Upcoming Events in the USA
Festivals, music events, cultural celebrations and public holidays happening across the USA — updated regularly.
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Independence Day 2026
the USAAmerica's 250th anniversary — a landmark Independence Day celebrated coast to coast with fireworks, parades, and special events nationwide.
- Burning Man 2026 the USA
The legendary temporary city in Nevada's Black Rock Desert — art installations, community, and the iconic burn on the Saturday night before Labor Day.
- NYC Village Halloween Parade 2026 the USA · new york city
New York City's iconic Halloween parade down 6th Avenue in Greenwich Village — one of the largest Halloween celebrations in the world.
- TCS New York City Marathon 2026 the USA · new york city
The world's largest marathon — over 50,000 runners through all five boroughs of New York City, finishing in Central Park.
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 the USA · new york city
New York City's iconic Thanksgiving parade — giant balloons, floats, and performances along the route from 77th Street to Herald Square.
- New Year's Eve Times Square Ball Drop 2027 the USA · new york city
New York City's famous Times Square New Year's Eve celebration — the ball drop at midnight, watched in person by over 50,000 and broadcast globally.
- Tournament of Roses Parade 2027 the USA · los angeles
Pasadena's famous New Year's Day parade — floral floats, marching bands, and equestrians along Colorado Boulevard.
- Chicago Restaurant Week 2027 the USA · chicago
Two weeks of special prix-fixe menus at hundreds of Chicago restaurants, from neighborhood staples to Michelin-starred institutions.
- Mardi Gras 2027 the USA · new orleans
New Orleans' world-famous Mardi Gras carnival — parades, live music, and celebrations across the French Quarter and beyond.
- SXSW 2027 the USA · austin
South by Southwest — Austin's annual convergence of music, film, and technology. Thousands of artists, panels, and screenings across the city.
- National Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 the USA · washington dc
Washington DC's annual celebration of the cherry blossom trees gifted by Japan — the Tidal Basin blooms typically peak in late March or early April.
- Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2027 the USA · los angeles
The world's most famous music and arts festival in the California desert at Indio — two weekends of major headliners and art installations.
- New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2027 the USA · new orleans
One of America's greatest music festivals — seven days of jazz, blues, gospel, and Cajun music at the New Orleans Fairgrounds.
- Kentucky Derby 2027 the USA · louisville
The Run for the Roses — the first leg of the Triple Crown at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. The most exciting two minutes in sports.
- CMA Fest Nashville 2027 the USA · nashville
Country Music Association's annual four-day festival in Nashville — concerts at Nissan Stadium and free outdoor stages along Broadway.