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in the category "Award Ceremonies". Takes place August 28, 2016 in Los Angeles, USA.
MTV Video Music AwardsThe MTV Video Music Awards ceremony is held in late August or early September to honor the best in the music video medium -
in the category "Children & Youth Festivals". Takes place from August 28, 2016 to September 3, 2016 in Cologne, Germany.
Eurovision Young MusiciansEurovision Young Musicians is a biennial contest for young musicians held by the European Broadcasting Union. It was inaugurated in 1982 -
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from August 28, 2016 to August 29, 2016 in London, United Kingdom.
Notting Hill CarnivalThe Notting Hill Carnival is an Afro-Caribbean carnival held in London every August. It was inaugurated in the 1960s -
in the category "Parades". Takes place August 28, 2016 in Bad Ems, Germany.
Bad Ems Flower ParadeThe Bad Ems Flower Parade is the largest flower parade in Germany. It is traditionally accompanied by the Bartholomew Fair -
in the category "Parades". Takes place August 28, 2016 in Blankenberge, Belgium.
Bloemencorso BlankenbergeFounded in 1985, Bloemencorso Blankenberge is the oldest flower parade in Belgium. It is held on the last Sunday of August -
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from August 27, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Boston, USA.
Boston’s Trinidad Style CarnivalBoston’s Trinidad Style Carnival is one of the most popular Caribbean carnivals in the United States. It was founded in 1973 -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 27, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Portland (OR), USA.
MusicfestNW presents ProjectPabstMusicfestNW presents ProjectPabst is an annual music festival held in Portland, Oregon. It was inspired by SXSW -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 27, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Mississauga, Canada.
MuslimFestMuslimFest is an annual festival of Muslim art, entertainment and culture held in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 27, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Edinburgh MelaThe Edinburgh Mela is part of the famous Edinburgh Festival. It is an annual multicultural festival that celebrates diversity -
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from August 27, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Balingup, Australia.
Balingup Medieval CarnivaleThe Balingup Medieval Carnivale is one of the oldest and largest medieval festivals in Australia. It was founded in 1966 -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 27, 2016 to August 30, 2016 in Eilat, Israel.
Red Sea Jazz FestivalThe Red Sea Jazz Festival is an annual jazz festival held in Eilat, Israel. It has taken place every summer since 1987 -
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Kingham, United Kingdom.
Big FeastivalThe Big Feastival is an annual food and music festival organized by Jamie Oliver and Alex James. It was founded in 2012 -
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Newcastle, Australia.
Food & Wine ExpoFood & Wine Expo is one of the largest consumer exhibitions in Australia. It takes place in five Australian cities throughout the year -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to August 29, 2016 in Shrewsbury, United Kingdom.
Shrewsbury Folk FestivalThe Shrewsbury Folk Festival is an annual folk music and traditional dance festival held in Shropshire, England since 2006 -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Reading and Leeds FestivalsThe Reading and Leeds Festivals are two music festivals held simultaneously in the cities of Reading and Leeds, UK. They share the same line-up -
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to September 4, 2016 in São Paulo, Brazil.
São Paulo International Book BiennialThe São Paulo International Book Biennial is held on even years in the Brazilian city of São Paulo, it is one of the country's most important literary events -
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Newcastle, Australia.
Health Harmony SoulHealth Harmony Soul is a series of health, well-being and spirituality festivals held in different cities across Australia -
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to August 29, 2016 in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Leeds West Indian CarnivalThe Leeds West Indian Carnival is the longest-running West Indian carnival. It has been held in Leeds, England since 1967 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Bangor, USA.
American Folk FestivalThe American Folk Festival is an annual folklore festival held in Bangore, Main. It was founded in 2005 -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Reading, United Kingdom.Reading and Leeds FestivalsThe Reading and Leeds Festivals are two music festivals held simultaneously in the cities of Reading and Leeds, UK. They share the same line-up -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to September 4, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia.
Melbourne Writers FestivalThe Melbourne Writers Festival is one of the world's most important literature festival. It has been held annually since 1986 -
in the category "Other". Takes place from August 26, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Albany (OR), USA.
Northwest Art and Air FestivalThe Northwest Art and Air Festival is a hot air balloon, art and music festival held in the city of Albany, Oregon every August -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 25, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Zatoka, Ukraine.
Koktebel Jazz FestivalThe Koktebel Jazz Festival is the largest open-air music festival in Ukraine. It is held every summer on the Black Sea coast -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 25, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Tønder, Denmark.
