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Spicemas (Grenada Carnival)
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from August 8, 2016 to August 9, 2016 in St. George’s, Grenada.Spicemas is an annual Caribbean Carnival that takes place in Grenada. It culminates on the second Monday and Tuesday in August -
Medieval Week on Gotland
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 7, 2016 to August 14, 2016 in Visby, Sweden.The Medieval Week on Gotland is a Medieval fair that takes place in the Swedish city of Visby every August since 1984 -
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 6, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Bonney Lake, USA.The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival held in Bonney Lake, Washington, US -
New York Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 6, 2016 to October 2, 2016 in Tuxedo, USA.The New York Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival held in Tuxedo, New York from early August to early October -
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 6, 2016 to October 30, 2016 in Manheim, USA.The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival in Manheim, Pennsylvania that runs over 13 weekends -
Sendai Tanabata Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 6, 2016 to August 8, 2016 in Sendai, Japan.The Sendai Tanabata Festival is the largest Tanabata celebration in Japan. It is held every year from August 6 to 8 -
Inter-Celtic Festival of Lorient
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 5, 2016 to August 14, 2016 in Lorient, France.The Inter-Celtic Festival of Lorient is an annual cultural festival held in Lorient, Brittany. It is dedicated to Celtic culture -
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
in the category "Parades". Takes place from August 5, 2016 to August 27, 2016 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual series of military tattoos held in the capital of Scotland every August -
Just Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 5, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.Just Festival, formerly known as the Festival of Spirituality and Peace, is an arts and cultural festival held in Edinburgh every August -
Edinburgh International Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 5, 2016 to August 29, 2016 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Edinburgh International Festival is one of the largest performing arts festivals in the world. It is held in Scotland each summer -
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 5, 2016 to August 14, 2016 in Manila, Philippines.The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has been held in Manila every summer since 2005. It strives to support independent filmmakers -
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 5, 2016 to August 29, 2016 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest performing arts festival. It has been held in Edinburgh each summer since 1947 -
Minnesota Fringe Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 4, 2016 to August 14, 2016 in Minneapolis, USA.The Minnesota Fringe Festival is the third-largest fringe festival in North America. It is held in Minneapolis, Minnesota -
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 3, 2016 to August 13, 2016 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.Pluk de Nacht is the largest open air film festival in the Netherlands. It has been held in Amsterdam every summer since 2003 -
Locarno Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 3, 2016 to August 13, 2016 in Locarno, Switzerland.The Locarno Film Festival is one of the world's most prestigious film festivals (so-called A-list festivals). It is held in Locarno, Switzerland -
Varna International Arts and Crafts Fair
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 1, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Varna, Bulgaria.The Varna International Arts and Crafts Fair (Bulgarika) is held every August in the Bulgarian city of Varna. It was founded in 1996 -
Folklorama
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 31, 2016 to August 13, 2016 in Winnipeg, Canada.Folklorama is an annual multicultural festival held in the Canadian city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. It was founded in 1970 -
Jazz in Marciac
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from July 29, 2016 to August 15, 2016 in Marciac, France.Jazz in Marciac is one of the biggest and most famous jazz festivals in Europe. It is held every summer in Marciac, France -
Qingdao International Beer Festival
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from July 29, 2016 to August 29, 2016 in Qingdao, China.The Qingdao International Beer Festival is stated to be Asian Oktoberfest. Although it takes place in August, it’s still loved by the beer drinkers from all over the world -
Edinburgh Art Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 28, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Edinburgh Art Festival is one of the biggest visual arts festivals in the UK. It has been held every summer since 2004 -
Melbourne International Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from July 28, 2016 to August 14, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia.The Melbourne International Film Festival is the largest and oldest film festival in Australia. It has been held every year since 1952 -
Salzburg Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 22, 2016 to August 31, 2016 in Salzburg, Austria.Salzburg Festival is one of the world's oldest, largest and most prestigious opera festivals. It has been held in Salzburg, Austria since 1920 -
Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from July 9, 2016 to August 14, 2016 in Rock Creek, USA.The Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace is an annual Renaissance fair held in Rock Creek, Ohio. It was founded in 1992 -
Bristol Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from July 9, 2016 to September 5, 2016 in Kenosha, USA.The Bristol Renaissance Faire is the third-largest Renaissance festival in the United States. It is held in Wisconsin every summer -
Sterling Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 2, 2016 to August 14, 2016 in Sterling (NY), USA.The Sterling Renaissance Festival is an annual Renaissance fair held in Sterling, New York. It is one of the oldest Renaissance festivals in the country -
Williamstown Theatre Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from June 28, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Williamstown, USA.The Williamstown Theatre Festival is one of the longest-running resident summer theatre festivals in the United States -
Peterborough Musicfest
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from June 25, 2016 to August 24, 2016 in Peterborough (ON), Canada.Peterborough Musicfest is an annual outdoor music festival held in Peterborough, Ontario. It runs over two months every summer -
Manifesta (European Nomadic Biennial)
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from June 11, 2016 to September 18, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland.Manifesta (European Nomadic Biennial) is one of Europe's leading contemporary art exhibition. It is held every two years, every time in a new city -
Berlin Biennale
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from June 4, 2016 to September 18, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.The Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art is a major art exhibition held in the capital of Germany every two years -
Glyndebourne Festival Opera
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from May 21, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Lewes, United Kingdom.Glyndebourne Festival Opera is one of the world's most famous opera festivals, it is held near the English town of Lewis -
Chartres en lumières (Chartres in Lights)
in the category "Other". Takes place from April 16, 2016 to October 8, 2016 in Chartres, France.Chartres en lumières (Chartres in Lights) is an annual festival of light held in Chartres, France. It begins in April and runs until January -
Shaw Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from April 9, 2016 to October 16, 2016 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.The Shaw Festival is an annual repertory theatre festival held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1962
Festivals on August 8, 2016
Today, on August 8, 2016, our calendar presents 32 festivals. There are festivals in 9 categories that take place in 28 cities of 15 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!