Events in July 2026
17 events
Gion Matsuri: Kyoto's Month-Long Festival of Floats and Tradition
Gion Matsuri 2026 runs throughout July in Kyoto โ Japan's most iconic festival featuring towering yamaboko float processions, lantern-lit evening celebrations, and a thousand years of living tradition.
Taiwan International Balloon Festival 2026
Experience Asia's largest hot air balloon festival at Luye Highland, Taitung. Enjoy balloon rides, night glow shows, and shaped balloons from July to August 2026.
Calgary Stampede 2026: The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
Calgary Stampede 2026 runs July 4-13 โ ten days of world-class rodeo, chuckwagon races, free pancake breakfasts, and Western heritage celebrations in Alberta, Canada.
Fourth of July 2026: America's Independence Day Celebrations Coast to Coast
Fourth of July 2026 brings fireworks, parades, and patriotic festivities across America โ from Macy's spectacular over the East River to the National Mall in Washington, DC.
San Fermรญn 2026: Running with the Bulls in Pamplona
San Fermรญn 2026 runs July 6-14 in Pamplona, Spain โ the legendary festival of bull running, all-night celebrations, and centuries of Navarrese tradition immortalized by Hemingway.
Wimbledon 2026: The Championships at the All England Club
Wimbledon 2026 runs July 6-19 โ the world's oldest and most prestigious tennis Grand Slam returns to the All England Club with two weeks of world-class tennis, strawberries and cream, and the iconic Queue.
Tanabata 2026: Japan's Enchanting Star Festival
Tanabata, the Star Festival, celebrates the once-a-year reunion of star-crossed lovers across the Milky Way. Discover where and when to experience this romantic Japanese tradition in 2026.
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2026: Australia's Premier Aboriginal Art Event
Experience the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2026 (Jul 9-12). Discover Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, dance, and cultural performances in tropical Queensland.
Singapore Food Festival 2026
Experience the Singapore Food Festival 2026 (Jul 10-26). Discover hawker heritage, chef demos, food trails, and cooking workshops across the Lion City.
Bastille Day 2026: France's National Celebration of Liberty
July 14 marks France's most important national holiday โ a day of military parades, spectacular fireworks at the Eiffel Tower, and the uniquely French tradition of fire station dance parties.
Hong Kong Book Fair 2026: Asia's Largest Literary Gathering
The Hong Kong Book Fair 2026 runs July 15-21 at the Convention and Exhibition Centre โ Asia's biggest book fair with 600+ exhibitors, massive discounts, author talks, and iconic late-night shopping.
Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: India's Grand Chariot Festival in Puri
Experience Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 in Puri, Odisha. Witness massive wooden chariots pulled by thousands of devotees in this 9-day Hindu pilgrimage festival.
Boryeong Mud Festival 2026: Korea's Muddiest Summer Party
The Boryeong Mud Festival 2026 runs July 17-26 at Daecheon Beach โ Korea's wildest summer event features mud wrestling, mega slides, K-pop concerts, and 2-3 million revelers getting gloriously dirty.
Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival 2026
Experience the stunning Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival in July 2026. Giant wax sculptures, Buddhist traditions, and vibrant parades mark the start of Buddhist Lent.
Japan's Hanabi Season 2026: A Field Guide to Summer Fireworks
Where to watch fireworks in Japan summer 2026 โ from Sumida River to rural Tohoku, with honest logistics, crowd strategies, and the festivals worth traveling for.
Hohaiyan Rock Festival 2026: Taiwan's Ultimate Beach Music Experience
Experience the Hohaiyan Rock Festival at Fulong Beach in July 2026. Two days of indie and rock music against the Pacific Ocean. Your complete guide.
Asahna Bucha Day 2026: Thailand's Sacred Buddhist Holiday
Experience Asahna Bucha Day 2026 in Thailand on July 29. Witness candlelit temple processions, serene ceremonies, and one of Buddhism's most important holidays.