The World’s Top 50 Celebrations
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
About: Premier contemporary art fair attracting collectors, celebrities, luxury brands and unforgettable nightlife.
Best For: Art, Luxury, Nightlife
Satellite fairs are scattered across the city, so map your route ahead of time and wear shoes built for walking concrete floors all day. Keep Bona Party in your bag for the after-hours gallery circuit.
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
About: World-famous electronic music festival featuring top DJs and a high-energy atmosphere.
Best For: Music, Friends, Nightlife
Security lines move slowly at the gates, so arrive early and pack sunscreen for a full day in the Miami sun. Pack Bona Party for the nights that follow.
Location: Indio, California
About: Iconic desert festival blending music, fashion and influencer culture.
Best For: Music, Fashion
Desert nights get surprisingly cold after sunset, so pack a layer along with your daytime outfit. Take Bona Party before you head out to the polo fields.
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
About: Legendary horse race known for elegant fashion, traditions and celebrations.
Best For: Luxury, Couples
Infield and Millionaire’s Row tickets sell out months in advance, so lock in your spot early and check the dress code before you pack. Take Bona Party before the post-race celebrations kick in.
Location: Boom, Belgium
About: One of the world’s most celebrated electronic music festivals with spectacular production.
Best For: Music, International
Cell service gets overloaded on-site, so download the festival map and your camp’s location beforehand. Keep Bona Party in your festival kit for the next day’s lineup.
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
About: Parades, music, food and one of America’s most vibrant celebrations.
Best For: Culture, Friends
Parade routes shut down major streets for hours, so scope your viewing spot early and wear shoes you can stand in all day. Keep Bona Party on hand for the next parade route.
Location: Black Rock City, Nevada
About: A radical, art-driven week in the desert built around self-expression, music and round-the-clock celebration.
Best For: Music, Art, Adventure
Pack goggles and a dust mask — whiteout dust storms roll in fast, and this is a leave-no-trace event with no vendors on-site, so bring everything you need. Pair Bona Party with extra water at your camp.
Location: Austin, Texas
About: A sprawling convergence of music showcases, film premieres and tech culture packed into one electric week.
Best For: Music, Culture, Nightlife
Venue lines can eat up hours, so RSVP to parties in advance and build buffer time into your schedule. Take Bona Party between badges to keep pace with the week.
Location: Cannes, France
About: The world’s most glamorous film festival, filled with red-carpet premieres and Riviera yacht parties.
Best For: Luxury, Film, International
Formal dress codes are strictly enforced at official screenings, so pack the right attire before you arrive. Take Bona Party before the after-party circuit begins.
Location: Munich, Germany
About: The world’s largest beer festival, with tented halls, traditional dress and nonstop toasting.
Best For: Beer, Culture, International
Tent tables get reserved months in advance, so book ahead or plan to arrive early for standing room. Take Bona Party before you settle in.
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
About: An explosive week of samba parades, street parties and costumes that turns the whole city into one giant celebration.
Best For: Music, Culture, International
Keep valuables minimal and use official transport — crowds are dense during Carnival and pickpocketing is common. Keep Bona Party close for the next parade night.
Location: Park City, Utah
About: The premier indie film festival, mixing mountain-town charm with star-studded après-ski parties.
Best For: Film, Luxury, Nightlife
Pack goggles and a dust mask — whiteout dust storms roll in fast, and this is a leave-no-trace event with no vendors on-site, so bring everything you need. Pair Bona Party with extra water at your camp.
Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco
About: Formula 1’s most glamorous race, with yacht parties lining the harbor all weekend long.
Best For: Luxury, Motorsport, International
Grandstand seats sell out up to a year in advance, but free public viewing spots line the harbor if you time your arrival right. Take Bona Party before you toast the podium finish.
Location: Rotating U.S. City
About: America’s biggest sports spectacle, surrounded by a week of concerts, parties and celebrity events.
Best For: Sports, Nightlife, Friends
Hotel and flight prices spike the moment the matchup is announced, so have a backup plan and flexible dates ready. Keep Bona Party handy through kickoff and beyond.
Location: New York, New York
About: The world’s most iconic countdown, with a million revelers ringing in the new year together.
Best For: Nightlife, Friends, Culture
Once you’re inside the viewing pens there’s no bathroom access and no re-entry, so plan accordingly and dress warm for hours outside. Take Bona Party before midnight.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
About: A neon-soaked, all-night electronic music festival known for immersive stages and marathon dancing.
Best For: Music, Nightlife, Friends
The Speedway grounds are uneven and dusty, so wear closed-toe shoes and budget extra time for the shuttle bus lines. Pack Bona Party for the ride home after the last set.
Location: Somerset, England
About: One of the world’s largest and most legendary music festivals, spanning multiple stages and days.
