Spectacular August Destinations
Peak summer with major festivals, sporting events, and cultural celebrations worldwide
Locarno Film Festival
Locarno, Switzerland
Switzerland's most glamorous summer cinema event transforms the lakeside town into an open-air stage for world premieres and auteur spotlights. Screenings on the Piazza Grande draw thousands under the night sky.
August 6–16
August 6–16, 2026
Planning Tips:
Book Piazza Grande screenings early; secure lakeside accommodations; plan for Alpine views.
20–30°C summer
Low $300–$500 • Mid $500–$800 • High $1200+
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Venice International Film Festival
Venice, Italy
The world's oldest film festival opens on the Lido with its signature blend of cinematic prestige and high fashion. Red carpet premieres at the Palazzo del Cinema welcome global style icons.
August 27 – September 6
August 27 – September 6, 2026
Planning Tips:
Book red carpet experiences early; secure Lido accommodations; plan for high fashion moments.
25–35°C summer
Low $400–$600 • Mid $600–$1000 • High $1500+
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Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26
Copenhagen, Denmark
With the SS26 season ahead, Copenhagen Fashion Week showcases 45 brands and institutions in the official schedule, known for its sustainable and innovative approach to fashion.
August 4-8
August 4-8, 2026
Planning Tips:
Book fashion week passes early; secure central Copenhagen hotels; plan for sustainable fashion.
15–25°C summer
Low $300–$500 • Mid $500–$800 • High $1200+
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MAGIC, PROJECT, & SOURCING at MAGIC
Las Vegas, NV, USA
The fashion industry gathers at the Las Vegas Convention Center for a three-day spectacle of trend spotting, menswear curation, and sourcing innovation.
August 18–20
August 18–20, 2026
Planning Tips:
Book trade passes early; secure Strip hotels; plan for fashion industry networking.
30–40°C summer
Low $250–$400 • Mid $400–$700 • High $1000+
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Amsterdam Fashion Week
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Known for its conceptual lens and youth-forward voice, Amsterdam Fashion Week showcases avant-garde labels and independent designers in unexpected spaces across the city.
August 30 – September 4
August 30 – September 4, 2026
Planning Tips:
Book fashion week access; secure central Amsterdam hotels; plan for avant-garde fashion.
15–25°C summer
Low $250–$400 • Mid $400–$700 • High $1000+
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Caribana Weekend
Toronto, Canada
North America's largest Caribbean festival celebrating Caribbean culture with vibrant parades, music, dance, and authentic Caribbean cuisine. Experience the colorful costumes and infectious rhythms.
July 31 – August 4
July 31 – August 4, 2026
Planning Tips:
Book accommodations early; secure parade viewing spots; plan for Caribbean cuisine experiences.
20–30°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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Universoul Circus
Baltimore, USA
The world's only circus that celebrates African American and urban culture through spectacular performances, acrobatics, and family entertainment. Features international artists and unique cultural experiences.
Opens August 14
Opens August 14, 2026
Planning Tips:
Book circus tickets early; secure Baltimore accommodations; plan for family entertainment.
20–30°C summer
Low $100–$200 • Mid $200–$350 • High $500+
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Edinburgh, Scotland
The world's largest arts festival with comedy, theater, music, and performances across the city.
August
August 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan show schedule; explore Edinburgh.
12–20°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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Notting Hill Carnival
London, England
Europe's biggest street festival celebrating Caribbean culture with music, dance, and colorful parades.
Late August
Late August 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; join street parties.
15–25°C summer
Low $250–$400 • Mid $400–$700 • High $1000+
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La Tomatina
Buñol, Spain
The world's biggest food fight festival with thousands of people throwing tomatoes in the streets.
Last Wednesday of August
Last Wednesday of August 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; wear old clothes; join organized tours.
25–35°C hot
Low $150–$250 • Mid $250–$400 • High $600+
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Burning Man
Black Rock Desert, Nevada, USA
The iconic art and community festival in the Nevada desert with radical self-expression and creativity.
Late August – Early September
Late August – Early September 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan camping; prepare for desert conditions.
20–35°C desert
Low $400–$600 • Mid $600–$1000 • High $1500+
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Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
The Belgian Formula 1 race at the legendary Spa circuit in the Ardennes forest.
August
August 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore Belgian countryside.
15–25°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix
Zandvoort, Netherlands
The Dutch Formula 1 race at the historic Zandvoort circuit near Amsterdam.
August
August 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore Amsterdam.
15–25°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix
Monza, Italy
The Italian Formula 1 race at the historic Monza circuit, the Temple of Speed.
August
August 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore Milan.
20–30°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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Formula 1 French Grand Prix
Le Castellet, France
The French Formula 1 race at the Circuit Paul Ricard in Provence.
August
August 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore Provence.
20–30°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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Formula 1 German Grand Prix
Hockenheim, Germany
The German Formula 1 race at the Hockenheimring with German precision and culture.
August
August 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore German culture.
15–25°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix
Barcelona, Spain
The Spanish Formula 1 race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
August
August 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore Barcelona.
20–30°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
Monte Carlo, Monaco
The most prestigious Formula 1 race through the streets of glamorous Monte Carlo.
May
May 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore Monaco.
15–25°C spring
Low $300–$500 • Mid $500–$800 • High $1200+
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Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix
Montreal, Canada
The Canadian Formula 1 race at the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Île Notre-Dame.
June
June 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore Montreal.
15–25°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix
Spielberg, Austria
The Austrian Formula 1 race at the scenic Red Bull Ring in the Austrian Alps.
July
July 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore Austrian Alps.
15–25°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix
Budapest, Hungary
The Hungarian Formula 1 race at the Hungaroring with Budapest's rich history and culture.
July
July 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore Budapest.
20–30°C summer
Low $150–$250 • Mid $250–$400 • High $600+
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Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
The Belgian Formula 1 race at the legendary Spa circuit in the Ardennes forest.
July
July 2026
Planning Tips:
Book early; plan transportation; explore Belgian countryside.
15–25°C summer
Low $200–$350 • Mid $350–$600 • High $900+
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