Macao

50 festivals across 27 cities

A compact cultural guide to Macao, built from recurring festivals, real cities, known seasons, and event guides with source links where available.

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Total festivals50across 27 cities

Most common categoryArts & Culture9 festivals

Best monthMar7 festivals

One of the biggestMacao Lantern FestivalMacao citywide

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Festivals across Macao.

The strongest concentrations show where the calendar gathers first. Pins are drawn from festival latitude and longitude, colored by category.

Macao citywide16 Sai Van Lake Square4 Tap Siac Square3 Hac Sa Beach and Temporary Green and Leisure Area2 Macao cinemas/cultural venues2 Sea area near Macao Tower2

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Macao Lantern Festival

Macao citywide, MacaoPast edition: 3–7 March 2026

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Macao International Comedy Festival

Macao and Hengqin venues, MacaoPast edition: 9–12 April 2026

Music

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Macao International Marathon

Macao Peninsula and Taipa route, MacaoDecember · Winter

Sports & Adventure

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GEG Lusofonia Festival

Taipa Houses and community venues, MacaoMultiple months · Autumn

Food & Drink

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International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao

Macau Fisherman's Wharf and ZAPE, MacaoPast edition: 20–29 March 2026

Food & Drink

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Macao International Dragon Boat Races

Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre, MacaoPast edition: 13–19 June 2026

Sports & Adventure

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Macao International Fireworks Display Contest

Sea area near Macao Tower, MacaoMultiple months

Music

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Macao International Music Festival

Macao cultural venues, MacaoMultiple months

Music

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Macao International Parade

Sai Van Lake Square and historic streets, MacaoPast edition: 29 March 2026

Carnival & Parade

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Macao International Parade Finale Performance

Sai Van Lake Square, MacaoPast edition: 29 March 2026

Carnival & Parade

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Macao International Film Festival and Awards

Macao cinemas and cultural venues, MacaoDecember · Winter

Arts & Culture

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A-Ma Festival Macao

A-Ma Temple, MacaoMay

Unique

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Macao International Short Film Festival

Macao cinemas/cultural venues, Macao4–12 December 2026

Arts & Culture

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Macao International Children's Arts Festival

Macao cultural venues, MacaoNot represented as one continuous festival occurrence

Arts & Culture

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Macao International Fireworks Carnival

Waterfront next to Macao Science Center, MacaoMultiple months

Carnival & Parade

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Macao International Parade Community Outreach

Rotunda de Carlos da Maia, Coloane and community venues, MacaoPast edition: 28 March–4 April 2026

Carnival & Parade

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Macao Fireworks Art Contests

Macao Science Center and public venues, MacaoPast edition: 12 April 2026

Arts & Culture

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Macao Fringe Festival

Macao cultural venues, MacaoJanuary · Winter

Music

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Macao International Short Film Festival

Macao cultural venues, Macao4–12 December 2026

Arts & Culture

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Chong Yeung Festival Macao

Macao citywide, Macao18 October 2026

Cultural & Traditional

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