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 guideThe Visitor's Guide to Newroz in Kurdistan
Everything you need to know to experience the Kurdish New Year — best locations, what to expect, and how to plan your visit.
Read guideEvents by city
Year-round city guides for planning your visit. Upcoming listings depend on the season; dates are subject to change — verify with the organiser before travel.
Events by month
Explore every month’s seasonal guide, including months with no current listings. Dates are subject to change — verify with the organiser before travel.
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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.
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.
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.
Organising an event in Kurdistan?
Submit your event to be listed on VisitKurdistan.com — free for all community events.
VisitKurdistan.com is an independent travel guide and is not affiliated with any government tourism authority. Event details are subject to change — always verify with the organiser before travel.