Upcoming Events

Our Upcoming Events page is your gateway to discovering unique experiences that inspire travel. From vibrant cultural festivals to world-class concerts and sporting events, we’ve curated a list of must-attend happenings across the globe. This page is updated regularly, so check back often for the latest events and inspiration. Whether you’re planning your next trip or looking for ideas, these events are perfect for making unforgettable memories. Start exploring and let the adventure begin!

 

January

  • Dubai Shopping Festival | Dubai, UAE | January 10 – February 10
  • MLK Ski Weekend | Ontario, Canada | January 17 – 20
  • Tucson Jazz Festival | Tucson, AZ | January 17 – 25
  • Miami Comedy Festival | Hollywood, FL | January 18
  • Quebec Winter Carnival | Quebec City, Canada | January 24 – February 9
  • Gasparilla | Tampa, FL | January 25
  • Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts | Eatonville, FL | January 31 – February 2

February

  • Sapporo Snow Festival | Sapporo, Japan | February 4 – 11
  • Festival Sur le Niger | Ségou, Mali | February 4 – 9
  • New York Fashion Week 2025 | New York, NY | February 6 – 11
  • Winter Lights Festival | Reykjavik, Iceland | February 6 & 9
  • Superbowl LIX 2025 | New Orleans, LA | February 9
  • Sydney Mardi Gras | Sydney, Australia | February 14 – March 2
  • Portland Jazz Festival | Portland, OR | February 20 – March 1
  • Montréal en Lumière | Montreal, Canada | February 20 – March 2
  • Strawberry Festival | Plant City, FL | February 27 – March 9
  • Rio Carnival | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | February 28 – March 8

March 

  • Qatar International Food Festival | Doha, Qatar | March 1 – 7
  • Trinidad & Tobago Carnival | Trinidad | March 3 – 4
  • Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday)| New Orleans, LA | March 4
  • Houston Black Rodeo | Houston, TX| March 7
  • Charleston Wine + Food | Charleston, SC | March 5 – 9
  • Black Bike Week | Myrtle Beach, SC | March 6 – 9
  • South by Southwest | Austin, TX | March 7 – 15
  • Jazz in the Gardens | Miami, FL | March 8 – 9
  • Calle Ocho Festival | Miami, FL | March 9
  • St. Patrick’s Day Festival | Dublin, Ireland | March 14 – 17
  • Fallas de Valencia | Valencia, Spain | March 15 – 19
  • National Cherry Blossom Festival | Washington, DC | March 20 – April 13
  • Georgia Food & Wine Festival | Marietta, GA | March 21 – 23
  • Bali Spirit Festival | Bali, Indonesia | March 23 – 30
  • Ultra Music Festival | Miami, FL | March 28 – 20
  • Dubai World Cup |Dubai, UAE | March 30

April 

  • Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena | Cartagena, Colombia | April 1 – 6
  • Istanbul Tulip Festival | Istanbul, Turkey | April 1 – 30
  • Tampa Bay Caribbean Carnival | Tampa, FL | April 12 – 13
  • Coachella | Indio, CA | April 11 – 13, 18 – 20
  • Semana Santa (Holy Week) | Seville, Spain, and various cities across Spain and Latin America | Philippines | April 13 – 19
  • New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival | New Orleans, LA | April 24 – May 4
  • Cape Town International Jazz Festival | Cape Town, South Africa | April 25 – 26
  • Black Food Truck Festival | Charleston, SC | April 25 – 27
  • Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival | Tampa, FL | April 26 – 27
  • Jordan Rally | Jordan | April 25 – 27
  • Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata | Valledupar, Colombia | April 26 – 30
  • Black Boy Art Show | Atlanta, GA | April 27

May

  • Kentucky Derby | Louisville, KY | May 3 – 5
  • Jacksonville Funk Fest | Jacksonville, FL | May 9 – 10
  • Eyo Festival | Lagos, Nigeria | May 12
  • Cannes Film Festival | Cannes, France | May 13 – 24
  • Food, Wine, & Fete | Miami, FL | May 17
  • Soul Beach Music Festival | St. Maarten | May 21 – 26
  • Jacksonville Jazz Festival | Jacksonville, FL | May 22 – 25
  • Vivid Sydney | Sydney, Australia | May 23 – June 14
  • Fez Festival of World Sacred Music | Fez, Morocco | May 23 – June 1
  • Tahiti Pearl Regatta | Tahiti, French Polynesia | May 28 – 31

June

  • Jerusalem Festival of Light | Jerusalem, Israel | June 2 – 12
  • American Black Film Festival | Miami, FL | June 11 – 15
  • Juneteenth | Nationwide
  • Tel Aviv Pride Parade | Israel | June 14
  • Prix de Diane | Chantilly, France | June 16
  • Midsummer Festival | Scandinavia, especially Sweden | June 21 – 24
  • White Nights Festival | St. Petersburg, Russia | June 21 – July 21

July 

  • Essence Music Festival |  New Orleans, LA | July 3 – 7
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Festival | Cappadocia, Turkey | July 3 – 5
  • Copenhagen Jazz Festival | Copenhagen, Denmark | July 4 – 13
  • Sanfermines: Running of the bulls | Pamplona, Spain | July 6 – 14
  • Boryeong Mud Festival | South Korea | July 18 – 27
  • Atlanta Greek Picnic Weekend | Atlanta, GA | July 22 – 27
  • Comic-Con | San Diego, CA | July 24 – 27
  • Barbados Cropover | July 30 – August 5
  • Caribana | Toronto, Canada | July 31 – August 4

August

  • Martha’s Vineyard African-American Film Festival | Martha’s Vineyard, MA | August 1 – 9
  • Tampa Bay Comic-Con | Tampa, FL | August 1 – 3
  • Dublin Horse Show | Dublin, Ireland | August 6 – 10
  • Ghost Festival Hungry Ghost Festival | China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and parts of Southeast Asia | August 7
  • Edinburgh Festival Fringe | Edinburgh, Scotland | August 1 – 25
  • The Family Reunion | Middleburg, VA | August 14 – 17

September

  • New York Fashion Week 2025 | New York, NY | September 11 – 16
  • Oktoberfest | Munich, Germany | September 20 – October 5
  • MOJA Arts Festival | Charleston, SC | September 25 – October 5
  • State Fair of Texas | Dallas, TX | September 26 – October 19

October 

  • Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta | Albuquerque | October 4 – 12
  • Hawaii Food & Wine Festival | Island of Hawaii | October 17 – 18
  • Hawaii Food & Wine Festival | Kaanapali, Maui | October 24 – 26
  • Hawaii Food & Wine Festival | Oahu | October 30 – November 2

November

  • The Lantern Festival | Chiang Mai, Thailand | November 5 – 6
  • Nights of Lights | St. Augustine, FL | November 22 – January 25
  • Bayou Classic Weekend | New Orleans, LA | November 27 – 30

December

  • Festival of Lights | Lyon, France | December 5 – 8
  • Art Basel | Wynwood, FL | December 5 – 7
  • Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade | Fort Lauderdale, FL | December 13
  • Dongzhi Festival | China, Taiwan, and East Asia | December 21 – 23
  • Hogmanay | Scotland | December 31
  • Junkanoo Festival | Bahamas | December 26 – January 1, 2026