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Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
1 - 30
September
All Day
Lisdoonvarna
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, Main Street, Rathbaun, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland

Matchmaking Festival

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is one of Ireland‘s most intriguing and enduring traditions, drawing thousands of visitors to the small town of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare each autumn. Known as Europe’s largest matchmaking event, the festival is rooted in a centuries-old tradition where farmers from remote areas would come to Lisdoonvarna for a wife. Today,… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

St. Rupert's Day Fair in Salzburg
20 - 24
September
All Day
Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

St. Rupert’s Day Fair

St. Rupert’s Day Fair, known locally as “Rupertikirtag,” is one of Salzburg‘s most cherished traditional events. Celebrated annually in honour of St. Rupert, the patron saint of Salzburg, this fair transforms the historic city centre into a lively hub of festivities, cultural displays, and vibrant markets. Typically held in late September, the fair is a… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Menton Lemon Festival credit Ville de Menton
15 - 2
February - March
All Day
Menton
Menton, France

Menton Lemon Festival

Exploring the Zesty Delights of the Menton Lemon Festival Nestled on the sun-kissed coast of the French Riviera, Menton, a town renowned for its exceptional microclimate that generously favors the cultivation of citrus fruits, plays host to one of the most vibrant and unique festivals in the world – the Menton Lemon Festival (Fête du… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Las Fallas, Valencia Image by Pàtrocle R. M. i Santos from Pixabay
15 - 19
March
All Day
Valencia
Valencia

Las Fallas

A Spectacular Celebration of Fire and Art in Valencia Las Fallas is an extraordinary festival celebrated in the city of Valencia, Spain, during the month of March. Rooted in a centuries-old tradition, this festival is a unique amalgamation of art, fire, music, and community spirit. Las Fallas attracts thousands of visitors from around the world… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Noto, Italy
16 - 21
May
All Day
Noto
Noto Sicilia, Noto, Free municipal consortium of Syracuse, Italy

Infiorata di Noto – A Floral Symphony

In the southeastern corner of Sicily, where sun-kissed landscapes meet the rich tapestry of Baroque architecture, a unique and breathtaking tradition unfolds each year—the Infiorata di Noto. This floral spectacle, deeply rooted in religious and artistic traditions, transforms the streets of the charming town of Noto into a fragrant canvas of vibrant colours and intricate… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Venice La Festa della Sensa
1
June
All Day
Venice
Venice, Italy

La Festa della Sensa

La Festa della Sensa, or the Festival of the Ascension, is one of Venice‘s most iconic and historic celebrations. This annual event, held on the Sunday following Ascension Day, commemorates the city’s intimate relationship with the sea. With a history dating back to the 9th century, the festival features a series of traditional ceremonies and… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Fiesta de San Juan in Alicante - Fireworks
20 - 24
June
Alicante
Alicante, Spain

Fiesta de San Juan

Celebrating the Fiesta de San Juan in Alicante: A Traveler’s Guide to Sun, Sand, and Fireworks! Welcome, dear adventurers, to the vibrant heart of Spain‘s Costa Blanca, where the summer solstice brings more than just the longest day of the year—it ignites the spirited Fiesta de San Juan! This isn’t just any festival; it’s Alicante’s… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Lajkonik Festival
26
June
Krakow
Kraków Old Town, Kraków, Poland

Lajkonik Festival

If you’re yearning for a journey that blends vibrant culture, historical spectacle, and an unforgettable Polish tradition, Krakow’s Lajkonik Festival is your ideal destination. Occurring annually on the first Thursday after Corpus Christi, this unique festival transforms the streets of Krakow into a whimsical parade ground, rich with folklore and festivity. What is the Lajkonik… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

King Puck, Killorglin, Puck Festival
10 - 12
August
All Day
Killorglin
Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland

Puck Fair

The Puck Fair, held annually in the picturesque town of Killorglin in County Kerry, Ireland, is one of the world’s oldest and most unique festivals. This event, which dates back over 400 years, attracts thousands of visitors each August, eager to witness the crowning of a wild goat as king and to participate in the… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Misteri d'Elx - Misterio de Elche
14 - 15
August
All Day
Elche
Elche, Spain

Misterio de Elche

The Misterio de Elche, also known as the Mystery Play of Elche, is one of Spain’s most cherished cultural and religious events. Held annually in the town of Elche (Elx in Valencian), this medieval liturgical drama depicts the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and has been performed continuously since the 15th century. Recognised by UNESCO… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

La Verbena de la Paloma
15
August
All Day
Madrid
Madrid, Spain

La Verbena de la Paloma

La Verbena de la Paloma, celebrated every 15th of August, is one of Madrid’s most iconic and vibrant traditional festivals. This event commemorates the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It transforms the streets of the city’s most traditional neighbourhood, La Latina, into a lively scene of music, dance, and cultural expressions. For… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
1 - 30
September
All Day
Lisdoonvarna
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, Main Street, Rathbaun, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland

Matchmaking Festival

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is one of Ireland‘s most intriguing and enduring traditions, drawing thousands of visitors to the small town of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare each autumn. Known as Europe’s largest matchmaking event, the festival is rooted in a centuries-old tradition where farmers from remote areas would come to Lisdoonvarna for a wife. Today,… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Cascamorras Festival
6 - 9
September
All Day
Baza
Baza, Spain

