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Edmonton International Fringe Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2012 to August 26, 2012 in Edmonton, Canada.The Edmonton International Fringe Festival is the largest and longest-running fringe theater festival in North America. It was founded in 1982 -
Gen Con
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 16, 2012 to August 19, 2012 in Indianapolis, USA.Gen Con is North America's largest tabletop-game convention held in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was founded in 1968 by Gary Gygax -
Star Wars Celebration
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 16, 2012 to August 19, 2012 in Orlando, USA.Star Wars Celebration is one of the largest fan conventions in the world. It is dedicated to the Star Wars franchise -
Pukkelpop
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2012 to August 18, 2012 in Hasselt, Belgium.Pukkelpop is an annual music festival held near Hasselt, Belgium. Founded in 1985, it is the second largest music festival in the country -
Palio di Siena
in the category "Other". Takes place August 16, 2012 in Siena, Spain.The Palio di Siena is a biannual horse race held in the Italian city of Siena. It takes place on July 2 and August 16 -
Zürcher Theater Spektakel
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2012 to September 2, 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland.The Zürcher Theater Spektakel is an annual performing arts festival held in Zurich, Switzerland. It is one of the largest cultural events in the country -
Nišville International Jazz Festival
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2012 to August 18, 2012 in Niš, Serbia.The Nišville International Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held in the Serbian city of Niš. It takes place every August -
gamescom
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 15, 2012 to August 19, 2012 in Cologne, Germany.gamescom is the world's largest trade fair for video games and interactive entertainment. It is held in Cologne, Germany -
Belgrade Beer Fest
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from August 14, 2012 to August 19, 2012 in Belgrade, Serbia.Belgrade Beer Fest is an annual beer and music festival held in Belgrade, Serbia. It was founded in 2003 -
International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 11, 2012 to August 19, 2012 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada.The International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is the largest hot air balloon festival in Canada. It was inaugurated in 1984 -
Edinburgh International Book Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 11, 2012 to August 27, 2012 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Edinburgh International Book Festival is regarded as the largest book festival in the world. It was inaugurated in 1983 -
New York International Fringe Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 10, 2012 to August 26, 2012 in New York, USA.The New York International Fringe Festival is one of the oldest and biggest fringe theater festivals in the United States -
São Paulo International Book Biennial
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 9, 2012 to September 19, 2012 in São Paulo, Brazil.The São Paulo International Book Biennial is held on even years in the Brazilian city of São Paulo, it is one of the country's most important literary events -
Edinburgh International Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 9, 2012 to September 2, 2012 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 -
Folklorama
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 5, 2012 to August 18, 2012 in Winnipeg, Canada.Folklorama is an annual multicultural festival held in the Canadian city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. It was founded in 1970 -
New York Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 4, 2012 to September 30, 2012 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 4, 2012 to October 28, 2012 in Manheim, USA.The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival in Manheim, Pennsylvania that runs over 13 weekends -
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 4, 2012 to August 19, 2012 in Bonney Lake, USA.The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival held in Bonney Lake, Washington, US -
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 3, 2012 to August 27, 2012 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 -
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
in the category "Parades". Takes place from August 3, 2012 to August 25, 2012 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 3, 2012 to August 27, 2012 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 Art Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 2, 2012 to September 2, 2012 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 August 2, 2012 to August 19, 2012 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 20, 2012 to September 2, 2012 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 -
Yaga Gathering
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 19, 2012 to July 23, 2013 in Valkininkai, Lithuania.Yaga Gathering is an annual music, arts and lifestyle festivals held in Lithuania. It has taken place every summer since 2003 -
Wayne Chicken Show
in the category "Other". Takes place from July 13, 2012 to July 15, 2013 in Wayne, USA.The Wayne Chicken Show is one of the most unusual festivals in North America. It has been held in Nebraska every year since 1981 -
Sterling Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 7, 2012 to August 19, 2012 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 -
Bristol Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from July 7, 2012 to September 3, 2012 in Kenosha, USA.The Bristol Renaissance Faire is the third-largest Renaissance festival in the United States. It is held in Wisconsin every summer -
Peterborough Musicfest
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from June 30, 2012 to August 25, 2012 in Peterborough (ON), Canada.Peterborough Musicfest is an annual outdoor music festival held in Peterborough, Ontario. It runs over two months every summer -
Taiwan International Balloon Festival
in the category "Other". Takes place from June 29, 2012 to September 2, 2012 in Luye, Taiwan.The Taiwan International Balloon Festival is held every summer in Taitung Province. It was inaugurated in 2011 -
Williamstown Theatre Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from June 21, 2012 to August 19, 2012 in Williamstown, USA.The Williamstown Theatre Festival is one of the longest-running resident summer theatre festivals in the United States -
Manifesta (European Nomadic Biennial)
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from June 2, 2012 to September 30, 2012 in Limburg, Belgium.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 -
Glyndebourne Festival Opera
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from May 20, 2012 to August 25, 2012 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
Festivals on August 16, 2012
Today, on August 16, 2012, our calendar presents 33 festivals. There are festivals in 9 categories that take place in 28 cities of 13 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!