Arts festivals
The world's best Arts festivals — where and when to go.
Animafest Zagreb
World festival of animated film.
Sapporo Snow
Colossal, breathtaking snow and ice sculptures.
Modern Art Week
São Paulo's Municipal Theater pulses with creative energy during Modern Art Week, a vibrant celebration of contemporary art that transforms the city's cultural heart.
Merlinka Festival
LGBT film festival in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro.
Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, is a globally renowned celebration of cinematic art that draws film enthusiasts and industry leaders from across the world.
Cabourg Film Festival
This annual film celebration in Cabourg, France, draws cinema lovers to its charming seaside town.
Balloon Fiesta
Hundreds of hot-air balloons fill the dawn sky over New Mexico.
Vivid Sydney
The harbour and Opera House transformed by light and projection.
Harbin Ice & Snow
A whole city of illuminated ice palaces in deep winter.
Cannes Film Festival
The most glamorous week in world cinema.
Valladolid International Film Festival
Valladolid International Film Festival is a arts festival in Spain.
59th Berlin International Film Festival
59th Berlin International Film Festival is a arts festival in Germany.
Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival
Harbin transforms its winter landscape into a breathtaking canvas of light and ice, showcasing extraordinary sculptures that tell stories through frozen art.
Burning Man
A temporary city of radical art that vanishes without a trace.
São Paulo International Film Festival
São Paulo, Brazil hosts one of Latin America's most vibrant international film festivals, where cinematic artistry pulses through the city's streets.
Pordenone Silent Film Festival
Step into the enchanting world of silent cinema at Pordenone, Italy's renowned festival.
Stockholm International Film Festival
Experience the vibrant cinematic energy of Stockholm as this international film festival unfolds.
Shanghai International Film Festival
Shanghai's vibrant arts scene pulses with life during this prestigious film festival, showcasing global cinema in a city known for its creative energy.
One World Film Festival
Film festival.
Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival
Barcelona, Spain, hosts the International Erotic Film Festival, a distinctive arts event that showcases films exploring intimate human experiences with artistic vision.
Reykjavík International Film Festival
International film festival held annually in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.
Bogota International Film Festival
Bogotá, Colombia hosts a vibrant international film festival celebrating cinematic art through diverse screenings and lively discussions.
Tokyo International Film Festival
Discover the captivating world of international cinema at Tokyo's renowned film festival, where the city's vibrant streets come alive with the art of moving images.
Warsaw International Film Festival
Experience the vibrant creative energy of Warsaw as the city comes alive with the international film community at this prestigious arts festival.
New Zealand International Film Festival
Annual film festival in New Zealand.
Reggae Film Festival
Annual event in Kingston, Jamaica.
Sitges Film Festival
Sitges Film Festival transforms this coastal Spanish town into a vibrant hub for cinematic art and dialogue.
International Film Festival of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram hosts the vibrant International Film Festival of Kerala, a renowned arts gathering where cinema shines with global talent.
Cairo International Film Festival
Experience the vibrant energy of Cairo's cultural heart at the Cairo International Film Festival, where the historic Cairo Opera House becomes a stage for global storytelling.
Morelia International Film Festival
Morelia, Mexico, pulses with the electric spirit of the Morelia International Film Festival, a renowned event that showcases the art of cinema from around the world.
Bergen International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Bergen, Norway.
The International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography Camerimage
Experience Łódź's vibrant cinematic spirit at Camerimage, where the art of moving images takes center stage.
Reykjavik International Film Festival
Film festival in Reykjavík, Iceland since 1978.
Festroia International Film Festival
Setúbal's Festroia International Film Festival transforms the city into a vibrant stage for cinematic magic, showcasing diverse global stories and innovative filmmaking.
Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
Bucheon, South Korea hosts this vibrant arts festival celebrating extraordinary cinematic storytelling through sci-fi, fantasy, and horror films.
Cannes Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Cannes, France.
Cartagena Film Festival
Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Cartagena, Colombia as the Cartagena Film Festival unfolds, showcasing captivating cinematic art that resonates with local and international talent.
Guadalajara International Film Festival
Guadalajara's vibrant international film festival transforms the city into a living stage for cinematic magic.
FEST International Film Festival
Annual film festival in Belgrade, Serbia.
Küstendorf Film and Music Festival
Annual festival in Serbia.
Motovun Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Motovun, Croatia.
Edinburgh Fringe
The world's largest arts festival — thousands of shows across a whole city.
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Annecy, France, comes alive with the vibrant energy of the world's most prestigious animation film festival.
Hanoi International Film Festival
Hanoi's vibrant International Film Festival transforms the city into a dynamic stage for global cinematic storytelling.
Amsterdam dance event
Amsterdam dance event is a arts festival in Netherlands.
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Rotterdam hosts a vibrant celebration of global cinema each year, drawing film enthusiasts from around the world.
