With this weekend unofficially marking the end of summer, it is fitting to pay homage to the many festivals around the world that we have seen on Trend Hunter. Although most festivals are celebrated during the summer months, others occur in the cold of winter.
Most recently we’ve seen images from the Burning Man Festival in a Nevada desert. There’s a motorcycle festival, a shopping festival and even a Monkey Buffet Festival in Thailand. Let’s not forget the large selection of music and film festivals to choose from.
We can’t all be there in person to experience these festivals but luckily we can enjoy them through the posts on Trend Hunter.
25 Fantastic Festival Trends
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Paying to Volunteer
Samba Party at Rio Carnival
22
Brand Rebellion
Burning Man 2008
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Public Graffiti Parties
The Cans Film Festival
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China's Ice Festival Features Canadian Theme
Harbin Ice Festival
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Super European Motorcycle Festivals
Hamburg Harley Days
18
Webs of Steel
Land Rover Festival of Speed Sculpture
17
International Light Festival
Luminale 2008
16
Thai Thanksgiving for Primates
Monkey Buffet Festival
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Burning Man Transportation
The Dogsled
14
Festival Jeans
Diesel's Exclusive Denim for Roskilde Festival
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Choosing Soccer over Boobs
Euro 2008 Trumped Erotic Film Fest
12
Beijing Olympic Closing Ceremony
"The Grandest Carnival of Mankind"
11
Drag Queens and Masked Dogs
Venice Carnival
10
DIY Virtual Music Fest
Adidas Originals Festival
9
Dubai Shopping Festival 2008
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Art Futura
Spanish Festival of Art, Technology and Digital Culture
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Playing Instruments Made of Ice
Geilo Ice Festival
6
Robot Bartender Festivals
Roboexotica
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Modernizing Chinese Festivals
Studio Leung Printable Offerings
4
Reinventing British Beach Huts
Bathing Beauties Festival Architecture
3
Dancin' in the street
St Jerome's Laneway Festival
2
Indoor Outdoor Festivals
Rob Da Bank's UK Fests
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Spot the Bull Ad Campaign
Win Glastonbury Music Festival Tickets
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Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
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Seasonal Shopping Occasions
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Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
BookTok Travel Experiences
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Tropical Music Events
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Circular Runway Fashion Events
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Exclusive Film Festival Experiences
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Festival Vodka Brand Activations
Absolut Launched Its Heat Haus & New RTD Line at Coachella 2026
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Veganism-Celebrating Food Festivals
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Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
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Curated Film Festival Experiences
The St. Regis Toronto Offers TIFF-Inspired Food & Beverage Menus
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
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Landscaping Border Exploration Proojects
International Garden Festival Presents Stunning Projects
Summery Lip Balm Activations
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Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
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Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Smart Beer Bands
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Beer-Sponsored Beach Concerts
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Summer-Ready Fashion Pop-Ups
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Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Ice Cream-Sponsored Music Festivals
The Magnum Ice Cream Company Supports Coachella
Richly Toned Fall Apparel
The Psycho Bunny Fall 2025 Collection Boasts Florals
Fall 2025 Collection Launches
Buffalo Jeans Unveils Its Fall 2025 Collection With Fresh Staples
Curated Vintage Fashion Exhibitions
Lilly Pulitzer Debuts Lilly's Vintage Vault for Fashion Week
Summer-Inspired Japanese Snack Collections
TokyoTreat Minimart Has Launched a Special Summer Line
Immersive Seasonal Beauty Pop-Ups
This Oriflame Pop-Up is Launching in the UK This Fall
Festival Brand Activations
American Eagle Opened Its Denim Desert Activation at Stagecoach 2026
Music Experience-Focused Beer Campaigns
The Heineken House is Back for 2026 Coachella
Festival-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
RISE Festival x Lonely Ghost Partner for an Exclusive Drop
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Window-Fashion Design Brand Celebrations
TWOPAGES Curtains Hosted a Special Brand Day
Resort-Themed Retail Pop-Ups
FLANNELS The House of Summer Experience is Arriving in London
Doll-Centric Festival Experiences
Barbie Dream Fest Brings the Iconic Doll to Life for Fans
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Cannabis Holiday Promotions
Trulieve Launches Special Cannabis-Focused Events for April 20th
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Tiki-Inspired Cocktail Pop-Ups
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Free Neighbourhood Public Festivals
The Cabbagetown Festival in Toronto is Fun and Family-Friendly
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
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Earthy Summer-Ready Fashion
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Collectible Art Fairs
Unique Design x Mexico City 2026 is an International Design Fair in Mexico
Comprehensive Wellness Festivals
CityPlace West Palm Beach Hosted Its District Fit Event
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
High-Energy Spirits Festivals
MGM Resorts International Launches Drink Las Vegas
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Branded Summer Lunches
MESHKI Debuts Its Viva Resort ’25 Collection with a Soirée in St. Tropez
Festival-Inspired School Dining Programs
Chartwells K12 Has Launched Foodie Fest
Globally-Inspired Frozen Treat Promotions
The Carvel Passport to Flavor Promotion is Tasty
Summer Camp-Inspired Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Debuts Camp Ultimate, Targeting Gen Z
Luxury Travel-Ready Summer Programming
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Debuts New Offerings
Zero-Proof Festival Experiences
The Drinks with Benefits Festival Signals the Growth of the Market
Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups
