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

Vintage computer festivals bring collectors together This year more than 3,500 people attended the two-day Vintage Computer Festival in early August that celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apple, founded in 1976 in nearby Cupertino, Calif. — Terry Chea, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

With the fall festivals gearing up for launch and studios locking in their year-end release plans, a handful of high-profile titles that many had penciled into the 2026 awards conversation are not likely to drop this year. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

For travelers, a fall getaway to Italy is an opportunity to experience seasonal culinary festivals, rare menu items at restaurants, and have better access to popular destinations throughout the country. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026

One of the most charming aspects of Belmont is the abundance of festivals that occur year-round. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Mayfair’s first feature, The Third Wife, garnered 19 awards, screened at over 70 international film festivals, and was distributed in 30 countries. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

The lounge, which is also hosted at other music festivals such as Stagecoach, included borrowable chargers, a private bar with specialty cocktails, free swag, and photo ops. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Aug. 2026

Today, performances can be staged at birthdays, weddings, circumcisions, and even Chinese religious festivals, according to researcher Patricia Hardwick. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026

North House Folk School hosts a huge variety of classes as well as seasonal festivals. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026