Festivals, carnivals and holidays are a great way to experience the world. Discover delightful options for foodies, wine connoisseurs, sports enthusiasts, history and culture aficionados, and art, film and music fans. Below are some suggestions discerning travelers can engage in cities and countries across the JourneseSM portfolio:

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

February 9: Marlborough Food and Wine Festival NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH ISLAND | Sample varietals from over 40 wineries and delectable cuisine and live music in the heart of Brancott Vineyard

February 13 – 17: Napier Festival NEW ZEALAND, NORTH ISLAND | Revel in the 1930s art-deco glamour with 125 events, parades, dining and entertainment

March 8 – 24: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival AUSTRALIA, VICTORIA | International chefs celebrate the national food culture with unique epicurean events

March 22 – April 21: Handa Opera AUSTRALIA, NEW SOUTH WALES | A night under the stars, water taxi to stylish dining, overwater stage, city backdrop

May 25: Bluff Oyster Festival NEW ZEALAND, SOUTH ISLAND | Waterfront event, savory wild foods, top ales and wines, oyster competitions, live music

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May 18: Hawke’s Bay International Marathon NEW ZEALAND, NORTH ISLAND | Run the distance on trails and country roads to a finish-line food and wine festival at Elephant Hills Estate & Winery.

June 29 – July 21: Winter Wonderlights AUSTRALIA, VICTORIA | Bask in the daily Christmas scenery, kids and theatre programs along Main Street, nightly dancing lights and events

August 9 – 25: Wellington on a Plate NEW ZEALAND, NORTH ISLAND | Tastiest culinary festival, over 100 events showcasing regional flavor and finesse

September 7 – 28: Brisbane Festival AUSTRALIA, QUEENSLAND | Celebrate global arts and First Nation peoples with a spirited program of theatre, music, dance, circus, opera and events

February 2 – 27: Reggae Month at the Bob Marley Museum JAMAICA | Experience the influence of reggae music with exhibitions, workshops, lectures, awards and concert

February: Junkanoo Celebrations BAHAMAS | A collage of culture, worldwide guests showcase music, dance, arts, crafts and cuisine

March 10 – 17: Bermuda International Film Festival BERMUDA | A qualifying festival for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences®, be a part of pre-Oscar contentions

May 6 – 13: Jazz & Arts Festival SAINT LUCIA | Innovative 11-day infusion of music and arts with 50 renowned artists and entertainers

November 29 - December 1: Conch Festival TURKS & CAICOS | Beach-side foodie event celebrating the islands most famous delicacy, junkanoo dancing, live music, fireworks and contests

January: Carnival de Negros y Blancos/Festival of Blacks and Whites COLOMBIA | A UNESCO-designated celebration honoring the heritage of humanity with culture, rhythms and traditions of Andean and Pacific peoples

February 28 – March 3: The International Envision Festival SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA | Live acting, painting, musical and dance performances, puppet shows, art and environmental displays

March 2 – 5: Carnival Celebrations PANAMA | Mardi Gras atmosphere, parades of colorful floats, costumes, dancing and celebration

March 10: Oxcart Festival COSTA RICA | Paying tribute to the oxcart drive, enjoy a parade of hundreds of oxcarts, music and fireworks at San Antonio de Escazu

August 5 – 6: Carnival of Bogotá COLOMBIA, BOGOTÁ | Immerse in the cultural and musical diversity with activities and live performances commemorating its Hispanic foundation

August: Feria de las Flores/Festival of Flowers COLOMBIA, MEDELLÍN | A colorful, festival of pride boasting days of show gardens, cultural events, concerts, art and more

CANADA

May 20: National Patriots Day QUÉBEC | Honoring patriots who rebelled against the British colonial power with marches, parades, historical reenactments and concerts

July 1: Canada Day THROUGHOUT CANADA | Anniversary of the Constitution Act: enjoy outdoor events with parades, concerts, carnivals, festivals and fireworks

August 5: Heritage Day | ALBERTA Columbia Day | BRITISH COLUMBIA Celebrate culture and independence with interpretive tours, movies, crafts, treasure hunts and genealogy presentations

CARIBBEAN

CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA

Independence Day | September 15: COSTA RICA | September 21: BELIZE | November 3: PANAMA Torch of Independence relay, fireworks, piñatas, regional processions, dances and cultural events

November 11: Independence Day COLOMBIA, CARTAGENA | Delight in festive dance, traditional Caribbean music, fireworks and parades citywide celebrating freedom from Spain

December 7: Día de las Velitas/Day of the Candles COLOMBIA | Celebrating the eve of the Immaculate Conception, lanterns and candles are displayed to mark the coming of Christmas

June 24: Festival of San Giovanni ITALY, FLORENCE | Holiday honoring St. John, city center parades, fireworks, sporting events, bonfires

July 1 – 14: Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships ENGLAND, LONDON | World classic tournament played on grass, iconic players, celebrities and royals attend

