FestivalDB

118 festivals and celebrations from every corner of the globe. From ancient rituals to modern music events, how the world comes together.

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Kumbh Mela

IndiaEvery 3/6/12 years

The largest peaceful gathering of humans in history. Pilgrims bathe at the confluence of sacred rive...

Chinese New Year

China/GlobalJanuary/February

Also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. The largest annual human migration occurs as people t...

Oktoberfest

Germany (Munich)September-October

The worlds largest beer festival. Held on the Theresienwiese fairgrounds since 1810. Over 7 million ...

Carnival (Rio)

BrazilFebruary/March

A massive street festival with elaborate floats, samba dancing, and vibrant costumes. The Sambadrome...

Hajj

Saudi Arabia (Mecca)Dhu al-Hijjah (Islamic)

One of the Five Pillars of Islam, required once in a lifetime for able Muslims. The largest annual g...

Diwali

India/GlobalOctober/November

The Hindu festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness. Lasts 5 days with the m...

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La Tomatina

Spain (Bunol)Last Wednesday of August

The worlds largest tomato fight. About 150,000 tomatoes (over 40 metric tons) are thrown. Lasts exac...

Cooper Hill Cheese Rolling

England (UK)May Bank Holiday

Competitors chase a 3.6 kg wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down a steep hill. The cheese reaches s...

Up Helly Aa

Scotland (Shetland)Last Tuesday of January

Europes largest fire festival. A squad of 1,000 men in Viking costume march through Lerwick. The Gui...

Boryeong Mud Festival

South KoreaJuly

A mud festival celebrating the mineral-rich mud of Boryeong. Originally created to promote Boryeong ...

Pingxi Lantern Festival

TaiwanFebruary

Thousands of sky lanterns are released simultaneously. Each lantern carries wishes written on the si...

Harbin Ice Festival

China (Harbin)January-February

The worlds largest ice and snow festival. Massive buildings are constructed from ice blocks. Sculptu...