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in the category "Award Ceremonies". Takes place January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, USA. Critics’ Choice AwardsThe Critics’ Choice Awards are presented every January by the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association Critics’ Choice AwardsThe Critics’ Choice Awards are presented every January by the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Broadcast Television Journalists Association
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in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from January 3, 2026 to February 15, 2026 in Oranjestad, Aruba. Aruban CarnivalThe Aruban Carnival is traditionally held during the pre-Lenten season. It begins in January and lasts until Ash Wednesday Aruban CarnivalThe Aruban Carnival is traditionally held during the pre-Lenten season. It begins in January and lasts until Ash Wednesday
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in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from January 2, 2026 to January 7, 2026 in Pasto, Colombia. Blacks and Whites’ CarnivalBlacks and Whites’ Carnival in Pasto, Colombia is among the most famous carnivals in the world. It is held every year from January 2 to 7 Blacks and Whites’ CarnivalBlacks and Whites’ Carnival in Pasto, Colombia is among the most famous carnivals in the world. It is held every year from January 2 to 7
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in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from December 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in Christiansted, American Virgin Islands. Crucian Christmas CarnivalThe Crucian Christmas Carnival is celebrated on the island of Saint Croix every December and January Crucian Christmas CarnivalThe Crucian Christmas Carnival is celebrated on the island of Saint Croix every December and January
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in the category "Other". Takes place from December 5, 2025 to January 11, 2026 in Dubai, UAE. Dubai Shopping FestivalThe Dubai Shopping Festival is one of the largest retail events in the region. It was founded in 1996 and is held every year Dubai Shopping FestivalThe Dubai Shopping Festival is one of the largest retail events in the region. It was founded in 1996 and is held every year
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from December 1, 2025 to January 6, 2026 in Rome, Italy. Rome Christmas MarketThe Rome Christmas Market is held in Piazza Navona. It is different from traditional German-style markets held in most European countries Rome Christmas MarketThe Rome Christmas Market is held in Piazza Navona. It is different from traditional German-style markets held in most European countries
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 29, 2025 to January 6, 2026 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague Christmas MarketThe Old Town Square Christmas market is the largest Christmas markets in Prague and one of the best events of its kind in Europe Prague Christmas MarketThe Old Town Square Christmas market is the largest Christmas markets in Prague and one of the best events of its kind in Europe
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 28, 2025 to January 6, 2026 in Merano, Italy. Merano Christmas MarketThe Merano Christmas Market is the second largest Christmas market in South Tyrol. Italy. It starts in late November and ends on January 6 Merano Christmas MarketThe Merano Christmas Market is the second largest Christmas market in South Tyrol. Italy. It starts in late November and ends on January 6
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in Riga, Latvia. Riga Christmas MarketThe Riga Christmas Market is held in the Dome Square in the historical center of Latvia's capital. It begins in late November and ends in early January Riga Christmas MarketThe Riga Christmas Market is held in the Dome Square in the historical center of Latvia's capital. It begins in late November and ends in early January
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Brussels Christmas MarketThe Brussels Christmas Market is known for its gourmet delicacies. The market takes place in the heart of the city, at St. Catherine's Square Brussels Christmas MarketThe Brussels Christmas Market is known for its gourmet delicacies. The market takes place in the heart of the city, at St. Catherine's Square
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 28, 2025 to January 6, 2026 in Bolzano, Italy. Bolzano Christmas MarketThe Bolzano Christmas Market is the largest Christmas market in Italy. It is held in the province of South Tyrol Bolzano Christmas MarketThe Bolzano Christmas Market is the largest Christmas market in Italy. It is held in the province of South Tyrol
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 23, 2025 to January 6, 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. Warsaw Christmas MarketThe Warsaw Christmas Market is held in the Old Town Market Place. Another one takes place in the district of Żoliborz Warsaw Christmas MarketThe Warsaw Christmas Market is held in the Old Town Market Place. Another one takes place in the district of Żoliborz
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in the category "Other". Takes place from November 22, 2025 to January 6, 2026 in Natchitoches, USA. Natchitoches Christmas FestivalThe Natchitoches Christmas Festival is a major tourist attraction in Louisiana. It takes place on the first Saturday of December every year Natchitoches Christmas FestivalThe Natchitoches Christmas Festival is a major tourist attraction in Louisiana. It takes place on the first Saturday of December every year
