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MTV Video Music Awards
in the category "Award Ceremonies". Takes place August 20, 2018 in New York, USA.The MTV Video Music Awards ceremony is held in late August or early September to honor the best in the music video medium -
Boston’s Trinidad Style Carnival
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from August 19, 2018 to August 25, 2018 in Boston, USA.Boston’s Trinidad Style Carnival is one of the most popular Caribbean carnivals in the United States. It was founded in 1973 -
Michigan Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 18, 2018 to September 30, 2018 in Holly, USA.The Michigan Renaissance Festival is an annual Renaissance fair held in the village of Holly, Michigan. It was founded in 1979 -
Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 18, 2018 to September 23, 2018 in West Newton, USA.The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is held in West Newton, Pennsylvania every August and September. It was founded in 1994 -
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 18, 2018 to September 30, 2018 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 18, 2018 to August 24, 2018 in Haugesund, Norway.The Norwegian International Film Festival is held every summer in the town of Haugesund. It was inaugurated in 1973 -
Eurovision Young Musicians
in the category "Children & Youth Festivals". Takes place from August 18, 2018 to August 23, 2018 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.Eurovision Young Musicians is a biennial contest for young musicians held by the European Broadcasting Union. It was inaugurated in 1982 -
Great Week of Bilbao
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 18, 2018 to August 27, 2018 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 -
Canadian National Exhibition
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 17, 2018 to September 3, 2018 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 -
Zürcher Theater Spektakel
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2018 to September 2, 2018 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 -
Worldcon
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 16, 2018 to August 20, 2018 in San Jose, USA.Worldcon (World Science Fiction Convention) is the world's most famous sci-fi convention that has been held annually since 1939 -
Edmonton International Fringe Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2018 to August 26, 2018 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 -
IndyFringe
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 16, 2018 to August 26, 2018 in Indianapolis, USA.IndyFringe is an annual fringe theater festival held in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It was established in 2005 -
Pluk de Nacht Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 15, 2018 to August 26, 2018 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 -
Edinburgh International Book Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 11, 2018 to August 27, 2018 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Edinburgh International Book Festival is regarded as the largest book festival in the world. It was inaugurated in 1983 -
Gäubodenvolksfest
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from August 10, 2018 to August 20, 2018 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 -
New York Renaissance Faire
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 4, 2018 to September 30, 2018 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, 2018 to October 28, 2018 in Manheim, USA.The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival in Manheim, Pennsylvania that runs over 13 weekends -
Edinburgh International Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 3, 2018 to August 27, 2018 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 3, 2018 to August 27, 2018 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 -
Just Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 3, 2018 to August 26, 2018 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 -
Varna International Arts and Crafts Fair
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 1, 2018 to August 21, 2018 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 -
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
in the category "Parades". Takes place from August 1, 2018 to August 25, 2018 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an annual series of military tattoos held in the capital of Scotland every August -
Edinburgh Art Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 26, 2018 to August 26, 2018 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 -
Qingdao International Beer Festival
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from July 20, 2018 to August 26, 2018 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 -
Salzburg Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 20, 2018 to August 30, 2018 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 7, 2018 to September 3, 2018 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, 2018 to August 25, 2018 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 16, 2018 to November 4, 2018 in Palermo, Italy.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 9, 2018 to September 9, 2018 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 19, 2018 to August 26, 2018 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 14, 2018 to October 13, 2018 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 4, 2018 to October 28, 2018 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 20, 2018
Today, on August 20, 2018, our calendar presents 33 festivals. There are festivals in 12 categories that take place in 27 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!