So, you’re that person who reads every single sign in the museum… We’ve gathered the best historical events and festivals happening around the world, so you can plan your next trip around the thing you love the most – throwbacks.
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The Jazz Age Lawn Party (Weekend 1)
Location: New York, USA
Date: 14/06/25 – 15/06/25
The Jazz Age Lawn Party is a beloved annual event on Governors Island in New York City, celebrating the 1920s with live jazz music, dancing, and vintage fashion. Founded by Michael Arenella, the event features his Dreamland Orchestra, flapper dancers, and period activities like dance lessons and vintage clothing vendors. Attendees often dress in 1920s-inspired attire, enhancing the immersive experience of the Roaring Twenties in an enchanting outdoor setting.
Hippocratia Festival
Location: Kos, Greece
Date: 01/07/25 – 30/09/25
Celebrate the annual Hippocratia Festival on Kos Island, a cultural extravaganza honoring the island’s heritage and the legacy of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. For over 30 years, locals and visitors alike have gathered to enjoy a diverse array of events such as art exhibitions, music concerts, theater performances, traditional dancing, athletic races, religious festivities, and gastronomic fairs. This vibrant festival showcases the customs and traditions of Kos, offering something for everyone to enjoy and participate in.
Byzantine New Year
Location: Amalfi, Italy
Date: 31/08/25 – 01/09/25
The Byzantine New Year transports Amalfi back to its medieval past, filling the streets with pages, ladies, and knights in a grand historical spectacle. This annual event celebrates the city’s legacy as part of the Eastern Empire, marking the start of the fiscal and juridical year with processions, cultural performances, and the coronation of the new Magister of Amalfi. The ancient maritime republic, alongside neighboring Atrani, becomes the stage for a mesmerizing reenactment of its former political and cultural splendor, offering visitors an immersive journey through history.
Katsonia Festival of Skiathos
Location: Skiathos, Greece
Date: 06/09/2025
The Katsonia Festival honors the brave submariners of World War II through poignant wreath-throwing ceremonies and intense reenactments. Attendees will be captivated by Skiathos’ unique naval history and local heroism dating back to the submarine Lambros Katsonis.
Venice Regata Storica
Location: Venice, Italy
Date: 07/09/25
Venice’s Regata Storica is a captivating historical reenactment held annually on the first Sunday in September, showcasing the glorious past of the Serenissima to Italy and the world. One of the event’s highlights is the Historical Parade, where tens of sixteenth-century boats adorned with precious fabrics and costumed extras portraying the doge and other dignitaries, commemorate the 1489 water procession that celebrated Caterina Cornaro’s return to Venice.
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Now you know what you want to do, pick a holiday to get yourself there. Start with our picks or find out more about your destination. If you need more inspo, check out other festivals and events around the world.
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Author: Daisy Colley (she/her)
Last updated: 28/05/2025
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