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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Festival
Rio Carnival 2026
The world's biggest carnival with samba parades, costumes, and non-stop street parties.
From $800
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Plan your travel around the world's most spectacular celebrations, from ancient traditions to modern spectacles.
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Mathura & Vrindavan, India
Cultural
Holi Festival
India's festival of colors — celebrate the arrival of spring with vibrant powder colors.
From $200
Tokyo & Kyoto, Japan
Seasonal
Sakura Season
Japan's magical cherry blossom season — a once-in-a-lifetime visual experience.
From $600
Munich, Germany
Festival
Oktoberfest 2025
The world-famous beer festival in Bavaria — lederhosen, pretzels, and incredible atmosphere.
From $350
Buñol, Spain
Unique
La Tomatina
The world's biggest food fight — 150 tons of ripe tomatoes in the streets of Buñol.
From $120
Jaipur & Varanasi, India
Cultural
Diwali - Festival of Lights
India's most celebrated festival — millions of oil lamps illuminate every street and rooftop.
From $250
Pingxi, Taiwan
Cultural
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
Thousands of glowing paper lanterns rise into the night sky in a breathtaking display.
From $180
Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
Unique
Up Helly Aa Fire Festival
Europe's largest fire festival — a Viking galley is set ablaze by a thousand torch-bearers.
From $450