhoek Karneval (WIKA)Fri, Apr 10 – Sun, Apr 12
- One Nation Reggae FestivalFri, Apr 10 – Sun, Apr 12
- Hue FestivalFri, Apr 10 – Thu, Apr 16
- Kuomboka CeremonySat, Apr 11
- Atlantic Music Expo (AME)Mon, Apr 13 – Thu, Apr 16
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)Mon, Apr 13 – Tue, Apr 14
- FATMAWed, Apr 15 – Mon, Apr 20
- Kriol Jazz FestivalFri, Apr 17 – Sun, Apr 19
- Kini AfrikaMon, Apr 20 – Mon, Apr 27
- 6th Asian Beach GamesWed, Apr 22 – Thu, Apr 30
- SNC (National Culture Week)Sat, Apr 25 – Sat, May 2
- Aboakyer FestivalSat, Apr 25 – Sun, May 3
May
- International Roots FestivalWed, May 6 – Wed, May 13
- Rose FestivalFri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
- Bun Bang Fai (Rocket Festival)Fri, May 8 – Sun, May 10
- Festival des Musiques Urbaines d'Anoumabo (FEMUA)Tue, May 12 – Sun, May 17
- Saint-Louis Jazz FestivalWed, May 13 – Sun, May 17
- AZGO FestivalFri, May 15 – Sat, May 16
- Pahiyas Festival (Lucban)Fri, May 15
- Kariboom FestivalFri, May 15 – Sun, May 17
- Nonvitcha FestivalWed, May 20 – Tue, May 26
- STRAB FestivalWed, May 20 – Sun, May 24
- FetAfrikSat, May 23 – Mon, May 25
- MTN Bushfire FestivalFri, May 29 – Sun, May 31
June
- Tabanka FestivalMon, Jun 1 – Fri, Jun 5
- Sakifo Musik FestivalFri, Jun 5 – Sun, Jun 7
- Umukozo FestivalMon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
- Mawazine FestivalFri, Jun 19 – Sat, Jun 27
- Phi Ta Khon (Ghost Festival)Sat, Jun 20 – Mon, Jun 22
- Fête de la MusiqueSun, Jun 21
- Gnaoua World Music FestivalThu, Jun 25 – Sun, Jun 28
- Dragon Boat FestivalThu, Jun 25
July
- Festival of CulturesFri, Jul 10 – Wed, Jul 15
- EvalaFri, Jul 10 – Fri, Jul 17
- Candle Festival (Ubon Ratchathani)Sun, Jul 12 – Mon, Jul 13
- FESPAM (Pan-African Music Festival)Wed, Jul 15 – Wed, Jul 22
- International Festival of CarthageWed, Jul 15 – Sat, Aug 15
- National Festival (Asmara Expo)Sat, Jul 18 – Sun, Jul 26
- Neeroosh (Festival of Fire)Mon, Jul 20 – Wed, Jul 22
- Climb Angola FestivalFri, Jul 24 – Mon, Aug 3
August
- Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA)Mon, Aug 3 – Sun, Aug 9
- Gabon 9 Provinces FestivalWed, Aug 5 – Wed, Aug 12
- Hargeisa International Book FairMon, Aug 10 – Sat, Aug 15
- Kuru Dance FestivalFri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 16
- Vanilla Festival (Anjouan)Fri, Aug 14 – Sun, Aug 16
- UmuganuroSat, Aug 15 – Thu, Aug 20
- Auto de FloripesSat, Aug 15
- Bubi Yam FestivalThu, Aug 20 – Sat, Aug 22
- Gaani FestivalTue, Aug 25 – Sun, Aug 30
- OnamWed, Aug 26 – Sat, Sep 5
- Baía das Gatas Music FestivalThu, Aug 27 – Sun, Aug 30
- Kulamba Traditional CeremonySat, Aug 29
- Kulamba CeremonySat, Aug 29
- 6th World Nomad GamesMon, Aug 31 – Sun, Sep 6
September
- Maitisong FestivalTue, Sep 1 – Thu, Sep 10
- Umhlanga (Reed Dance)Tue, Sep 1 – Mon, Sep 7
- Agbogbo ZãThu, Sep 3 – Sat, Sep 5
- Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony)Fri, Sep 4
- Fetu AfahyeSat, Sep 5
- Wandering Souls DayTue, Sep 8
- Festival GabaoThu, Sep 10 – Sat, Sep 12
- Cure Salée (Festival of the Nomads)Tue, Sep 15 – Sun, Sep 20
- Epé-EkpéTue, Sep 15 – Thu, Sep 17
- 20th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya)Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Oct 4
- Seychelles Tourism FestivalThu, Sep 24 – Wed, Sep 30
- Sand Music FestivalFri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27
- Gerewol Festival (Guérewol)Fri, Sep 25 – Mon, Oct 5
October
- Morija Arts & Cultural FestivalFri, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 4
- Lake of Stars Malawi Arts FestivalFri, Oct 2 – Sun, Oct 4
- Mid-Autumn FestivalThu, Oct 8
- Khartoum International Book FairThu, Oct 15 – Sun, Oct 25
- Durga PujaSat, Oct 17 – Wed, Oct 21
- MassKara Festival (Bacolod)Sun, Oct 18 – Sun, Oct 25
- Phuket Vegetarian FestivalSun, Oct 18 – Mon, Oct 26
- Windhoek OktoberfestFri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25
- Festival KreolSat, Oct 24 – Sat, Oct 31
