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20 events found.
  • February 2026

  • Tue 10
    Coumba-Frèide Carnival
    10 February - 13 February

    Coumba-Frèide Carnival 2026, Italy

    Aosta Valley , Italy

    Nestled in the heart of Italy's Aosta Valley, the Coumba-Frèide region comes alive each winter with a Carnival that is as rich in history as it is in vibrant festivities.

  • Wed 11
    Madeira Carnival
    11 February - 22 February

    Madeira Carnival 2026 Brings Colour Rhythm and Satire to Funchal

    Avenida Arriaga Av. Arriaga 23, São Martinho,, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

    Madeira is preparing to welcome one of its most vibrant annual events as Carnival 2026 takes over the island from 11 to 22 February. During ten days of festivities, the

  • Wed 11
    Nice Carnival carnivals 2019
    11 February - 1 March

    Carnaval de Nice (Nice Carnival) 2026

    Nice

    Set on the glamorous Cote d’Azure, the Nice Carnival (Carnaval de Nice) is one of the largest and most famous carnivals in the world. Many of the world’s top film

  • Thu 12
    Italy Festivals Battle of the Oranges carnivals 2019
    12 February - 18 February

    Battle of the Oranges, 2025, Ivrea, Italy

    Ivrea Ivrea, Piedmont, Italy

    Referred to as the biggest food fight in Europe, the Battle of the Oranges Italy takes over the town of Ivrea on the days preceding Lent. An estimated 9,000 tonnes

    €11.50
  • Thu 12
    sitges carnival carnivals 2019
    12 February - 18 February

    Carnaval Sitges (Sitges Carnival) 2026, Spain

    Sitges Sitges, Catalunya, Spain

    The Sitges Carnival (Carnaval Sitges) sees the Spanish coastal town brought to life with carnival fever as parties and parades take over the streets in the run-up to Lent. While

    Free
  • Thu 12
    Cologne Carnival
    12 February - 18 February

    Cologne Carnival (Fastelovend), 2026

    Cologne Cologne, Germany

    The Cologne Carnival, Fastelovend or 'Fasteleer' in the local dialect is one of the biggest street carnivals in Europe. The Carnival will be from 12 to 18 February. Officially, the Carnival

    Free
  • Thu 12
    Bahia Carnival
    12 February - 18 February

    Bahia Carnival (Carnaval Baiano), Brazil

    Salvador Salvador, Brazil

    Yes, we have all heard of Carnival in Rio, but what about a Carnival in the part of Brazil where the influence of African culture is at its strongest? The Bahia Carnival held...

    Free
  • Thu 12
    Berlin Film Festival
    12 February - 22 February

    Berlin International Film Festival – Berlinale 2026

    Berlinale Palast Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 1, Berlin, Germany

    The Berlin International Film Festival, also known as the Berlinale, takes place every year and is one of the most important and most visited film festivals on the planet with films screened from all

    varies
  • Thu 12
    Otherland
    12 February - 15 March

    Otherland, Almeida Theatre

    The Almeida Theatre will host the world premier of Otherland by Chris Bush from 12 February to 15 March 2025. Jade Anouka, Jackie Clune Fizz Sinclair, and Amanda Wilkin will

  • Fri 13
    Rio Carnival is postponed
    13 February - 21 February

    Rio Carnival (Rio Carnaval) Brazil 2026

    Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    The Rio Carnival Brazil (Rio Carnaval) is the biggest and greatest celebration on Earth. While locals know where to go and what to do; however, as it’s a big Latin American city, the rules are...

  • Fri 13
    Festival du Voyageur
    13 February - 22 February

    Festival du Voyageur 2026, Winnipeg, Canada

    St Boniface Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    The largest winter festival in Western Canada, the Festival du Voyageur, or "Festival of the Traveller" for the non-Francophones out there, is a celebration of all things wintry. Held every February...

  • Fri 13
    Sydney WorldPride
    13 February - 3 March

    Sydney World Pride 2026, Australia

    Sydney Harbour Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

    Sydney World Pride 2026 is the most colourful LGBTQ+ celebration in the southern hemisphere, and one of the largest in the world. The festival takes place in February and March

  • Sat 14
    Valentine's Day
    14 February

    Valentine’s Day 2026 Around the World

    Various Birmingham, United Kingdom

    It’s that time of the year again that love birds look forward to, many singles dread, and some brave souls try to ignore. The least that could be said about

  • Sat 14
    barranquilla carnival colombia
    14 February - 17 February

    Barranquilla Carnival Colombia 2026

    Various areas of Barranquilla Barranquilla City, Colombia

    The sensational Barranquilla Carnival held in February in Colombia is the world’s second biggest fiesta with magnificent street parades, traditional dancers, lots of local...

    Free
  • Sat 14
    Fete du citron carnivals 2019
    14 February - 1 March

    Fête du Citron Menton (Lemon Festival) 2026

    Office de tourisme de la ville de Menton 8 avenue boyer - Palais de l'Europe, Menton, France

    Situated on the Côte d’Azur in the Alpes Maritimes, the town of Menton could be forgiven for just becoming a playground for the rich, like neighbouring St Tropez and Monaco.

    €16 – €29
  • Sun 15
    Carnival in Aruba
    15 February

    Experience the Magic of Carnival in Aruba

    Oranjestad , Aruba

    Having recently earned the title of Top Destination in the Caribbean in the 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, Aruba promises visitors more than just pristine beaches and turquoise waters. Venture beyond

    Free
  • Mon 16
    trinidad carnival carnivals 2019
    16 February - 17 February

    Trinidad Carnival, Port of Spain 2026

    Port of Spain Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

    The World’s greatest party might be in Rio de Janeiro, but the Trinidad Carnival is a mix of centuries of tradition and solid fun, and is probably the most vibrant carnival in the Caribbean...

    Free
  • Mon 16
    Carnival in Ecuador
    16 February - 17 February

    Amazing Carnival Ecuador 2026

    Ecuador , Ecuador

    Carnival is celebrated much more widely in Latin America than just in Rio de Janeiro. The carnival in Ecuador is a blend of processions, live music, drinks and food. On

    Free
  • Tue 17
    17 February

    Olney Pancake Race 2026, Bucks, UK

    Olney Olney, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

    While people around the UK are celebrating the approach of Lent by tossing pancakes in the warmth of their own kitchen, the gentlefolk of one Buckinghamshire town take to the

    Free
  • Tue 17
    Tết 2023: Vietnamese Lunar New Year Unsplash
    17 February

    Tết 2026: Vietnamese Lunar New Year

    Vietnam

    Tết, or Tết Nguyên Đán is the most important festival in Vietnam. It marks the advent of Vietnamese New Year, and the arrival of spring. Very much like Chinese New

    Free
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