Tønder FestivalThe Tønder Festival is an annual folk music festival held in Tønder, Denmark. It was founded in 1975 -
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 25, 2016 to August 29, 2016 in Tarrant Hinton, United Kingdom.
Great Dorset Steam FairThe Great Dorset Steam Fair is one of the world's best showcases of steam-powered vehicles and machinery. It was founded in 1969 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 25, 2016 to September 4, 2016 in Victoria (BC), Canada.
Victoria Fringe Theatre FestivalThe Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival is held every August in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in 1986 -
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 24, 2016 to September 4, 2016 in Montreal, Canada.
Montreal World Film FestivalThe Montreal World Film Festival is one of the longest-running international film festivals in Canada. It was founded in 1977 -
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 24, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia.
International Motivational Film FestivalThe International Motivational Film Festival, also known as Bridge of Arts, have been held in Rostov-on-Don, Russia since 2015 -
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 24, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Beijing, China.
Beijing International Book FairThe Beijing International Book Fair is one of the largest book fairs in Asia. It attracts about 250,000 attendees each year -
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from August 24, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Jember, Indonesia.
Jember Fashion CarnavalThe Jember Fashion Carnaval is an annual carnival with a focus on fashion held in the city of Jember, Indonesia -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to September 25, 2016 in West Newton, USA.
Pittsburgh Renaissance FestivalThe Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival is held in West Newton, Pennsylvania every August and September. It was founded in 1994 -
in the category "Film Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
FreedomFilmFestFreedomFilmFest is a Malaysian documentary film festival focusing on human rights and social justice. It is held in Petaling Jaya -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to October 2, 2016 in Holly, USA.
Michigan Renaissance FestivalThe Michigan Renaissance Festival is an annual Renaissance fair held in the village of Holly, Michigan. It was founded in 1979 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to October 2, 2016 in Shakopee, USA.
Minnesota Renaissance FestivalThe Minnesota Renaissance Festival is one of the largest and longest-running Renaissance fairs in the United States. It is held in Shakopee -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 20, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Bilbao, Spain.
Great Week of BilbaoThe 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 -
in the category "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 19, 2016 to September 5, 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
Canadian National ExhibitionThe Canadian National Exhibition is the largest annual fair in Canada. It runs over 18 in August and early September, culminating on Labor Day -
in the category "Food Festivals". Takes place from August 19, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Copenhagen Cooking & Food FestivalThe Copenhagen Cooking & Food Festival is an annual gastronomic festival held in the capital of Denmark. It was founded in 2004 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 18, 2016 to September 4, 2016 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 16, 2016 to August 28, 2016 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 13, 2016 to August 29, 2016 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 "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 12, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in New York, USA.
New York International Fringe FestivalThe New York International Fringe Festival is one of the oldest and biggest fringe theater festivals in the United States -
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 6, 2016 to October 30, 2016 in Manheim, USA.
Pennsylvania Renaissance FaireThe Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival in Manheim, Pennsylvania that runs over 13 weekends -
in the category "Fairs". Takes place from August 6, 2016 to October 2, 2016 in Tuxedo, USA.
New York Renaissance FaireThe New York Renaissance Faire is an annual Renaissance festival held in Tuxedo, New York from early August to early October -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 5, 2016 to August 29, 2016 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 "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 5, 2016 to August 28, 2016 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
Just FestivalJust Festival, formerly known as the Festival of Spirituality and Peace, is an arts and cultural festival held in Edinburgh every August -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 5, 2016 to August 29, 2016 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 "Food Festivals". Takes place from July 29, 2016 to August 29, 2016 in Qingdao, China.
Qingdao International Beer FestivalThe 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 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from July 28, 2016 to August 28, 2016 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 July 22, 2016 to August 31, 2016 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 9, 2016 to September 5, 2016 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 "Exhibitions". Takes place from June 11, 2016 to September 18, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland.
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 "Exhibitions". Takes place from June 4, 2016 to September 18, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.
Berlin BiennaleThe Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art is a major art exhibition held in the capital of Germany every two years -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from May 21, 2016 to August 28, 2016 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 "Other". Takes place from April 16, 2016 to October 8, 2016 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 9, 2016 to October 16, 2016 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
Festivals on August 28, 2016
Today, on August 28, 2016, our calendar presents 55 festivals. There are festivals in 11 categories that take place in 47 cities of 18 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!
