Festivals in April

10 of the world's notable festivals fall in April, spanning Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Biggest draws include Songkran, Cherry Blossom Season (Hanami), Coachella.

Songkran
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Songkran
13–15 April · Thailand
Thai New Year celebrated with nationwide water fights.
Cherry Blossom Season (Hanami)
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Cherry Blossom Season (Hanami)
Late Mar–Apr · Japan
Nationwide viewing of sakura blooms in parks and temples.
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Coachella
Two weekends in April · Indio
Marquee music and arts festival in the California desert.
Takayama Matsuri
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Takayama Matsuri
Mid-April & mid-October · Takayama
Ornate festival floats parade through old Takayama, twice a year.
King's Day (Koningsdag)
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King's Day (Koningsdag)
27 April · Amsterdam
Nationwide orange-clad street parties and canal boats.
Feria de Abril
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Feria de Abril
April (two weeks after Easter) · Seville
Seville's April Fair of flamenco, horses and casetas.
Thingyan
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Thingyan
Mid-April · Myanmar
Myanmar's Buddhist New Year water festival.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Late Apr–May · New Orleans
Celebration of Louisiana music and culture.
Durbar Festival
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Durbar Festival
Eid (varies) · Kano
Horse-mounted processions marking Muslim festivals in Kano.
Istanbul Tulip Festival
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Istanbul Tulip Festival
April · Istanbul
Millions of tulips bloom across Istanbul's parks.