Most Colourful Festivals and Carnivals of the world | Festivals celebrated in various cultures
15 of the Best Festivals in the World
Each year there are tons of different festivals around the world to choose from, but don’t fret, we’ve got you covered! We’ve crafted a list of the best festivals in the world.
Carnival of Venice
Location: Venice, Italy
When: 40 days before Easter, on Shrove Tuesday
Rio Carnival
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
When: Begins on Friday and ends on Ash Wednesday
Oktoberfest
Location: Munich, Germany
When: Mid or late September to the first weekend in October
La Tomatina
Location: Buñol, Spain
When: Last Wednesday of August
Albuquerque International Balloon Festival
Location: Albuquerque, USA
When: Early October
Dia de los Muertos
Location: Mexico
When: October 31 – November 2
Songkran Water Festival
Location: Thailand
When: April 13 – 15
Yi Peng Festival: Lantern Festival
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
When: Full moon of the twelfth lunar month (typically Mid-November)
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
Location: Harbin, China
When: January – February
St. Patrick’s Day
Location: Ireland (and many other places in the world)
When: March 17
Krampus Run
Location: Austria
When: Late November until Christmas