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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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SUMMARY:Midsummer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Midsummer is Sweden’s most beloved holiday\, and we promise it’s nothing like the Midsommar movie! It’s a celebration of the summer solstice\, which is the longest day of the year. Swedes head out to the countryside\, lakesides\, or cottages to raise flower-crowned maypoles\, dance barefoot\, and feast on seasonal food. It’s celebrated this year on Friday\, June 19\, though some festivities commence on Thursday evening. Food-wise\, you can expect to find pickled herring\, potatoes\, sour cream\, strawberries\, and schnapps.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/midsummer-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
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SUMMARY:Stonehenge Solstice
DESCRIPTION:The summer solstice is one of the few times when you’re allowed to gather inside the stone circle at Stonehenge. On June 21\, crowds will arrive overnight and gather to watch the sunrise align with the Heel Stone. It basically casts a light through the center of the monument. But it’s not just everyone waiting around on bated breath for the sunrise. It’s a huge celebration with musicians and people from all around the world. It’s magical\, spiritual\, and exciting!
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/stonehenge-solstice/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703
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SUMMARY:Wife Carrying World Championship
DESCRIPTION:Do you think you could drink your significant other’s weight in beer? That’s the prize for the winner of the Wife Carrying World Championship in Finland. As the name suggests\, the women are carried by their husbands as the men race to the finish line. The winner gets their wife’s weight in beer as a prize.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/wife-carrying-world-championship/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
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SUMMARY:Running of the Bulls
DESCRIPTION:The Running of the Bulls is part of a larger week-long festival in San Fermín\, Spain\, with music\, parades\, and fireworks. But the bulls are definitely the part that has captured the world’s attention. Each morning at 8 am during the festival\, bulls run through the streets\, and brave (or crazy!) people run with them! If you’re running\, you’re expected to wear white with red scarves. And if you’re spectating\, it’s best to keep a safe distance and watch from the balconies above. The bull run tradition is hundreds of years old\, but it is as exciting as ever. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before. The San Fermin Festival runs from July 6-14\, and the bull runs happen each morning from July 7-14.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/running-of-the-bulls/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
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SUMMARY:Tangomarkkinat
DESCRIPTION:Tangomarkkinat is a festival of non-stop dancing. In fact\, it’s the world’s oldest tango festival. It began in 1985 and has taken place ever since in Seinäjoki\, Finland. It takes place from July 8 to July 12. There are competitions to find the tango king and queen.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/tangomarkkinat/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
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SUMMARY:Naadam
DESCRIPTION:Naadam is Mongolia’s national festival. It’s a competition celebrating strength\, endurance\, and tradition. Entire cities and towns shut down for days at a time so that people can gather to watch. There’s “Three Manly Games\,” which include wrestling\, long-distance horse racing\, and archery. It’s all paying homage to how Mongolians historically survived and defended their land. This year\, Naadam runs from July 11-15\, with the most iconic competitions unfolding during the first three days.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/naadam/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260810
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SUMMARY:Boryeong Mud Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to get gloriously filthy! The Boryeong Mud Festival is a muddy party on Daecheon Beach in Boryeong\, South Korea. It’s about two weeks of slipping\, sliding\, wrestling\, and laughing in mineral-rich mud surrounded by ocean views. It’s part beach party\, part music festival\, and all fun and games. You’ll find mud pools\, mud slides\, mud wrestling arenas for those feeling up for a challenge\, beauty and wellness mud zones\, and live music shows. It’s fun for everyone of all ages! \nThis year\, the Boryeong Mud Festival takes place from July 24 to August 9.  
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/boryeong-mud-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
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SUMMARY:Belly Button Festival
DESCRIPTION:If you’re into body paint\, you’ll love the quirky festival of Hokkai Heso Matsuri. Furano City is located in the geographical navel\, so to speak\, of Hokkaido\, Japan. Therefore\, it only makes sense that people would create a festival where they would paint giant faces on their bellies. This festival takes place each year on July 28-29\, and Furano’s downtown area becomes a mecca for live music\, dancing\, food stalls\, and community events. It’s absurd in the best way.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/belly-button-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Fringe Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Edinburgh Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival. It lasts for three weeks in August\, and it turns the entirety of Edinburgh into a stage for the performing arts. Every pub\, theater\, and street corner is taken over by comedians\, singers\, poets\, circus acts\, and more. In 2026\, the Fringe starts on Friday\, August 7\, and ends on Monday\, August 31. We love this festival because you never know what you’ll encounter just around the corner. It feels like you’re a part of live theater everywhere you turn.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/edinburgh-fringe-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
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SUMMARY:La Tomatina
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to paint the town red! With tomatoes that is! La Tomatina turns a sleepy Spanish town into a red battlefield. The town of Buñol\, located near Valencia\, holds the largest food fight in the world. People gather from all around the world to throw tomatoes at each other in the middle of the streets. It’s equal parts fun and chaotic. This year\, La Tomatina takes place on Wednesday\, August 26th. It always takes place on the last Wednesday in August. Tens of thousands of people gather each year for about an hour of food-throwing fun. There’s also music\, parades\, and a greasy pole climb. The tomato throwing can’t commence until someone has climbed the pole and taken a ham from the top. Proper tomato-throwing etiquette dictates that people should squash the tomato before throwing it to keep it from hurting others. Goggles are also strongly encouraged. No one wants acidic tomato juice in their eyes!
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/la-tomatina/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260830
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SUMMARY:Air Guitar World Championships
DESCRIPTION:Some might not consider air guitar playing to be much of a skill. But in Finland\, it’s worthy of a full-on competition. This year in Oulu\, Finland\, you can watch people compete from August 26 to August 29. It’s an epic and joyous experience. Even though there are no real instruments\, there’s no lack of rock and roll spirit. The contestants are judged on their stage presence\, creativity\, and “airness\,” whatever that is!