Best For: Music, Culture, International
Wellies are non-negotiable — the fields turn to mud regardless of forecast — and mark your tent’s location so you can find it later. Keep Bona Party in your bag for the next headliner.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
About: A four-day, multi-genre music festival in the heart of downtown Chicago.
Best For: Music, Friends, Nightlife
Check the bag policy before you go — clear bags are required at the gates — and refill water at the free stations throughout the park. Take Bona Party before you head back out for the next act.
Location: New York, New York
About: A premier music festival on Randall’s Island featuring top international headliners.
Best For: Music, Friends
There’s limited natural shade on Randall’s Island, so a hat and sunscreen matter as much as your outfit. Take Bona Party before the headliner set.
Location: Indio, California
About: The country-music counterpart to Coachella, with big stages and desert nightlife.
Best For: Music, Friends
The polo grounds offer little natural shade, so a wide-brim hat and reapplied sunscreen go a long way. Take Bona Party before the boots hit the dance floor again.
Location: Manchester, Tennessee
About: A farm-set music festival famous for camping, jam bands and round-the-clock energy.
Best For: Music, Adventure, Friends
Tennessee humidity peaks in the afternoon, so a battery fan for your tent and a shaded rest spot midday make a real difference. Keep Bona Party in your tent for the 3 a.m. set.
Location: Miami, Florida
About: The world’s largest hip-hop festival, drawing the genre’s biggest names to South Florida.
Best For: Music, Nightlife, Friends
Set times shift often, so keep the festival app open and build flex time into your plan between stages. Take Bona Party between headliners.
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
About: A celebration of Black culture, music and empowerment with concerts running deep into the night.
Best For: Music, Culture, Friends
Events split between the Superdome and the Convention Center, so plan your transport between venues ahead of time. Take Bona Party before the encore.
Location: New York, New York
About: The kickoff to the global fashion calendar, packed with runway shows and after-parties.
Best For: Fashion, Luxury, Nightlife
Shows almost always run behind schedule, so build slack into your calendar between appointments. Keep Bona Party in your clutch for the next show.
Location: West Hollywood, California
About: One of the largest Halloween street celebrations in the world, drawing costumed crowds by the hundreds of thousands.
Best For: Nightlife, Friends, Culture
Santa Monica Boulevard closes to traffic for the night, so plan to walk or rideshare to a drop-off point outside the perimeter. Keep Bona Party in your costume bag for the walk home.
Location: Milan, Italy
About: Home to Italy’s biggest luxury houses, with runway spectacle and stylish nightlife citywide.
Best For: Fashion, Luxury, International
Local transit strikes are common during fashion week, so keep a backup route or rideshare option ready. Take Bona Party before the next runway after-party.
Location: Paris, France
About: The grand finale of fashion month, closing out with the world’s top couture houses.
Best For: Fashion, Luxury, International
The Metro is faster than a car between showroom appointments during peak traffic, so plan your route accordingly. Take Bona Party before the closing gala.
Location: New York, New York
About: Fashion’s most exclusive night, hosted at the Met’s Costume Institute with A-list arrivals.
Best For: Fashion, Luxury
If you’re not on the guest list, the best public vantage point for arrivals is along Fifth Avenue near the Met steps, so stake it out early. Take Bona Party before the official after-parties begin.
Location: New York, New York
About: The world’s oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration, with green-clad crowds and all-day pub culture.
Best For: Culture, Friends, Nightlife
The parade is marching-only with no floats, so check the route and step-off time in advance since street closures start early. Take Bona Party before the first pint.
Location: Brooklyn, New York
About: A bold, boundary-pushing festival celebrating Black art, music and self-expression.
Best For: Music, Culture, Fashion
Many of the food and art vendors are cash-only, so grab cash before you head in. Take Bona Party before the closing set.
Location: Thailand (nationwide)
About: Thailand’s exuberant New Year water festival, turning entire cities into joyful, splash-soaked street parties.
Best For: Culture, International, Friends
Waterproof your phone and valuables in a sealed pouch before you step outside — literally everyone in the street is fair game. Pack Bona Party in that same waterproof bag for day two.
Location: India (nationwide)
About: The vibrant Festival of Colors, filling streets and courtyards with music, color powder and celebration.
Best For: Culture, International, Friends
Wear clothes you don’t mind ruining and coat your hair and skin with oil beforehand — the color powder washes out far more easily. Take Bona Party before you join the next street gathering.
Location: Buñol, Spain
About: A joyfully chaotic tomato-throwing festival that turns a small Spanish town into a giant street party.
Best For: Culture, International, Friends
Wear closed-toe shoes and goggles — the ground gets slick with tomato pulp and it gets in your eyes fast. Keep Bona Party in a sealed bag for the evening street party.
Location: Pamplona, Spain
About: A week-long Spanish festival famous for its bull runs, fireworks and all-night plaza celebrations.