New Horizons Film Festival
Wrocław's New Horizons Film Festival invites film lovers to experience stories that resonate across cultures and time.
Alpinale Short Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Nenzing, Austria.
Netherlands Film Festival
Utrecht, Netherlands hosts a vibrant international film festival where cinematic art takes center stage.
Norwegian International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Haugesund, Norway.
Stockfish Film Festival
Film festival.
Jihlava International Documentary Film Festival
Annual Czech festival of creative documentary films.
Busan International Film Festival
The Busan International Film Festival in Busan City, South Korea, is a prestigious global gathering that celebrates cinematic artistry and innovation.
Taormina Film Fest
Taormina Film Fest is a arts festival in Italy.
Lund International Fantastic Film Festival
Lund's International Fantastic Film Festival invites you to experience cinematic magic where sci-fi, fantasy, and the extraordinary come alive on screen.
Vienna International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Vienna, Austria.
WORD Christchurch
Literary festival in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Venice Film Festival
Venice Film Festival is a arts festival in Italy.
Pula Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Pula, Croatia (1954–).
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Mar del Plata's vibrant film festival showcases international cinema in a city where the ocean meets the city's energy.
San Sebastián International Film Festival
San Sebastián's vibrant international film festival transforms the coastal city into a living stage for cinematic art.
Tromsø International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Tromsø, Norway.
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Thessaloniki comes alive with the vibrant energy of the International Film Festival, showcasing captivating international films that spark global conversations.
Munich International Film Festival
Munich's vibrant international film festival showcases a diverse global cinema landscape within the city's historic streets.
Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin's vibrant film scene comes alive annually at this prestigious international event, showcasing global talent and innovative storytelling.
Gothenburg Film Festival
Gothenburg Film Festival celebrates cinematic artistry with a vibrant mix of international films and local creativity.
Melilla Film Week
Melilla Film Week invites you to experience cinematic magic in this vibrant Spanish coastal city.
Berlin International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Berlin, Germany.
Venice Film Festival
Annual Film Festival held in Venice, Italy.
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain.
Bayreuth Festival
Annual music festival of Wagner operas.
Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Annecy, France.
Tokyo International Film Festival
International film festival held annually in Tokyo, Japan.
Sitges Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Sitges, Spain.
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Annual film festival held in the Netherlands.
Rome Film Festival
Film festival that takes place in Rome, Italy.
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
Film festival.
Valladolid International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Valladolid, Spain.
Directors' Fortnight
Independent section held in parallel to the Cannes Film Festival.
Munich International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Munich, Germany.
Deauville American Film Festival
Film festival in Deauville, Normandy, France.
Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Clermont-Ferrand, Frankreich.
Barcelona International Erotic Film Festival
Film festival.
59th Berlin International Film Festival
2009 film festival edition.
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
Music festival.
Torino Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Turin, Italy.
Oberhausen International Short Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Oberhausen, Germany.
Festival Puccini
Annual summer opera festival held in July and August to present the operas of the famous Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, held in Torre del Lago, Italy.
Netherlands Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Utrecht, Netherlands.
Gijón International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Gijón, Spain.
Critics' Week
Parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival.
Arena di Verona Festival
Opera festival in Verona, Italy.
Yokohama Film Festival
Japanese film awards ceremony.
Hiroshima International Animation Festival
Biennial Japanese festival.
Málaga Film Festival
Annual Spanish film festival.
Three Continents Festival
Film festival.
Melilla Film Week
Cinema festival held in Melilla, Spain.
Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival
Film festival in Haute-Savoie, France, from 1973 to 1993.
Rossini Opera Festival
Music festival.
Giffoni Film Festival
Annual children's film festival held in Giffoni Valle Piana, Campania, Italy.
Cabourg Film Festival
Film festival.
Courmayeur Noir Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Courmayeur, Italy.
Tokyo Filmex
International film festival held annually in Tokyo, Japan.
African Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Tarifa, Tangier or Cordoba.
White Ravens
Youth literature catalogue.
International Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelberg
Annual film festival held in Mannheim and Heidelberg, Germany.
DOK Leipzig - International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animated Film
Annual film festival held in Leipzig, Germany.
Taormina Film Fest
Film festival in Taormina, Italy.
Il Cinema Ritrovato
Festival dedicated to the rediscovery of rare and little-known films.
La Guarimba International Film Festival
Film festival in Italy.
Zinebi - Bilbao International Documentary and Short Film Festival
Film festival in Bilbao, Spain.
Chorégies d'Orange
Annual opera festival in France.
Bad Hersfelder Festspiele
Annual sommer theatre festival held in the ruins of a Romanesque abbey church in Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
Grolla d'oro
Italian film awards in several categories (1953–1981, 1989–2006).
Pordenone Silent Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Pordenone, Italy.
Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival
Film festival in Japan.
