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Zürcher Theater Spektakel
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 18, 2016 to September 4, 2016 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 -
Stitches & Craft Show
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 18, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Newcastle, Australia.Stitches & Craft Show is one of the largest consumer exhibitions in Australia and New Zealand, it takes place in 6 cities throughout the year -
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 18, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Utrecht, Netherlands.Pluk de Nacht is the largest open air film festival in the Netherlands. It has been held in Amsterdam every summer since 2003 -
Green Man Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 18, 2016 to August 21, 2016 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 -
Fan Expo Chicago (ex. Wizard World Chicago and Chicago Comicon)
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 18, 2016 to August 21, 2016 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 -
Philadelphia Folk Festival
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 18, 2016 to August 21, 2016 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 -
gamescom
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 17, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Cologne, Germany.gamescom is the world's largest trade fair for video games and interactive entertainment. It is held in Cologne, Germany -
Eurofurence
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 17, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.Eurofurence is an annual furry convention held predominantly in Germany. it is the longest-running event of its kind in the world -
Belgrade Beer Fest
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from August 17, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia.Belgrade Beer Fest is an annual beer and music festival held in Belgrade, Serbia. It was founded in 2003 -
OpenSym
in the category "Conferences". Takes place from August 17, 2016 to August 19, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.The International Symposium on Wikis and Open Collaboration (OpenSym) is an annual conference dedicated to open collaboration -
Worldcon
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 17, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Kansas City (MO), USA.Worldcon (World Science Fiction Convention) is the world's most famous sci-fi convention that has been held annually since 1939 -
IndyFringe
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Indianapolis, USA.IndyFringe is an annual fringe theater festival held in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It was established in 2005 -
Sorochyntsi Fair
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 16, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Velyky Sorochyntsi, Ukraine.The Sorochyntsi Fair is one of the largest cultural events and the most important traditional fair in Ukraine. It is held every August -
Kadayawan Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Davao City, Philippines.The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in Davao, Philippines. It derives from the traditional thanksgiving rituals of indigenous tribes -
Oslo Jazzfestival
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 14, 2016 to August 20, 2016 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 -
International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 13, 2016 to August 21, 2016 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 13, 2016 to August 29, 2016 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Edinburgh International Book Festival is regarded as the largest book festival in the world. It was inaugurated in 1983 -
Sarajevo Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 12, 2016 to August 20, 2016 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 -
New York International Fringe Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 12, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in New York, USA.The New York International Fringe Festival is one of the oldest and biggest fringe theater festivals in the United States -
Gäubodenvolksfest
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from August 12, 2016 to August 22, 2016 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 -
Edmonton International Fringe Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 11, 2016 to August 21, 2016 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 -
Espoo Ciné International Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 9, 2016 to August 18, 2016 in Espoo, Finland.Espoo Ciné is an international film festival held in the city of Espoo, Finland. The festival was founded in 1990 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 18, 2016
Today, on August 18, 2016, our calendar presents 41 festivals. There are festivals in 10 categories that take place in 33 cities of 17 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!