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New York Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 17, 2024 to October 6, 2024 in Tuxedo, USA.The New York Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival held in Tuxedo, New York from early August to early October -
Eurovision Young Musicians
in the category "Children & Youth Festivals". Takes place August 17, 2024 in Bodø, Norway.Eurovision Young Musicians is a biennial contest for young musicians held by the European Broadcasting Union. It was inaugurated in 1982 -
Truckfest
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 17, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Ardingly, United Kingdom.Truckfest is a series of automotive events focused on trucks, especially monster trucks. The flagship event is held every May in Lincoln, Lincolnshire -
Henley-on-Todd Regatta
in the category "Sports Events". Takes place August 17, 2024 in Alice Springs, Australia.The Henley-on-Todd Regatta is the only dry river regatta in the world. It is held every August in Alice Springs, Australia -
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 17, 2024 to October 27, 2024 in Manheim, USA.The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival in Manheim, Pennsylvania that runs over 13 weekends -
UniCon (Latvian Comic Con)
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 17, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Riga, Latvia.UniCon (Latvian Comic Con) is an annual pop culture convention held in the Latvian capital of Riga since 2013 -
Michigan Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 17, 2024 to September 29, 2024 in Holly, USA.The Michigan Renaissance Festival is an annual Renaissance fair held in the village of Holly, Michigan. It was founded in 1979 -
Bloemencorso Leersum (Leersum Flower Parade)
in the category "Parades". Takes place from August 17, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Leersum, Netherlands.Bloemencorso Leersum (Leersum Flower Parade) is an annual flower parade held in the Dutch town of Leersum each August -
Great Week of Bilbao
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 17, 2024 to August 25, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain.The Great Week of Bilbao is the most important event of the year in the Basque country. It begins on the first Saturday after August 15 and lasts for nine days -
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 17, 2024 to September 29, 2024 in Shakopee, USA.The Minnesota Renaissance Festival is one of the largest and longest-running Renaissance fairs in the United States. It is held in Shakopee -
Norwegian International Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 17, 2024 to August 23, 2024 in Haugesund, Norway.The Norwegian International Film Festival is held every summer in the town of Haugesund. It was inaugurated in 1973 -
Seoul POPCON
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea.Seoul POPCON is a South Korean pop culture convention that was launched as Comic Con Seoul in 2017. It is organized by Exporum -
Northampton Balloon Festival
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Northampton, United Kingdom.The Northampton Balloon Festival is one of the most popular hot air balloon festivals in the UK. It is held every August -
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 25, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.The Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival is an annual gastronomic festival held in the capital of Denmark. It was founded in 2004 -
Fan Expo Chicago (ex. Wizard World Chicago and Chicago Comicon)
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Rosemont, USA.Fan Expo Chicago, formerly known as Wizard World Chicago, is one of the largest pop culture and entertainment conventions in the United States -
Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Owen Sound, Canada.The Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival, or simply Summerfolk, is an annual festival held in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada -
Centralia Balloon Festival
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Centralia, USA.The Centralia Balloon Festival is an annual hot air balloon festival held in Centralia, Illinois, United States. It takes place in August -
Beautiful Days
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Ottery St Mary, United Kingdom.Beautiful Days is an annual music festival held in Ottery St Mary, England. It is a multi-genre festival that takes place in August -
FolkEast
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Little Glemham, United Kingdom.FolkEast is an annual folk festival held in Little Glemham, England. It is dedicated to folk music, dance, arts and crafts -
Canadian National Exhibition
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to September 2, 2024 in Toronto, Canada.The Canadian National Exhibition is the largest annual fair in Canada. It runs over 18 in August and early September, culminating on Labor Day -
Eurocon (European Science Fiction Convention)
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 19, 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.Eurocon (European Science Fiction Convention) is an annual science fiction convention organized by the European Science Fiction Society since 1972 -
Philadelphia Folk Festival
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Schwenksville, USA.The Philadelphia Folk Festival is one of the largest and longest-running folk festivals in North America. It was inaugurated in 1962 -
Sarajevo Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 23, 2024 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.The Sarajevo Film Festival is an annual film festival held in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was founded in 1995 -
Electric Picnic
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Stradbally, Ireland.Electric Picnic is an annual open-air music and arts festival held in Stradbally, Ireland. It is sometimes referred to as the Irish Glastonbury -
Macomb Balloon Rally
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 16, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Macomb, USA.The Macomb Balloon Rally is an annual hot air balloon festival held in Macomb, Illinois. It was inaugurated in 1987 -
Music in Old Kraków
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2024 to August 31, 2024 in Krakow, Poland.Music in Old Kraków is an annual music festival held in the Old Town of Krakow (Poland) every year in the second half of August -
Green Man Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Brecon Beacons National Park, United Kingdom.The Green Man Festival is the largest music and arts festival in Wales. It was founded in 2003 and is held every summer -
Edinburgh International Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2024 to August 21, 2024 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Edinburgh International Film festival is the world's oldest continually running film festival, it was founded in 1947 -
British Motor Show
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 15, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Farnborough, United Kingdom.The British Motor Show is an annual automotive exhibition held in Farnbrough, Hampshire. It took over from the London Motor Show in 2021 -
Camp Bestival
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Weston-under-Lizard, United Kingdom.Camp Bestival is an annual family-friendly music festival held in East Lulworth, Dorset, England. It was founded in 2008 -
