10 of the best festivals being held in 2020 which you must visit
All festivals are intended to bring people together and give them a good time. There are tens of thousands of festivals held every year around the world, and some cities have a festival of some kind nearly every weekend. However, some are truly better than others and should be on everyone's bucket list. Here are the 10 best festivals being held in 2020 that you must visit if you can.
Snowbombing in Mayrhofen, Austria
Not only is this a snow and winter festival, but it is also a music event. This festival includes half a dozen venues. There are concerts on massive outdoor stages and parties in the forest. Snowbombing is famous for its igloo raves.
Maastricht Art Fair, Maastricht, Netherlands
Maastricht arguably holds the world’s leading art and antiques fair every year. They present a wide array of art and host a number of art traders. Even art galleries attend. Yet you can shop silverware, jewellery and general antiques. If you can’t attend this, you can keep up with other art and antique fairs and learn some of the latest decorating trends and tricks at english-garden-antiques.co.uk.
Just for Laughs, Montreal, Canada
Just for Laughs is the world’s biggest comedy festival. It’s being held at multiple venues. There are hundreds of acts scheduled and there are spin-off events like shows and concerts. No kidding!
Albuquerque International Balloon Festival, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
The Albuquerque balloon festival spans nine days every October when the weather becomes perfect for hot air ballooning. The event is accompanied by rodeos and musical acts. And you can ride a hot air balloon at sunrise or sunset over the desert.
National Buffalo Wings Festival, Buffalo, New York
If you want to get a real taste of Americana, you should definitely check out the Buffalo Wing festival in the birth city of the wing itself, Buffalo. You’ll have the chance to try a few samples as well as check out some of the eating competitions.
The Colour Run, Orlando, Florida, United States
The Colour Run is an annual marathon in Orlando, Florida. It is often called the happiest 5K on the planet. It is a relaxed fun run where everyone is encouraged to play with paint if you aren’t splashed by watercolour while jogging. And when you’re cleaned up, you can hit Walt Disney World or head to one of Florida’s beaches.
Parklife, Manchester, England
Manchester is famous for its music. They have created an amazing music festival that captures that history. Yet the event is small enough to feel intimate and exclusive. On the other hand, it is always big enough to attract huge acts.
La Tomatina, Valencia, Spain
La Tomatina sounds exactly like what it is, a festival dedicated to tomatoes. But it’s not what you’d expect. As a matter of fact, it is probably the single largest organised food fight in the world, and you’ll get the chance to engage in close-quarters culinary combat in one or many of the special “Tomatina” zones peppered around the city.
Comic-Con, San Diego, California, United States
Comic-Con was one of the first comic book fan conventions in the world. Comic-Con started in 1970. It has become an iconic event and one of the largest comic book conventions in the world. It now attracts people from around the world and hosts more than seven hundred events from movies to book signings to talks.
The Fuji Rock Festival, Niigata, Japan
The Fuji Rock Festival is a three-day rock festival held near Mount Fuji. It is the largest music festival in Japan. It hosts more than two hundred Japanese and international acts. Better yet, it is a ninety-minute train ride from Tokyo, so you can visit that world-class city before and after hitting the rock concert. And you could enjoy nature walks in the Japanese mountains while you’re in the area.
Conclusion
We’ve shared a variety of unique festivals and events around the world going on in 2020. There is something for everyone, no matter your interests or where you live.
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