USA Festivals

Renaissance faires occupy a unique space in the American festival calendar. They are simultaneously historical re-enactment, theatre, craft market, food festival, and community gathering — and the communities that have built up around the best of them are among the most devoted and creatively engaged audiences of any event type in the country. The American...

Everything you need to bring to Coachella and nothing you do not. The complete packing list covering desert survival essentials, outfit planning, the clear bag policy, camping gear, and the things first-timers always wish they had packed.

The complete guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest — what to expect at one of the greatest music and food events in the world, what to eat, how to navigate the fairgrounds, and how to make the most of your first visit.

From the Diwali Festival of Lights in Houston to Carnaval Miami, the Dragon Boat Festival in Philadelphia, and Native American powwows across the country, here are the best cultural festivals in the USA celebrating the world's traditions.

From country music festivals in Tennessee to jazz festivals in New Orleans and EDM weekenders in the California desert, here are the best music festivals in the USA organised by genre so you can find the right one for your taste.

From the Ice Castles installations across the Mountain West to the St. Paul Winter Carnival and snow sculpture championships in Colorado, here are the best winter festivals in the USA by region.

From Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania to Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans and Ice Castles across the Mountain West, here are the best holiday light festivals in the USA and what makes each one worth attending.

From world-class Creole food at the New Orleans Jazz Fest to barbecue championships in Kentucky and the biggest food fair in the Midwest, here are the best food festivals in the USA and what makes each one worth attending.

From the New York City Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival to egg hunts, spring festivals, and community celebrations, here are the best Easter events in the USA by region.

Everything first-time Burning Man attendees need to know — from what the festival actually is and how to survive the Black Rock Desert, to what to pack, what to wear, and how to get the most out of your first burn.