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Oktoberfest
Munich, Germany
Munich's world-famous beer festival on the Theresienwiese, held each autumn.
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Strasbourg Christmas Market
Strasbourg, France
One of Europe's oldest and most famous Christmas markets.
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A huge August arts festival that turns the city into a stage.
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Fallas Festival
Valencia, Spain
Valencia's March festival of giant satirical sculptures, fireworks and a final night of fire.
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Montreux Jazz Festival
Montreux, Switzerland
A famous summer music festival on the shore of Lake Geneva.
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Nuremberg Christmas Market
Nuremberg, Germany
One of Germany's most famous Christmas markets, with a long tradition and gingerbread.
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Palio di Siena
Siena, Italy
Siena's twice-yearly horse race between neighbourhoods.
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Braderie de Lille
Lille, France
Huge flea market that takes over Lille in early September.
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Festival d'Avignon
Avignon, France
Major theatre festival that takes over the city every July.
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La Tomatina
Valencia, Spain
A giant tomato fight held in the town of Bunol every late summer.
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San Fermin Festival
Spain
Pamplona's July festival, best known for the running of the bulls through the old town.
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Santa Cruz Carnival
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
One of the world's great carnivals, with parades, costumes and street parties every winter.
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Savonlinna Opera Festival
Savonlinna, Finland
A summer opera festival staged in the courtyard of Olavinlinna Castle, held each July.
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Song Festival Grounds
Tallinn, Estonia
A huge open-air amphitheatre where Estonia's traditional song festival takes place.
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Venice Carnival
Venice, Italy
The pre-Lent festival where Venetians wear elaborate masks and costumes.