July 6 – 28: Tour de France FRANCE | Famed bicycle race composed of 21 stages, six cities and total distance of 2,077 miles

July 14: Bastille Day FRANCE | Cultural fête, military air shows in Paris, parades, music, picnics, dances, fireworks

August 2 – 24: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo SCOTLAND, EDINBURGH | A unique celebration of music, dance and military pageantry against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle

August 15: Assumption Day SPAIN | Feast commemorating Virgin Mary, rich processions, operetta, street fairs, footraces, marching bands

September 20 – October 13: Oktoberfest GERMANY | It’s all about the beer – “liquid gold” is poured by the barrel among tents, costumes, parades, concerts, gun salutes and more

September 26 – October 13: Wiener Wiesn-Fest AUSTRIA | Tents are pitched along the Kaiserwiese in Prater for Austrian beer, local food, music and traditional outfits

September 28: St. Wenceslas Festival CZECH REPUBLIC, PRAGUE | Cultural, spiritual and culinary events, parades of villagers, concerts, folk music

October 12: Spanish National Day SPAIN | Celebrating Columbus’ arrival in the Americas: flag raising by the King, military parade, air show

November – December: Christmas Markets THROUGHOUT EUROPE | Festive markets, unique traditions, live reindeer, yuletide treats, magical villages

February 16 – March 2: Nice Carnival FRANCE, NICE | A cavalcade of vivid parades, flower battles, music, costumed characters, street events

March 5: Carnevale ITALY | Pre-Lenten festival celebrated with parades, mascarade balls, parties and entertainment

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day IRELAND | A national holiday filled with pride and heritage with a sea of green-clad revelers, parades, music, food and plenty of Guiness

March 25: Independence Day GREECE | National and religious pageantry, marching bands, vibrant dancers, street vendors, family feasts

April 25: Italian Liberation Day | ITALY & St. Mark’s Day | VENICE Celebrations citywide, gondola regatta, concerts, food festivals, parades, rose giving

April 27: King’s Day NETHERLANDS, AMSTERDAM | Orange pride day in streets and canals, brightly decorated boats, live music, markets, family fun

May 15: The Festivities of San Isidro SPAIN, MADRID | Traditional costumes, regional chotis dancing, music, parades, food stalls, bullfighting, world’s best matadors

June: Istanbul Music Festival TURKEY, ISTANBUL | Leaders in classical music perform to explore new programs, themes and experiences

June 2: Republic Day ITALY | Festa della Repubblica celebrates with ceremonies, parades and laying of wreaths at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier

June 15: Trooping The Colour ENGLAND, LONDON | Queen’s birthday bash, military parade, pomp and pageantry, gun salute, RAF flypast

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JAPAN & ASIA

MEXICO

March 3 – 10 Swing Break Festival RIVIERA NAYARIT | Immerse in the spicy swing dance culture and music featuring cocktails, dances, concerts, shows and adventures

March 20: Spring Equinox RIVIERA MAYA | Commemorate the sunset at Chichén Itzá as it casts a serpent shadow down the Temple of Kukulcan

May 15 – June 10: Restaurant Week PUERTO VALLARTA/RIVIERA NAYARIT | Pamper your palate with exquisite cuisine at reduced prices from local restaurants featuring many coveted venues

August 2 – 5: Tulum Veg Fest RIVIERA MAYA | A festival for all, celebrate a vegan-lifestyle with eco-friendly activities, mindfulness cooking, workshops and music

February 5 – 7: Chinese Lunar New Year HONG KONG | A spectacular show of festivities, parades, temple rituals, fortune-telling, music and mega-firework show

March – May: Cherry Blossom Festivals JAPAN | All over Japan, savor tea ceremonies, night events, music and dance performers, surrounded by beautiful blooming cherry blossoms

April 14 – 15 & October 9 – 10: Takayama Festival JAPAN, KYOTO | Slip back to the 16th century with a parade of 1,000 people including lion dancers, music and yatai floats with paper lanterns

May 17 – 19: Sanja Matsuri JAPAN, TOKYO | Honoring the Sensoji Temple founders, delight in festival games, portable shrines and food stalls amid lively revelers, drums and flutes

August 31 – September 10: Mariachi Festival GUADALAJARA | World’s largest gathering of Mariachis: enjoy parades, floats, folk ballet, rodeos, exhibitis and performances

September 16: Independence Day MEXICO | Fiestas abound with fireworks, feasts, parades, dance, music, décor in red, white and green

October: Bisbee’s Black & Blue Marlin Tournament LOS CABOS | For all kinds of anglers, enter to win or watch large weigh ins of the biggest catches of marlin, sailfish and tuna

October 31 - November 2: Dia de Los Muertos MEXICO CITY | A UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity event celebrating the return of the deceased returning to visit their relatives to enjoy offerings of favorite foods and drinks

November: Riviera Maya Jazz Festival RIVIERA MAYA | Bringing together great jazz performers for a three-day event and enjoy performances with music and dancing

