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Hugo Awards
in the category "Award Ceremonies". Takes place August 21, 2016 in Kansas City (MO), USA.The Hugo Awards are considered one of the most prestigious awards in science fiction and fantasy circles. They are presented at Worldcon -
V Festival
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Weston-under-Lizard, United Kingdom.V Festival is an annual music festival held in two locations in north and south England. It was inaugurated in 1996 -
Great Week of Bilbao
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to August 28, 2016 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 -
Etnovyr International Folklore Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to August 24, 2016 in Lviv, Ukraine.The Etnovyr International Folklore Festival is one of the most important cultural events in Ukraine. It is held every August in Lviv -
Bloemencorso Leersum (Leersum Flower Parade)
in the category "Parades". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Leersum, Netherlands.Bloemencorso Leersum (Leersum Flower Parade) is an annual flower parade held in the Dutch town of Leersum each August -
Michigan Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to October 2, 2016 in Holly, USA.The Michigan Renaissance Festival is an annual Renaissance fair held in the village of Holly, Michigan. It was founded in 1979 -
Norwegian International Film Festival
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to August 26, 2016 in Haugesund, Norway.The Norwegian International Film Festival is held every summer in the town of Haugesund. It was inaugurated in 1973 -
V Festival
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.V Festival is an annual music festival held in two locations in north and south England. It was inaugurated in 1996 -
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to October 2, 2016 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 -
Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to September 25, 2016 in West Newton, USA.The Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is held in West Newton, Pennsylvania every August and September. It was founded in 1994 -
FreedomFilmFest
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.FreedomFilmFest is a Malaysian documentary film festival focusing on human rights and social justice. It is held in Petaling Jaya -
Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from August 19, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Copenhagen, Denmark.The Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival is an annual gastronomic festival held in the capital of Denmark. It was founded in 2004 -
Canadian National Exhibition
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 19, 2016 to September 5, 2016 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 -
FolkEast
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 19, 2016 to August 21, 2016 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 -
Northampton Balloon Festival
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 19, 2016 to August 21, 2016 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 -
Beautiful Days
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 19, 2016 to August 21, 2016 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 -
Anime Festival Asia
in the category "Conventions". Takes place from August 19, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Bangkok, Thailand.Anime Festival Asia is a series of anime convention in Southeast Asia, the flagship event takes place in Singapore -
Centralia Balloon Festival
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 19, 2016 to August 21, 2016 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 -
Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 19, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Owen Sound, Canada.The Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival, or simply Summerfolk, is an annual festival held in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 21, 2016
Today, on August 21, 2016, our calendar presents 56 festivals. There are festivals in 10 categories that take place in 48 cities of 19 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!