The 20 Best Festivals in the World

When traveling, one of the best ways to experience the local culture is by attending the festivals. There are a great many festivals that take place around the world, and timing your stay to coincide with ongoing cultural festivals is a fantastic way to learn and experience the locals way of life. For those looking for a walk on the wild side, a visit during some of the world's more crazy festivals could be just the kind of fun you are looking for. There are many famous festivals around the world, and each one offers its own unique cultural flavor and events to immerse oneself in.

With so many festivals around the world to choose from, turning the vast amounts of information into a festival vacation plan can be a daunting task. In order to find the best international festivals, we turned to minube's worldwide travel community for their favorite festival experiences from around the world. With that feedback in hand, we were able to compile a fun filled list of destinations that stand apart from the rest with their unique, and culturally diverse celebrations.

From the thrillingly macabre Day of the Dead festival in Mexico, to the ear pleasing melodies of the Montreal Jazz Festival, here are the 20 best festivals in the world.