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

Presidents use it to vaunt France’s accomplishments and national pride, mayors host village festivals and families gather for holiday meals. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Undeniable is the sense of momentum and yearning for stability of an exciting new generation of Costa Rican directors, often women, scoring selection at A-list festivals. — John Hopewell, Variety, 13 July 2026

Being able to still go to music festivals and have experiences like this one, powered only by caffeinated soda and enthusiasm for the experience, has been a great joy, a site of deep feeling. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

If narrowing the selection seems impossible, festivals happen in spring and fall. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

With food, festivals, shopping and nearby beaches, there was no better place for a cool summer celebration than in this picturesque town. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

In places such as Taiwan, Daoist priests can be seen today conducting rituals at community temples and annual festivals. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

For Isaienko, that is precisely why festivals like Stoned Climbers matter. — Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Extreme heat is not stopping anyone from showing up to concerts, music festivals, World Cup matches or baseball games this summer, but staying cool in 105°F conditions is a very different proposition than a typical warm-weather day out. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026