Colorful man during the festival. Photo Credit: Envato @gpointstudio
From India’s Holi celebrations to Spain’s La Tomatina, cultural festivals are becoming travel magnets for 2025. Travelers are planning trips specifically to coincide with these vibrant events, seeking authentic, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. With global interest growing, even lesser-known festivals like Japan’s Nebuta Matsuri or Iceland’s Þjóðhátíð are set to shine. Celebrating with the locals is becoming the ultimate way to connect with a destination’s heartbeat.
