Synonyms of festivals

festivals

noun

plural of festival

as in celebrations

a time or program of special events and entertainment in honor of something

tourists flock to the town for its annual strawberry festival

Synonyms & Similar Words

• celebrations
• festivities
• fiestas
• carnivals
• fests
• jubilees
• galas
• fetes
• fairs
• exhibitions
• exhibits
• rejoicings
• revels
• revelries
• jollities
• merriments
• jamborees
• merrymakings
• jollifications
• expositions
• shows
• exercises
• honors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of festivals

Explosions involving pyrotechnics are common in Mexico, where fireworks are frequently used in street celebrations and religious festivals. — CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Film festivals are really incredibly important for films like this. — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026

Following Venice, the film moves on to the Toronto and BFI London film festivals. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Guards donning Allied Universal's uniforms oversee lines, operate metal detectors and inspect bags at sporting events, music festivals and office buildings. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

If your yearning for autumn kicks off early, here are three September festivals near Charlotte. — Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

The couple has turned film festivals into their own runways, showing off their best red carpet together looks year after year. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Life centered on the factories and the Communist Party – from festivals to youth groups. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026

Pop star and makeup artist have been turning out consistently surprising and breathtakingly beautiful makeup looks as Larsson travels the world performing at various festivals. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026