Kurdistan Events
Events Calendar 2026
Festivals, cultural celebrations, outdoor adventures, and seasonal events across the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
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Events guides
In-depth guides to help you plan around the region's festivals and seasons.
Kurdistan Events Calendar 2026
Your month-by-month guide to events across the region
Read guideBest Festivals in Kurdistan
The celebrations every traveller should experience
Read guideAnnual Events in Kurdistan
The recurring celebrations that shape the year
Read guideThings to Do in Kurdistan This Month
Seasonal ideas for whenever you visit
Read guideFamily-Friendly Events in Kurdistan
Events and activities the whole family will love
Read guideBest Cultural Festivals in Kurdistan
Celebrations of living Kurdish tradition
Read guideEvents by city
Events by month
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Traditional Music Festivals
Kurdish music festivals showcase the region's rich musical heritage — the tembûr lute, the duduk, the daf frame drum, and the unaccompanied vocal traditions at the heart of Kurdish culture.
Kurdish Dance Festivals
Kurdish dance festivals celebrate the halparke (govend) circle dance — the joyful, communal heartbeat of Kurdish celebration, with regional styles performed in colourful traditional dress.
Winter Adventure Events
Beyond the ski slopes, winter in the Kurdistan Region brings snowshoeing, winter hiking and atmospheric mountain-town breaks — a quiet, beautiful season for adventurous travellers.
Hiking Festivals
Hiking groups and seasonal festivals across the Kurdistan Region run treks for all abilities — from gentle valley walks to the summit of Halgurd, Iraq's highest peak at 3,607 metres.
Mountain Events
When the plains heat up, the Kurdistan Region's mountain towns come alive with summer gatherings, festivals and resort entertainment in cool, scenic highland settings.
Camping Events
Camping is a beloved pastime in the Kurdistan Region, and seasonal events and group outings make it easy to spend nights under the stars in beautiful valley and mountain settings.
Local Market Events
The Kurdistan Region's markets — from Erbil's historic Qaysari Bazaar to seasonal farmers' markets — are living events in their own right, full of produce, spices, crafts and local life.
Traditional Cooking Events
Cooking demonstrations and workshops across the Kurdistan Region reveal the techniques behind classic dishes — from rolling dolma to layering biryani and baking klêcha.
Halabja Pomegranate Festival
Halabja's autumn pomegranate harvest is celebrated with a seasonal festival of fruit, food and music, showcasing one of the most prized crops in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Investment Forums
Investment forums in the Kurdistan Region bring together investors, companies and officials to explore opportunities across energy, agriculture, tourism, real estate and more.
Tourism Conferences
Tourism conferences in the Kurdistan Region gather hospitality businesses, tour operators and officials to develop the fast-growing travel sector and promote the region as a destination.
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