IndyFringe
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2024 to August 25, 2024 in Indianapolis, USA.IndyFringe is an annual fringe theater festival held in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It was established in 2005 -
Music in Old Lviv
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2024 to September 1, 2024 in Lviv, Ukraine.Music in Old Lviv is an annual music festival held in Lviv, Ukraine in the second half of August. It is the sister festival of Music in Old Krakow -
Edmonton International Fringe Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2024 to August 25, 2024 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 -
Zürcher Theater Spektakel
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2024 to September 1, 2024 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 -
Pukkelpop
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2024 to August 18, 2024 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 -
Gathering of the Juggalos
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 14, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Thornville, USA.The Gathering of the Juggalos is an annual music festival organized by Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records -
EAST
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 14, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Suhl, Germany.EAST (EAST-CON) is an annual furry convention held in East Germany. It was inaugurated in 2011 -
London Fringe Theater Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 13, 2024 to August 17, 2024 in London (ON), Canada.The London Fringe Theater Festival is an annual theater festival held in the city of London, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 2000 -
Inter-Celtic Festival of Lorient
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 12, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Lorient, France.The Inter-Celtic Festival of Lorient is an annual cultural festival held in Lorient, Brittany. It is dedicated to Celtic culture -
Oslo Jazzfestival
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 11, 2024 to August 17, 2024 in Oslo, Norway.Oslo Jazzfestival is one of the largest and most popular jazz festivals in the Nordic countries. It has been held annually since 1986 -
Kadayawan Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 11, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Davao City, Philippines.The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in Davao, Philippines. It derives from the traditional thanksgiving rituals of indigenous tribes -
Edinburgh International Book Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 10, 2024 to August 25, 2024 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Edinburgh International Book Festival is regarded as the largest book festival in the world. It was inaugurated in 1983 -
Edinburgh Art Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 9, 2024 to August 25, 2024 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 -
Gäubodenvolksfest
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from August 9, 2024 to August 19, 2024 in Straubing, Germany.The Gäubodenvolksfest is one of the largest and most popular festivals in Bavaria, second only to Oktoberfest in Munich. It is held every August -
International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 9, 2024 to August 18, 2024 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 -
Nišville International Jazz Festival
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 9, 2024 to August 18, 2024 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 -
Melbourne International Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 8, 2024 to August 25, 2024 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 -
Locarno Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 7, 2024 to August 17, 2024 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 -
Just Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 5, 2024 to August 17, 2024 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 -
Folklorama
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 4, 2024 to August 17, 2024 in Winnipeg, Canada.Folklorama is an annual multicultural festival held in the Canadian city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. It was founded in 1970 -
FreedomFilmFest
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 3, 2024 to August 25, 2024 in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.FreedomFilmFest is a Malaysian documentary film festival focusing on human rights and social justice. It is held in Petaling Jaya -
Edinburgh International Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 2, 2024 to August 25, 2024 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 -
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 2, 2024 to August 26, 2024 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 2, 2024 to August 24, 2024 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual series of military tattoos held in the capital of Scotland every August -
Mobile Motion Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024 in Zurich, Switzerland.The Mobile Motion Film Festival is an annual international film festival focused on digital filmmaking. It is held in Zurich, Swizterland -
Salzburg Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 19, 2024 to August 31, 2024 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 -
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from July 19, 2024 to August 18, 2024 in Snohomish, USA.The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival held in Bonney Lake, Washington, US -
Taiwan International Balloon Festival
in the category "Other". Takes place from July 6, 2024 to August 19, 2024 in Luye, Taiwan.The Taiwan International Balloon Festival is held every summer in Taitung Province. It was inaugurated in 2011 -
Bristol Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from July 6, 2024 to September 2, 2024 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 6, 2024 to August 18, 2024 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 -
Paris Jazz Festival
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from June 30, 2024 to September 8, 2024 in Paris, France.The Paris Jazz Festival is one of Europe's largest jazz festivals, it attracts more than 100,000 attendees each year -
Peterborough Musicfest
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from June 29, 2024 to August 17, 2024 in Peterborough (ON), Canada.Peterborough Musicfest is an annual outdoor music festival held in Peterborough, Ontario. It runs over two months every summer -
Glyndebourne Festival Opera
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from May 16, 2024 to August 25, 2024 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 -
Venice Art Biennale
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from April 20, 2024 to November 24, 2024 in Venice, Italy.The Venice Art Biennale is one of the largest and most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions in the world. It was founded in 1895 -
Chartres en lumières (Chartres in Lights)
in the category "Other". Takes place from April 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025 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 6, 2024 to December 22, 2024 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 17, 2024
Today, on August 17, 2024, our calendar presents 66 festivals. There are festivals in 11 categories that take place in 59 cities of 24 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!