{"id":5882,"date":"2026-05-19T15:54:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swantour.com\/blogs\/?p=5882"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T10:24:31","slug":"top-10-biggest-festivals-in-the-world-you-must-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swantour.com\/blogs\/top-10-biggest-festivals-in-the-world-you-must-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Biggest Festivals in the World You Must Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year, millions of people travel across continents not for beaches or monuments, but for a festival. One that fills the streets, stirs every sense, and stays in your memory long after you return. The famous festivals around the world carry centuries of culture, food, and human connection. If you have ever watched a festival video and felt that pull, this guide is for you. We have covered all 10 with dates, locations, and what to expect.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are the Top 10 Biggest Festivals in the World?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Festival<\/b><\/td>\nCountry<\/b><\/td>\nWhen<\/b><\/td>\nFootfall<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rio Carnival<\/b><\/td>\nBrazil<\/span><\/td>\nFeb\u2013Mar<\/span><\/td>\n2 million+ per day<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oktoberfest<\/b><\/td>\nGermany<\/span><\/td>\nSep\u2013Oct<\/span><\/td>\n6\u20137 million<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diwali<\/b><\/td>\nIndia<\/span><\/td>\nOct\u2013Nov<\/span><\/td>\n1 billion+ observers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Holi<\/b><\/td>\nIndia<\/span><\/td>\nMarch<\/span><\/td>\nPan-India + global<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La Tomatina<\/b><\/td>\nSpain<\/span><\/td>\nLast Wed of August<\/span><\/td>\n20,000 (capped)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venice Carnival<\/b><\/td>\nItaly<\/span><\/td>\nFebruary<\/span><\/td>\n3 million+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Songkran<\/b><\/td>\nThailand<\/span><\/td>\n13\u201315 April<\/span><\/td>\nMillions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chinese New Year<\/b><\/td>\nGlobal<\/span><\/td>\nJan\u2013Feb<\/span><\/td>\n3 billion trips<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cherry Blossom Festival<\/b><\/td>\nJapan<\/span><\/td>\nMar\u2013Apr<\/span><\/td>\nNationwide<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Notting Hill Carnival<\/b><\/td>\nUK<\/span><\/td>\nAug Bank Holiday<\/span><\/td>\n1 million+<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Which famous festivals around the world draw the most visitors?<\/b><\/h3>\n