Événements & Festivals
Découvrez les événements de voyage, festivals et célébrations culturelles du monde entier.
Hoi An Lantern Festival
On the 14th day of each lunar month, Hoi An's ancient town turns off its electric lights and glows entirely by the light of hundreds of colorful silk lanterns floating on the Thu Bon River. The monthly festival preserves a tradition dating back centuries and creates an enchanting atmosphere throughout the UNESCO heritage town.
Best Weather Season
Dry season for exploration
Athens Epidaurus Festival
Greece's premier cultural event presents ancient Greek tragedies and comedies in the perfectly preserved ancient theaters of Athens and Epidaurus from June through August. Watching a classical performance under the stars in the 2,500-year-old Epidaurus amphitheater is an unforgettable cultural experience.
Summer Music Festivals
Glastonbury and major festivals
Dubrovnik Summer Festival
Croatia's most prestigious cultural event transforms the UNESCO-listed old city of Dubrovnik into an open-air stage each July and August, with over 80 theatrical, musical, and dance performances in spectacular historic venues. The 45-day festival has showcased world-class art within Dubrovnik's ancient walls since 1950.
Palio de Sienne
Cette course de chevaux historique tenue deux fois par an sur la Piazza del Campo symbolise la fière rivalité des quartiers de Sienne.
Rambu Solo (Toraja Funeral Ceremony)
Rambu Solo is the elaborate Torajan funeral ceremony of Sulawesi — a days-long rite of music, dance, processions and ritual sacrifice that is among the world's most distinctive cultural spectacles, drawing anthropologists and travellers from around the globe.
Burning Man Festival
An annual gathering in the Nevada desert celebrating art, self-expression, and radical community each August.
Edinburgh Festival
World's largest arts festival
Edinburgh Fringe
Ferragosto
Le congé national d'août voit les Italiens affluer vers les plages et les montagnes pour profiter du pic de l'été.
Fête d'Obon
Célébration bouddhiste en août pour honorer les ancêtres, ponctuée de danses Bon et de lanternes flottant sur l'eau.
Indonesian Independence Day
Indonesia's Independence Day on August 17th is celebrated with patriotic ceremonies, traditional games, and community festivities across the archipelago. Unique neighborhood competitions like panjat pinang (greasy pole climbing) and sack races bring communities together in joyful celebration.
Kuta Beach Festival
La Tomatina
Le plus grand combat de tomates au monde transforme Buñol en un champ de bataille rouge vif chaque dernier mercredi d'août.
Singapore National Day
Singapore's National Day on August 9th commemorates independence with an elaborate parade at the Padang featuring military displays, mass performances, and a breathtaking fireworks show over Marina Bay. The annual celebration showcases the nation's progress and multicultural unity.
