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in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2026 to August 24, 2026 in Ontinyent, Spain.
Moors and Christians OntinyentMoors and Christians Ontinyent is an annual historical reenactment festival held in the municipality of Ontinyent, Valencia, Spain -
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 16, 2026 to August 26, 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
Onam Festival in KeralaThe Onam Festival is the most important festival in Kerala, India. It is dedicated to the legendary king Mahabali and the rice harvest -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2026 to August 30, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Edinburgh International Book FestivalThe Edinburgh International Book Festival is regarded as the largest book festival in the world. It was inaugurated in 1983 -
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 14, 2026 to August 21, 2026 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sarajevo Film FestivalThe Sarajevo Film Festival is an annual film festival held in the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was founded in 1995 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 14, 2026 to August 30, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Edinburgh Art FestivalThe Edinburgh Art Festival is one of the biggest visual arts festivals in the UK. It has been held every summer since 2004 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 13, 2026 to August 30, 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland.
Zürcher Theater SpektakelThe Zürcher Theater Spektakel is an annual performing arts festival held in Zurich, Switzerland. It is one of the largest cultural events in the country -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 13, 2026 to August 23, 2026 in Edmonton, Canada.
Edmonton International Fringe FestivalThe Edmonton International Fringe Festival is the largest and longest-running fringe theater festival in North America. It was founded in 1982 -
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 13, 2026 to August 19, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Edinburgh International Film FestivalThe Edinburgh International Film festival is the world's oldest continually running film festival, it was founded in 1947 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 13, 2026 to August 23, 2026 in Indianapolis, USA.
IndyFringeIndyFringe is an annual fringe theater festival held in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It was established in 2005 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 7, 2026 to August 31, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Edinburgh Festival FringeThe Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest performing arts festival. It has been held in Edinburgh each summer since 1947 -
in the category "Parades". Takes place from August 7, 2026 to August 29, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Royal Edinburgh Military TattooThe Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual series of military tattoos held in the capital of Scotland every August -
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from August 7, 2026 to August 17, 2026 in Straubing, Germany.
GäubodenvolksfestThe Gäubodenvolksfest is one of the largest and most popular festivals in Bavaria, second only to Oktoberfest in Munich. It is held every August -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 7, 2026 to August 30, 2026 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Edinburgh International FestivalThe Edinburgh International Festival is one of the largest performing arts festivals in the world. It is held in Scotland each summer -
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 6, 2026 to August 23, 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne International Film FestivalThe Melbourne International Film Festival is the largest and oldest film festival in Australia. It has been held every year since 1952 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 17, 2026 to August 30, 2026 in Salzburg, Austria.
Salzburg FestivalSalzburg Festival is one of the world's oldest, largest and most prestigious opera festivals. It has been held in Salzburg, Austria since 1920 -
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from July 11, 2026 to September 7, 2026 in Kenosha, USA.
Bristol Renaissance FaireThe Bristol Renaissance Faire is the third-largest Renaissance festival in the United States. It is held in Wisconsin every summer -
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from July 11, 2026 to August 23, 2026 in Rock Creek, USA.
Great Lakes Medieval Faire and MarketplaceThe Great Lakes Medieval Faire and Marketplace is an annual Renaissance fair held in Rock Creek, Ohio. It was founded in 1992 -
in the category "Other". Takes place from July 4, 2026 to August 20, 2026 in Luye, Taiwan.
Taiwan International Balloon FestivalThe Taiwan International Balloon Festival is held every summer in Taitung Province. It was inaugurated in 2011 -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from June 27, 2026 to August 19, 2026 in Peterborough (ON), Canada.
Peterborough MusicfestPeterborough Musicfest is an annual outdoor music festival held in Peterborough, Ontario. It runs over two months every summer -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from June 24, 2026 to September 6, 2026 in Paris, France.
Paris Jazz FestivalThe Paris Jazz Festival is one of Europe's largest jazz festivals, it attracts more than 100,000 attendees each year -
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from June 21, 2026 to October 3, 2026 in Ruhr, Germany.
Manifesta (European Nomadic Biennial)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 -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from May 21, 2026 to August 30, 2026 in Lewes, United Kingdom.
Glyndebourne Festival OperaGlyndebourne Festival Opera is one of the world's most famous opera festivals, it is held near the English town of Lewis -
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from May 9, 2026 to November 22, 2026 in Venice, Italy.
Venice Art BiennaleThe Venice Art Biennale is one of the largest and most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions in the world. It was founded in 1895 -
in the category "Other". Takes place from April 11, 2026 to January 3, 2027 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 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from April 2, 2026 to December 23, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.
Shaw FestivalThe Shaw Festival is an annual repertory theatre festival held in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1962 -
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from September 12, 2023 to September 13, 2026 in Cambridge (MA), USA.
Cambridge Carnival InternationalCambridge Carnival International is held in Cambridge, Massachusetts the Sunday after Labor Day. It was founded in 1992 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from September 3, 2023 to September 12, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
Berlin International Literature FestivalThe Berlin International Literature Festival is an annual literary festival held in the German capital every September since 2001
Festivals for August 17, 2026
Today, on August 17, 2026, our calendar presents 27 festivals. There are festivals in 9 categories that take place in 22 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!