- Abissa FestivalSun, Oct 25 – Sun, Nov 1
- SIAO (International Art and Craft Fair)Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 8
- Dipavali (Festival of Lights)Sat, Oct 31 – Mon, Nov 2
November
- Ghadames FestivalSun, Nov 1 – Tue, Nov 3
- Traditional Wrestling FestivalsSun, Nov 1 – Sun, Nov 15
- Pushkar Camel FairThu, Nov 5 – Fri, Nov 13
- Hogbetsotso FestivalSat, Nov 7
- Loi KrathongSat, Nov 14
- Yi Peng Lantern FestivalSat, Nov 14 – Sun, Nov 15
- Fêtes des Masques (Festival of Masks)Sun, Nov 15 – Fri, Nov 20
- Dak'Art BiennaleThu, Nov 19 – Sat, Dec 19
- Nguon FestivalFri, Nov 20 – Fri, Nov 27
- Monrovia Children's Day FestivalFri, Nov 20
- Festival International KreolFri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 29
- Sufi Holba GatheringFri, Nov 20
- Marrakech International Film FestivalFri, Nov 27 – Sat, Dec 5
- 6th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts GamesSat, Nov 28 – Mon, Dec 7
December
- Ngondo FestivalTue, Dec 1 – Mon, Dec 7
- Festival of Heritage CitiesThu, Dec 10 – Thu, Dec 17
- Full Moon Party (Koh Phangan)Sat, Dec 12 – Sun, Dec 13
- Fest'HornTue, Dec 15 – Fri, Dec 18
- Festival of LightsTue, Dec 15
- EHYOR FestivalTue, Dec 15 – Sun, Dec 20
- Festival DarySun, Dec 20 – Wed, Jan 20
- Balélé Dance FestivalThu, Dec 24 – Sat, Dec 26
- International Festival of the SaharaThu, Dec 24 – Sun, Dec 27
- Ghat FestivalMon, Dec 28 – Wed, Dec 30
- Victoria Falls CarnivalMon, Dec 28 – Wed, Dec 30
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 63 countries, spanning every month of the year.
September17 events · 12 countries
- Sep 1–Sep 10Maitisong Festival
- Sep 1–Sep 7Umhlanga (Reed Dance)
- Sep 3–Sep 5Agbogbo Zã
- Sep 4Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony)
- Sep 5Fetu Afahye
- Sep 8Wandering Souls Day
- Sep 10–Sep 12Festival Gabao
- Sep 15–Sep 20Cure Salée (Festival of the Nomads)
- Sep 15–Sep 17Epé-Ekpé
- Sep 19–Oct 420th Asian Games (Aichi-Nagoya)
- Sep 24–Sep 30Seychelles Tourism Festival
- Sep 25–Sep 27Sand Music Festival
- Sep 25–Oct 5Gerewol Festival (Guérewol)
- Sep 3Kwita Izina (Gorilla Naming Ceremony)
- Sep 15–Sep 20Cure Salée (Festival of the Nomads)
- Sep 24–Sep 30Seychelles Tourism Festival
- Sep 25–Oct 5Gerewol Festival (Guérewol)
October14 events · 12 countries
- Oct 2–Oct 4Morija Arts & Cultural Festival
- Oct 2–Oct 4Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival
- Oct 8Mid-Autumn Festival
- Oct 15–Oct 25Khartoum International Book Fair
- Oct 17–Oct 21Durga Puja
- Oct 18–Oct 25MassKara Festival (Bacolod)
- Oct 18–Oct 26Phuket Vegetarian Festival
- Oct 23–Oct 25Windhoek Oktoberfest
- Oct 24–Oct 31Festival Kreol
- Oct 25–Nov 1Abissa Festival
- Oct 30–Nov 8SIAO (International Art and Craft Fair)
- Oct 31–Nov 2Dipavali (Festival of Lights)
- Oct 14–Oct 24Khartoum International Book Fair
- Oct 23–Oct 31Festival Kreol
November18 events · 13 countries
- Nov 1–Nov 3Ghadames Festival
- Nov 1–Nov 15Traditional Wrestling Festivals
- Nov 5–Nov 13Pushkar Camel Fair
- Nov 7Hogbetsotso Festival
- Nov 14Loi Krathong
- Nov 14–Nov 15Yi Peng Lantern Festival
- Nov 15–Nov 20Fêtes des Masques (Festival of Masks)
- Nov 19–Dec 19Dak'Art Biennale
- Nov 20–Nov 27Nguon Festival
- Nov 20Monrovia Children's Day Festival
- Nov 20–Nov 29Festival International Kreol
- Nov 20Sufi Holba Gathering
- Nov 27–Dec 5Marrakech International Film Festival
- Nov 28–Dec 76th Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games
- Nov 15–Nov 21Lie'La Festival
- Nov 19–Nov 28Festival International Kreol
- Nov 19Sufi Holba Gathering
- Nov 26–Dec 4Marrakech International Film Festival
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- How many cultural festivals are there worldwide in 2026?
- There are 160 cultural festivals across 63 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?
- 63 countries observe cultural festivals in 2026. Browse the monthly breakdown above to see events by country.
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