November: Los Cabos International Film Festival LOS CABOS | Drawing filmmakers and fans from around the world and showcasing some of the world’s best films among Academy-Award winners, Emmy nominees and more

December: Sabor a Cabo LOS CABOS | A fundraising event for local firemen, children and the Red Cross, international chefs gather to prepare signature dishes while attendees enjoy live music

June 7: Tuen Ng Festival or Dragon Boat Festival HONG KONG | A traditional holiday of consuming rice dumplings and racing long boats in Victoria Harbour, then a swim in the sea

July 1 – 31: Kyoto Gion Matsuri JAPAN, KYOTO | Delight in a colorful pageant of floats or mobile art museums, complete with traditional music and dress marching the town streets

September 14: Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival HONG KONG | A weekend of colorful illumination with a fire dragon dance, moon cake delights and myriad of lantern displays and carnivals

March 30: Moorea Marathon TAHITI, MOOREA | Three marathon races on Temae Beach, international participants, awards

May 7 – 11: Tahiti Pearl Regatta TAHITI | A sailing extravaganza: boat races between Raiatea, Taha’a & Bora Bora; night festivities

May 31: Pareo Day TAHITI, PAPEETE | Adorn a pareo/sarong as you immerse in the Polynesian spirit celebrating the laid back life with traditional shows and activities

Every third Saturday of the month: Honolulu Night Market OAHU | Discover the best of urban island culture with local artists, designers, musicians and chefs

March 8 – 10; The 25th Annual Honolulu Festival OAHU | A Pacific Rim extravaganza with cultural performances, exhibits, grand parade and fireworks

May 1: Lei Day THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS | Statewide celebrations steeped in music, lei making competitions and demonstrations, hula dancing

June 7 – 8: King Kamehameha Celebration OAHU | Commemorating the King with a floral parade, Lei Draping event, traditional Hawaiian dance, music, arts, crafts and food

SOUTH PACIFIC

THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

June 12 – 16: Maui Film Festival MAUI, WAILEA | Celebrate gala parties and culinary festivities with film screenings, award tributes and filmaker panels

October 5 – 27: Hawaii Food & Wine Festival OAHU & MAUI | Top epicurean event, 80+ master chefs and VIPs, wine tastings, unique excursions, multiple dining options

October 12: Ironman ISLAND OF HAWAII | Cheer over 2,000 triathletes on their 140+ mile journey testing mind, body and spirit

October 18 – 19: Kaua’i Chocolate & Coffee Festival KAUAI | Indulge in two delicious days of dance, music, chocolate and coffee in historic Hanapepe Town

July: Heiva i Bora Bora TAHITI, BORA BORA | Singing, dance, live music, traditional sports competitions, plus craft demonstrations

July 14: Bastille Day TAHITI | Military parade, horse racing and grand ball; coincides with Heiva i Bora Bora events

October 10: Fji Day FIJI | Religious and cultural ceremonies celebrating the country’s diversity and independence

November: Vaka Eiva Event COOK ISLANDS | World-class vaka (canoe) racing, cultural activities, drum and dance performances

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December – February: Camel Racing ABU DHABI & DUBAI | A spectacular sport, cheer on your favorite camel as they gallop around a specially-made track

February 21 – March 9: Dubai Food Festival DUBAI | Daily gastronomic delights highlighting Dubai’s unique food scene, its personalities and its world-class dining experience

April 3 - 6: World Art Dubai DUBAI | Artists worldwide showcase their original artworks along with live demonstrations, art talks, creative workshops and music

January 24 – February 3: Sundance Film Festival UTAH | An acclaimed event each winter presenting multimedia installations, panel discussions and films

March 5: Mardi Gras LOUISIANA | Fat Tuesday gala, parades, elaborate floats, costumes, bead tossing, entertainment, outdoor concerts (parades begin January 6)

March 20 – April 14: National Cherry Blossom Festival WASHINGTON D.C. | Experience the beauty of this springtime celebration featuring festivals, parades, performances and events

May 24 – 26: BottleRock Napa Valley CALIFORNIA | Sip, savor and mingle for three vibrant days of 70+ musical bands on four stages, notable chefs, vintners and restaurateurs with gourmet food and wine cabanas

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

UNITED STATES

June: WorldPride NYC 2019 NEW YORK CITY | Marking 50 years since the Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ history celebrating diversity and culture with events and marches in the spirit of love and togetherness

June 14 – 16: Aspen Food and Wine Classic COLORADO | Wine makers, celebrity chefs and culinary experts merge for pleasure-packed weekend of tastings and demonstrations

August 1 – 4: Lollapalooza Chicago ILLINOIS | A gathering of music lovers of all genres with scores of bands, art market, food and luxury indulgences

September 19 – 22: Los Angeles Comedy Festival CALIFORNIA | Discover great comedic talent through film, live acts and screenplay competition highlighting stars and professionals

November 1 – 3: Voodoo Music + Arts Experience LOUISIANA | Combining music, art, community and cuisines plus live bands and interactive art installations for a true New Orleans experience