If you think that 2018 is already a bit dull, this list is going to change both your mind and life! 2018 is actually full of spectacular festivals and events that will make you fly all over the world every month.
Many countries will hold extraordinary events, gathering people from all races and beliefs and filling their hearts with colors, music, and unique adventures.
If you are yearning for some fun, laughs, and joy to have an unforgettable year, then you don’t want to miss not one event on this list!
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#1 – January: Harbin Ice Festival
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In Northern China, Harbin holds the world’s biggest snow sculpture festival throughout the whole month of January. Due to the city’s perfect weather and location, hundreds of people travel from everywhere to witness this unique event.
For a better experience, people advise attending the event early and preferably during daylight to avoid the overflow of crowds and appreciate the ice creations properly. Also, they advise grabbing a beer or two to beat the cold!
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#2 – February: Winter Olympic Games
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South Korea is hosting the Winter Olympic Games this year in PyeongChang, introducing young athletes competing in exciting games such as figure skating, Alpine skiing, and Ice Hockey.
The games will start with an opening ceremony on February 9th and end with a closing ceremony on February 25th. The city is offering its visitors a wonderful chance to experience winter games as well, making this event much more exciting and interesting.
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#3 – March: Holi Moo festival
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India knows how to celebrate spring harvest season as well as the victory of good over evil by arranging the most epic festival in the world. On March 2, Delhi holds the Holi Moo festival where people throw colorful powders and water on each other while dancing and partying all day.
The festival provides wide and organized spaces with performers, sparkling water, and bags of colorful powders for everyone to experience one of the greatest joys of life. And in case you are out of energy, the city offers many food options that you will find all around the celebration space.
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#4 – April: Songkran Chiang Mai
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Now it is possible to celebrate the New Year in April too! Thailand organizes the weekend of joy by celebrating the Thai New Year, also known as the water festival. It starts on April 13 and lasts until April 15.
This festival represents the positive blessings to wash away all the bad luck and sins of the previous year by visiting temples, offering food to Buddhist monks and pouring water on Buddha statues.
Then, tourists and locals celebrate the rest of the weekend by throwing water at each other. You can attend this festival in any Thai region and also in Laos, Burma, and Cambodia.
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#5 – May: New Orleans Jazz Festival
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New Orleans satisfies our art-side every year by holding the famous Jazz & Heritage Festival. But this year is more special because it marks the city’s tercentennial! The festival starts on April 27th and ends on May 6th.
This festival encourages and promotes music, culture, and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana featuring great musicians and artists, this year you can witness the greatness of Stevie Wonder, Aerosmith, Snoop Dogg, and many more.
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#6 – June: White Nights Festival
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Summer is here and so is the greatest music festival! Russia Organizes the White Nights Festival to celebrate the warm weather with many ballets and Opera performances at the world-famous Mariinsky Ballet and Opera Theatre.
Also, St. Petersburg celebrates the graduation season by hosting The Scarlet Sails that has been repeated since the 1950’s. You can ride a private boat on the Neva River and enjoy the fireworks to avoid the crowds and also, to have the most spectacular view of all time.
This festival runs from the last week of May to early June which is a great way to start summer 2018.
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#7 – July: Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival
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If you have not been to Malaysia before, then this festival is a great reason to book your ticket immediately! In the middle of the island, The Rainforest World Music Festival is a bucket-list festival for anyone who enjoys art and music.
It gathers great musicians from all over the world to create an unforgettable experience. This festival lasts for three days (July 13 to 15), you can also enjoy many activities like hiking and watching Dolphins, crocodiles, and fireflies.
And if you are interested to know more about the island’s history and culture, you can visit the award-winning museum and The Sarawak Cultural Village at the foot of the legendary Mt. Santubong.
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#8 – August: SailWeek Croatia
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It is not for a ‘week’ or a ‘weekend’ anymore; the Sailweek Croatia stays the whole summer season now. Free your schedule and head to Greece to enjoy one of the greatest summer activities by sailing and partying all together in the heart of the islands.
You can choose to party, sail, and enjoy life to the fullest or you can discover the islands in a unique and unforgettable way and experience a perfect mixture of socializing and relaxation with a drink in hand sharing a few laughs.
You may also want to travel at the end of August to avoid the young crowds going back to school.
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#9 – September: Oktoberfest
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In 2017, this festival welcomed huge crowds of more than seven million people. Visiting Munich is magnificent at this time of year and attending Oktoberfest that is all about beer. Oktoberfest starts on September 22 and ends on October 6th.
So hurry and make your beer tent reservation to avoid potential issues and be a part of the 7 million liters of beer that is consumed every year! In case you are not interested to travel all the way to Germany, Oktoberfest celebrations take place in the United States and Canada as well.
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#10 – October: Sculptures by the Sea
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That’s right! Sydney holds the Bondi Beach’s famous art exhibition and it’s a free-entry public art installation that aims to show and promote over one-hundred local and international artists and their magnificent sculptures.
The sculptures will be spreading out from Scenic Bondi beach all the way to Tamarama beach coastal walk from October 18th to November 4th. The weather will be warming up in Sydney so make sure to grab a bathing suit, just in case!
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#11 – November: Day of the Dead
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Mexico celebrates those who passed away and honors their souls by creating a magnificent festival all over the country. On November 1-2, Locals visit cemeteries and build private Altars containing their favorite food and drinks to encourage the souls to visit.
Cemeteries can be very scary to most people but this celebration is full of colors and decorations that will make you appreciate life and honor those who passed away. You will witness multiple art forms as well, from listening to fun and touching poems to singing performances.
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#12 – December: Art Basel Miami Beach
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Finish your year by cleansing your eyes and heart with breathtaking artworks. Art Basel’s Miami Beach brings paintings, sculptures, photographs, films and more from all over the world to create one of the greatest Art exhibitions in the world.
Throughout the city, you will also witness public art installations and stylish parties to add a little more flavor to your vacation. You will also have interactions with all artists during your visit and get to learn so much about their work.
This will give you the inspiration you need for the New Year. Art Basel Miami Beach will take place from December 6th to 9th this year. See you there!
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