Summer Festival around the World

Summer is just around the corner, and who doesn't love those sunny days filled with good vibes and endless lemonade. It's my favourite season no doubt. There’s something just about summer, the energy and the warmth it hits differently. So today I will be sharing a list of unique summer festivals celebrated around the world. After reading these, you might just want to book your flight by the end of the blog.

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Festa Junina 

📍 Brazil

Festa Junina, the most loved festival by Brazilians across the country. The joyful festival is celebrated during the month of June nationwide. Festa Junina is also known as festas de Sao Joao or June Festival. The Festa Juiana festival is all about colourful costumes, lively music and traditional delicacies. The Brazilian harvest festival marks the end of the rainy season and the start of harvest.

When is Festa Junina?

1st June to 30th June 2025

Vibe: Rustic, Colorful, Energetic, 

La Tomatina

📍Spain

La Tomatina or Tomato Battle, a very famous Spanish festival that takes place on the last Wednesday of August in Bunol, Valencia (Spain). A festival where people throw tomatoes at each other. It is a one hour long tomato war that leaves the whole town dripping in red pulp. The strange fact of this festival is, it started by accident in 1945 a street fight that ended in tomato fight in a local market street. The locals loved it and made it into a yearly tradition. While you are here, don’t miss out on the other amazing things to do in Valencia.

When is La Tomatina?

27th August Wednesday, 2025.

Vibe: Wild, Messy, Chaotic

The Taste of Chicago

📍Chicago, USA

The Taste of Chicago is the world’s largest food festival, and also the largest festival in Chicago. Since 1980 the people of Chicago wholeheartedly celebrate this event every year. The festival is all about Celebrating Chicago's culinary scene. In 2024 a total of 1 million people attended these amazing events. A must visit festival for all the food lovers out there. Lots more amazing things to do in the USA, handpicked for you.

When is Taste of Chicago?

September 5th and 7th 2025 from 11:00am to 9:00pm

Vibes: Delicious bites, family-friendly fun

Gion Matsuri 

📍Japan

Gion Matsuri is an annual festival held in the month of July. The entire city of Kyoto comes alive during Gion Matsuri. Gion is one of the greatest festivals of the capital. The significance of this festival is purification and pacification of diseases. During this festival events like the procession of floats (yamaboko) can be witnessed. Other amazing things to do in and around Kyoto.

When is Gion Matsuri ?

1st to 31st July 2025.

Vibes: Festival treats, Cultural depth.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 

📍Edinburgh

Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest performance art festival. Which is celebrated for 25 days in a row. In 2024 a total no of 2.6 million tickets were sold drawing artists and audiences from all over the world. Whether you are a performer or just there to watch, Edinburgh festival fringe is an absolute must visit.

When is Edinburgh Festival Fringe?

1st to 25th of August 2025

Vibe: Creative and full of surprises.

Fuji Rock Festival 

📍Japan

Fuji Rock Festival, Japan's biggest out-door music festival, it's a three day event. The speciality of these festivals is that they take place across the lush green mountains of Japan. It is hosted at the Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata Prefecture.

When is the Fuji Rock Festival?

It usually takes place around late July, this year 2025 it's from 25-27 July.

Vibe: Chill and scenic

From tomato fights to ancient rituals, these are one of a kind summer festivals around the world that are a must see for every traveler.