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 21, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in Bruges, Belgium. Bruges Christmas MarketThe Bruges Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Belgium. It is held at the city's Market Place Bruges Christmas MarketThe Bruges Christmas Market is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Belgium. It is held at the city's Market Place
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 21, 2025 to January 7, 2026 in Wroclaw, Poland. Wroclaw Christmas MarketWroclaw Christmas Market is considered to be one of the biggest and most famous Christmas markets in Poland Wroclaw Christmas MarketWroclaw Christmas Market is considered to be one of the biggest and most famous Christmas markets in Poland
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 18, 2025 to January 5, 2026 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Glasgow Christmas MarketOne of the largest Christmas markets in Scotland is held in Glasgow. The Glasgow Christmas market takes place in St. Enoch Square Glasgow Christmas MarketOne of the largest Christmas markets in Scotland is held in Glasgow. The Glasgow Christmas market takes place in St. Enoch Square
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 15, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Edinburgh Christmas MarketThe Edinburgh Christmas Market is part of the city’s festive season known as Edinburgh’s Christmas. It starts in mid-November and runs through early January Edinburgh Christmas MarketThe Edinburgh Christmas Market is part of the city’s festive season known as Edinburgh’s Christmas. It starts in mid-November and runs through early January
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in the category "Other". Takes place from November 15, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in Owen Sound, Canada. Owen Sound Festival of Northern LightsThe Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights is one of the largest light festivals in North America. It takes place in Canada Owen Sound Festival of Northern LightsThe Owen Sound Festival of Northern Lights is one of the largest light festivals in North America. It takes place in Canada
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in the category "Parades". Takes place from November 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands. Christmas Market and Parade in Valkenburg aan de GeulThe Dutch city of Valkenburg aan de Geul hosts unique underground Christmas markets and a spectacular Christmas parade Christmas Market and Parade in Valkenburg aan de GeulThe Dutch city of Valkenburg aan de Geul hosts unique underground Christmas markets and a spectacular Christmas parade
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Copenhagen Christmas Market in Tivoli GardensCopenhagen’s main Christmas market is held in Tivoli Gardens, one of the largest amusement parks in Europe Copenhagen Christmas Market in Tivoli GardensCopenhagen’s main Christmas market is held in Tivoli Gardens, one of the largest amusement parks in Europe
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in the category "Fairs". Takes place from November 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in Paris, France. Tuileries Garden Christmas MarketThe largest and most popular Christmas market in Paris is the Tuileries Garden Christmas market near the Louvre Museum. It was inaugurated in 2018 Tuileries Garden Christmas MarketThe largest and most popular Christmas market in Paris is the Tuileries Garden Christmas market near the Louvre Museum. It was inaugurated in 2018
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in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from September 6, 2025 to January 11, 2026 in São Paulo, Brazil. São Paulo Art BiennialThe São Paulo Art Biennial is the world's second-oldest art biennial after the Venice Biennale. It was founded in 1951 by Ciccillo Matarazzo São Paulo Art BiennialThe São Paulo Art Biennial is the world's second-oldest art biennial after the Venice Biennale. It was founded in 1951 by Ciccillo Matarazzo
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in the category "Other". Takes place from April 5, 2025 to January 4, 2026 in Chartres, France. Chartres en lumières (Chartres in Lights)Chartres en lumières (Chartres in Lights) is an annual festival of light held in Chartres, France. It begins in April and runs until January Chartres en lumières (Chartres in Lights)Chartres en lumières (Chartres in Lights) is an annual festival of light held in Chartres, France. It begins in April and runs until January
Festivals for January 4, 2026
Today, on January 4, 2026, our calendar presents 23 festivals. There are festivals in 6 categories that take place in 23 cities of 16 countries. They attract thousands of locals and tourists from all over the world.
Trying to find the best vacation dates? Want to witness an exotic, unsual, thrilling festival? Want to know what is happening in the world right now? Our festival calendar will help you find out about the brightest and most exciting festivals that take place around the world! Among them, you will be able to choose an event that is just right for you!






















