Major Events: Sports, Festivals & More

If visions of your next trip include chanting alongside fellow soccer fans, dancing to your favorite songs in the great outdoors, or tasting fresh flavors from artisans and chefs, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to discover the U.S. events you won’t want to miss, and the destinations that bring them to life.

Denver, Colorado

Detroit, Michigan

Kingman, Arizona

Tuskahoma, Oklahoma

Mobile, Alabama

Sporting Events

The annual championship game of the National Football League held in early February
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Major League Baseball’s championship series held in October
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IndyCar Series drivers compete at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana each May
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Music Festivals

Major festivals in Austin, Texas, celebrating music and more
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World-famous music and arts festival held annually in Indio, California
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Multi-genre, four-day music festival in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois
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Food Festivals

World’s largest food festival in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois
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Four-day event in Miami, Florida, showcasing world-renowned chefs and wine
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The longest-running and most-attended state fair in the USA
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Cultural Festivals

“Fat Tuesday” celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana; Mobile, Alabama; and Galveston, Texas, featuring parades and more ahead of Lent
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One of the USA’s largest pride celebrations, held annually in San Francisco, California
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California’s massive pop culture convention celebrating comics, movies and fandoms each July
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Film Festivals

The only “Big Five” film festival in the USA, held in late January and early February in Utah
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Annual June film festival hosting more than 600 screenings in New York
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Held in spring; one of the largest and longest-running festivals in the USA, known for its short film screenings
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2026 World Soccer Host Cities

World-class shopping, global cuisine, big-time attractions and vibrant parks and neighborhoods beckon in these Texas metropolises.
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In this city of robust history, diverse art and tasty food, discover Philadelphia Magic Gardens, Love Park and the Liberty Bell.
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In the Pacific Northwest, Seattle boasts a vibrant music scene alongside its famous attractions, waterfront and coffeehouses.
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