SheaMoisture will Host an Immersive Toronto Pop-Up at Stackt Market
Fragrance Shopping Events
Sephora Introduced its 'Fragrance For All Event' for Last Minute Gifting
Immersive Wellness Events
FUEGO’s Soul X Science Returned to London on May 16
Cake-Centric Gatherings
Cake Picnic Turns a Shared Love of Cake into a Sweet Social Event
Festival-Ready Beauty Pop-Ups
A SUGARED + BRONZED Tiny Home Pop-Up is Coming to Coachella Valley
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Curated Holiday Festivities
Shangri-La Toronto Unveiled its 'Enchanted Wonders 2025' Program
Holiday-Ready Fashion Collections
Pacsun is Emphasizing Comfort for the 2025 Holiday Season
Wintery Wine Festivals
William C. Huff Companies Supports the 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival
Seaside Whisky Festival Launches
The First Brighton Whisky Weekend Is Launched by Brighton Whisky
Bathing Culture-Inspired Waterfront Events
Therme Group Ran Culture of Bathe-Ing
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Family-Focused Resort Promotions
Beaches Resorts Has Launched Its Annual Fall Fam Jam Promotion
Beauty-Branded Holiday Markets
L'Oréal Paris Partners with Toronto's Distillery Winter Village
Decentralized Fashion Exhibitions
Fashion Art Toronto Delivers a Modified Structure for Fall 2025
Film Festival-Inspired Tasting Menus
Khazana Toronto Debuts a Special Tasting Menu for TTIFF
Uplifting Wellness Pop-Ups
The giffgaff Booost Bar Helps to Lift Moods and Energy
Literary Tourism Innovations
Jane Austen Festival Launches Character Trail Through Bath Streets
Multi-Faceted Community-Focused Festivals
Halsey Fest 2025 Offered a Variety of Activities
Holiday-Themed Hospitality Experiences
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Announces Its Holiday Plans
Informal Science Events
The Pint of Science Festival Lets Researchers Interact with the Public
Underrated Travel Locations
Intrepid Travel Has Released Its Annual Not Hot List
Public Sauna Festivals
Culture of Bathe-ing is Transforming a Waterfront into a Wellness Village
Japanese Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
JAPANMADE Vol.1 Debuts at 3daysofdesign Festival
Fan Culture Activations
StubHub Launched Its World Cup Cuts a Multi-City Barbershop Campaign
Optimistic Fashion Brand Runways
Lilly Pulitzer Celebrated Its 'Brand Homecoming' in Florida
International Tourism Festivals
China Runs a Special International Tourism Festival
Limited-Edition Beer Campaigns
San Miguel launches a Limited-Edition Beer Campaign for Summer
Month-Long Color Celebration Events
Sally Beauty is Running the Exciting COLORfest
Summerween-Themed Retail Ranges
These ALDI Summerween Products Embrace Warm Weather Autumn Vibes
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Luxury Lifestyle Festivals
Informa Markets & Hk Tourism Board Launch the Festival of Connoisseurs
Annual International Toy Fairs
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Toronto Summer Music Festivals
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Emerging Market Insights
Rising Trends Helps Discover Hidden Markets And Business Opportunities
Taco-Focused Food Festivals
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Immersive Music Festival Stores
BELLA+CANVAS Debuted Museum of Merchandise at Coachella
Immersive K-Culture Expos
K-EXPO USA Combines K-Pop, Food and Lifestyle Experiences
Collaborative Seasonal Drinking Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and 818 Tequila are Ready for the Summer
African Designers-Focused Fashion Events
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Cannabis-Focused Retail Celebrations
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In-Store Music Series
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Festival Season Refreshment Campaigns
The Capri-Sun Festival Feeling Campaign is Running in the UK
Craft Chocolate Festivals
Ranger Chocolate Co. Attended the Portland Craft Chocolate Festival
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
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Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Week-Long Restaurant Celebrations
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Sober Dance Parties
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New Year Travel Experiences
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70s-Inspired Pilates Festival Celebrations
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Asian Film-Themed Promotions
Crocs Launches a Media-Themed Monsoon Campaign in Southeast Asia
Globally Inspired Sauna Destinations
The Sauna Summit Features a Diverse Sauna Collection
Italian-Themed Grocer Events
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Floating Nordic Design Exhibitions
The Finnish Design Export & Midsummer Solstice Event is Unique
Anniversary Design Festival Editions
Isola Design Group Will Open 'TEN: The Evolving Now'
Holistic Wellness Travel Campaigns
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Decadent Bloody Mary Festivals
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Multinational Cultural Programs
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Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
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Adventurous Summertime Retailer Promotions
The Maverik Summer Deals Prioritize Cost Savings
Seasonal Community Events
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Inaugural Asian Culture Festivals
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Stylish Urban Picnic Apparel
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Festival-Inspired Youthful Fashion Lines
Pacsun Debuts the Governors Ball Music Festival Capsule
Canadian-Honoring Music Events
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Bourbon-Centric Festival Experiences
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Global Dance Movement Events
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Tech-Led Accessibility Festival Weeks
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Multi-Property Seasonal Events
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Festive Product Launch Events
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Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
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Seasonal Wine Tasting Experiences
Trius Winery Spotlighted Its Taste the Season Initiative
Hot Air Balloon Festivals
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Expansive Creative Regional Festivals
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Indulgent Seafood Events
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High-Profile Festive Marketplace
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Wine-Themed Folk Culture Festivals
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Stadium Fan Festivals
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Popular Art Fairs
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