Festival Grec de Barcelona
International theatre, dance, music, & circus festival.
Cinema Jove International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Valencia, Spain.
Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema
Film festival in France.
Lumière Festival
Annual film festival held in Lyon, France.
Créteil International Women's Film Festival
Film festival.
Handel Festival
Music festival.
Munich Opera Festival
Music festival.
GoEast - Festival of Central and Eastern European Film
Annual film festival held in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Hamburg International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Hamburg, Germany.
Hof International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Hof, Germany.
Berliner Theatertreffen
Annual theatre festival in Berlin, Germany.
Milano Film Festival
Annual film festival held since 1996 in Milan, Italy.
Lovers Film Festival - Torino LGBTQI Visions
Italian LGBT+ film festival.
Festivaletteratura
Literary festival held in Mantua, Italy.
LesGaiCineMad
LGBT film festival.
Ibiza International Film Festival
Annual independent cinema festival.
Mostra de València
Film festival in Spain.
PHotoESPAÑA
Spanish photography festival (1998-).
Festival de Films Gays, Lesbiens, Bi, Trans & +++ de Paris
Film festival.
Festival international du film fantastique de Gérardmer
Film festival in France.
Cognac Festival du Film Policier
Film festival.
Cinéma du Réel
International festival of documentary films (since 1978).
Angers European First Film Festival
French film festival, annual in Angers.
Deauville Asian Film Festival
Film festival in Deauville, Normandy, France.
Angoulême Francophone Film Festival
Annual Francophone film festival.
Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels (FIPADOC)
International non-fiction film festival.
Alpe d'Huez International Comedy Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Alpe d'Huez, France.
Biarritz International Festival of Latin American Cinema
International film festival held annually in the French city of Biarritz.
ÉCU The European Independent Film festival
Film festival.
Nibelungenfestspiele Worms
Theatre festival in Germany.
Berlin International Literature Festival
Annual literary event in Berlin, Germany.
Macerata Opera
Government-run operatic body in Marche, Italy.
Napoli Teatro Festival Italia
Annual theatre festival in Naples, Italy.
Trento Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Trento, Italy.
Rainbow Reel Tokyo
International film festival for LGBT audiences.
Imagine Film Festival
Film festival.
Lleida Latin-American Film Festival
Film festival.
Cines del Sur
Spanish international film festival.
Toulouse Spanish Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Toulouse, France.
Festival de Cans
Short films festival in Cans, O Porriño.
Seville European Film Festival
Film festival in Sevilla, Spain.
Huesca International Film Festival
Annual film festival dedicated to the short film format.
Animac – Catalunya International Animation Film Festival
Film festival.
Cine por mujeres
Spanish film festival.
Paris Lesbian and Feminist Film Festival
Annual women-only film festival in Paris, France.
Amiens International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Amiens, France.
Toulouse Spanish Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Toulouse, France.
Entrevues Belfort Film Festival
Film festival.
Festival Paris Cinéma
Annual French film festival.
Rouen Nordic Film Festival
Film festival.
Marseille Festival of Documentary Film
Annual film festival held in Marseille.
Montpellier Mediterranean Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Montpellier, France.
MyFrenchFilmFestival
A arts festival in Paris, France.
Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival
Film festival.
Rossini in Wildbad
Bel canto opera festival.
Oldenburg International Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Oldenburg, Germany.
Lucas - Frankfurt International Festival for Children´s Film
Annual film festival held in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Nordic Film Days Lübeck
Annual film festival held in Lübeck, Germany.
International Random Film Festival
Film festival.
Fantafestival
Italian film festival.
Future Film Festival
Italian film festival.
Biografilm Festival
Film festival.
Salerno Film Festival
Film festival.
Udine Far East Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Udine, Italy.
Rome Independent Film Festival
Annual film festival held in Rome, Italy.
Riviera International Film Festival
Film festival.
Capri Hollywood International Film Festival
Italian film festival.
Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival
Film festival.
Okinawa International Movie Festival
Annual film festival in Japan.
CON-CAN Movie Festival
Film festival.
Osaka Asian Film Festival
Film festival.
The Notorious IBE
Dutch hip-hop and urban dance festival.
Cinekid Festival
Film festival.
Festival Oude Muziek Utrecht
The world's largest festival for music from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque.
Festival de Cine Iberoamericano de Huelva
Film festival in Spain.
San Sebastián Human Rights Film Festival
Human Rights Film Competition in San Sebastián, Spain.
Ourense Film Festival
One of the most important film festivals in Galicia.
San Sebastian Horror and Fantasy Film Festival
Film festival.
Play-Doc
International documentary film festival of Tui.
Punto de Vista International Documentary Film Festival
Film festival.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival
Film festival.
Festival Internacional de Teatro Clásico de Mérida
Spanish theatre festival.
FILMETS Badalona Film Festival
Film festival in Badalona (Spain).