Cascamorras Festival

Every September, Guadix and Baza’s towns in Granada, Andalusia, come alive with the vibrant and messy festivities of the Cascamorras festival. This centuries-old event, filled with tradition, excitement, and a fair share of black paint, draws thousands of visitors eager to witness and participate in this unique celebration. This Cascamorras Festival guide will delve into… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Braemar Gathering
6
September
All Day
Braemar
Braemar, Ballater

Braemar Gathering

The Braemar Gathering is one of Scotland‘s most iconic and traditional events. It attracts visitors from across the globe to witness the splendour of Highland games set against the majestic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Held annually in the quaint village of Braemar, this event is not just a showcase of athletic prowess but also… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

St. Rupert's Day Fair in Salzburg
20 - 24
September
All Day
Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

St. Rupert’s Day Fair

St. Rupert’s Day Fair, known locally as “Rupertikirtag,” is one of Salzburg‘s most cherished traditional events. Celebrated annually in honour of St. Rupert, the patron saint of Salzburg, this fair transforms the historic city centre into a lively hub of festivities, cultural displays, and vibrant markets. Typically held in late September, the fair is a… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Las Fallas, Valencia Image by Pàtrocle R. M. i Santos from Pixabay
15 - 19
March
All Day
Valencia
Valencia

Las Fallas

A Spectacular Celebration of Fire and Art in Valencia Las Fallas is an extraordinary festival celebrated in the city of Valencia, Spain, during the month of March. Rooted in a centuries-old tradition, this festival is a unique amalgamation of art, fire, music, and community spirit. Las Fallas attracts thousands of visitors from around the world… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Lajkonik Festival
4
June
Krakow
Kraków Old Town, Kraków, Poland

Lajkonik Festival

If you’re yearning for a journey that blends vibrant culture, historical spectacle, and an unforgettable Polish tradition, Krakow’s Lajkonik Festival is your ideal destination. Occurring annually on the first Thursday after Corpus Christi, this unique festival transforms the streets of Krakow into a whimsical parade ground, rich with folklore and festivity. What is the Lajkonik… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Fiesta de San Juan in Alicante - Fireworks
20 - 24
June
Alicante
Alicante, Spain

Fiesta de San Juan

Celebrating the Fiesta de San Juan in Alicante: A Traveler’s Guide to Sun, Sand, and Fireworks! Welcome, dear adventurers, to the vibrant heart of Spain‘s Costa Blanca, where the summer solstice brings more than just the longest day of the year—it ignites the spirited Fiesta de San Juan! This isn’t just any festival; it’s Alicante’s… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

King Puck, Killorglin, Puck Festival
10 - 12
August
All Day
Killorglin
Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland

Puck Fair

The Puck Fair, held annually in the picturesque town of Killorglin in County Kerry, Ireland, is one of the world’s oldest and most unique festivals. This event, which dates back over 400 years, attracts thousands of visitors each August, eager to witness the crowning of a wild goat as king and to participate in the… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Misteri d'Elx - Misterio de Elche
14 - 15
August
All Day
Elche
Elche, Spain

Misterio de Elche

The Misterio de Elche, also known as the Mystery Play of Elche, is one of Spain’s most cherished cultural and religious events. Held annually in the town of Elche (Elx in Valencian), this medieval liturgical drama depicts the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and has been performed continuously since the 15th century. Recognised by UNESCO… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

La Verbena de la Paloma
15
August
All Day
Madrid
Madrid, Spain

La Verbena de la Paloma

La Verbena de la Paloma, celebrated every 15th of August, is one of Madrid’s most iconic and vibrant traditional festivals. This event commemorates the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It transforms the streets of the city’s most traditional neighbourhood, La Latina, into a lively scene of music, dance, and cultural expressions. For… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
1 - 30
September
All Day
Lisdoonvarna
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival, Main Street, Rathbaun, Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland

Matchmaking Festival

The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival is one of Ireland‘s most intriguing and enduring traditions, drawing thousands of visitors to the small town of Lisdoonvarna in County Clare each autumn. Known as Europe’s largest matchmaking event, the festival is rooted in a centuries-old tradition where farmers from remote areas would come to Lisdoonvarna for a wife. Today,… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Braemar Gathering
5
September
All Day
Braemar
Braemar, Ballater

Braemar Gathering

The Braemar Gathering is one of Scotland‘s most iconic and traditional events. It attracts visitors from across the globe to witness the splendour of Highland games set against the majestic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. Held annually in the quaint village of Braemar, this event is not just a showcase of athletic prowess but also… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

Cascamorras Festival
6 - 9
September
All Day
Baza
Baza, Spain

Cascamorras Festival

Every September, Guadix and Baza’s towns in Granada, Andalusia, come alive with the vibrant and messy festivities of the Cascamorras festival. This centuries-old event, filled with tradition, excitement, and a fair share of black paint, draws thousands of visitors eager to witness and participate in this unique celebration. This Cascamorras Festival guide will delve into… Read More »Braemar Gathering ...

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