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in the category "Other". Takes place from August 31, 2026 to September 5, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
Tokyo Fashion Week (Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO)Inaugurated in 2005, Tokyo Fashion Week (Rakuten Fashion Week TOKYO) is the largest fashion week in Asia and one of the world's leading fashion events -
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place August 31, 2026 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 "Other". Takes place from August 30, 2026 to September 7, 2026 in Black Rock City, USA.
Burning ManBurning Man is an annual counterculture festival that takes place in Nevada, United States. It is probably one of the world's most unique events -
in the category "Carnivals". Takes place from August 29, 2026 to August 31, 2026 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 "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 28, 2026 to August 31, 2026 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 27, 2026 to August 30, 2028 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 "Conventions". Takes place from August 27, 2026 to August 31, 2026 in Anaheim, USA.
WorldconWorldcon (World Science Fiction Convention) is the world's most famous sci-fi convention that has been held annually since 1939 -
in the category "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 27, 2026 to September 6, 2026 in Sozopol, Bulgaria.
Apollonia Festival of ArtsThe Apollonia Festival of Arts is an annual arts festival held in Sozopol, Bulgaria. It was inaugurated in 1984 -
in the category "Music Festivals". Takes place from August 27, 2026 to August 30, 2028 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 "Cultural Festivals". Takes place from August 26, 2026 to September 6, 2026 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 "Exhibitions". Takes place from August 21, 2026 to September 7, 2026 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 "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 "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 "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 "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 31, 2026
Today, on August 31, 2026, our calendar presents 20 festivals. There are festivals in 7 categories that take place in 19 cities of 8 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!


