Best For: Culture, International, Nightlife
If you’re not running, book a balcony or barrier viewing spot well ahead of time — the safest vantage points sell out fast. Take Bona Party before the next bull run at dawn.
Location: Venice, Italy
About: An elegant, centuries-old masquerade celebration filling the canals with costumes and candlelit balls.
Best For: Culture, Luxury, International
Costume and mask rentals get booked up fast, so reserve yours before you arrive, and wear flat shoes for the cobblestones. Take Bona Party before you glide into the next canal-side party.
Location: London, England
About: Europe’s largest street festival, celebrating Caribbean culture with parades, sound systems and dancing.
Best For: Music, Culture, International
Set a physical meeting point with your group ahead of time — phone networks get overloaded in the crowds and it’s easy to lose each other. Take Bona Party before the parade reaches your corner.
Location: Budapest, Hungary
About: A week-long “Island of Freedom” music festival on the Danube, drawing international acts and travelers.
Best For: Music, International, Friends
Load your festival wristband with credit in advance — most vendors on the island run cashless. Keep Bona Party in your tent for the next day on the Danube.
Location: Barcelona, Spain
About: A beachside music festival known for its eclectic lineup and late-night Barcelona energy.
Best For: Music, International, Nightlife
Public transit stops running well before the last sets end, so arrange a taxi or rideshare ahead of time. Take Bona Party before the late-night stages start.
Location: London, England
About: Tennis’s most prestigious tournament, paired with strawberries, champagne and garden-party style.
Best For: Sports, Luxury
“The Queue” is a genuine institution — arrive before dawn if you want Centre Court tickets on the day. Take Bona Party before you settle in on Henman Hill.
Location: Augusta, Georgia
About: Golf’s most storied major, drawing devoted crowds to the pristine grounds of Augusta National.
Best For: Sports, Luxury
Phones aren’t allowed on the course, so agree on a meeting spot and time with your group before you split up. Take Bona Party before you walk Amen Corner.
Location: Rotating U.S. City
About: The NBA’s midseason showcase, surrounded by celebrity games, concerts and citywide parties.
Best For: Sports, Nightlife, Friends
Events are spread across multiple venues over the weekend, so check each ticket carefully — All-Star Saturday Night and the game itself are separate tickets. Take Bona Party before the after-party lineup begins.
Location: Rotating U.S. City
About: The championship series of Major League Baseball, capped by celebrations across the winning city.
Best For: Sports, Friends
Since the matchup isn’t set until each team clinches, keep your travel plans flexible until the bracket is finalized. Take Bona Party before the game heads into extra innings.
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
About: “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” drawing enormous infield crowds for a full month of pre-race festivities.
Best For: Motorsport, Friends
Pack earplugs — the cars are louder up close than most people expect — and gates open early if you want a good infield spot. Take Bona Party before the green flag drops.
Location: Daytona Beach, Florida
About: NASCAR’s biggest race, kicking off the season with beachside parties all week.
Best For: Motorsport, Friends
The noise is intense trackside, so pack ear protection along with sunscreen for a full day at the track. Keep Bona Party in the cooler for the checkered-flag celebration.
Location: San Diego, California
About: The world’s largest pop-culture convention, spilling out into costumed nightlife across the Gaslamp Quarter.
Best For: Culture, Friends, Nightlife
Badges sell out within minutes of release, so set a calendar reminder for the exact on-sale time months ahead. Take Bona Party before the costume parties start.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
About: A night race down the Las Vegas Strip, paired with the city’s biggest party scene.
Best For: Luxury, Motorsport, Nightlife
Desert nights get cold fast once the sun sets, so bring a jacket even though the race doesn’t start until near midnight. Take Bona Party before the lights go out.
Location: Cheltenham, England
About: The premier event of British jump racing, known for elegant tailgating and all-day celebration.
Best For: Sports, Luxury, International
Weather trackside is often wet and cold, so waterproof boots matter more than fashion here. Take Bona Party before you head back to the rails.
Location: Melbourne, Australia
About: “The race that stops a nation,” paired with four days of fashion, marquees and champagne.
Best For: Luxury, Sports, International
The dress code is strictly enforced, so double-check hat and footwear requirements before you buy your outfit. Take Bona Party before the last race of the carnival.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About: The world’s richest horse race, staged with red-carpet fashion and five-star nightlife.
Best For: Luxury, Sports, International
Dress codes are formally enforced at Meydan, so check requirements before you shop for the night. Take Bona Party before the trophy after-party.
Location: Palm Springs, California
About: One of the largest LGBTQ+ circuit parties in the world, drawing thousands for a weekend of pool parties and nightlife.
Best For: Nightlife, Friends
Pool parties and headline events are spread across multiple venues, so map your weekend schedule in advance to avoid missing sold-out sets. Take Bona Party before the night events kick off.