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/air-guitar-world-championships/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908
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SUMMARY:Burning Man
DESCRIPTION:Burning Man takes over the Nevada desert each summer. This ginormous music festival/desert party brings tens of thousands of people to the desert to live communally and enjoy music\, workshops\, and more. It all leads up to the burning of “the Man” at the end of the week. Burning Man is all about participation over spectatorship. And this year\, you can participate in the fun and chaos from August 30 to September 7 in Black Rock City\, Nevada.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/burning-man/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261004T170000
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest
DESCRIPTION:This is one unique event we’re sure you’ve heard of. But this celebration isn’t just about beer and girdles. Tens of thousands of people gather from all over the world to partake in Bavarian traditions. It began in 1810 as a wedding celebration and has evolved into the world’s largest folk festival. It’s a mix of music\, pageantry\, rides\, and camaraderie. And okay\, yes\, there’s also a lot of drinking beer and eating pretzels! This year\, Oktoberfest begins on Saturday\, September 19\, and ends on Sunday\, October 4. We recommend popping in and out of tents to see which vibe fits you best. Some tents are rowdier while others are more traditional!
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/oktoberfest/
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SUMMARY:Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:This is the world’s largest hot air balloon festival. More than 500 balloons take flight\, and it’s the most magnificent view to behold. In 2026\, it’s scheduled from October 3 to October 11 at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque\, New Mexico.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/balloon-fiesta/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
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SUMMARY:Tiramisù World Cup
DESCRIPTION:If you have a sweet tooth\, we know you’ll love this one. The Tiramisù World Cup is an annual competition to see whose tiramisù reigns supreme. Amateur tiramisù makers from all around the world battle it out in Treviso\, Italy. This year\, the event takes place from October 9 to October 11. The first two days are the prelim selections\, and the semifinals and grand finale take place on October 11. Contestants compete to see not only who can make the best classic tiramisù\, but also the best creative twist. And the best part? You can sign up to be a judge. And judging = free tiramisù. All you have to do is take a 15-question quiz on the official website to be considered for a judge role. The date to take the quiz will be announced later this summer.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/tiramisu-world-cup/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
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SUMMARY:Naha Tug-of-War
DESCRIPTION:You haven’t done a tug-of-war until you’ve stood side-by-side with thousands of people pulling on a rope the length of a football field. The Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival takes place in Naha\, Okinawa\, Japan\, and it’s a centuries-old tradition. This year\, the festival runs from October 11-13\, with the main tug occurring on October 12th. The actual tug itself doesn’t last too long\, but the celebration carries on for longer with parades and a giant street party.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/naha-tug-of-war/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
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SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos
DESCRIPTION:Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) isn’t meant to be spooky or sad. It’s a celebration of life and the memory of those we’ve lost. In Mexico\, families gather to honor their deceased loved ones with ofrendas (altars). On these ofrendas\, you’ll find candles\, photos\, flowers\, sugar skulls\, and the loved ones’ favorite foods. Nearby\, the streets will be filled with parades\, music\, and\, of course\, beautiful and elaborate costumes. The festival takes place from November 1-2. Mexico City\, Oaxaca\, and Pátzcuaro are the most famous hubs.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTSTAMP:20260605T201050
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SUMMARY:Yi Peng Lantern Festival
DESCRIPTION:This is a Buddhist festival of lights in northern Thailand where the night sky fills with hundreds to thousands of paper sky lanterns known as khom loi. Everyone can get in on the action and send up a lantern. Releasing a lantern is believed to rid you of misfortune and invite good luck into your life. It’s paired with the Loy Krathong tradition of sending decorated baskets along the river to let go of the past. These celebrations are tied to the full moon in November\, which means this year it takes place from November 24-25. It’s important to note that in recent years\, Chiang Mai has restricted the release of sky lanterns. So these mass releases now take place in specifically designated zones outside of the city.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/yi-peng-lantern-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260605T201050
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SUMMARY:Monkey Buffet Festival
DESCRIPTION:The last Sunday of November is the annual Monkey Buffet Festival. This event in Lopburi\, Thailand\, celebrates the local macaque monkeys for bringing tourists to the area. It’s basically a giant feast left out for the monkeys. Picture giant tables filled to the brim with fruit\, veggies\, and desserts in front of the local temples. It’s an absolute frenzy as the monkeys tear into the food. There are often cultural performances and street food for humans to get in on the action\, too. You can experience this on November 29. 
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/monkey-buffet-festival/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261206
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SUMMARY:Krampusnacht
DESCRIPTION:Krampusnacht is a bit of a spooky event! On the evening of December 5th in Austria\, Germany\, and other areas of the Alps\, a horned demon that resembles a goat takes to the streets. He’s believed to be Krampus\, a terrifying companion of Saint Nicholas. Unlike his happier counterpart\, he does not come bearing presents. Instead\, he punishes the naughty and drags chains\, bells\, and fire through the town. Locals dress up in strange masks and costumes while parading through the streets and pulling pranks on people. This event is the biggest in the towns of Salzburg\, Innsbruck\, and Munich.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/krampusnacht/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102
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SUMMARY:Hogmanay
DESCRIPTION:Hogmanay takes place in Scotland\, and is their New Year’s celebration. It’s rooted in Viking and pagan traditions\, and emphasizes a cleansing before ringing in the new year. The most famous tradition is the Torchlight Procession\, where thousands gather carrying flaming torches through the city\, followed by a fireworks show and the singing of Auld Lang Syne. The celebration unfolds from December 29 to January 1.
URL:https://traveltheunexpected.com/event/hogmanay/
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