Destination photographFrance · Food & wine
Sarlat-la-Canéda
Fête de la Truffe
Truffle markets, cooking demonstrations and tastings.
16 Jan – 17 JanPublished
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EUROPE · 2027 / 2028
Winter escapes
Carnivals, Christmas markets and firelit traditions to brighten the colder months.
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Spain · Local tradition
San Sebastián
Tamborrada
Costumed drumming fills the city for its patron saint celebration.
20 JanAnnual date
3 nightsFull guide ↗
United Kingdom · Fire & spectacle
Lerwick, Shetland
Up Helly Aa
Torchlit procession and ceremonial burning of a Viking galley.
26 JanPublished
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Italy · Carnival
Venice
Carnevale di Venezia
Elaborate masks and costumes in canalside streets and squares.
23 Jan – 9 FebPublished
3 nightsFull guide ↗
Italy · Carnival
Viareggio / Lucca
Carnevale di Viareggio
Enormous moving papier-mâché floats with satirical characters.
30 Jan – 20 FebPublished
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Croatia · Historic & religious
Dubrovnik
Festivity of Saint Blaise
Banners, traditional dress and a procession through the old city.
2 Feb – 3 FebAnnual date
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Slovenia · Carnival
Ptuj
Kurentovanje
Shaggy, bell-wearing Kurent figures and folklore parades.
3 Feb – 9 FebPublished
3 nightsFull guide ↗
Hungary · Carnival & fire
Mohács / Pécs
Busójárás
Horned wooden masks, sheepskin costumes and winter-ending bonfires.
4 Feb – 9 FebRule-based estimate
4 nightsFull guide ↗
Italy · Carnival
Ivrea
Battle of the Oranges
Historic carnival with a spectacular three-day orange battle.
7 Feb – 9 FebPublished
4 nightsFull guide ↗
France · Carnival
Nice
Carnaval de Nice
Giant floats, illuminated processions and flower battles.
9 Feb – 28 FebPublished
3 nightsFull guide ↗
France · Carnival & flowers
Menton
Fête du Citron
Huge sculptures and parade floats decorated with citrus fruit.
13 Feb – 28 FebPublished
3 nightsFull guide ↗
Switzerland · Carnival
Basel
Basler Fasnacht
Lanterns, masked bands and a citywide carnival beginning at 4am.
15 Feb – 17 FebPublished
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Destination photographFrance · Food & wine
Beaujeu / Beaujolais
Les Sarmentelles / Beaujolais Nouveau
Wine tastings, celebrations and the midnight release of the new vintage.
17 Nov – 18 NovRule-based estimate
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France · Seasonal tradition
Strasbourg / Colmar
Christmas markets
Traditional Christmas stalls and illuminated historic streets.
Late November–December; dates pendingWindow only
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Austria · Masks & winter tradition
Salzburg
Krampus runs
Horned masked figures parade through the Advent streets.
Early December; run dates pendingWindow only
3 nightsFull guide ↗
France · Light & art
Lyon
Fête des Lumières
Buildings and public spaces become large-scale light artworks.
Around 8 December; dates pendingWindow only
3 nightsFull guide ↗
United Kingdom · Fireworks & celebration
Edinburgh
Hogmanay
New Year street celebrations and fireworks in the historic centre.
31 DecAnnual date
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Portugal · Fireworks & celebration
Funchal, Madeira
New Year fireworks
Fireworks around the bay and hills welcome the New Year.
31 DecAnnual date
4 nightsFull guide ↗
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